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Checkmate Academy: Lessons for Youth

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Community Room at Deer Run Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool

Age Group:

Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

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Library Branch: Deer Run Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool

Registration Required

Event Details:

Chess is a fun and challenging way to build problem-solving, strategy, and memory skills. Join teen volunteer and chess expert Mr. Sathish as he teaches the basics, answers your questions, and helps you sharpen your game against classmates!

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The Reality of Game Development

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

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

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Registration Required

Event Details:

Interested in getting into the video game industry, but don't know where to start?

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Scholarships and Financing: How to Fund your College Dreams

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room at Deer Run Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Open

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Registration Required

Event Details:

The fear of researching loans, scholarships, and navigating FASFA can be overwhelming to those wanting to attend college.

This book cover features two children front and center. One is a girl wearing a white shirt and pink skirt, holding a basket of apples, the other is a boy wearing blue jean shorts and a blue hoodie eating an apple. Around them are fairy tale images like a castle, princesses in ball gowns, a pond with a mermaid tail and a frog with a crown, and three gnomes or dwarves.

Meet the Author: Sarah Mlynowski - Whatever After Mirror Mirror

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room

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, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Event Details:

Join Sarah Mlynowski as she discusses the thrilling conclusion to the bestselling Whatever After series in the last book MIRROR MIRROR.

This is not a ticketed event, but registration is requested.

Discover the Past - "St. Louis Know-Nothing Riot 1854"

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Room: Community 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:

Who counts as an American? This question plagued nineteenth-century politics as German and Irish immigrants arrived in unprecedented numbers.

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Ecological Gardening 101

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room

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

Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ecological gardening bridges the gap between people and nature and allows us to play a role in local ecological conservation efforts.

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

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

Age Group: Kids, 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.

Story Time with Lindenwood University

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Room: Community Room A

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.

Edgar Allan Poe: His Life and Stories

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Enjoy a night of melancholy and madness with a one-man show as Edgar Allan Poe.

The top third of this image has a white cat with a basket on either side of it. There are red ropes with bells curving around the baskets and the cat. One of the baskets is empty while the other is full. The bottom two thirds has a dark circle that looks like a hole. The cat is looking into the hole. The tile, A Mouthful of Dust, and the author's name is located in this dark spot.

Meet the Author: Nghi Vo - A MOUTHFUL OF DUST

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Friends & Foundation

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room

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

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

Event Details:

Nghi Vo presents the newest book in the Singing Hills Cycle, A MOUTHFUL OF DUST.

This is a ticketed event.

