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Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

Found in the Stars

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Professor Universe is a painter who often looks at the stars. However, after wishing upon one–he gets abducted by an alien, who steals his painting! Now he must venture through space to get back his artwork.

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

Oasis "Kick the Achiness of Arthritis"

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+
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Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

To register please call 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #5555.

Arthritis is one of the most common diagnoses encompassing at least 200,000 new cases a year.

An open book lays flat at the bottom with a castle and rainbow coming out of the pages. In front of the castle are hands making the signs for A, S, and L in American Sign Language.

ASL Story Time with DEAF, Inc.

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families, Everyone
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Story time signed in American Sign Language by a Deaf storyteller, followed by social time for children and families. This event is accessible to Deaf children and families, but all children are welcome to attend.

A bright yellow background with a bright blue image of the St. Louis Arch and two rivers meeting. In black and read it says, "2025 2 Rivers Comic Con".

2 Rivers Comic Con

Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Outreach

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Community Events, Special Events, Books & More, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, 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
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Library Branch: Outreach
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: Author Events, Community Events, Special Events, Books & More, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Join us on Memorial Day Weekend May 23 – 25 2025, for an unforgettable experience where stories come alive, heroes meet, and memories are forged. 

A black and white picture of an oval corkscrew staircase with a person walking up the stairs carrying a tea tray. The title, The Listeners, and the authors name, Maggie Stiefvater, are written in bright aqua blue letters.

Meet the Author: Maggie Stiefvater - THE LISTENERS

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Special Events, Books & More

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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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, Special Events, Books & More
Event Details:

Maggie Stiefvater speaks about her newest book THE LISTENERS. 

This is a ticketed event.
KidSight logo

Free Kidsight Vision Screenings

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
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Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

KidSight offers quick, noninvasive vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 16 years old.

Person looking through a telescope at a starry night sky

Star Party

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Boone's Trail 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
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Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
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.

KidSight logo

Free Kidsight Vision Screenings

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

KidSight offers quick, noninvasive vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 16 years old.

Cartoon like image of two people floating on a river in swimsuits. The water is in shades of pink and mint green. There are some green and pink branches and leaves along the sides and a pink and orange sunset in the background. The title of the book, Till Summer Do Us Part, takes up the top two thirds of the cover, while the authors name, Meghan Quinn is on the bottom third.

Meet the Author: Meghan Quinn - TILL SUMMER DO US PART

Friday, June 6, 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+
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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
Event Details:

We are excited to welcome Meghan Quinn for the release of her newest book, TILL SUMMER DO US PART. 

This is a ticketed event.
open book with a plant growing out of it

Saving the Sea Turtles

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology, Virtual

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sea turtles are a 'canary in the coal mine' helping us understand the health of our ocean and our impacts on coastal ecosystems.

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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. 

Pokemon: The Card Game - Poke-Showdown

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Adults, Families, Everyone
Spencer Road Branch
Upcoming
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.  

Pokemon: The Card Game - Poke-Showdown

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Adults, Families, Everyone
Spencer Road Branch
Upcoming
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.  

Public Election

All Day
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Public Election

All Day
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Public Election

All Day
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.