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The bottom of the cover has the city skyline of Rome. Above it a large flock of birds gather to create the image of two people embracing. The title, Run Away With Me, is spread out around this image.

Meet the Author: Brian Selznick - RUN AWAY WITH ME

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

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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, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Event Details:

Join us for an evening with #1 New York Times bestselling author, Brian Selznick, to celebrate his newest young adult book, Run Away With Me!

Adulting 101: Getting a Job

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room N

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Class & Event Types: Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Registration Required

Event Details:

Knowing where to start when applying for jobs is hard. During this program, we will have a guest speaker discussing the ins-and-outs of writing a resume, planning for interviews, what to know while interviewing, and other relevant topics.

Discover the Past: Archer Alexander and the Underground Railroad

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Registration Required

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Image of a dark blue book with a small girl wearing pajamas and bunny rabbit slippers next to a man in plaid pajamas who is playing a guitar. Behind them is a lit up sign that says "Daddy: Live in Concert."

Meet the Author: Tyler Hilton - DADDY: LIVE IN CONCERT

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room

Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone

Class & Event Types: Author Events, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Tyler Hilton at the library for a story time, a short acoustic set, and then a book signing line as he introduces his new picture book DADDY: LIVE IN CONCERT!

About DADDY: LIVE IN CONCERT

A peaceful image with lit candles, stacked stones, water, and bamboo

The Importance of Nurturing Touch Workshop

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room N

Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+

Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

You don’t have to be a Licensed Massage Therapist to massage your baby!!

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Oasis - "Osteoporosis Do's and Don'ts of Everyday Movement"

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+

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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+

Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Event Details:

To register please call Oasis at 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #5551.

For individuals experiencing osteoporosis or osteopenia, some basic movements can cause a fracture. Understand how osteoporosis fractures happen and h

Everyday Mindfulness

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Open

Library Branch: McClay Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn simple ways to incorporate mindfulness into daily life.

Part of the BJC Community Wellness Hub series.

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Star Party

Monday, May 5, 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

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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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10 am	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Time for Twos 10:00am - 10:30am Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Kisker Road Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Fun For Ones 10:00am - 10:30am Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Kisker Road Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Class & Event Types: 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Growing Artists: Olympics 10:00am - 10:30am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Kisker Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning Registration Required 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. Register Each Child Individually Please register each child who will be attending individually.
11 am	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. Oasis "A Matter of Balance" 11:00am - 1:00pm Adults, Ages 55+ Kisker Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: To register for this class please call 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #6630 Almost half of older adults worry about falling. 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 "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Preschool Party: Beach Party 11:00am - 11:45am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Kisker Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Sing, play, and celebrate! Celebrate summertime with a fun beach party! Wear your favorite summer outfit, and don't forget your sunglasses!			This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group. Let's Explore: Audiobooks Session 4 11:00am - 12:00pm Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Kisker Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Class & Event Types: Books & More Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we listen to Disclaimer(s) 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.
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2 pm	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. 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Zoofari Earth 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone Kisker Road Branch Closed Registration Required 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. 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kisker Road 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, Everyone Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Go on a trip around the world through the eyes of six animal ambassadors. Six ambassadors, six continents, tons of fun! Summer Challenge Presenter 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.					This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Tweens Read: "Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians" by Rick Riordan 2:30pm - 3:30pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Kisker Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool 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. Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is on the most dangerous quest of his life. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Sponsored by Friends Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
3 pm			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 Closed Registration Required 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. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Cancelled Teens Read: "Renegades" by Marissa Meyer 3:30pm - 4:30pm Teens (Grades 7-12) Kisker Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Homeschool 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. The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigies — humans with extraordinary abilities — who emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Sponsored by Friends Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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5 pm				This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Tweens and Teens Create: Yarn Art 5:45pm - 6:45pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Kisker Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Recreate your favorite painting or create a brand new work of art, all out of yarn. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

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Join Tyler Hilton at the library for a story time, a short acoustic set, and then a book signing line as he introduces his new picture book DADDY: LIVE IN CONCERT!

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