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Family Book Club: "Save Me a Seat" and "Be Strong"

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Deer Run Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Pick up copies of this month's books at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell branch or at the Deer Run branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class 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. Please ask to see packaging at the event if you are concerned.  

Register Everyone

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Star Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Outdoor Class and Event Weather Statement

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

Register Everyone

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

Mysterious Mummies! with Stephanie Bearce

10:00am - 11:00am
Cliff View Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Cliff View Patio
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Frozen on mountains, dried in deserts, and dumped in peat bogs, Mummies have glorious and gross histories. Explore the past and experiment with apples and salt to make your own mummy.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Galaxy Quest! with Stephanie Bearce

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

Build and race a rocket as you discover the secrets of black holes, exploding stars, and distant galaxies. This class is presented by beloved children's author and self proclaimed "science nerd and history lover" Stephanie Bearce.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Galaxy Quest! with Stephanie Bearce

10:00am - 11:00am
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), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Build and race a rocket as you discover the secrets of black holes, exploding stars, and distant galaxies. This class is presented by beloved children's author and self proclaimed "science nerd and history lover" Stephanie Bearce.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Mysterious Mummies! with Stephanie Bearce

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Frozen on mountains, dried in deserts, and dumped in peat bogs, Mummies have glorious and gross histories. Explore the past and experiment with apples and salt to make your own mummy.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

10:00am - 11:00am
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

10:00am - 11:00am
WingHaven® Branch
Registration
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Kona Ice and Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck @ the Library

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
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: Seasonal, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Attention everyone! Get ready for a cool treat - Kona Ice will be at the library this summer!!

Kona Ice and Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck @ the Library

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Corporate Parkway Branch
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
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: Seasonal, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Attention everyone! Get ready for a cool treat - Kona Ice will be at the library this summer!!

Family STEM: Construction

9:30am - 10:15am
Deer Run Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Let's have fun learning about construction! 

This class is limited to 20 registrants, please register each child attending. Parents do not need to register. 

This class is geared toward children ages 3-6. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

10:00am - 11:00am
Cliff View Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Family STEM: Construction

11:00am - 11:45am
Deer Run Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Let's have fun learning about construction! 

This class is limited to 20 registrants, please register each child attending. Parents do not need to register. 

This class is geared toward children ages 3-6. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

2:00pm - 3:00pm
McClay Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Kona Ice and Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck @ the Library

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Kisker Road Branch
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
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: Seasonal, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Attention everyone! Get ready for a cool treat - Kona Ice will be at the library this summer!!

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Corporate Parkway Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Story Time at Wapelhorst Park

10:00am - 10:30am
McClay Branch
Offsite Event
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: McClay Off Site/Outreach
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Please join us for stories and songs at Wapelhorst Park, Shelter 2 (by the playground)!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Outdoor Class and Event Weather Statement

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

Family Flix: "Trolls: World Tour" (2020)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Movies & Music
Event Details:
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Come watch "Trolls: Worl

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class 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. Please ask to see packaging at the event if you are concerned.  

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Zoofari Earth

10:00am - 11:00am
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, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Go on a trip around the world through the eyes of six animal ambassadors. Six ambassadors, six continents, tons of fun!

Summer Challenge Presenter

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Zoofari Earth

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Go on a trip around the world through the eyes of six animal ambassadors. Six ambassadors, six continents, tons of fun!

Summer Challenge Presenter

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Zoofari Earth

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Go on a trip around the world through the eyes of six animal ambassadors. Six ambassadors, six continents, tons of fun!

Summer Challenge Presenter

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Kona Ice @ the Library

4:30pm - 6:30pm
WingHaven® Branch
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
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: Seasonal, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Attention everyone! Get ready for a cool treat - Kona Ice will be at the library this summer!!