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10 am						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 How-To Festival: How to Entertain and Tablescape 10:00am–10:30am Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Spencer 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Who doesn't love a good party? If you are looking to up your skills in creating an ideal entertainment space or want to learn where to find the best deals and create incredible tasty dishes, join catering and event planner Ms. Blackmon. 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 "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 How-To Festival: Big Goals with Big Results 10:00am–10:30am Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Spencer 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Conference Room D - Houck Professional Room Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: Everyone has goals and milestones they wish to reach, but it can be difficult to find the time and motivation to achieve them. Join certified Life Coach, Mrs. 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 "Kids" 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group How-To Festival: Composting 101 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room N Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join Ms. Kennison to learn how to compost food waste rather than tossing it in the trash. Composting helps reduce trash bulk, saves you money, and nourishes your plants. It's a win-win for you, your wallet, and the environment. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled How-To Festival: eResources Spotlight - Career Help 10:00am–10:30am Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: (Staff Only) Spencer Road Technology Training Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: Join our Digital Resources Coordinator as she goes over the Library's free resources centered around resume builders, one-on-one job coaching, and more. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Ages 55+" group How-To Festival: How to Incorporate Yoga into Daily Life 10:00am–10:30am Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 55+ Spencer Road 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 55+" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: This program will discuss how the Eight Limbs of Yoga are relevant to our life outside of a studio. Yoga is much more than a movement practice. It is a practice of developing awareness, concentration, and enlightenment. 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 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 How-To Festival: How to Save a Life: CPR 10:00am–10:30am Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Spencer Road 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to save a life by joining certified CPR instructor and registered nurse Ms. Farmer, as she teaches how to perform life-saving CPR. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group How-To Festival: How to use Art for Peaceful Meditation or Prayer 10:00am–10:30am Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone Spencer Road 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 "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Stress can cause very real damage to our bodies: headaches, heart disease, high blood pressure, fatigue, and more. If you need help finding a way to help manage stress, you can join Senior Pastor Ms. Martin. 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 "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 LEGO Builders: LEGO Art 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) McClay 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 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, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Build with the Library's LEGO bricks. Create a picture using LEGO bricks. Artwork will be displayed for a month in the library Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, 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. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group How-To Festival: Balancing the Dream: How to Write Your Book While Juggling a Full-Time Job 10:45am–11:15am Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: Breaking into the writing industry is no small feat, especially for debut writers who also manage full-time careers. 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. Register Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age. This event is in the "Kids" 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 Cancelled How-To Festival: eResources Spotlight - Student Resources 10:45am–11:15am Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: (Staff Only) Spencer Road Technology Training Room Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: Join our Digital Resources Coordinator as she goes over the Library's free resources centered around tutoring, homework help, and how to find trusted sources. 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 "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 55+" group This event is in the "Families" group How-To Festival: How to Draw a Portrait 10:45am–11:15am Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 55+, Families Spencer 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Ages 55+" group This event is in the "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room N Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 55+, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: To all who say “I can only draw stick figures,” Ms. Schoettle says you can learn to draw a face in just 30 minutes! Ms. Schoettle has a BFA in Studio Art and has over a decade of experience as a freelance artist. 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 "Kids" 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 How-To Festival: How to Play the Harmonica 10:45am–11:15am Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Conference Room D - Houck Professional Room Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music Registration Required Event Details: With 13 years of experience playing with the Gateway Harmonica Club, Mr. Olesnicki will teach you all about the basics of playing the harmonica and you'll leave knowing how to play a song. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group How-To Festival: How to Reclaim Yarn from Machine-Made Sweaters 10:45am–11:15am Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Do you love to knit or crochet but don't have money to buy all your yarn from yarn stores? This presentation will show you how to take store-bought sweaters and turn them into usable yarn. 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 "Kids" 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 How-To Festival: How to Solve a Cryptogram 10:45am–11:15am Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Wes Dafler, President of the American Cryptogram Association, will demonstrate some techniques used in solving simple substitution ciphers and the wide range of cipher types solved by ACA members. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group How-To Festival: How to Teach a Foreign Language within an English-Speaking Home 10:45am–11:15am Adults, Families Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: For parents looking for guidance on how to introduce children to a foreign language long before most school systems do, this class will provide free resources and discuss the best teaching methods. This class is presented by Ms. 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.
11 am						This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Pokémon: The Card Game 11:00am–12:30pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) WingHaven® 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: WingHaven® Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: If you love playing the Pokémon Card Game, want to learn, or just want to show off your personal card collection and do some trading, join us! All experience levels are welcome. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Register Each Teen Please register each teen who will be attending the program. This event is in the "Adults" group Plant Swap - Discover Your Best Life 11:00am–1:00pm Adults Spencer Road 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: Spencer Road Branch Age Group: Adults Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Plant Swap is a forum for sharing plants, gardening knowledge, and questions with fellow gardeners. Bring you seeds, cuttings, transplants, questions, and advice to swap with fellow gardeners in our community. 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 "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled How-To Festival: eResources Spotlight - Finding the Perfect Read 11:30am–12:00pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: (Staff Only) Spencer Road Technology Training Room Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join our Digital Resources Coordinator as she goes over the Library's free resources centered around finding the perfect book to read. 