Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Star Party

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Community Room at WingHaven® Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, 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.

Kids reach for bubbles in front of a colorful bus.

One Read Launch Party

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music

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
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, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of the 2025 One Read program with us! This year's featured book is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. We will have fun for all ages with: 

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Independent Publishing on the Amazon Platform

Thursday, September 11, 2025 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, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a book idea? Are you wondering how to move it from the computer to the Amazon publishing platform?

Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

Paint the Sky with Juggling!

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Games & Activities

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), Adults, Families, Everyone
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), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Award-winning juggler Brian Wendling paints the library atmosphere with the colors of his tossing, turning, spinning, bounding, twirling, balancing, and dizzying array of skills.

words first impact with the i's as a road

First Impact - Teen Drivers and the Graduated Driver License Law

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Reading Challenge, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Reading Challenge, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please register at Signup Genius - Teen Drivers & the GDL Law or here, below the program description.

Healthy foods weight loss tools and medical instruments on a light blue background.

Mammogram Van

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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

Healthy foods weight loss tools and medical instruments on a light blue background.

Oasis "Battling Fatigue"

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at WingHaven® Branch

Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

To register, please call Oasis at 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #9552, or here, below the program description.

Low energy can greatly impact lives physically, emotionally, and socially.

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Live @ the Library: After Hours Jazz Ensemble

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music

Age Group:

Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening with the After Hours Jazz Ensemble!

Three teens use laptops to study, each has snacks and drinks

College Admissions Essay: It's Not Another English Assignment

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Most students approach college admissions essays as something that's supplementary to the rest of their application.

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Discover the Past: "Beer, Germans, and Methodism"

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

When German immigrant Ludwig Jacoby rode his horse into St. Louis in 1841, he couldn’t have possibly known the chaos that would ensue.

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Book Discussion: "Hostage" by Clare Mackintosh

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
McClay Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Registration Required
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.

This book discussion is also offered on September 3, at 2:00 PM. Please register for only one event. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Book Discussion: "The Henna Artist" by Alka Joshi

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
McClay Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
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.

"Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur.

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.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

A Court of Romantasy Readers

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
McClay Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch or bring your own copy.

Copies are available starting August 21st, while supplies last.

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.  

Book Discussion: "I Still Dream About You" by Fannie Flagg

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
McClay Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Registration Required
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.

This book discussion is also offered on October 2 at 2:00PM. Please only register for one event. 

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.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Book Discussion: "I Still Dream About You" by Fannie Flagg

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
McClay Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Registration Required
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.

This book discussion is also offered on October 1 at 2:00 PM.

Please only register for one event. 

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.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Book Discussion: "Educated" by Tara Westover

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
McClay Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
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.

"Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom.

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.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Teen Movie: "The Giver" (2014)

2:00pm–4:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
McClay Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Books & More, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens are invited to join us for a showing of the 2014 film The Giver (rated PG-13, runtime 97 min).

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.  

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. 

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Book Discussion: "Identity" by Nora Roberts

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
McClay Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
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.

"The #1 New York Times-bestselling author's terrifying new thriller about one man's ice-cold malice, and one woman's fight to reclaim her life.

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.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.