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Uncovering History: Gravestone Cleaning

Saturday, September 21, 2024 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...

Open
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: 13
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.  

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Let's Explore: Codes and Ciphers

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Let's Explore:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Event Details:

Learn about encryption and decryption, get a brief history of their use in World War II at Bletchley Park, and get hands-on experience breaking simple codes and ciphers! ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Learn about encryption and decryption, get a brief history of their use in World War II at Bletchley Park, and get hands-on experience breaking simple codes and ciphers!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Globe Trotters: Tanzania

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
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 Tanzania with hands-on activities, games, and crafts!  We will learn fun facts, how to speak some Swahili words and phrases, and even try a local s...

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: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Explore the culture of Tanzania with hands-on activities, games, and crafts!  We will learn fun facts, how to speak some Swahili 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.

Teen Anime Club

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room
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 of these letters is a smoke cloud akin to traditional Japanese art

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.  

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Discover the Past - "The Horse that Spelled at the 1904 World's Fair"

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Discover the Past:

Discover information on historical people places or things. 

Event Details:

Learn about Jim Key - the horse that could spell! A former slave named Bill Key, was a famous horse whisperer. He trained his horse, Jim Key, to spell many names and words. Not ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people places or things. 

Learn about Jim Key - the horse that could spell!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Keep 'Em Flying - How St. Louis and St. Charles Helped Win WWII

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, 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:

While the battlefield contributions of American servicemen justifiably occupy a central place in our collective memory of WWII, the victories won on the battlefield wouldn't have b...

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: Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people places or things. 

While the battlefield contributions of American servicemen justifiably occupy a central place in our collective memory of WWII, the victories won on the battlefield wouldn't have been possible without the largely unsung contributions of people on

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

A blue square with pomegranets and honey pots along the top and bottom. In the middle it says Rosh Hashanah Story Time.

Rosh Hashanah Story Time with The Gan St. Charles Preschool

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning, History & Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Join The Gan St. Charles Preschool at the Kisker Road Branch for some pre-Rosh Hashanah stories, songs, and a take-home craft! Space is limited. Please R...

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning, History & Culture
Event Details:

Join The Gan St. Charles Preschool at the Kisker Road Branch for some pre-Rosh Hashanah stories, songs, and a take-home craft!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Get in Touch with a Dinosaur: Dinosaur Fossils

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Event Details:

Come with us to the Land Before Time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Listen to Adventure 360 Paleo X staff share their experiences prospecting for dinosaur fossils in Northeastern ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Come with us to the Land Before Time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Listen to Adventure 360 Paleo X staff share their experiences prospecting for dinosaur fossils in Northeastern Montana.

Touch and hold real dinosaur fossils.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

HomeSchool Explorers: Lady Liberty

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
History & Culture
Age Group:
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of one of the world's most iconic symbols of freedom and hope—the Statue of Liberty!   This is the same program as Ho...

Open
Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of one of the world's most iconic symbols of freedom and hope—the Statue of Liberty!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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World War II - How We Were

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Discover the Past:

Discover information on historical people places or things. 

Event Details:

Join us for an hour remembering how we were during World War II: War Efforts, Music, Culture, Fashions, Inventions, Villains, and Heroes. Bring your stories, memories, and memor...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people places or things. 

Join us for an hour remembering how we were during World War II: War Efforts, Music, Culture, Fashions, Inventions, Villains, and Heroes.

Bring your stories, memories, and memorabilia to share.

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.  

Captain America stares down at his shield. The air is filled with ash and debris from the battle field.

Family Flix: Captain America: The First Avenger

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating the One Read Challenge! From 4 pm to 5 pm, meet and take a photo with Captain America. Then, settle down to watch Marvel's Captain America: The First Aven...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 199
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating the One Read Challenge!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Event Photography

Please note that the Library's marketing team will be at this program to take photographs. These photographs may be shared on our website and social media. If you or your children are not comfortable with photographs, please inform staff at the program. 

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 Everyone

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

Globe Trotters: Greenland

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
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 Greenland with hands-on activities, games, and crafts!  We will learn fun facts, how to speak some Greenlandic words and phrases, and even try a lo...

