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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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Craft & Culture: Kimono Origami Bookmark

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at WingHaven® Branch

Class & Event Types:

Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Craft & Culture: Learn how to make an origami kimono bookmark and learn all about traditional Japanese clothing called Kimono. Origami paper, a bookmark tassel and all other supplies will be provided.  Green Tea will be served.

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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: Caitlin Yager - SMALL TOWN MISSOURI

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

America 250, Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: America 250, Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mayberry. Stars Hollow. Hallmark movie towns. We’ve all seen these Hollywood depictions of idyllic—and, at times, quirky—small towns, and we’ve no doubt used them to describe many communities we encounter.

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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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Holocaust Remembrance: "Operation Finale"

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture, Movies & Music

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a screening of the 2018 film Operation Finale, which details the efforts of Mossad Agent Peter Malkin to capture SS Officer Adolph Eichmann and bring him to justice.

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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
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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.

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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.

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.

Library branches closing early for New Year's Eve

5:00pm–9:00pm
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 St. Charles City-County Library branches will be closing at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 31, for New Year's Eve. 

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 New Year's Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday.

Family Fun: Snow Much Fun

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
Spencer Road Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room 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: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn about, create, and explore snow together. We will be manufacturing own snow storm in a jar, making and playing with snow dough, and creating snow paintings.  There is something for everyone!

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.

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.

Try It Before You Ink It: Temporary Tattoo Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thinking about getting a tattoo? Or just want to try out a fun, artistic design without the commitment? Join us for a hands-on program where you can explore the art of temporary tattoos.

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
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Alzheimer's Association Support Group

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and allow caregivers to develop informal mutual support and social relationships.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Canasta - Hand and Foot

1:30pm–3:30pm
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: 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.  

Let's Explore: Revolutionary Spies: Culper Ring

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, 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: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: America 250, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Learn about America's first spy ring, The Culper Six,  and other American and British spies during the war.  Create and decode ciphers using the Culper Ring's codes.

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 Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

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.

Yarn Arts

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room O
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, hand sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! 

Be sure to register, as space is limited.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Tweens Create: Snowy Owl Art

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a snowy owl collage out of shredded up black and white paper!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Puzzle Competition - Mystery Night!

5:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in a special puzzle challenge! Teams of up to five people will race against the clock to finish the unique, 300 piece puzzle at their table.

Disclaimer(s)

Register Everyone

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

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.

Acoustic Jam @ the Library

1:00pm–4:00pm
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: Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Make music and new friends at the library! If you play (or just enjoy) folk, gospel, or bluegrass styles of music and acoustic stringed instruments (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, etc.), bring your instrument and jam with fellow musicians.

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.

Teens Create: Blackout Poetry Art

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's make blackout poetry art! We will use pages from old books to create a blackout poem. Then instead of blacking the page out, you can draw and paint around the words of your poem to create a beautiful piece of poetic art!

 

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 Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Pokemon: The Card Game - Poke-Showdown

6:00pm–7:30pm
Kids, Adults, Families, Everyone
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
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.