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group How-To Festival: Homeschooling 101 11:30am–12:00pm Adults, Families Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: Tips for homeschooling successfully from veteran homeschooler Ms. Scott. She will touch on Missouri law, finding a curriculum that suits your family, resources for local cooperatives and drop-off classes, and more! Bring your questions, too! 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 "Kids" 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 "Everyone" group How-To Festival: How to Catch a Fish 11:30am–12:00pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music Registration Required Event Details: Fishing is a fantastic recreational pastime to help you get out there in the great outdoors. Join experienced fisherman Mr. Mann Sr. as he shares his skills to help enhance your ability to catch in lakes and rivers. 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 "Kids" 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 "Everyone" group How-To Festival: How To Decorate Cookies 11:30am–12:00pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room N Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: In this class, Jackie at SugarBot Sweet Shop will show you how to take advantage of the Library's 'Library of Things' and put those rentable cookie cutters to good use! 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 "Adults" group How-To Festival: How to Start a Book Club 11:30am–12:00pm Adults Spencer Road 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Conference Room D - Houck Professional Room Age Group: Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Book discussions are a great way to get together with others, share your thoughts, and love of reading. Are you interested in starting up a book discussion group? 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 "Kids" 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 "Everyone" group How-To Festival: Learn Gestures in Indian Traditional Dance 11:30am–12:00pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music Registration Required Event Details: Looking to expand your knowledge about Indian dance or simply want to view some amazing talent? Ms. Maguluru holds a degree in dance and has been performing and training for 15+ years. 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 "Kids" 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 "Everyone" group How-To Festival: Mindfulness Meditation 11:30am–12:00pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Stress can cause very real damage to our bodies: headaches, heart disease, high blood pressure, fatigue, and more. Join licensed clinical psychologist and qualified meditation teacher, Dr. Theresa Van Iseghem (Dr. 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 "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 "Families" group How-To Festival: Map and Compass 101 11:30am–12:30pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Spencer 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Spencer Road Patio Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Push your boundaries a bit more on your next outdoor adventure by learning basic compass navigation skills! This workshop will teach you how to identify parts of a compass, find north, and follow bearings. 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.
12 pm						This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group How-To Festival: Homeschooling 101 12:15pm–12:45pm Adults, Families Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: Tips for homeschooling successfully from veteran homeschooler Ms. Scott. She will touch on Missouri law, finding a curriculum that suits your family, resources for local cooperatives and drop-off classes, and more! Bring your questions, too! 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 This event is in the "Adults" group How-To Festival: How to Conquer the Fear of Public Speaking 12:15pm–12:45pm Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to deal with the fear of public speaking, get tips on how to give a speech, and learn where to find more information. This class is presented by Cathy Swanson, who was a member of Toastmasters International for twenty-one years. 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 "Kids" 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 "Families" group How-To Festival: How to Create Tatted Lace 12:15pm–12:45pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Join Mrs. Woolston who will be teaching attendees how to make tatted lace. This would include a brief explanation of terminology, how to hold the bobbin and lace while working, and how to form the various knots of the lace. 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 "Kids" 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 "Everyone" group How-To Festival: How To Decorate Cookies 12:15pm–12:45pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room N Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: In this class, Jackie at SugarBot Sweet Shop will show you how to take advantage of the Library's 'Library of Things' and put those rentable cookie cutters to good use! 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 "Adults" group How-To Festival: How to Organize and Digitize Photos 12:15pm–12:45pm Adults Spencer Road 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Conference Room D - Houck Professional Room Age Group: Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Are you overwhelmed by photos and videos being all over the place? Do you struggle to find that one specific photo you're looking for? Have you inherited boxes of old photos, film reels, and negatives that you'd like to digitize? 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 "Kids" 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 "Families" group How-To Festival: How to Throw a Boomerang 12:15pm–12:45pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: (Staff Only) Spencer Road Atrium Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Ever wanted to learn how to throw a boomerang? Now is your chance! Join us on the 2nd floor of Spencer at the atrium by the vending machines to learn some throwing techniques. 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 "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 "Families" group How-To Festival: Let's Meditate 12:15pm–12:45pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Spencer 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: With 20+ years experience, in Sahaja Yoga, Ms. Dhaduvai will teach a unique method of meditation, rooted in ancient spiritual knowledge. She will help you to achieve a state of balance that you can continue to practice at home. 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.
1 pm		This event is in the "Kids" 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 Monster Pencil Topper 1:30pm–5:45pm Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families Library to You Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends Event Details: Make your own Monster Pencil Topper for spooky season. All supplies for the craft will be provided. Available at all Library to You Bookmobile stops Sept 30, October 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Bookmobile Stops Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here. Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.	This event is in the "Kids" 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 Monster Pencil Topper 1:00pm–4:15pm Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families Library to You Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends Event Details: Make your own Monster Pencil Topper for spooky season. All supplies for the craft will be provided. Available at all Library to You Bookmobile stops Sept 30, October 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Bookmobile Stops Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here. Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.	This event is in the "Kids" 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 Monster Pencil Topper 1:00pm–5:45pm Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families Library to You Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends Event Details: Make your own Monster Pencil Topper for spooky season. All supplies for the craft will be provided. Available at all Library to You Bookmobile stops Sept 30, October 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Bookmobile Stops Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here. Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.		This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled How-To Festival: eResources Spotlight - Everyday Help 1:00pm–1:30pm Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: (Staff Only) Spencer Road Technology Training Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: Join our Digital Resources Coordinator as she goes over the Library's free resources centered around discovering new hobbies, learning crafting techniques, financial literacy, and a resource for fixing up you car. 