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SAT/ACT: Understanding and Preparing for College Entrance Standardized Tests

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12)
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will cover the common standardized tests used by US universities for college admittance. We'll go over the SAT and ACT, how they differ, and how students can prepare for them.

The background is a night sky with a full moon. The foreground has a large gravestone that says "The Ghostly Tales of St. Charles"

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

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Seasonal, 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+
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
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: Seasonal, 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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Cybersecurity Basics

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:
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Star Party

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, 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.

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Teen Halloween Costume Contest

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Seasonal, Hobbies & Recreation

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12)
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Hobbies & Recreation
Event Details:
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Carmela Full of Wishes presented by the Metro Theater Company

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

On her birthday, Carmela's greatest wish has already come true—she's finally old enough to accompany her big brother on the family's daily errands.

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Checkmate Academy: Lessons for Youth

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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. Sathish as he teaches the basics, answers your questions, and helps you sharpen your game against classmates!

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Star Party

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, 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.

Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

The Three Little Pigs of Piggyville Puppet show

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:
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The Three Little Pigs of Piggyville Puppet show

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:
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Self Care Social - Soy Wax Candles

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's gather together to discuss our favorite self care ideas. This month's project will be Soy Wax Candles.

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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.  

Chess Club

9:30am–12:30pm
Everyone
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Story Time

10:00am–10:45am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: 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.

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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.

Story Time

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Deer Run Branch
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

This is the same Story Time that was presented on Tuesday at Deer Run this week. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Winter Whimsy with the House of Branching Paths

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are invited to join The House of Branching Paths to explore the history of winter and the true story of the evergreen tree!

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.  

Quilling Art: Winter Holidays

10:00am–11:30am
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Corporate Parkway Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come create a winter holiday-themed greeting card at the Library! No previous experience with paper quilling necessary.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Pokémon: The Card Game

11:00am–12:30pm
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
WingHaven® Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you love playing the Pokémon Card Game, want to learn, or just want to show off your personal card collection and do some trading, join us! All experience levels are welcome.

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. 

Register Everyone

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

Let's Create: Handmade Presents

2:00pm–3:00pm
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Corporate Parkway Branch
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Art Exploration!

Join us for a DIY craft event where kids can make heartfelt, handmade presents!  

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! 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Family Fun: Paper Bag Gingerbread Houses

2:00pm–4:00pm
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Drop in with your family to make paper bag gingerbread houses using paint sticks, markers, pom poms, and more.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Storybook Walk - Every Day This Month

All Day
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Central Services
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Central Services
Room: Central Services Offsite/Outreach
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The St. Charles City-County Library provides Storybook Walks throughout St. Charles County to offer a unique approach to reading.
The Storybook Walks are open daily during park hours.

New stories are featured periodically so the fun continues year-round! To find park maps and more information about the Storybook Walk, check out the Library's Storybook Walk webpage.

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.

Time for Twos

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Corporate Parkway Branch
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Lego Builders Jr.

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Kisker Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required

Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks.

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.

Story Time

10:00am–10:45am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: 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.

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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

10:00am–10:45am
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Deer Run Branch
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Story Time at Chicken N Pickle

10:30am–11:15am
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Outreach
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Join us for a special story time all about winter weather.

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 and Hand & Foot

1:30pm–4:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
WingHaven® Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to play Canasta or Hand and Foot! This is open game-play for players of all levels. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Needle Arts Social Hour

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or other needle arts project and connect with fellow crafters. All skills levels welcome! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Pajama Story Time

6:00pm–6:30pm
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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.

Wordsmith Workshop

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Wordsmith Workshop Writing Group for an hour of writing in a workshop-like setting! Activities will include both time to write and time to share and receive feedback.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Deer Run Branch
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

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)
McClay Branch
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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 program will be repeated at 10:30 am.

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)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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 program.

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.

Tiny Tots

9:30am–10:00am
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Cliff View Branch
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.