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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+
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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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Teens create word art

Teens Create: Book Bedazzling

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12)
Register Now
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add some sparkle to your bookshelf! Bring a book of your choice (hardcover works best). Rhinestones and glue will be provided. 

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Discover the Past: George Caleb Bingham, "The Missouri Artist"

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Register Now
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we discover the life and works of George Caleb Bingham, an artist and occasional politician whose works have become iconic representations of the hustle and bustle of life and the political process in frontier Missouri during the 19th c

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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+
Register Now
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. 

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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)
Register Now
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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Live @ the Library: After Hours Community Band

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Seasonal, Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music

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
Register Now
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)! 

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Mammogram Van

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Reading Challenge, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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Library Branch: Spencer Road 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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Sleep Hygiene

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Register Now
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you looking for a good night’s sleep? This session explores your environment, daily and nightly routines, nutrition, and provides techniques to help pave the way to high quality sleep for optimal health.

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Meet the Author: Nicki Jacobsmeyer - Spooky America's The Ghostly Tales of St. Charles

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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, History & Culture

Age Group:

Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Register Now
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Nicki Jacobsmeyer will present her newest release, SPOOKY AMERICA'S THE GHOSTLY TALES OF ST. CHARLES

About SPOOKY AMERICA'S THE GHOSTLY TALES OF ST. CHARLES

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Time for Twos

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

Oasis "Aging Mastery Program"

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

To register please call Oasis at 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #6661.

In this 10-week program, you will build your own personal playbook for aging well. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Tweens Create: Painting With Tape

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

We're going to use painters tape on our paper before we paint to make some cool designs!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Puzzle Competition - Mystery Night!

6:00pm–8:00pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Full
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.  

Diaper Distribution

9:00am–1:00pm
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Event Details:

Spencer Road Branch is offering free emergency diaper distribution in the Commons at Spencer Road near the north entrance. 

Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

Board Game Night

6:00pm–8:00pm
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
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Spencer Road First Floor Vending Area
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: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Play board games from our game library! Feel free to drop in anytime during the open play. We will be playing board games in the vending area on the first floor behind the information desk when you walk in. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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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 Independence Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday.

Diaper Distribution

12:00pm–4:00pm
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Event Details:

Spencer Road Branch is offering free emergency diaper distribution in the Commons at Spencer Road near the north entrance. 

Baby Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies (Ages 0-1)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting 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: Meeting 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.

Jester Tells All!

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, 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: 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), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.  

Spanish Time for Preschoolers

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Spencer Road Branch
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
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 (and sometimes her kids!) wi

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.

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: Meeting 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.  

Tweens and Teens Create: Writing Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the library's own writing nook! Drop in and join other tweens and teens as you work on your personal writing. Feel free to share inspiration, feedback, and support. 


 

Disclaimer(s)

Register Everyone

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

Time for Twos

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

Oasis "Aging Mastery Program"

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

To register please call Oasis at 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #6661.

In this 10-week program, you will build your own personal playbook for aging well. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Oasis "Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body"

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

To register, please call Oasis at 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #7551.

Find out about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement.

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Accommodations

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

Book Discussion: "My Brilliant Friend" by Elena Ferrante

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
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.

"Book one in the New York Times bestselling Neapolitan quartet about two friends growing up in post-war Italy is a rich, intense, and generous-hearted family epic.

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.

Let's Explore: Creating Art with Pointillism

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Spencer Road Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities.

Color Your World! Learn about Pointillism - a technique of painting using tiny dots! And then create your own masterpiece!

This program is recommended for Grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Let's Read: "A Million Ways Home" by Dianna Dorisi Winget

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Let's Read" is a book club for kids! Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch, read on your own, and then come into the library for a group discussion and fun activities about the book you read!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Genreflection Challenge 2025

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to branch out of your reading comfort zone? Stuck in a reading rut?  Join the 2025 Genreflection Book Challenge. Explore different genres by reading 12 books of your choosing that you might not otherwise try.

Diaper Distribution

9:00am–1:00pm
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Event Details:

Spencer Road Branch is offering free emergency diaper distribution in the Commons at Spencer Road near the north entrance. 

Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting 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.