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Book cover with an image of a father holding his toddler son. They are both smiling at the camera. The background is a light green and the title, Born Lucky, is at the top of the cover in cursive script.

Meet the Author: Leland Vittert - BORN LUCKY: A DEDICATED FATHER, A GRATEFUL SON, AND MY JOURNEY WITH AUTISM

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness

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: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Acclaimed journalist Leland Vittert joins us to discuss his book, BORN LUCKY: A DEDICATED FATHER, A GRATEFUL SON, AND MY JOURNEY WITH AUTISM. He will be in conversation with Donnybrook's Charlie Brennan.

Person looking through a telescope at a starry night sky

Star Party

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room A&B at McClay 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: McClay Branch

Room: Community 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.

Image of a bright, multi-colored house. The title, The House with No Keys, fills up the front of the house. Three children are climbing among the letters of the title and a variety of mysterious items like a surveillance camera, a pond with fish, and scattered symbols and boxes.

Meet the Author: Lindsay Currie - THE HOUSE WITH NO KEYS

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Friends & Foundation, Games & Activities

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families

Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Friends & Foundation, Games & Activities

Registration Required

Event Details:

Lindsay Currie, a Truman Award-nominated author, presents her newest book, THE HOUSE WITH NO KEYS, the exciting sequel to the first book in The Delta Games series, THE MYSTERY OF THE LOCKED ROOMS.

About THE HOUSE WITH NO KEYS:

Story Time with Lindenwood University

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room A&B at Kisker Road 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: Kisker Road 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.

Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

Lions, Tigers, and Bears Oh Boy!: Storytelling for the Season

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

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

Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

October stories for the whole family that celebrate the joy and humor of the season and its traditions.

Star Party

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway 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: Corporate Parkway Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

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.

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Forest Park Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology

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: Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Story Time with Lindenwood University

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room A&B at Kisker Road 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: Kisker Road 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.

Smiling Jack-O-Lantern on a blue tablecloth

Edgar Allan Poe: His Life and Stories

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Seasonal, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

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

Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Enjoy a night of melancholy and madness with a one-man show as Edgar Allan Poe.

Checkmate Academy: Lessons for Youth

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Community Room at Deer Run Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

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, Homeschool

Registration Required

Event Details:

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!

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Time	Mon (10/20)	Tue (10/21)	Wed (10/22)	Thu (10/23)	Fri (10/24)	Sat (10/25)
10 am					This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group Lego Builders Jr. 10:00am–10:45am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2) Middendorf-Kredell Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group Open Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2) Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool Registration Required Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. 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 "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group eResource Spotlight: Student Resources 12:45pm–1:30pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Spencer Road Branch Open Registration Required 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 Open Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: (Staff Only) Spencer Road Technology Training Room Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: This program is part of our annual How-to-Festival! Join our Digital Resources Coordinator in learning about our free eResource offerings. This session will cover what resources help patrons: 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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3 pm						This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Tween & Teens Read: Silent Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Kisker Road Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: How does a silent book club work? - Come with your current read - Enjoy quiet reading time with others Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
4 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 Tech Time: Osmo Pizza Co. 4:30pm–5:15pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Explore fundamental STEAM concepts through play with the library's various tech kits. Each month will be a different topic or kit. 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 "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 Checkmate Academy: Lessons for Youth 5:00pm–6:00pm Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Deer Run Branch Open 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 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, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: 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! 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.			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 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: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community 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, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool 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 "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 Conservation of Collections at the Library of Congress 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Kisker Road Branch Open 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 Open Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Homeschool, Virtual Registration Required Event Details: This program/event is being offered in conjunction with this year's One Read. Susan Peckham, senior paper conservator at the US Library of Congress, will join us virtually to share a brief history of the Library of Congress and its Conservation Laboratory. 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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Acclaimed journalist Leland Vittert joins us to discuss his book, BORN LUCKY: A DEDICATED FATHER, A GRATEFUL SON, AND MY JOURNEY WITH AUTISM. He will be in conversation with Donnybrook's Charlie Brennan.

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Lindsay Currie, a Truman Award-nominated author, presents her newest book, THE HOUSE WITH NO KEYS, the exciting sequel to the first book in The Delta Games series, THE MYSTERY OF THE LOCKED ROOMS.

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