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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

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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

Registration Required

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

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

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

Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+

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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+

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

Event Details:

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

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

Everyday Mindfulness

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

Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: McClay Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

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

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

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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

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.

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

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.

Discover the Past: How the French and Indian War Ignited a Revolution

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

Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

In the years following the French and Indian War, many soldiers and colonists who fought a nine-year war for Great Britain became disillusioned with the Crown.

Discover the Past - "The St. Louis Baby Tooth Survey"

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Science & Technology

Age Group:

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

First Impact - Teen Drivers and the Graduated Driver License Law

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

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

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Registration Required

Event Details:

Please register at Signup Genius - Teen Drivers & the GDL Law or here, below the program description.

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Social Security 101: Understanding Retirement, Survivor, and Medicare Benefits

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Event Room N 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 N

Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

This 'LIVE' virtual program on Social Security 101 is a free webinar hosted by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

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Fierce Reads Sour and Sweet Tour

Thursday, May 15, 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 the Fierce Reads Sour and Sweet Tour, a celebration of young adult romantasy novels!

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

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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) Middendorf-Kredell Branch This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning Event Details: Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers. This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program. 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 "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Tiny Tots 9:30am - 10:00am Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Middendorf-Kredell Branch This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.
10 am	This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Story Time 10:00am - 10:45am Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Middendorf-Kredell Branch This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning Event Details: Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch! We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme. 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) Middendorf-Kredell Branch This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning Event Details: Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers. This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program. 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 "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Baby Playdate 10:00am - 11:00am Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Middendorf-Kredell Branch This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group. This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group. Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities Event Details: Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.	This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Story Time 10:00am - 10:45am Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Middendorf-Kredell Branch This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning Event Details: Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch! We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.		This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Story Time 10:00am - 10:45am Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Middendorf-Kredell Branch This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning Event Details: Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch! We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme. 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.
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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 Open 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. Open 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 "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. Stitching Card: Flower Bookmark 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Middendorf-Kredell Branch Open 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. Open Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we make a spring themed stitching card bookmark. No experience needed. 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 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. 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 Open 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. Open 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Growing Artists: Construction Art 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Middendorf-Kredell Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group. Open Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. Dress to be messy. 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. Register Each Preschool Child For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending.		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! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Middendorf-Kredell Branch Open 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. Open Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog. This class is a partnership between the Library and CHAMP Assistance Dogs. 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.
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. Book Discussion: "All in Her Head" by Elizabeth Comen, M.D. 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Middendorf-Kredell Branch Open 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. Open Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West Room 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. A surprising, groundbreaking, and fiercely entertaining medical history that is both a collective narrative of women's bodies and a call to action for a new conversation around women's health. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Sponsored by Friends Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.	This event is in the "Ages 18+" group. This event is in the "Ages 21+" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. Basic Vinyasa Yoga 7:00pm - 8:00pm Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Middendorf-Kredell Branch Open Registration Required 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: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Meeting Room C Age Group: Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: We will begin with a gentle warm-up sequence in which we will create awareness and activate the body for our practice. We will flow through fundamental poses while being conscious of each inhale and exhale. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

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Join us for the Fierce Reads Sour and Sweet Tour, a celebration of young adult romantasy novels!

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

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