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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Wordsmith Workshop Writing Group

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Join the Wordsmith Workshop Writing Group for an hour of writing in a workshop-like setting! Activities will include both time to write and time to share and receive feedback....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join the Wordsmith Workshop Writing Group for an hour of writing in a workshop-like setting! Activities will include both time to write and time to share and receive feedback.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Mandarin Time for Preschoolers

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Event Details:

Learn how to incorporate Mandarin into your Preschooler's daily life even if you don't speak it!  This will be a pressure-free hour of activities, tools, and resources put on ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn how to incorporate Mandarin into your Preschooler's daily life even if you don't speak it!  This will be a pressure-free hour of activities, tools, and resources put on by a foreign language teacher (and sometimes her kids!) with

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Nonfiction Book Discussion- "The Girls of Atomic City" by Denise Kiernan

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

"At the height of World War II, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was home to 75,000 residents, and consumed more electricity than New York City, yet it was shrouded in such secrecy that it di...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

"At the height of World War II, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was home to 75,000 residents, and consumed more electricity than New York City, yet it was shrouded in such secrecy that it did not appear on any map.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Earthquakes in St. Louis and Missouri

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Discover the Past:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

Event Details:

Since 1804, the year St. Louis became part of the United States, St. Louis has suffered damage from 12 earthquakes and has felt many other earthquakes.  The state of Missouri ...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

Since 1804, the year St. Louis became part of the United States, St.

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All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Easter. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Monday!

Closing
Branches:
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual
Description:

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Easter. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday.

This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Teen Anime Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Join us for snacks, crafts, games, and of course, anime. We will be voting on which anime to watch, as always!Anime club meets the Fourth Tuesday of each month from 5 to 7 PM, and ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

In the center are large, bold, white letters that say "Anime Club."  Directly above them are stylized letters in lime green that say "teen."  To the left o

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Teen Gaming: Meme History Jeopardy

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Are you brain rotted? Got that skibidi knowledge? Do you know what a nyancat is? It's trivia night, and we're serving up a hot buffet of the internet's finest memes. Team...

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Are you brain rotted? Got that skibidi knowledge?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form

Any children between the ages of 10 and 16 who will be attending this program without an adult present in the library must have a copy of the Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form on file. This form only needs to be filled once per school year. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group.

Globe Trotters: Mexico

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Event Details:

Explore the culture of Mexico with hands-on activities, games, and crafts!  We will learn fun facts, how to speak some Spanish words and phrases, and even try a local sna...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Explore the culture of Mexico with hands-on activities, games, and crafts!  We will learn fun facts, how to speak some Spanish words and phrases, and even try a local snack.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.

Homeschool Explorers

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Homeschool Meetup:

Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 11

Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Discover the Past: Archer Alexander and the Underground Railroad

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Discover the Past:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

Event Details:

 Historian and writer Dorris Keeven-Franke shares the story of Archer Alexander, a freedom seeker enslaved in St.Charles County who was first captured in February 1863 when si...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.

Homeschool Explorers: Floral Masters- Artists in Bloom

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Event Details:

Join us to explore the works of famous floral artists throughout history and create your own blooming masterpiece.This class is recommended for children grades K-5. *This is t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us to explore the works of famous floral artists throughout history and create your own blooming masterpiece.

This class is recommended for children grades K-5. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.

Alphabet Soup

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Alphabet Soup is an inclusive, safe, monthly hangout for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies. Each month, there is a unique topic of discussion and craft. Join us for an afternoon of fu...

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, History & Culture
Event Details:

Alphabet Soup is an inclusive, safe, monthly hangout for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies. Each month, there is a unique topic of discussion and craft. Join us for an afternoon of fun!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form

Any children between the ages of 10 and 16 who will be attending this program without an adult present in the library must have a copy of the Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form on file. This form only needs to be filled once per school year. 

