Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Hope Creates Community Creation Event: Drum Circle

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development

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, Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hope Creates empowers youth and adults in recovery from, or at risk of, Substance Use Disorder to stay sober by engaging in the expressive arts and a vibrant and creativ

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Star Party

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

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Star Party

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell 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: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West 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.

Families dance to music

Let's Get Loud in the Library with Babaloo

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Movies & Music

Age Group:

Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:
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A Brief History of Disney Animation

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music, Virtual

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

From the Alice Comedies in the 1920s to today's CGI animation, Disney has always been at the forefront of animation innovations.

Families dance to music

Let's Get Loud in the Library with Babaloo

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Movies & Music

Age Group:

Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:
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ARC Angels Foundation: High School and Middle School Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

We teach young people to become advocates not only for their own mental health, but also for the mental health of others.

Metro Theater Company logo

The Fundamentals of Acting and Creative Expression

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all theater kids and future Hollywood stars! Join the Metro Theater Company to learn about the art of acting through ensemble building activities.

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St. Louis City: National Register of Historic Places

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. The National Park Service maintains it. 

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Meet the Author: Brigid Kemmerer - WARRIOR PRINCESS ASSASSIN

Thursday, August 14, 2025 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:

Brigid Kemmerer will present her newest release, WARRIOR PRINCESS ASSASSIN. She will be in conversation with Amalie Howard, author of, THE STARLIGHT HEIR. 

THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT!

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Library to You Bookmobile Stop - St. Joseph Catholic Church

4:30pm–6:00pm
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 Josephville at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Josephville, MO 63385

Read to a Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Boone's Trail Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Board Game Night For Adults

5:00pm–7:00pm
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: Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come hang out with friends and fellow gamers at the library and play some strategy games!  

Snacks and drinks will be provided. Raffle prizes will be pulled throughout the program (Must be present to win)For Ages 18+

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.  

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Teens and Tweens Create: Slime Party

5:30pm–6:30pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Kisker Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your perfect slime! We will have the recipe and all the ingredients to make the most amazingly fluffy, stretchy, or smooth slime imaginable.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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.  

Lessons from Mister Rogers Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Learn social and emotional skills to prepare for kindergarten. This program is intended for four- to five-year-old children and their caregivers but is open to all.

Each session of Lessons from Mister Rogers will include stories and clips related to a particular theme.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Toddler Tunes

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Deer Run Branch
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Sing, dance, and play toward early literacy through music and movement.

Recommended for toddlers but families welcome.

Space is limited. Please limit family attendance to one parent or caregiver. 

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.

Growing Artists: Nocturnal Art

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
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.

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.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

Homeschool Explorers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Kisker Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: History & Culture, Homeschool
Registration Required

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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: 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.

Plant Swap - Discover Your Best Life

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Plant Swap is a forum for sharing plants, gardening knowledge, and questions with fellow gardeners. Bring you seeds, cuttings, transplants, questions, and advice to swap with fellow gardeners in our community.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Quilled Pumpkin Earrings

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to created quilled pumpkin earrings!

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.  

Teen Hangout: Manga & Anime

3:00pm–4:00pm
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: Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try new snacks and discuss anime & manga with like-minded people!

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.  

After Hours Teen Escape Room: Halloween!

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: Seasonal, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Test your skills! Can you get out of our Halloween escape room?

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 Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

English Paper Piecing

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Upcoming
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: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

PLEASE NOTE: We will be upstairs in Room L. You may enter the library through the Commons entrance in the upper parking lot.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Library closed

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 Indigenous Peoples' Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday.

Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Deer Run Branch
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: 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: Meeting 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: Meeting 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: Meeting 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.

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.

Tiny Tots

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

Navigating Medicare with Confidence: Hosted by SSM Health

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Ages 55+
Corporate Parkway Branch
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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