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Rooted in Darkness: Responsible Lighting to Support Native Plants and Biodiversity

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

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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:

For millions of years, the natural world has thrived on the predictable rhythms of daylight and darkness. While we rest, nature's nocturnal realm comes to life, with at least 30% of vertebrates and 60% of invertebrates active at night.

Story Time with Lindenwood University

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room A&B at McClay 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: McClay Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Puzzle Contest

All Day 11/15

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

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Evenings & Weekends, Friends & Foundation, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

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

Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Friends & Foundation, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation

Event Details:

Join us for our Puzzle Contest, benefiting the St.

Story Time with Lindenwood University

Monday, November 17, 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.

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Checkmate Academy: Lessons for Youth

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Community Room at Deer Run Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

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

Open

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

Registration Required

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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!

Meet the Author: Mindy McGinnis - HOW GIRLS ARE MADE

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

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: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Registration Required

Event Details:

Mindy McGinnis discusses her newest book, HOW GIRLS ARE MADE.

About HOW GIRLS ARE MADE:

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Understanding Disability Benefits: Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Adults and Children

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Business & Finance, Self Improvement & Professional Development, Virtual

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

This 'LIVE' virtual program on Understanding Disability Benefits: Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Adults and Children is a free webinar hosted by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

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Meet the Author: Christopher Gordon - LETTERS HOME FROM WORLD WAR II ST. LOUIS

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, 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: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

A few precious lines capture the experiences of St. Louisans who served in World War II, sharing their struggles, fears, and hopes through letters sent home.

Alzheimer's Association "10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's"

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch

Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

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

Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Alzheimer's and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking, and behavior that interfere with daily life.

Join us to learn:

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10 am		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 Sip & Stitch 10:30am–12:30pm Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Cliff View 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: Cliff View Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! Coffee & tea will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Help is available for beginners, bring your own materials and we can answer questions. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
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1 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 Discussion: "Sea of Tranquility" by Emily St. John Mandel 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Cliff View 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: Cliff View Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities 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. A novel of art, time travel, love, and plague that takes the reader from Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony on the moon five hundred years later, unfurling a story of humanity across centuries and space. 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 This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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3 pm	This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Alphabet Soup 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Kathryn Linnemann Branch This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends Join LGBTQ+ teens and allies to watch films, talk books, and more with like-minded individuals! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Ages 18+" group This event is in the "Ages 21+" group This event is in the "Ages 55+" group Next Chapter Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Kisker Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Ages 18+" group This event is in the "Ages 21+" group This event is in the "Ages 55+" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities Registration Required Event Details: Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour weekly to read aloud and discuss a book that is provided by the Library. Together, we will explore new worlds and meet interesting characters through fun and engaging stories, gaining real-world skills and making new friends along the way. Registration is required for this program and space is limited. By registering for one session, you will automatically be registered for the entire series. Together, we will read and discuss Jack London's novel, The Call of the Wild. 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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5 pm		This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Teen Advisory Board 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens (Grades 7-12) Kisker Road 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: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool 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! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
6 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Book Club: "Wonder" and "We're All Wonders" 6:00pm–6:45pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families Deer Run Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Pick up copies of this month's books at the Deer Run Branch. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Food and/or Drinks Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have. While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event. Register Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age. Sponsored by Friends This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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