Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Star Party

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway 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: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
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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Johnnie Johnson Presentation and CD Release

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music

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, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson CD Release Party and Behind the Music stories on the making of the new CD "I'm Just Johnnie" from producer Gene Ackmann.  Presentation will include background on Johnnie and his contributio

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Star Party

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A&B 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&B
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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SAT/ACT: Understanding and Preparing for College Entrance Standardized Tests

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
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.

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Meet the Author: Joan Fernandez - SAVING VINCENT, A NOVEL OF JO VAN GOGH

Wednesday, September 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, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Friends & Foundation, History & Culture

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Friends & Foundation, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Joan Fernandez presents her book, SAVING VINCENT, A NOVEL OF JO VAN GOGH. 

About SAVING VINCENT, A NOVEL OF JO VAN GOGH

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Star Party

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, 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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One Read Launch Party

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, 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
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
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: Community Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of the 2025 One Read program with us! This year's featured book is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. We will have fun for all ages with: 

Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

Paint the Sky with Juggling!

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Games & Activities

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, Everyone
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
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, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Award-winning juggler Brian Wendling paints the library atmosphere with the colors of his tossing, turning, spinning, bounding, twirling, balancing, and dizzying array of skills.

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First Impact - Teen Drivers and the Graduated Driver License Law

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Reading Challenge, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Reading Challenge, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please register at Signup Genius - Teen Drivers & the GDL Law or here, below the program description.

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Mammogram Van

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Don't wait, schedule your mammogram appointment today!!

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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 Thanksgiving. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday.

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.

Tween & Teens Read: Silent Book Club

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

How does a silent book club work?

- Come with your current read

- Enjoy quiet reading time with others

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Baby Playdate

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Deer Run Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers!

Parents and guardians do not need to register. 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.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Baby Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies (Ages 0-1)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

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.

Growing Minds

10:00am–11:00am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
McClay Branch
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

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. 

Messy Crafts

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Sip & Stitch

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Boone's Trail Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! 

Bring your current WIP (work-in-progress) and join other yarn artists as we sip, knit/crochet/embroidery/etc. and talk about our past, present, and future projects.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Medicare Enrollment Information Session with Barnes-Jewish Hospitals

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: Seasonal, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Medicare is like a new language that is hard to understand. This is a session to help simplify the process and educate you on your options, so you have a better understanding about your healthcare plan.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

An Introduction to Guitar!

3:00pm–4:30pm
Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you're an adult and ever wanted to give learning the instrument a shot or need a hand getting started. Come hang with the library and learn a few things along the way! Bring your guitar and we can help with understanding the basics!

Disclaimer(s)

Register Everyone

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

Fun for Ones

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 one-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.

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)
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.

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.

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.

Fun for Ones

10:30am–11:00am
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 one-year-olds and their caregivers.

This program 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.

Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Deer Run Branch
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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.

Time for Twos

10:30am–11:00am
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.

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: Event 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.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

12:15pm–4:15pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Corporate Parkway Branch
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Be a Donor!

Join us at the Corporate Parkway Branch to give blood on December 2. Donors are strongly urged to give to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients.

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
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.

Hugo Kringle: Santa's Little Brother

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Homeschool, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hugo Kringle, Santa Claus's younger brother, is a great holiday program!

Unlike his famous brother, who typically talks to one child at a time, Hugo entertains the whole room at once.

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.