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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

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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

Event Details:

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+

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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!!

Healthy foods weight loss tools and medical instruments on a light blue background.

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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9 am			This event is in the "Adults" group. Beading 101 9:30am - 11:30am Adults Kathryn Linnemann Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of beading. This is a beginner class. All supplies are provided.
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) Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room 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. Tiny Tots 10:00am - 10:30am Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers. 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. Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Books & More, 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.	This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Growing Minds: Pizza Parlor 10:00am - 10:45am Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Kathryn Linnemann Branch Closed Registration Required 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning Registration Required Event Details: Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning. Explore pizza through play, art, and science 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 Preschool Child For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 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. Adult Discover Crafting: Diamond Painting Greeting Cards 10:00am - 11:30am Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Relax and unwind with Diamond Painting. Craft a beautiful Diamond Painted Greeting Card. Choose from 3 different Greeting Card styles. 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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4 pm	This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Guitar Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Event Photography Please note that the Library's marketing team will be at this program to take photographs. These photographs may be shared on our website and social media. If you or your children are not comfortable with photographs, please inform staff at the program. 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 "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group. LEGO Builders 4:30pm - 5:30pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Kathryn Linnemann Branch 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology Build with the Library's LEGO bricks. 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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Teen Advisory Board 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (Grades 7-12) Kathryn Linnemann Branch Closed Registration Required 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room B 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 TAB? Come to a meeting! We'll get you set up from there. Attendees can receive an hour of volunteer credit for attending (plus any extra participation you put in outside of meetings). 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.
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6 pm	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. This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Growing Healthy: Active Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families Kathryn Linnemann Branch 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. This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness Event Details: Learn, move, and play for a healthy you! Time to get those wiggles out! This storytime focuses on stories and songs with lots of movement in helping children to develop their gross motor 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.
7 pm	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. The Holocaust in the Heartland 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Kathryn Linnemann Branch Closed Registration Required 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. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture Registration Required Event Details: Helen Turner, Director of Education for the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, delves into the remarkable journey behind the reopening of the museum’s doors in November 2022. 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 "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 Nature of Fragile Things" by Susan Meissner 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Books & More 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. April 18, 1906: A massive earthquake rocks San Francisco just before daybreak, igniting a devouring inferno. 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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