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Featured Events

A Court of Romantasy Readers

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room A at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Open

Library Branch: McClay 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 or bring your own copy.

Copies are available starting August 21st, while supplies last.

Discover the Past - "Hidden Histories of St. Louis"

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Open

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Room: Community Room A

Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Argentina: Penguins in the South, Pampas in the North

Wednesday, September 24, 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+

Open

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:

Argentina has incredible landscapes and is blessed with numerous national parks. Iguazu Falls, with 275 separate waterfalls, is the most extensive waterfall system in the world.

Piggy bank on top of a calculator with coins next to it.

Social Security 101: Understanding Retirement, Survivor, and Medicare Benefits

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Business & Finance, Self Improvement & Professional Development, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room N

Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

This 'LIVE' virtual program on Social Security 101 is a free webinar hosted by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Three teens use laptops to study, each has snacks and drinks

SAT/ACT: Understanding and Preparing for College Entrance Standardized Tests

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community 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

Open

Library Branch: McClay Branch

Room: Community 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.

Book cover with an image of a father holding his toddler son. They are both smiling at the camera. The background is a light green and the title, Born Lucky, is at the top of the cover in cursive script.

Meet the Author: Leland Vittert - BORN LUCKY: A DEDICATED FATHER, A GRATEFUL SON, AND MY JOURNEY WITH AUTISM

Saturday, September 27, 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, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Open

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, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Acclaimed journalist Leland Vittert joins us to discuss his book, BORN LUCKY: A DEDICATED FATHER, A GRATEFUL SON, AND MY JOURNEY WITH AUTISM. He will be in conversation with Donnybrook's Charlie Brennan.

Person looking through a telescope at a starry night sky

Star Party

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone

Open

Library Branch: McClay Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, 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.

Image of a bright, multi-colored house. The title, The House with No Keys, fills up the front of the house. Three children are climbing among the letters of the title and a variety of mysterious items like a surveillance camera, a pond with fish, and scattered symbols and boxes.

Meet the Author: Lindsay Currie - THE HOUSE WITH NO KEYS

Tuesday, September 30, 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, Friends & Foundation, Games & Activities

Age Group:

Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms

Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families

Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Friends & Foundation, Games & Activities

Registration Required

Event Details:

Lindsay Currie, a Truman Award-nominated author, presents her newest book, THE HOUSE WITH NO KEYS, the exciting sequel to the first book in The Delta Games series, THE MYSTERY OF THE LOCKED ROOMS.

About THE HOUSE WITH NO KEYS:

Story Time with Lindenwood University

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Age Group:

Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families

Open

Library Branch: Kisker Road 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), Families

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

This is a special story time in partnership with Lindenwood University.

Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

Lions, Tigers, and Bears Oh Boy!: Storytelling for the Season

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Seasonal, Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families

Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

October stories for the whole family that celebrate the joy and humor of the season and its traditions.

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10 am	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 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone McClay 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: McClay Branch Room: Community 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 "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group Time for Twos 10:00am–10:30am Toddlers (Ages 1-3) McClay Branch This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClay Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: 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 "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Pre-K (Ages 3-5) McClay Branch This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClay Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills. 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.
11 am	This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Teen and Tween Tech: Coding Club 11:30am–12:30pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) McClay 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: McClay Branch Room: Conference Room C Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: Join Coding Club for the opportunity to build your coding skills through lessons built around creative projects and discover a variety of library resources for an ongoing learning experience in STEM. Snacks and refreshments Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. 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. Register Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.
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2 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 Scrabble 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ McClay 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: McClay Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: We're playing Scrabble! Word lovers exercise your B-R-A-I-N (7 points). Join us for a friendly game of scrabble. Scrabble boards and refreshments provided. 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.	This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Let's Create: Garden Windmill Stake 2:00pm–3:00pm Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) McClay Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClay Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Art Exploration! Decorate a wooden garden windmill stake. 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.
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4 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 DIY Gothic Embroidered Card 4:30pm–6:30pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ McClay 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: McClay Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Come join us for a Gothic Adventure at the McClay Branch and create a Gothic Card using embroidery. For Ages 18+ Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Supplies All supplies provided.

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Acclaimed journalist Leland Vittert joins us to discuss his book, BORN LUCKY: A DEDICATED FATHER, A GRATEFUL SON, AND MY JOURNEY WITH AUTISM. He will be in conversation with Donnybrook's Charlie Brennan.

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Lindsay Currie, a Truman Award-nominated author, presents her newest book, THE HOUSE WITH NO KEYS, the exciting sequel to the first book in The Delta Games series, THE MYSTERY OF THE LOCKED ROOMS.

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