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HomeSchool Explorers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
WingHaven® Branch
Registration
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: History & Culture, Homeschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Do you know that presidents, just like us, love animals too? Yep, they've had all sorts of pets throughout history, from dogs and cats to even more exotic animals! Come learn about them with us!

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Accommodations

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

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All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Independence Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Friday!

Homeschool Explorers: Ancient Egypt

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Deer Run Branch
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: History & Culture

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Globe Trotters: Netherlands

5:00pm - 6:00pm
WingHaven® Branch
Registration
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Explore the culture of the Netherlands with hands-on activities, games, and crafts!  We will learn fun facts, how to speak some words and phrases in Dutch, and even try a local snack.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class 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. Please ask to see packaging at the event if you are concerned.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Galaxy Quest! with Stephanie Bearce

10:00am - 11:00am
WingHaven® Branch
Registration
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Build and race a rocket as you discover the secrets of black holes, exploding stars, and distant galaxies. This class is presented by beloved children's author and self proclaimed "science nerd and history lover" Stephanie Bearce. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Let's Explore: Olympics!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

It's been another 4 years, and it's time for the Summer Olympics to begin! Let's explore the history of the Olympics and take a look at the athletic heroes that went for the gold!

This program is recommended for Grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Mysterious Mummies! with Stephanie Bearce

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Deer Run Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Frozen on mountains, dried in deserts, and dumped in peat bogs, Mummies have glorious and gross histories. Explore the past and experiment with apples and salt to make your own mummy.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Mysterious Mummies! with Stephanie Bearce

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Frozen on mountains, dried in deserts, and dumped in peat bogs, Mummies have glorious and gross histories. Explore the past and experiment with apples and salt to make your own mummy.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

History Hike with the St. Charles County Parks

9:00am - 10:00am
Outreach
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Reading Challenge, Health & Wellness, History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people places or things. 

Come out and visit one of many wonderful St. Charles County Parks.

Disclaimer(s)

Outdoor Class and Event Weather Statement

This class will be held outside. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees, or there is other inclement weather, the class will be cancelled. If this class included registration you will receive a cancellation email 60 minutes before the class is scheduled to begin.

Homeschool Explorers

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Deer Run Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: History & Culture, Homeschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you know that presidents, just like us, love animals too? Yep, they've had all sorts of pets throughout history, from dogs and cats to even more exotic animals! Come learn about them with us!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Mysterious Mummies! with Stephanie Bearce

10:00am - 11:00am
Cliff View Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Cliff View Patio
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Frozen on mountains, dried in deserts, and dumped in peat bogs, Mummies have glorious and gross histories. Explore the past and experiment with apples and salt to make your own mummy.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Galaxy Quest! with Stephanie Bearce

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Corporate Parkway Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Build and race a rocket as you discover the secrets of black holes, exploding stars, and distant galaxies. This class is presented by beloved children's author and self proclaimed "science nerd and history lover" Stephanie Bearce.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Homeschool Explorers: History of the Olympics

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Homeschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Olympics

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Galaxy Quest! with Stephanie Bearce

10:00am - 11:00am
Kisker Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Build and race a rocket as you discover the secrets of black holes, exploding stars, and distant galaxies. This class is presented by beloved children's author and self proclaimed "science nerd and history lover" Stephanie Bearce.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Mysterious Mummies! with Stephanie Bearce

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Frozen on mountains, dried in deserts, and dumped in peat bogs, Mummies have glorious and gross histories. Explore the past and experiment with apples and salt to make your own mummy.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Discover the Past - "The True Story of Archer Alexander"

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people places or things. 

partial view of a man's headshot

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Uncovering History: Gravestone Cleaning

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join the Library and the St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department to learn about one of St.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Outdoor Class and Event Weather Statement

This class will be held outside. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees, or there is other inclement weather, the class will be cancelled. If this class included registration you will receive a cancellation email 60 minutes before the class is scheduled to begin.

Register Everyone

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

"The Strangest Places on Earth"

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Homeschool
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

This summer, Adventure Begins at Your Library!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Teen Movie: In the Heat of the Night

2:00pm - 3:45pm
McClay Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Conference Room C
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
In the Heat of the Night

Philadelphi

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class 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. Please ask to see packaging at the event if you are concerned.  

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 Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the event.

Discover the Past - "Oysters to Angus: Three Generations of the St. Louis Faust Family"

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people places or things. 

Mid 19th century image of a man with building in the background

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Uncovering History: Gravestone Cleaning

10:00am - 12:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join the Library and the St. Charles Parks & Recreation Department to learn about one of St.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Outdoor Class and Event Weather Statement

This class will be held outside. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees, or there is other inclement weather, the class will be cancelled. If this class included registration you will receive a cancellation email 60 minutes before the class is scheduled to begin.

Register Everyone

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

Let's Discover: Hawaii

2:00pm - 3:00pm
McClay Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Discover the unique 50th state as you learn about its history and culture.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class 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. Please ask to see packaging at the event if you are concerned.  

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Let's Discover: Hawaii

5:30pm - 6:30pm
McClay Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Discover the unique 50th state as you learn about its history and culture.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Teen Movie: Hero

2:00pm - 3:45pm
McClay Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Conference Room C
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Hero

Acclaimed by critics a

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class 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. Please ask to see packaging at the event if you are concerned.  

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 Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the event.