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Featured Events

Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

Found in the Stars

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families

Open

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Room: Meeting Room A

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

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Professor Universe is a painter who often looks at the stars. However, after wishing upon one–he gets abducted by an alien, who steals his painting! Now he must venture through space to get back his artwork.

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

Oasis "Kick the Achiness of Arthritis"

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+

Open

Library Branch: McClay Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+

Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

To register please call 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #5555.

Arthritis is one of the most common diagnoses encompassing at least 200,000 new cases a year.

An open book lays flat at the bottom with a castle and rainbow coming out of the pages. In front of the castle are hands making the signs for A, S, and L in American Sign Language.

ASL Story Time with DEAF, Inc.

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families, Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families, Everyone

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for Story time signed in American Sign Language by a Deaf storyteller, followed by social time for children and families. This event is accessible to Deaf children and families, but all children are welcome to attend.

2 Rivers Comic Con

Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm

Outreach

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Community Events, Special Events, Books & More, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music

Age Group:

Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone

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Library Branch: Outreach

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: Author Events, Community Events, Special Events, Books & More, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music

Event Details:

Join us on Memorial Day Weekend May 23 – 25 2025, for an unforgettable experience where stories come alive, heroes meet, and memories are forged.

A black and white picture of an oval corkscrew staircase with a person walking up the stairs carrying a tea tray. The title, The Listeners, and the authors name, Maggie Stiefvater, are written in bright aqua blue letters.

Meet the Author: Maggie Stiefvater - THE LISTENERS

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Special Events, Books & More

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

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

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

Event Details:

Maggie Stiefvater speaks about her newest book THE LISTENERS.

This is a ticketed event.

Free Kidsight Vision Screenings

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

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Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

KidSight offers quick, noninvasive vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 16 years old.

Person looking through a telescope at a starry night sky

Star Party

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Meeting Room at Boone's Trail 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: Boone's Trail Branch

Room: Meeting Room

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Free Kidsight Vision Screenings

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

KidSight offers quick, noninvasive vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 16 years old.

Cartoon like image of two people floating on a river in swimsuits. The water is in shades of pink and mint green. There are some green and pink branches and leaves along the sides and a pink and orange sunset in the background. The title of the book, Till Summer Do Us Part, takes up the top two thirds of the cover, while the authors name, Meghan Quinn is on the bottom third.

Meet the Author: Meghan Quinn - TILL SUMMER DO US PART

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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:

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

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

Event Details:

We are excited to welcome Meghan Quinn for the release of her newest book, TILL SUMMER DO US PART.

This is a ticketed event.

open book with a plant growing out of it

Saving the Sea Turtles

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology, Virtual

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Open

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Sea turtles are a 'canary in the coal mine' helping us understand the health of our ocean and our impacts on coastal ecosystems.

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10 am					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. Let's Create: Painting With Soil 10:00am - 11:00am Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Kisker Road 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: Kisker Road Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Now is your chance to do what everyone would love to do: play with dirt at the Library! Join Ms. Hecht from the St. 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!
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12 pm		This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 18+" group. This event is in the "Ages 21+" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Rainy Day Umbrellas 12:45pm - 5:45pm Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families Library to You Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 18+" group. This event is in the "Ages 21+" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends Event Details: Create your own colorful paper umbrella to brighten up any rainy day! Supplies will be provided at all Library to You Bookmobile stops May 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 12, and 13. Recommended for ages 3 and up. 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.
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2 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. Homeschool Explorers: Color Our World 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Middendorf-Kredell 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: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Meeting Room A&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, Games & Activities, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: Get excited for Summer Challenge by exploring all about colors. Join us for fun facts, activities, experiments, and crafts! 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 "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: Finland 2:00pm - 3:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Middendorf-Kredell 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: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Meeting Room A&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 Registration Required Event Details: Explore the culture of Finland with hands-on activities, games, and crafts! We will learn fun facts, how to speak some Finnish 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 18+" group. This event is in the "Ages 21+" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Rainy Day Umbrellas 3:30pm - 5:15pm Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families Library to You Bookmobile Offsite Event This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group. This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group. This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 18+" group. This event is in the "Ages 21+" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends Event Details: Create your own colorful paper umbrella to brighten up any rainy day! Supplies will be provided at all Library to You Bookmobile stops May 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 12, and 13. Recommended for ages 3 and up. 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.
4 pm			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 4:00pm - 5:00pm Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Cliff View 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: Cliff View Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Build with the Library's LEGO bricks. Children will have the opportunity to select one creation to display in the Library. 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.
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. Lego Builders 5:30pm - 6:30pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Kisker Road 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: Kisker Road Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Build with the Library's LEGO bricks. Children will have the opportunity to select one creation to display in the Library. 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 "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group. This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group. Tweens and Teens Create: Writing Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Meeting Room B Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to the library's own writing nook! Drop in and join other tweens and teens as you work on your personal writing. Feel free to share inspiration, feedback, and support. Disclaimer(s) Register Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.		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: Mario Kart Generations 6:00pm - 8:00pm Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Kathryn Linnemann Branch Closed Registration Required 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. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Try your hand at three different generations of Mario Kart! We will have three screens set up with the Nintendo GameCube, Wii, and Switch. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Register Each Child Individually Please register each child who will be attending individually.

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Maggie Stiefvater speaks about her newest book THE LISTENERS.

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