Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Checkmate Academy: Lessons for Youth

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Deer Run Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool

Age Group:

Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chess is a fun and challenging way to build problem-solving, strategy, and memory skills. Join teen volunteer and chess expert Mr. Sathish as he teaches the basics, answers your questions, and helps you sharpen your game against classmates!

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Alzheimer's Association "Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body"

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at WingHaven® Branch

Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age.

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Winter Whimsy with the House of Branching Paths

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are invited to join The House of Branching Paths to explore the history of winter and the true story of the evergreen tree!

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The Dark Side of the Ozarks: A True Crime Journey

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Tony Nguyen, executive producer for Crime Traveler and digital content creator for OzarksFirst.com, as he delves into some of the region’s most notorious cases.

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Spanish Time for Preschoolers

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, History & Culture, Homeschool

Age Group:

Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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
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.  

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Native Landscaping for Drought Tolerance

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the importance of planning now for future droughts. 

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Meet the Author: Jasmine Warga - THE LAST RESORT: THE CLAIMING

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
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, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jasmine Warga discusses her newest book, THE LAST RESORT: THE CLAIMING. 

About THE LAST RESORT: THE CLAIMING:

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Meet the Author: Jennifer Niven - MEET THE NEWMANS

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

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: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Jennifer Niven joins us to discuss her newest book, MEET THE NEWMANS. 

This is a ticketed event.

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Meet the Author: Sophie Hannah - NO ONE WOULD DO WHAT THE LAMBERTS HAVE DONE

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

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: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Sophie Hannah presents her newest book NO ONE WOULD DO WHAT THE LAMBERTS WOULD DO. 

Register for this event at The Novel Neighbor's website HERE.

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Baby Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies (Ages 0-1)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 11 months and their caregivers.

Fun for Ones

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for one-year-olds and their caregivers.

Recommended for Toddlers 12-23 Months

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.

Let's Create: Frilled Lizards

4:30pm–5:30pm
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art Exploration!

Did you know that frilled lizards can run on their back legs? Some people even keep them as pets! Your parents might not let you keep a real lizard for a pet, but we can make one that's almost as cool with some paper and cupcake holders.

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.

Unplug & Unwind: A Digital Detox Experience

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a break from screens and reconnect with creativity, community, and calm. Unplug & Unwind is a phone-free event designed to help you recharge — not your battery, but your mind.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Holiday Wrapping Party

6:30pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Seasonal
Registration Required
Event Details:

Still haven't wrapped your gifts? Let's wrap them together! We will share wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and ribbon, but feel free to bring some of your own! Holiday music will be played throughout. All ages are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Time for Twos

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Tweens and Teens Create: Art Club

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use the library's space and supplies to work on art projects. Snacks will be provided as well. This program is for grades 4-12. Please do not sign any children up who are younger than 4th grade.

Disclaimer(s)

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! 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Tweens Read: "Greenglass House" by Kate Milford

7:00pm–8:00pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Tweens Read" is a book club just for Tweens (young teens and kids on the verge of their teen years)!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Holiday Wrapping Party

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Event Details:

Still haven't wrapped your gifts? Let's wrap them together! We will share wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and ribbon, but feel free to bring some of your own! Holiday music will be played throughout. All ages are welcome.

Tweens Graphic Novel Club: "When Stars Are Scattered" by Victoria Jamieson

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the Spencer Road Children's Desk.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last. 

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.  

Baby Playdate

10:00am–11:00am
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities

Children can enjoy toys, books, and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers! 

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.

Make It Sew - Finish It Up Day!

1:30pm–4:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

MAKE IT SEW is a group of quilters and sewists who enjoy making small projects and quilts.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Winter Whimsy with the House of Branching Paths

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are invited to join The House of Branching Paths to explore the history of winter and the true story of the evergreen tree!

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.  

Baby Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies (Ages 0-1)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 11 months and their caregivers.

Fun for Ones

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for one-year-olds and their caregivers.

Recommended for Toddlers 12-23 Months

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.

Canasta - Hand and Foot

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Join us to learn and play Hand and Foot!

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.  

Read to A Dog!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Spencer Road Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog, or maybe even a fuzzy bunny. This class is a partnership between the Library and our "Tale Waggers" group, Love on a Leash.

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.

Library closed

All Day
All Branches
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 the Holidays. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday.

Library closed

All Day
All Branches
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 the Holidays. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday.

Baby Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies (Ages 0-1)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 11 months and their caregivers.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

12:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Be a Donor!

Join us at the Spencer Road Branch to give blood on Tuesday, December 30. Donors are strongly urged to give to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Fun for Ones

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for one-year-olds and their caregivers.

Recommended for Toddlers 12-23 Months

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.

The Dark Side of the Ozarks: A True Crime Journey

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Tony Nguyen, executive producer for Crime Traveler and digital content creator for OzarksFirst.com, as he delves into some of the region’s most notorious cases.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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