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Sleep Hygiene

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Kisker Road 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

Event Details:

Are you looking for a good night’s sleep? This session explores your environment, daily and nightly routines, nutrition, and provides techniques to help pave the way to high quality sleep for optimal health.

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SAT/ACT: Understanding and Preparing for College Entrance Standardized Tests

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

This program will cover the common standardized tests used by US universities for college admittance. We'll go over the SAT and ACT, how they differ, and how students can prepare for them.

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Meet the Author: Nicki Jacobsmeyer - Spooky America's The Ghostly Tales of St. Charles

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), 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: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), 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:

Nicki Jacobsmeyer will present her newest release, SPOOKY AMERICA'S THE GHOSTLY TALES OF ST. CHARLES

About SPOOKY AMERICA'S THE GHOSTLY TALES OF ST. CHARLES

ARC Angels Foundation: Parental Support and Training for Suicide Prevention

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: McClay Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Adults

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

With mental health wellness being a term that has only recently come to light, many adults are left unequipped to speak with young people about things they may be struggling with.

Hope Creates Community Creation Event: Drum Circle

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

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

Open

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: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hope Creates empowers youth and adults in recovery from, or at risk of, Substance Use Disorder to stay sober by engaging in the expressive arts and a vibrant and creativ

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Star Party

Monday, July 28, 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

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell 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: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Room: Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West 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.

Let's Get Loud in the Library with Babaloo

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Movies & Music

Age Group:

Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families

Open

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Movies & Music

Registration Required

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A Brief History of Disney Animation

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music, 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: Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music, Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

From the Alice Comedies in the 1920s to today's CGI animation, Disney has always been at the forefront of animation innovations.

Let's Get Loud in the Library with Babaloo

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Movies & Music

Age Group:

Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families

Open

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Movies & Music

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10 am		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group Tiny Tots 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Kathryn Linnemann Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" group This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids, 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.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group Time for Twos 10:00am–10:45am Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Kathryn Linnemann Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids, 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 "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Preschool Party: Teddy Bear Tea Time 10:00am–10:45am Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Kathryn Linnemann Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Open Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning Registration Required Event Details: Sing, play, and celebrate! Bring a Teddy bear or other stuffed animal friend for a story, craft, and tea party. 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 Preschool Child For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending.
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12 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" 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 Lunch @ the Library 12:00pm–1:00pm Kids, 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) Kathryn Linnemann Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" 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 Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, 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 Free lunch served at the Library for all children ages 18 and under! Sponsored by Operation Food Search. Program runs each week Monday through Friday from June 5 through August 16. Lunches will be served and must be eaten in the library, and the child receiving the meal must be present. 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 "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" 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 Lunch @ the Library 12:00pm–1:00pm Kids, 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) Kathryn Linnemann Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" 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 Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, 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 Free lunch served at the Library for all children ages 18 and under! Sponsored by Operation Food Search. Program runs each week Monday through Friday from June 5 through August 16. Lunches will be served and must be eaten in the library, and the child receiving the meal must be present. 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 "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" 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 Lunch @ the Library 12:00pm–1:00pm Kids, 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) Kathryn Linnemann Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" 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 Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, 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 Free lunch served at the Library for all children ages 18 and under! Sponsored by Operation Food Search. Program runs each week Monday through Friday from June 5 through August 16. Lunches will be served and must be eaten in the library, and the child receiving the meal must be present. 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 "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" 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 Lunch @ the Library 12:00pm–1:00pm Kids, 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) Kathryn Linnemann Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" 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 Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, 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 Free lunch served at the Library for all children ages 18 and under! Sponsored by Operation Food Search. Program runs each week Monday through Friday from June 5 through August 16. Lunches will be served and must be eaten in the library, and the child receiving the meal must be present. 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 "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" 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 Lunch @ the Library 12:00pm–1:00pm Kids, 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) Kathryn Linnemann Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" 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 Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Kids, 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 Free lunch served at the Library for all children ages 18 and under! Sponsored by Operation Food Search. Program runs each week Monday through Friday from June 5 through August 16. Lunches will be served and must be eaten in the library, and the child receiving the meal must be present. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
1 pm			This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Teens and Tweens Video Game Hangout 1:30pm–2:30pm 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 Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation Event Details: Throughout the Summer, the Library will host a weekly event on Wednesdays for teens and tweens after Lunch @ the Library. 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 "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Cancelled Homeschool Explorers 1:00pm–2:30pm Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Kathryn Linnemann Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Cancelled Closed Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities. Join us for a fun lesson and an exciting craft! 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 Child Individually Please register each child who will be attending individually.
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3 pm		This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Alphabet Soup 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens (Grades 7-12) Kathryn Linnemann Branch This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, History & Culture Event Details: Alphabet Soup is an inclusive, safe, monthly hangout for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies. Each month, there is a unique topic of discussion and craft. Join us for an afternoon of fun! 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. Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form Any children between the ages of 10 and 16 who will be attending this program without an adult present in the library must have a copy of the Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form on file. This form only needs to be filled once per school year. Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.

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