Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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SAT/ACT: Understanding and Preparing for College Entrance Standardized Tests

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+

Open

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Registration Required

Event Details:

This program will cover the common standardized tests used by US universities for college admittance. We'll go over the SAT and ACT, how they differ, and how students can prepare for them.

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Digital Safety Workshop

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Open

Library Branch: McClay Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

In collaboration with Crisis International, BJC, and Progress West Hospital, present a parent-focused Digital Safety Workshop.

Digital safety strategies for the family, including Apps to look out for and how to effectively monitor ki

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Star Party

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room

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

Event Details:

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

Star Party

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

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

Event Details:

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

Discover the Past - "Photography in 19th Century St. Louis"

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Open

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

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Kids reach for bubbles in front of a colorful bus.

Summer Challenge Bubble Bus Party

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Deer Run Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Movies & Music

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

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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

Event Details:

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

This is a reschedule for the cancelled event on 6/13/25.

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Mammogram Van

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm

McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Reading Challenge, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

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Library Branch: McClay Branch

Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Reading Challenge, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Don't wait, schedule your mammogram appointment today!!

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Meet the Author: Megan Bannen - THE UNDERCUTTING OF ROSIE AND ADAM

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Open

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: Author Events, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Registration Required

Event Details:

Megan Bannen joins us to discuss her newest book, THE UNDERCUTTING OF ROSIE AND ADAM.

About THE UNDERCUTTING OF ROSIE AND ADAM

A snowy forest landscape surrounds a trail leading to a bright greenhouse. The title of the book, The Enchanted Greenhouse, is at the bottom of the image.

Meet the Author: Sarah Beth Durst - THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Event Details:

New York Times-bestselling fantasy author, Sarah Beth Durst, will be discussing her new novel, THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE, which is the companion to her cozy fantasy THE SPELLSHOP.

This will be a ticketed event- tic

ARC Angels Foundation: Social Media and the Effects on Teen Mental Health

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Open

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Registration Required

Event Details:

Social media affects all of us, whether we realize it or not. Some social media can have a positive impact on our social and mental well-being, but other aspects of social media can have lasting and devastating effects.

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Library to You Bookmobile Stop - Broemmelsiek Park

4:00pm–5:30pm

Everyone

Library to You Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More

Event Details:

Enjoy the library in your area. The Library to You Bookmobile will be stopping in Defiance at Broemmelsiek Park, 1795 Highway DD, Defiance, MO 63341. Find us in the parking lot between Shelters #2 and 3, by the large playground.

Pokemon: The Card Game - Poke-Showdown

6:00pm–8:00pm

Kids, Adults, Families, Everyone

Spencer Road Branch

Open

Registration Required

Open

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

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.

Chess Club

9:30am–12:30pm

Everyone

Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Age Group: Everyone

Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities

Event Details:

Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Family Flix: "Toy Story" (1999)

10:00am–12:00pm

Families, Everyone

Kisker Road Branch

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Closed

Registration Required

Cancelled

Closed

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Families, Everyone

Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Movies & Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Snacks and drinks will be provided!

This movie is rated G and is 81m long.

All ages welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends

Event Details:

Looking for a delicious, customizable beverage made fresh for you?

Live @ the Library: After Hours Community Band

7:00pm–8:00pm

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

Spencer Road Branch

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms

Age Group: 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, Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Enjoy an evening with the After Hours Community Band (AHCB)!

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.

Library to You Bookmobile Stop - Lauderdale Realty - Defiance

1:30pm–3:00pm

Everyone

Library to You Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More

Event Details:

Enjoy the library in your area. The Library to You Bookmobile will be stopping in Defiance at Lauderdale Realty, 1299 Highway DD, Defiance, MO 63341

Library to You Bookmobile Stop - Broemmelsiek Park

4:00pm–5:30pm

Everyone

Library to You Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More

Event Details:

Chess Club

9:30am–12:30pm

Everyone

Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Age Group: Everyone

Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities

Event Details:

Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Library to You Bookmobile Stop - Jaxson Estates

10:30am–12:00pm

Everyone

Library to You Bookmobile

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile

Age Group: Everyone

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More

Event Details:

Enjoy the library in your area. The Library to You Bookmobile will be stopping at Jaxson Estates at the corner of Touchdown and Gold Drive, Foristell, MO 63348

Doodles & Drawings Patio Party

11:00am–1:00pm

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), Adults, Families, Everyone

Cliff View Branch

Open

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Cliff View Branch

Room: Cliff View Patio

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), Adults, Families, Everyone

Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Movies & Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Color Our World!

Celebrate our Summer Reading Challenge with doodle and drawing themed crafts, games, and fun for all ages.

Snacks and water will be provided.

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.

Messy Crafts

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

Register Everyone

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

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Megan Bannen joins us to discuss her newest book, THE UNDERCUTTING OF ROSIE AND ADAM.

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New York Times-bestselling fantasy author, Sarah Beth Durst, will be discussing her new novel, THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE, which is the companion to her cozy fantasy THE SPELLSHOP.

This will be a ticketed event- tic

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