Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Oasis "Aging in Place while Aging with Grace"

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West Room
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 #8551.

Aging in place is "the ability to live in one's own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level

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Shakespeare in the Park - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outreach

Class & Event Types:

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

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
Library Branch: Outreach
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, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

The St.

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Passport Fair

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults, Families, Everyone
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

St. Charles City-County Library is offering a drop-in, first-come, first-served passport application fair. Upon arrival, you will be checked in and directed where to go to apply for passports for yourself or your whole family.

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Passport Fair

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults, Families, Everyone
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

St. Charles City-County Library is offering a drop-in, first-come, first-served passport application fair. Upon arrival, you will be checked in and directed where to go to apply for passports for yourself or your whole family.

A book cover in mostly red and grey tones. There is an image of a man and woman reading a book together in the middle of the cover. They are standing in front of a bookshelf. The edges are decorated with ornate columns. The title, Endless Anger, is positioned just under the couple.

Meet the Author: Sav R. Miller - ENDLESS ANGER

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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+
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:

Sav R. Miller will present her newest release, ENDLESS ANGER

This event is ticketed!

A book cover with an image of a full moon, fall leaves, and three crows. One crow is holding a bell in its beak and another is holding a camera in its talons. The title, The Executioners Three, is superimposed over the image of the birds and leaves.

Meet the Author: Susan Dennard - THE EXECUTIONERS THREE

Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Susan Dennard will present her newest release, THE EXECUTIONERS THREE

This is a ticketed event.

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Social Security 101: Understanding Retirement, Survivor, and Medicare Benefits

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Business & Finance, Self Improvement & Professional Development, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Business & Finance, Self Improvement & Professional Development, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

This 'LIVE' virtual program on Social Security 101 is a free webinar hosted by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

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Star Party

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway 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, 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.

Alzheimer's logo with a man and beaker.

Alzheimer's Association, ALZ Talks: "Living Well with a New Diagnosis"

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Current Events & Trends, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

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Johnnie Johnson Presentation and CD Release

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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: Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson CD Release Party and Behind the Music stories on the making of the new CD "I'm Just Johnnie" from producer Gene Ackmann.  Presentation will include background on Johnnie and his contributio

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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.

Alzheimer's Association, ALZ Talks: "Living Well with a New Diagnosis"

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Teen Leadership Committee

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Registration Required

Be a part of the decision making process at the Library. Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the library, and eat some snacks!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Johnnie Johnson Presentation and CD Release

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
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: Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson CD Release Party and Behind the Music stories on the making of the new CD "I'm Just Johnnie" from producer Gene Ackmann.  Presentation will include background on Johnnie and his contributio

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.  

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

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.

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
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.  

Time for Twos

9:30am–10:00am
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.

Time for Twos

10:30am–11:00am
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.

Tweens Create: Tissue Paper Painting

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:

You paint with watercolor, you paint with acrylic, you paint with oil.

You paint with tissue paper??

You sure can! The dye used to color tissue paper bleeds when you get it wet, and you can use it for all sorts of fun activities!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Puzzle Competition

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

Gather for a fun and fierce competition! Teams of up to five people will race to be the first to finish a jigsaw puzzle.

Disclaimer(s)

Register Everyone

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

Meet the Author: Joan Fernandez - SAVING VINCENT, A NOVEL OF JO VAN GOGH

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
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, Friends & Foundation, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Joan Fernandez presents her book, SAVING VINCENT, A NOVEL OF JO VAN GOGH. 

About SAVING VINCENT, A NOVEL OF JO VAN GOGH

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by the Foundation

The St. Charles City County Library Foundation generously sponsored this event.

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.

Teens Create: Paper Portraits

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come create a cool self-portrait collage made entirely out of paper!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

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. 

One Read Launch Party

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
Open
Registration Required
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:

This program/event is being offered in conjunction with this year's One Read.

Celebrate the start of the 2025 One Read program with us! This year's featured book is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Appreciated but Not Required

Registration is not required for this program, but registering is helpful to make sure we have enough staff to accommodate everyone.


 

Outdoor Program and Event Weather Statement

This program will be held outside. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees, or there is other inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. If this program included registration you will receive a cancellation email 60 minutes before the program is scheduled to begin.

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.

An Introduction to Guitar!

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+
Class & Event Types: Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you're an adult and ever wanted to give learning the instrument a shot or need a hand getting started. Come hang with the library and learn a few things along the way! Bring your guitar and we can help with understanding the basics!

Disclaimer(s)

Register Everyone

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

LEGO Builders

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Spencer Road Branch
Open
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: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

While your builder enjoys the class, please enjoy the rest of the library. Your child's LEGO build may be displayed in the library until next month's class.

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.

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.

Time for Twos

9:30am–10:00am
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.