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Summer Challenge Bubble Bus Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Deer Run Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

The Bubble Bus is back at the Library to celebrate Summer Challenge with music, bubbles, and activities!                

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Recycled Bottlecap Flowers

1:00pm - 5:45pm
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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
Library to You Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Celebrate the Color Our World Summer Challenge at the Bookmobile.  Come and create some recycled art with us!  We will reuse bottlecaps to make flowers for you to take home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Family Fun: Game Night

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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. 

Register Everyone

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

Star Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Boone's Trail Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

View our amazing universe through telescopes. Get hands on instruction to use the telescopes that are available for check-out at our branches.

Bring the whole family and join the experts from the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to be part of this telescope viewing session.

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.  

Family Fun: Art For All

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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
Deer Run Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for free-form crafts that the whole family can create. An array of supplies will be available for patrons to create anything their imaginations can think up.

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.  

Summer Challenge Bubble Bus Party

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
McClay Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Bubble Bus is back at the Library to celebrate Summer Challenge with music, bubbles, and activities!                

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Summer Challenge Bubble Bus Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Spencer Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Bubble Bus is back at the Library to celebrate Summer Challenge with music, bubbles, and activities!                

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Summer Challenge Bubble Bus Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Bubble Bus is back at the Library to celebrate Summer Challenge with music, bubbles, and activities!                

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Color the World with Dino O'Dell

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
McClay Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
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: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Whether unearthing the mysterious treasures of King Tut’s tomb, gasping in the thin atmosphere atop Mount Everest, or learning to swim with piranhas in the Amazon River, this journey transports the audience to all seen continents and highlights de

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Recycled Bottlecap Flowers

3:30pm - 5:15pm
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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
Library to You Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Celebrate the Color Our World Summer Challenge at the Bookmobile.  Come and create some recycled art with us!  We will reuse bottlecaps to make flowers for you to take home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Color the World with Dino O'Dell

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
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: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Whether unearthing the mysterious treasures of King Tut’s tomb, gasping in the thin atmosphere atop Mount Everest, or learning to swim with piranhas in the Amazon River, this journey transports the audience to all seen continents and highlights de

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Spanish Time for Preschoolers

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Spencer Road Branch
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

Recycled Bottlecap Flowers

12:45pm - 5:45pm
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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
Library to You Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Celebrate the Color Our World Summer Challenge at the Bookmobile.  Come and create some recycled art with us!  We will reuse bottlecaps to make flowers for you to take home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Color the World with Dino O'Dell

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
WingHaven® Branch
Registration
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting 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: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Whether unearthing the mysterious treasures of King Tut’s tomb, gasping in the thin atmosphere atop Mount Everest, or learning to swim with piranhas in the Amazon River, this journey transports the audience to all seen continents and highlights de

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Family Fun: Paint Night

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Kisker Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Using the distinctive style of artist Alma Woodsey Thomas we will make our own unique pieces of art.

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! 

Color the World with Dino O'Dell

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Spencer Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters 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: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 200
Event Details:

Whether unearthing the mysterious treasures of King Tut’s tomb, gasping in the thin atmosphere atop Mount Everest, or learning to swim with piranhas in the Amazon River, this journey transports the audience to all seen continents and highlights de

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Lego Builders Jr.

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Deer Run Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks.

Let's build together! We will listen to one story, then build and play with Deer Run's Duplo blocks! 

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.

Color the World with Dino O'Dell

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
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: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Whether unearthing the mysterious treasures of King Tut’s tomb, gasping in the thin atmosphere atop Mount Everest, or learning to swim with piranhas in the Amazon River, this journey transports the audience to all seen continents and highlights de

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Color the World with Dino O'Dell

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Deer Run Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Whether unearthing the mysterious treasures of King Tut’s tomb, gasping in the thin atmosphere atop Mount Everest, or learning to swim with piranhas in the Amazon River, this journey transports the audience to all seen continents and highlights de

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Recycled Bottlecap Flowers

1:30pm - 5:15pm
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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
Library to You Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Celebrate the Color Our World Summer Challenge at the Bookmobile.  Come and create some recycled art with us!  We will reuse bottlecaps to make flowers for you to take home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Color the World with Dino O'Dell

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Corporate Parkway Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Whether unearthing the mysterious treasures of King Tut’s tomb, gasping in the thin atmosphere atop Mount Everest, or learning to swim with piranhas in the Amazon River, this journey transports the audience to all seen continents and highlights de

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Pokemon: The Card Game - Poke-Showdown

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Adults, Families, Everyone
Spencer Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Kids, Adults, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Whether you're a beginner, seasoned player, or just interested in watching, come have a poke-ball playing the legendary Pokemon Card Game!

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 Everyone

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

Color the World with Dino O'Dell

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Kisker Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Whether unearthing the mysterious treasures of King Tut’s tomb, gasping in the thin atmosphere atop Mount Everest, or learning to swim with piranhas in the Amazon River, this journey transports the audience to all seen continents and highlights de

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Edgar Allan Poe: His Life and Stories

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Enjoy a night of melancholy and madness with a one-man show as Edgar Allan Poe.

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.