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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

Open

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+

Open

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

Open

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

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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

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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

Open

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.

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+

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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+

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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

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

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness

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

Oasis "Battling Fatigue"

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch

Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+

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Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch

Room: Meeting Room

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 #9552.

Low energy can greatly impact lives physically, emotionally, and socially.

Live @ the Library: After Hours Jazz Ensemble

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music

Age Group:

Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

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

Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Enjoy an evening with the After Hours Jazz Ensemble!

College Admissions Essay: It's Not Another English Assignment

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Open

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway 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:

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9 am	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Story Time 9:30am–10:15am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Deer Run Branch This event is in the "Kids" group 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: Deer Run Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids, 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.
10 am	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Story Time 10:30am–11:15am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Deer Run Branch This event is in the "Kids" group 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: Deer Run Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids, 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.	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 Blood Drive: Red Cross 10:30am–2:30pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Deer Run Branch 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness Event Details: Be a Donor! Sign up to give at the Deer Run Branch Library by: 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Fun: Art for All class 10:00am–11:00am Families, Everyone Deer Run Branch Closed Registration Required 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: Deer Run Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Families, Everyone Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" 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 First Impact: Teen Drivers and the Graduated Driver License Law 10:00am–11:30am Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Deer Run Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" 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: Deer Run Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Please register at: Signup Genius - Teen Drivers & the GDL Law or here, below the program description. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
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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 Magical Pirate Adventure 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 Deer Run 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: Deer Run Branch Room: Meeting Room 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 Registration Required Event Details: In Tommy Terrific’s new Pirate Adventure Magic show, pirate-themed magic tricks take center stage. There are magic tricks ranging from a ship in a bottle to gold medallions to a Jolly Roger flag magically hoisted in the air. As the kid 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Homeschool Explorers: Force and Motion 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Deer Run Branch Closed Registration Required 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities. Join us for a fun adventure where you can explore the exciting world of force and motion, discovering how things move and why they stop! Youth Education Spotlight 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.
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4 pm	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 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 "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 This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Kona Ice and Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck @ the Library 4:30pm–6:30pm Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), 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), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone Deer Run 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 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 "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 This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), 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), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends Event Details: Attention everyone! Get ready for a cool treat - Kona Ice will be at the library this summer!!
5 pm		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 Let's Create: Tie-Dye Bandanas 5:00pm–6:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Deer Run Branch Closed Registration Required 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Join us to tie-dye your very own bandana! 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. Outdoor Program and Event Weather Statement This program will be held outside. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees, or there is other inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. If this program included registration you will receive a cancellation email 60 minutes before the program is scheduled to begin. Register Each Child Individually Please register each child who will be attending individually.
6 pm			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 This event is in the "Families" group Family Book Club: "Maxi's Secrets" and "First Day Critter Jitters" 6:00pm–6:45pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families Deer Run Branch Closed Registration Required 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 This event is in the "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Pick up copies of this month's books at the Deer Run branch. 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. Register Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age. Sponsored by Friends Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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