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Discover the Past: How the French and Indian War Ignited a Revolution

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Discover the Past:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

Event Details:

In the years following the French and Indian War, many soldiers and colonists who fought a nine-year war for Great Britain became disillusioned with the Crown. Come learn the detai...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

In the years following the French and Indian War, many soldiers and colonists who fought a nine-year war for Great Britain became disillusioned with the Crown.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Discover the Past - "The St. Louis Baby Tooth Survey"

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Discover the Past:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

Event Details:

 Historian Luke Ritter tells the remarkable story of a group of citizens and scientists in St. Louis who collected over 320,000 baby teeth to measure the uptake of nuclear fal...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.

Homeschool Explorers

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Homeschool Meetup:

Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.

Let's Create: Cherry Blossom Vase

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Event Details:

Come join us at the library for this lovely craft. We will be creating a patterned paper vase with 3D flowers.    

Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come join us at the library for this lovely craft. We will be creating a patterned paper vase with 3D flowers. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Wordsmith Workshop Writing Group

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Join the Wordsmith Workshop Writing Group for an hour of writing in a workshop-like setting! Activities will include both time to write and time to share and receive feedback....

Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join the Wordsmith Workshop Writing Group for an hour of writing in a workshop-like setting! Activities will include both time to write and time to share and receive feedback.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Spanish Time for Preschoolers

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Event Details:

Learn how to incorporate Spanish into your Preschooler's daily life even if you don't speak it!  This will be a pressure-free hour of activities, tools, and resources put on b...

Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn how to incorporate Spanish into your Preschooler's daily life even if you don't speak it!  This will be a pressure-free hour of activities, tools, and resources put on by a certified AP Spanish teacher (and sometimes her kids!) wi

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group.

Homeschool Explorers: Take the Planets for a Spin!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Homeschool Meetup:

Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities.

Event Details:

Celebrate Spring Astronomy Day with the planets! Learn about the different planets in our solar system!This program is recommended for Grades K-5.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities.

Celebrate Spring Astronomy Day with the planets! Learn about the different planets in our solar system!

This program is recommended for Grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Meet the Author: Dave Walsh- "The Wonder and Complexity of the 1904 World's Fair"

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

The 1904 World’s Fair was a complex, fascinating event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand. It was shameful. It was full of fun and full of indignity. Now, 12...

Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

The 1904 World’s Fair was a complex, fascinating event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand. It was shameful. It was full of fun and full of indignity. Now, 120 years after the Fair opened in St.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

The 1904 World's Fair: Innovations and Inventions

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Discover the Past:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

Event Details:

Many inventions made their debut at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis: the detachable electric plug, the fax machine, cotton candy, the electric typewriter, the cellphone, the pho...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

Many inventions made their debut at the 1904 World’s Fair in St.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Uncovering History: Gravestone Cleaning

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Join the Library and the St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department to learn about one of St. Charles’s historic cemeteries and its residents in this hands-on headstone cleaning...

Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join the Library and the St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department to learn about one of St.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Outdoor Program and Event Weather Statement

This program will be held outside. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees, or there is other inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. If this program included registration you will receive a cancellation email 60 minutes before the program is scheduled to begin.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.  

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group.
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Mandarin Time for Preschoolers

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Event Details:

Learn how to incorporate Mandarin into your Preschooler's daily life even if you don't speak it!  This will be a pressure-free hour of activities, tools, and resources put on ...

Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn how to incorporate Mandarin into your Preschooler's daily life even if you don't speak it!  This will be a pressure-free hour of activities, tools, and resources put on by a foreign language teacher (and sometimes her kids!) with

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Nonfiction Book Discussion "An Unfinished Love Story" by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

"Dick and Doris Goodwin were married for forty-two years and married to American history even longer. In his twenties, Dick was one of the brilliant young men of John F. Kennedy’s ...

Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

"Dick and Doris Goodwin were married for forty-two years and married to American history even longer. In his twenties, Dick was one of the brilliant young men of John F. Kennedy’s New Frontier.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

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