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This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Teens and Tweens Hangout: Video Games and Chill

1:30pm–2:30pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Event Details:

Throughout the Summer, the Library will host a weekly event on Wednesdays for teens and tweens after Lunch @ the Library. 

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Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Book Discussion: "Only the Beautiful" by Susan Meissner

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
McClay Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
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.

A heartrending story about a young mother's fight to keep her daughter and the winds of fortune that tear them apart, by the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Fragile Things and The Last Year of the War. 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Discussion: "The Last Days of Night" by Graham Moore

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Books & More
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.

New York, 1888. Gas lamps still flicker in the city streets, but the miracle of electric light is in its infancy. The person who controls the means to turn night into day will make historyand a vast fortune.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Next Chapter Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Kisker Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Registration Required

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour weekly to read aloud and discuss a book that is provided by the Library. Together, we will explore new worlds and meet interesting characters through fun and engaging stories, gaining real-world skills and making new friends along the way.

Registration is required for this program and space is limited. By registering for one session, you will automatically be registered for the entire series.

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.  

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group

Tech Time

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore fundamental STEAM concepts through play with the library's various tech kits. Each month will be a different topic or kit.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Event Photography

Please note that the Library's marketing team will be at this program to take photographs. These photographs may be shared on our website and social media. If you or your children are not comfortable with photographs, please inform staff at the program. 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group

Tweens Create: Watercolor Special Effects

4:30pm–5:30pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Spencer Road Branch
Upcoming
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:

Dabbing a little bit of rubbing alcohol on wet watercolor can make some neat special effects! You can use this to make some really cool designs like shapes, backgrounds, or even little drawings!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Teen Leadership Committee

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Kisker Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Puzzle Competition

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

AL-ANON

7:00pm–8:00pm
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Event Details:

Meeeting

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Coffee and Conversation

9:00am–10:00am
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Augusta Branch
Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Enjoy a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and relaxing conversation.

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.

This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group

Fun for Ones

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
WingHaven® Branch
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for one-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.

This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group

Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Cliff View Branch
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
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.

Come join us for a new theme each week.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group

Story Time

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group

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.

This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group

Story Time

10:00am–10:45am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group

Fun For Ones

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
WingHaven® Branch
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

This class is a repeat from 9:30 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.

This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Teen and Tween Tech: Coding Club

11:30am–12:30pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
McClay Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Conference Room C
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Coding Club for the opportunity to build your coding skills through lessons built around creative projects and discover a variety of library resources for an ongoing learning experience in STEM.

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. 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Everyone

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

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group
This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group
This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group
This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group

Lunch @ the Library

12:00pm–1:00pm
Kids, 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)
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, 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

Free lunch served at the Library for all children ages 18 and under! Sponsored by Operation Food Search. 

Program runs each week Monday through Friday from June 5 through August 16. Lunches will be served and must be eaten in the library, and the child receiving the meal must be present. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Book Discussion: "The Reading List" by Sara Nisha Adams

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Cliff View Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
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.

Widower Mukesh lives a quiet life in the London Borough of Ealing after losing his beloved wife.

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.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group

Homeschool Explorers

1:00pm–2:30pm
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Join us for a fun lesson and an exciting craft!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Canasta - Hand & Foot

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Boone's Trail Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 18+" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Hand & Foot

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Kisker Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Library and enjoy an afternoon playing Hand & Foot!

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.  

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Library to You Bookmobile Stop - Lauderdale Realty - Defiance

1:30pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Library to You Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More
Event Details:

Enjoy the library in your area. The Library to You Bookmobile will be stopping in Defiance at Lauderdale Realty, 1299 Highway DD, Defiance, MO 63341