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 "Kids" 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 "Families" group How-To Festival: How to Learn Simple Puppetry 1:00pm–1:30pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Manager of the Makerspace gallery at the Saint Louis Science Center, Ms. Brown, will teach you how to design and make a hand puppet to take home with you. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group How-To Festival: How to Manage Stress and Anxiety 1:00pm–1:30pm Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Spencer Road 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 "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Stress can cause very real damage to our bodies: headaches, heart disease, high blood pressure, fatigue, and more. If you need help finding a way to help manage stress, you can join licensed Clinical Social Worker Ms. Rufle. 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 "Kids" 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 "Families" group How-To Festival: How to Spin Yarn from Animal Fibers 1:00pm–1:30pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Member of both the Weavers Guild of St. Louis and the Greater St. Louis Knitters Guild, the experienced spinning demonstrator Ms. 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 "Kids" 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 "Families" group How-To Festival: How to Use a Library Loaner Telescope 1:00pm–1:30pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room N Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Want to study the stars or prepare for an astronoomical event, but don't have the expensive equipment? Ms. 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 "Kids" 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 "Families" group How-To Festival: Traveling Abroad and at Home 1:00pm–1:30pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Do you have the travel bug, but you need help figuring out where to start or want to keep up with changing visa requirements? 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 "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 "Families" group How-To Festival: Map and Compass 101 1:00pm–2:00pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Spencer 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Spencer Road Patio Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Push your boundaries a bit more on your next outdoor adventure by learning basic compass navigation skills! This workshop will teach you how to identify parts of a compass, find north, and follow bearings. 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group How-To Festival: Crafts for Kids - Fall Leaves 1:45pm–2:15pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Adults, Families Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Learn three different ways to make colorful fall leaf artwork. This session is open to all ages! 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 Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age. This event is in the "Adults" group How-To Festival: Cybersecurity Basics for the Novice 1:45pm–2:15pm Adults Spencer Road 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: What the heck is cybersecurity? Is the sky really falling? Are we winning or losing the battle to remain secure in cyberspace? What are organizations doing to protect themselves (and you)? 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 "Adults" group Cancelled How-To Festival: eResources Spotlight - Business Oriented 1:45pm–2:15pm Adults Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: (Staff Only) Spencer Road Technology Training Room Age Group: Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: Join our Digital Resources Coordinator as she goes over the Library's free resources centered around resources that help you navigate starting a new business or bettering your current one. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group How-To Festival: How to Increase your Vocabulary 1:45pm–2:15pm Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: This workshop, presented by lifelong learner Ms. Nelson, will share resources that promote learning words. We will learn new words, and share strategies on how to incorporate new words into your vocabulary. 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 "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group How-To Festival: How to Start Your Family Tree 1:45pm–2:15pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Spencer 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room N Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Have you always wanted to research your family tree, but had no idea where to start? This session will give you all the tools you need to start your genealogical journey. 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 "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group How-To Festival: Knitting Basics: Learn to Knit a Swatch 1:45pm–2:15pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Spencer 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Patrons will learn how to cast on using the long-tail cast on method, knit and purl stitches, and bind off. Using photo and written tutorials along with creating their own swatch, students can apply these basic knitting skills to create a scarf. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled How-To Festival: Meditation for All 1:45pm–2:15pm Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: As a reiki and Meditation master, Ms. Hercules will give you beginning tips on how to meditate and incorporate it into your daily life. Meditation pillows or yoga mats are encouraged, but not required. 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.
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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 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 Tacky Crafts for the Uncrafty: Gorgeous Gourds 4:30pm–5:30pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Mid Rivers Mall Branch Closed Registration Required 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mid Rivers Mall Branch Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Does it feel like every craft you make turns into a Pinterest Fail? This craft series is perfect for you! It is impossible to fail. For this session, we will beautify some gourds. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Supplies All supplies provided.	This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Let's Read: "The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street" by Lindsey Currie 4:30pm–5:30pm Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: "Let's Read" is a book club for kids! Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch, read on your own, and then come into the library for a group discussion and fun activities about the book you read! 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 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: Community 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. 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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Fun: Spooky Cardboard Tube Monsters 4:00pm–7:00pm Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Mid Rivers Mall Branch 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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mid Rivers Mall Branch 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), Families Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends Event Details: Join us every week in October for Spooky-themed crafts! Drop in any time during the class to create the craft, while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Supplies All supplies provided. Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.
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 This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group Globe Trotters: Greenland 5:00pm–6:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) WingHaven® 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch Room: Community 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 Event Details: Explore the culture of Greenland with hands-on activities, games, and crafts! We will learn fun facts, how to speak some Greenlandic words and phrases, and even try a local snack. 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 Each Child Individually Please register each child who will be attending individually. 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 Holdout" by Graham Moore 5:30pm–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: Conference Room C 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. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last. "It's the most sensational case of the decade. Fifteen-year-old Jessica Silver, heiress to a billion-dollar real estate fortune, vanishes on her way home from school. 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. Sponsored by Friends Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.	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 Read to a Dog! 5:30pm–6:30pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) WingHaven® 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: WingHaven® Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog. Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog, or maybe even a fuzzy bunny. This class is a partnership between the Library and our "Tale Waggers" group Love on a Leash. 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.
