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Meet the Author: Maria Semple - GO GENTLE

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, 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 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Maria Semple presents her newest novel, GO GENTLE. 

This is a ticketed event. Click HERE to register. 

About GO GENTLE:

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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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Broken to Beautiful: Jewelry Upcycling

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Give new life to old treasures at this hands-on jewelry upcycling workshop for adults.

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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! 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

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

Read to a Dog!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This class is a partnership between the Library and CHAMP Assistance Dogs.

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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.

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 Ministry of Time

6:30pm–7:30pm
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: Books & More, 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.

A time travel romance, a spy thriller, and an ingenious exploration of the nature of power and the potential for love to change it all: Welcome to The Ministry of Time, the exhilarating debut novel by Kaliane Bradley In the near future, a ci

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

Sponsored by Friends

This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

LEGO Masters

6:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Test your Lego building skills by constructing a creation centered around a "mystery" piece.

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Accommodations

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Register Everyone

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

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

Meet the Author: Sasha Peyton Smith - THE THORN QUEEN

6:30pm–7:30pm
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 L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sasha Peyton Smith presents the second book in The Rose Bargain series, THE THORN QUEEN

Visit Main Street Books to pre-order a copy of The

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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.

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

Reading Between the Lines: Charlotte's Web

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Kisker Road Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: America 250, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this series, we will step beyond the pages of the chosen book and explore the real life people, events, and ideas that inspired the author to write and share their story with the world.

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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 "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

St. Louis in the American Revolution

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Virtual
Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: America 250, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual
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.

The United States now goes “From Sea to Shining Sea” because of what happened in St. Louis on a May afternoon in 1780.

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

Tweens Graphic Novel Club: "Roller Girl" by Victoria Jamieson

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Spencer Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
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.

Tweens Graphic Novel Club is a book club for tweens who love graphic novels! Come talk about our book of the month with friends, eat a snack, and do fun activities that relate to the book.

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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.

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.  

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group
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Timeless Tales: Critter Fables

10:00am–10:45am
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), Families
McClay Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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), Families
Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
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.

You are invited to join The House of Branching Paths to explore timeless selections from American Authors you know and love!

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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

Graphic Novel Club Jr.: "Dungeon Critters"

10:00am–11:00am
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2)
Kisker Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up a copy of the book at the front desk at the Kisker Road Branch.  

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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 Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Sponsored by Friends

This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

Growing Minds: Pretend Play

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Corporate Parkway Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required

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.

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

Let's Explore: Budgeting

2:00pm–3:00pm
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Corporate Parkway Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
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: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Explore how budgeting helps us reach our goals! Find out how saving, spending, and planning can make a big difference. Enjoy hands-on activities and create a budgeting-themed craft to take home!

 

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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.

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
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Swap Your Stuff: Record Exchange and Listening Party

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Conference Room D
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you new to vinyl records and analog music in general? Did you get a new record player and don't have very many records? We've got you covered. Come to the record exchange and listening party. 

 

 

 

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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

Meet the Author: Kelly Yang - THE TAKE

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, 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 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Kelly Yang presents her newest novel, THE TAKE, her debut adult novel. 

This is a ticketed event.

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.

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

LEGO Builders Jr.

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Registration Required

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

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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.

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

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
Cancelled
Closed
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.

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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.

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

Teen Leadership Committee

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
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!

Interested in joining TLC? Come to a meeting! We'll get you set up from there.  

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Accommodations

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

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

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

LEGO Builders

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Listen to a story and play with the library's LEGO bricks.

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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.

This event is in the "Kids" 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
This event is in the "Families" group

Early Movers and Shakers

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
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.

Join JP Moneybags, a prominent businessman from the turn of the 20th century, as he shares his insights on the successful journey of entrepreneurs in various industries.

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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

Twig Bangle and Branch Necklace

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Honor the spirit of Earth Day by crafting eco-inspired jewelry from real branches and twigs.  Learn simple techniques for cleaning, shaping, and assembling natural elements into unique jewelry pieces. 

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! 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

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: "James" by Percival Everett

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Kisker Road Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: America 250, Books & More, 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.

When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

This event was generously 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

Nintendo Switch 2 Party

6:00pm–7:00pm
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: Community Events, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all Nintendo fans! Come out and play games with people in your community! This month, we'll play Mario Kart World, which is only available on the Switch 2. Anyone is welcome, even if you aren't a video game expert! 

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

Read to a Dog!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
McClay Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This class is a partnership between the Library and our "Tale Waggers" group, Love on a Leash.  

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.