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Name: Oasis "Better Choices Better Health® - Diabetes"
Start: 2025-04-24T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-24T12:30:00-05:00
Location: Spencer Road Branch

Featured Events

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Oasis "Better Choices Better Health® - Diabetes"

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm

Meeting Room A at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Meeting Room A

Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+

Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

To register please call Oasis at 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #4600.

Living with diabetes can present many challenges, such as knowing how and when to eat, living your life so you can avoid complications, and getting th

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Meet the Author: Brian Selznick - RUN AWAY WITH ME

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

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

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

Event Details:

Join us for an evening with #1 New York Times bestselling author, Brian Selznick, to celebrate his newest young adult book, Run Away With Me!

Adulting 101: Getting a Job

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room N

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

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Event Details:

Knowing where to start when applying for jobs is hard. During this program, we will have a guest speaker discussing the ins-and-outs of writing a resume, planning for interviews, what to know while interviewing, and other relevant topics.

Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Special Events, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

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

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Special Events, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 22

Event Details:

"Advancing the Science at any Given Moment: The Latest in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research"

Discover the Past: Archer Alexander and the Underground Railroad

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Room: Meeting Room A

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

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

Required

Seats Remaining: 33

Event Details:

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The Importance of Nurturing Touch Workshop

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room N

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

Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

You don’t have to be a Licensed Massage Therapist to massage your baby!!

Oasis - "Osteoporosis Do's and Don'ts of Everyday Movement"

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+

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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+

Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Event Details:

To register please call Oasis at 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #5551.

For individuals experiencing osteoporosis or osteopenia, some basic movements can cause a fracture. Understand how osteoporosis fractures happen and h

Everyday Mindfulness

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: McClay Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

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

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 36

Event Details:

Learn simple ways to incorporate mindfulness into daily life.

Part of the BJC Community Wellness Hub series.

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Star Party

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Room: Meeting Room A

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

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 32

Event Details:

Bring the whole family and join the experts from the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to be part of this telescope viewing session.

Star Party

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Meeting 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

Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Event Details:

Bring the whole family and join the experts from the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to be part of this telescope viewing session.

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9 am			This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Time for Twos 9:30am - 10:00am Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Spencer Road Branch This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.	This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Diaper Distribution 9:00am - 1:00pm Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Spencer Road Branch This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Event Details: Spencer Road Branch is offering free emergency diaper distribution in the Commons at Spencer Road near the north entrance.
10 am	This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group. Baby Time 10:00am - 10:30am Babies (Ages 0-1) Spencer Road Branch This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1) Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 11 months and their caregivers.	This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Fun for Ones 10:00am - 10:30am Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Spencer Road Branch This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning Event Details: Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for one-year-olds and their caregivers. Recommended for Toddlers 12-23 Months 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 "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Time for Twos 10:30am - 11:00am Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Spencer Road Branch This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. 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. Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research 10:30am - 11:30am Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Spencer Road Branch Open 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. Open Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Community Events, Special Events, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Join us for current conversations on relevant and timely topics affecting our community. "Advancing the Science at any Given Moment: The Latest in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research" Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.	This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Spencer Road Branch This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. Oasis "Better Choices Better Health® - Diabetes" 10:00am - 12:30pm Adults, Ages 55+ Spencer Road Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development Event Details: To register please call Oasis at 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #4600. Living with diabetes can present many challenges, such as knowing how and when to eat, living your life so you can avoid complications, and getting th 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 "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Growing Artists: May Flowers 10:00am - 10:30am Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Spencer Road Branch Open Required This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Open Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. Dress to be messy. Join us for fabulous flower projects that you can keep or share with someone you love! This program will also be offered on Friday, May 2 at 11:00 am and Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 pm. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Messy Crafts This program may involve messy crafts or activities. Please dress to be messy! Register Each Preschool Child For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending.
11 am					This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Growing Artists: May Flowers 11:00am - 11:30am Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Spencer Road Branch Open Required This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Open Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 4 Event Details: Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. Dress to be messy. Join us for fabulous flower projects that you can keep or share with someone you love! This program will also be offered on Friday, May 2 at 10:00 am and Tuesday, May 6 at 6:30 pm. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Messy Crafts This program may involve messy crafts or activities. Please dress to be messy! Register Each Preschool Child For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending.
12 pm						This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Diaper Distribution 12:00pm - 4:00pm Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Spencer Road Branch This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Event Details: Spencer Road Branch is offering free emergency diaper distribution in the Commons at Spencer Road near the north entrance.
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. Canasta - Hand and Foot 1:30pm - 3:30pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Spencer Road Branch Waitlist 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. Waitlist Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Games & Activities Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us to learn and play Hand and Foot! 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 "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 18+" group. This event is in the "Ages 21+" group. The Importance of Nurturing Touch Workshop 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+ Spencer Road Branch Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 18+" group. This event is in the "Ages 21+" group. Open Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room N Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+ Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: You don’t have to be a Licensed Massage Therapist to massage your baby!! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
2 pm
3 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. Coffee and Color 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Spencer Road Branch Open 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. Open Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room N Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Enjoy a calm afternoon of coffee, coloring, and friends. Coloring pages and supplies, coffee (and tea), and snacks will be provided. 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.
4 pm
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: Mexico 5:00pm - 6:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Spencer Road Branch Open 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. Open Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Explore the culture of Mexico with hands-on activities, games, and crafts! We will learn fun facts, how to speak some Spanish 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.
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 "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. 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.
7 pm	This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 18+" group. This event is in the "Ages 21+" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. Adulting 101: Getting a Job 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Spencer Road Branch Open 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. Open Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room N Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: Knowing where to start when applying for jobs is hard. During this program, we will have a guest speaker discussing the ins-and-outs of writing a resume, planning for interviews, what to know while interviewing, and other relevant topics. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

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