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

Explore the culture of Greenland with hands-on activities, games, and crafts!  We will learn fun facts, how to speak some Greenlandic 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.

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Spooky Skeletons

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
History & Culture, 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:

'Tis the season for spooky skeletons! Learn about the different bones in the human skeleton and also about the skeletons of different animals! This program is recommended for Gr...

Closed
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: History & Culture, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

'Tis the season for spooky skeletons! Learn about the different bones in the human skeleton and also about the skeletons of different animals!

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.

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Discover the Past - "Carl Lutz: The Forgotten Holocaust Rescuer"

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, 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:

Carl Lutz was a Swiss diplomat who served in the Swiss Legation in Budapest, Hungary, between 1942 and 1945. There, he issued tens of thousands of Swiss protective papers to Hungar...

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: Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people places or things. 

Carl Lutz was a Swiss diplomat who served in the Swiss Legation in Budapest, Hungary, between 1942 and 1945. There, he issued tens of thousands of Swiss protective papers to Hungarian Jews in danger from the Nazis and their collaborators.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Lady Liberty

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of one of the world's most iconic symbols of freedom and hope—the Statue of Liberty!  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of one of the world's most iconic symbols of freedom and hope—the Statue of Liberty!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Event Details:

Come meet with friends to explore, learn, make crafts, and more!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Come meet with friends to explore, learn, make crafts, and more!

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.

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Let's Explore: Codes and Ciphers

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Let's Explore:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Event Details:

Learn about encryption and decryption, get a brief history of its use in World War II at Bletchley Park, and get hands-on experience breaking simple codes and ciphers! ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Learn about encryption and decryption, get a brief history of its use in World War II at Bletchley Park, and get hands-on experience breaking simple codes and ciphers!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

A black and white photo of men and women dancing.

Dance Hall Boogie

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Jump and jive to Spencer Road for an after-hours Dance Hall Boogie. Start with a dance lesson, and then stay for an open dance starting at 7:00 pm. Join Erin Morris, a professio...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 79
Event Details:

Jump and jive to Spencer Road for an after-hours Dance Hall Boogie.

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.  

A blue background with an open box that has gears, questions marks, exclamation marks, and a lightbulb with a brain coming out of it. Across the front of the box it says The 2024 How-To Festival.

How-To Festival

All Day
Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Games & Activities, Health & Wellness, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Event Details:

Searching for a new hobby? Looking for some pro tips? Find answers at the St. Charles City-County Library How-To Festival. It will be an exciting, fun day full of presentations and...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Games & Activities, Health & Wellness, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Searching for a new hobby? Looking for some pro tips? Find answers at the St. Charles City-County Library How-To Festival. It will be an exciting, fun day full of presentations and demonstrations for both adults and kids! Bring your family!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Library closed

All Day
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

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

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 Columbus Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Tuesday!

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Discover the Past: "The Berlin Airlift"

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, 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:

75 years ago, the United States and Great Britain won one of the Cold War's most significant victories. In May of 1949 the "Berlin Airlift," a massive air supply operation to th...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people places or things. 

75 years ago, the United States and Great Britain won one of the Cold War's most significant victories.

An image of a book cover. The title "The Bletchley Riddle" is prominent across to top half of the book. The bottom half shows the silhouette of a young man on a motorcycle with packages behind him. There are strings of letters going vertically up the image that are in code and a few airplanes are flying at the top of the cover.

An Evening of History & Mystery with Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Author Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Event Details:

Bestselling and acclaimed authors RUTA SEPETYS AND STEVE SHEINKIN talk about their eagerly awaited new historical fiction novel, THE BLETCHLEY RIDDLE. This event includes a talk, Q...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 205
Event Details:

Bestselling and acclaimed authors RUTA SEPETYS AND STEVE SHEINKIN talk about their eagerly awaited new historical fiction novel, THE BLETCHLEY RIDDLE.

Uncovering History: Gravestone Cleaning

Saturday, October 19, 2024 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.

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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.  

ship on rough ocean waters, The Wager

MK Nonfiction Book Discussion "The Wager" by David Grann

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room N at Spencer Road 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:

"On January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extra...

Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

"On January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell.

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Accommodations

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