6 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 Book Paper Pumpkins 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Corporate Parkway 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: Corporate Parkway Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Join us in creating a pumpkin with book pages! You will be using scissors and hot glue. 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 "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 Tacky Crafts for the Uncrafty: Gorgeous Gourds 6:00pm–7:00pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Mid Rivers Mall Branch Closed Registration Required 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mid Rivers Mall Branch Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Does it feel like every craft you make turns into a Pinterest Fail? This craft series is perfect for you! It is impossible to fail. For this session, we will beautify some gourds. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Supplies All supplies provided. 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: Fall Birch Tree 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Corporate Parkway 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: Corporate Parkway Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Art Exploration! 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. Register Each Child Individually Please register each child who will be attending individually.	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 Genreflection Challenge 2024 6:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Spencer 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: Spencer Road 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: Ready to branch out of your reading comfort zone? Stuck in a reading rut? Join the 2024 Genreflection Book Challenge.	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 "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 Board Game Night 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 Spencer Road 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 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Spencer Road First Floor Vending Area 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: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities Event Details: Play board games from our game library! Feel free to drop in anytime during the open play. We will be playing board games in the vending area on the first floor behind the information desk when you walk in. 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 "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 The Science Center Presents: Creepy Chemistry 6:30pm–7:30pm Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Spencer Road 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 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Inspire “Oohs” and “Ahhs” with these astonishing experiments. Explore a variety of chemistry principles including fun with fire, rapid decomposition and ending it all with a bang! 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 "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 Dance Hall Boogie 6:30pm–9:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Spencer 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music Registration Required Event Details: Jump and jive to Spencer Road for an after-hours Dance Hall Boogie. 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.
7 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 Meet the Author: Sara Raasch - THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE KISSMAS 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Spencer 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Sara Raasch discusses her newest book, THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE KISSMAS, at the Spencer Road Branch. This event is free to attend, but to join the signing line, a copy of 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 "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Tweens and Teens Create: ASL Greeting Cards 7:00pm–8:00pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Spencer 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Learn some basic signs in American Sign Language (ASL), and make 3D greeting cards using the signs. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Supplies All supplies provided. Register Each Teen Please register each teen who will be attending the program.	This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Star Party 7:00pm–8:30pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone McClay Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "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, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: View our amazing universe through telescopes. Get hands on instruction to use the telescopes that are available for check-out at our branches. Bring the whole family and join the experts from the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to be part of this telescope viewing session. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. 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 Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.	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: "Daisy Darker" by Alice Feeney 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: Community Room B 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. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last. Daisy Darker was born with a broken heart. Now after years of avoiding each other, Daisy Darker’s entire family is assembling for Nana’s 80th birthday party in her crumbling gothic house on a tiny tidal island. 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 "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 Discover the Past - "Carl Lutz: The Forgotten Holocaust Rescuer" 7:00pm–8:00pm Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Spencer Road 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room 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: Discover information on historical people, places, or things. Carl Lutz was a Swiss diplomat who served in the Swiss Legation in Budapest, Hungary, between 1942 and 1945. There, he issued tens of thousands of Swiss protective papers to Hungarian Jews in danger from the Nazis and their collaborators. 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 Once Upon a Romance 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Virtual Closed Registration Required Virtual Event 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: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: Join us in discussing the romance genre and the books we love to read. This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Star Party 7:00pm–9:00pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone Corporate Parkway Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Corporate Parkway 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: View our amazing universe through telescopes. Get hands on instruction to use the telescopes that are available for check-out at our branches. Bring the whole family and join the experts from the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to be part of this telescope viewing session. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. 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 Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.	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 Magician's Lie" by Greer Macallister 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Corporate Parkway 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: Corporate Parkway Branch Room: Community Room A&B 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. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last. "The Amazing Arden is the most famous female illusionist of her day, renowned for her notorious trick of sawing a man in half on stage. 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. Sponsored by Friends Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 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 Meet the Author: Anna Rasche - THE STONE WITCH OF FLORENCE 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Kisker Road 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: Kisker Road Branch Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends Event Details: Join us for a delicious evening tea to celebrate the release of THE STONE WITCH OF FLORENCE by debut author Anna Rasche. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

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