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Write Your Life Story This Year

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Write Your Life Story a little at a time with this bi-weekly group. At each meeting, you will receive topics on which to write; return in two weeks and share your writing if you desire.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: America 250, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Write Your Life Story a little at a time with this bi-weekly group. At each meeting, you will receive topics on which to write; return in two weeks and share your writing if you desire.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Library branches will have a delayed opening at 2:00 pm

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
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, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Mid Rivers Mall Branch

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library will be closed from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm for Staff Development Day. The branches will open and resume normal operation at 2:00 pm,...

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, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Mid Rivers Mall Branch
Description:

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library will be closed from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm for Staff Development Day.

faded image of John Fremont in civil war uniform

Meet the Author: Gregory Wolk- "John Fremont's 100 Days"

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

For one hundred days in 1861, John Frémont was the general in charge of the United States Army’s Western Department, an enormous territory that included the state of Illinois and all the states—and prospective states—that lay west of Illinoi

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: America 250, Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

For one hundred days in 1861, John Frémont was the general in charge of the United States Army’s Western Department, an enormous territory that included the state of Illinois and all the states—and prospective states—that lay west of Illinoi

The state of Missouri with the American flag inside it. The number 250 on top of Missouri. Text underneath states "1776. St. Charles County. 2026"

Tommy Terrific Presents: Satchel Paige and Negro League Baseball!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, History & Culture
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

The state of Missouri with the American flag inside it. The number 250 on top of Missouri. Text underneath states "1776. St. Charles County. 2026"

Tommy Terrific Presents: Satchel Paige and Negro League Baseball!

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

The state of Missouri with the American flag inside it. The number 250 on top of Missouri. Text underneath states "1776. St. Charles County. 2026"

Tommy Terrific Presents: Satchel Paige and Negro League Baseball!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

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.

The state of Missouri with the American flag inside it. The number 250 on top of Missouri. Text underneath states "1776. St. Charles County. 2026"

Tommy Terrific Presents: Satchel Paige and Negro League Baseball!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Write Your Life Story This Year

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Write Your Life Story a little at a time with this bi-weekly group. At each meeting, you will receive topics on which to write; return in two weeks and share your writing if you desire.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: America 250, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Write Your Life Story a little at a time with this bi-weekly group. At each meeting, you will receive topics on which to write; return in two weeks and share your writing if you desire.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

The state of Missouri with the American flag inside it. The number 250 on top of Missouri. Text underneath states "1776. St. Charles County. 2026"

Tommy Terrific Presents: Satchel Paige and Negro League Baseball!

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

The state of Missouri with the American flag inside it. The number 250 on top of Missouri. Text underneath states "1776. St. Charles County. 2026"

Tommy Terrific Presents: Satchel Paige and Negro League Baseball!

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

The Lincoln Way: Great Decisions Under Pressure

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, America 250, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Join retired Missouri attorney and speaker David Woods of O’Fallon, Missouri, for a compelling, practical look at Lincoln’s four-step decision-making model.  This model is drawn from one of the first dramatic mo

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, America 250, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Join retired Missouri attorney and speaker David Woods of O’Fallon, Missouri, for a compelling, practical look at Lincoln’s four-step decision-making model.  This model is drawn from one of the first dramatic mo

The state of Missouri with the American flag inside it. The number 250 on top of Missouri. Text underneath states "1776. St. Charles County. 2026"

Tommy Terrific Presents: Satchel Paige and Negro League Baseball!

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

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.

The state of Missouri with the American flag inside it. The number 250 on top of Missouri. Text underneath states "1776. St. Charles County. 2026"

Tommy Terrific Presents: Satchel Paige and Negro League Baseball!

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

The state of Missouri with the American flag inside it. The number 250 on top of Missouri. Text underneath states "1776. St. Charles County. 2026"

"Free & Enslaved Black People in the Western Theater of the American Revolutionary War"

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, America 250, Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

As part of our America 250 celebration, this overview will address the roles of free and enslaved Black participants in the Western Theater of the American Revolutionary War.

Open
Registration 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: Seasonal, America 250, Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

As part of our America 250 celebration, this overview will address the roles of free and enslaved Black participants in the Western Theater of the American Revolutionary War.

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, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Staff Development Day, Mid Rivers Mall Branch

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Presidents' 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, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Staff Development Day, Mid Rivers Mall Branch
Description:

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

Trivia: Black History Month

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, America 250, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Celebrate Black History Month by testing your knowledge on all things Black history. You'll be quizzed on categories such as books, movies, history, and much more!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, America 250, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Celebrate Black History Month by testing your knowledge on all things Black history. You'll be quizzed on categories such as books, movies, history, and much more!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time - Little History Explorers

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, History & Culture
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Explore history through the eyes of a child! Open to budding historians, this special Story Time, presented in partnership with staff from the St.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: America 250, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, History & Culture
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Explore history through the eyes of a child! Open to budding historians, this special Story Time, presented in partnership with staff from the St.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Movie popcorn and a clapperboard

Celebrate Black History Month: "42"

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, America 250, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Celebrate Black History Month and get psyched for Spring Training by joining us for a screening of the inspirational 2013 Jackie Robinson biopic "42".

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, America 250, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Celebrate Black History Month and get psyched for Spring Training by joining us for a screening of the inspirational 2013 Jackie Robinson biopic "42".

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Reading Between the Lines: The Catcher in the Rye

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

In this series, we will step beyond the pages of the chosen book and explore the real life people, events, and ideas that inspired the author to write and share their story with the world.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: America 250, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

In this series, we will step beyond the pages of the chosen book and explore the real life people, events, and ideas that inspired the author to write and share their story with the world.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

The state of Missouri with the American flag inside it. The number 250 on top of Missouri. Text underneath states "1776. St. Charles County. 2026"

Discover the Past: The First Kansas Colored Infantry and the Battle of Island Mound

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, America 250, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Anyone who has seen the movie "Glory" knows that African American soldiers made a critical contribution to Union Victory during the Civil War.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, America 250, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Anyone who has seen the movie "Glory" knows that African American soldiers made a critical contribution to Union Victory during the Civil War.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Write Your Life Story This Year

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Write Your Life Story a little at a time with this bi-weekly group. At each meeting, you will receive topics on which to write; return in two weeks and share your writing if you desire.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: America 250, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Write Your Life Story a little at a time with this bi-weekly group. At each meeting, you will receive topics on which to write; return in two weeks and share your writing if you desire.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

The state of Missouri with the American flag inside it. The number 250 on top of Missouri. Text underneath states "1776. St. Charles County. 2026"

"Big Medicine" York Documentary Screening and Lecture

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Join St. Charles County Parks and the St.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Join St. Charles County Parks and the St.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time at Chicken N Pickle: Read Across America Day

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Story Time:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for a special story time all about America in honor of Read Across America Day!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for a special story time all about America in honor of Read Across America Day!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Appreciated but Not Required

Registration is not required for this program, but registering is helpful to make sure we have enough staff to accommodate everyone.


 

A boy and girl looking at a globe with school work on a table in front of them. They are in a home setting with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: National Parks

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Join us in learning more about all the spectacular national parks across America! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: America 250, Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Join us in learning more about all the spectacular national parks across America! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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. 

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.