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Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time at Chicken N Pickle: Read Across America Day

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach

Class & Event Types:

America 250, Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning

Age Group:

Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special story time all about America in honor of Read Across America Day!

Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Checkmate Academy: Lessons for Youth

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.

Adulting 101: Getting a Job

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Knowing where to start when applying for jobs is hard. During this program, we will have a guest speaker discussing the ins-and-outs of writing a resume, planning for interviews, what to know while interviewing, and other relevant topics.

Cover of St. Louis Sports for Kids by Joey Zanaboni with a variety of St. Louis sports figures around the title.

Meet the Author: Joey Zanaboni - ST LOUIS SPORTS FOR KIDS

Wednesday, March 4, 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, Hobbies & Recreation

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+
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
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+
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Joey Zanaboni, announcer for St. Louis City SC, presents his first book, ST. LOUIS SPORTS FOR KIDS. 

About ST. LOUIS SPORTS FOR KIDS

The book cover for "Across the Vanishing Sky" by Catherine Cowles shows a forest scene with a portion of the sky visible. There are birds flying across the sky. The forest is dark purple and the sky is pink.

Meet the Author: Catherine Cowles - ACROSS THE VANISHING SKY

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms 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&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Catherine Cowles presents her new book, ACROSS THE VANISHING SKY! 

This is a ticketed event.

A bright pink and orange book cover with a yacht, surrounded by a variety of items like a rope, a knife, money, an anchor, a golf club, a man and woman, and more.

Virtual Meet the Author: Jenny Elder-Moke - CROSS YOUR HEART AND HOPE HE DIES

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Virtual
Event Details:

Jenny Elder-Moke meets virtually to present her newest book, CROSS YOUR HEART AND HOPE HE DIES.

This is a virtual event that will take place over Zoom on Saturday, March 7th at 7:00pm CST.

Fort Sumter stands amid waves while cannon blasts streak through the sky towards it. The fort is on fire. The title of the book, "The Demon of Unrest," is above the fort, and the author's name, Erik Larson is below it.

Meet the Author: Erik Larson - THE DEMON OF UNREST

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

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

Erik Larson presents his book THE DEMON OF UNREST, which is newly out in paperback. 

This is a ticketed event!

Sepia toned map of the world

St. Charles County Parks History Series: Women in St. Charles History

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at WingHaven® Branch

Class & Event Types:

America 250, Reading Challenge, History & Culture

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Everyone
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Everyone
Class & Event Types: America 250, Reading Challenge, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate America 250 and Women's History Month with St. Charles County Parks and St. Charles City-County Libraries!

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

Oasis "Free From Falls"

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch

Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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 #3654.

Missouri's rate of falls among adults 65 and older is almost twice that of the nation!

Shades of purple, blue and pink showing a candlelit dinner for two. There is a large slash across the whole image as if it was cut by a jagged knife.

Meet the Author: Lisa Unger - SERVED HIM RIGHT

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms 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&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Lisa Unger presents her newest book, SERVED HIM RIGHT. 

This is a ticketed event.

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Checkmate Academy: Lessons for Youth

5:30pm–6:30pm
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Deer Run Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.

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.

Pinecone zinnias

5:30pm–6:30pm
Ages 18+
Boone's Trail Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Ages 18+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Boone's Trail branch to create a 12" x 8" picture using pinecones and paint to create beautiful springtime zinnias on a wooden background.  All materials will be provided.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Pajama Story Time

6:00pm–6:45pm
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Bring the whole family and a stuffed friend for stories and songs in your pajamas!

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.

Meet the Author: Alyson Gerber - A SECRET ESCAPE

6:00pm–7:00pm
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Kisker Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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:

Alyson Gerber presents the third book in THE LIARS SOCIETY, A SECRET ESCAPE.

About THE LIARS SOCIETY: A SECRET ESCAPE

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.

Teens and Tweens Create: Bad Art Expo

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

All art is good art, except when it's not. Put your inner critic aside and join us to create some truly heinous masterpieces.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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.

Live @ the Library: Mountain Sam Wheelock "A Story and a Song"

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Everyone
Spencer Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
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+, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

The one-man concert, "A Story and a Song," is performed by Mountain Sam Wheelock.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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+
Kisker Road Branch
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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+
McClay Branch
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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+
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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+
Deer Run Branch
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Time for Twos

9:30am–10:00am
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same.

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.

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.

Outdoor Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Deer Run Branch
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

This is an outdoor story time and will take place on the south side of the building, weather permitting.  

 

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.

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.

Tiny Tots

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Pinecone zinnias

10:00am–11:00am
Ages 18+
Boone's Trail Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Ages 18+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Boone's Trail branch to create a 12" x 8" picture using pinecones and paint to create beautiful springtime zinnias on a wooden background.  All materials will be provided.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

I Love Quilts!

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

Block of the Month, Show and Tell, and Demonstrations 

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)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same.

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
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community 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 & Foot

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Boone's Trail Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to play Hand & Foot Canasta.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Write Your Life Story This Year

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: America 250, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Write Your Life Story a little at a time with this bi-weekly group. At each meeting, you will receive topics on which to write; return in two weeks and share your writing if you desire.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Alphabet Soup: Dungeons and Dragons

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, History & Culture
Event Details:

Watch movies, talk books, and more with like-minded LGBTQ+ and allies! During April, our topic is Dungeons and Dragons.

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.  

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. 

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Family Fun: Zoo Art

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. 
Dress to be messy. 

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.  

Manga Book Discussion: Promised Neverland by Kaiu Shirai

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
McClay Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Conference Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
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.

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.  

Register Everyone

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