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Featured Events

Carmela Full of Wishes presented by the Metro Theater Company

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

On her birthday, Carmela's greatest wish has already come true—she's finally old enough to accompany her big brother on the family's daily errands.

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Checkmate Academy: Lessons for Youth

Monday, November 3, 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

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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!

Person looking through a telescope at a starry night sky

Star Party

Monday, November 3, 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.

Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

The Three Little Pigs of Piggyville Puppet show

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Room: Community Room A

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

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Three Little Pigs of Piggyville Puppet show

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

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

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Registration Required

Event Details:

Story Time with Lindenwood University

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room A&B at McClay 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: McClay 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.

The Three Little Pigs of Piggyville Puppet show

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

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

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

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LinkedIn Basics

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Open

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Are you looking for a job or wanting to maximize your LinkedIn network? Learn the basics of using LinkedIn to help you achieve these goals.

Star Party

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room at Deer Run 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: Deer Run Branch

Room: Community 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.

Story Time with Lindenwood University

Friday, November 7, 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.

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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: Community 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: Community 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 "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) Kathryn Linnemann Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community 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. Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.		This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group College Admissions Essay: It's Not Another English Assignment 10:00am–11:00am Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Kathryn Linnemann Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: This event is part of our college prep series. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Register Each Teen Please register each teen who will be attending the program.
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1 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Homeschool Explorers: All Things Micro! 1:00pm–2:30pm Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Kathryn Linnemann Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities. 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 Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.
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3 pm	This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Alphabet Soup: Superheroes 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: Community Room B Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, History & Culture Event Details: Watch movies, talk books, and more with like-minded LGBTQ+ and allies! During November, our topic is Superheroes. 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.
4 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Let's Party: Swiftie Celebration! 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Kathryn Linnemann Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Open Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Event Photography Please note that the Library's marketing team will be at this program to take photographs. These photographs may be shared on our website and social media. If you or your children are not comfortable with photographs, please inform staff at the program. 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.
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 This event is in the "Families" group Family Fun: Chess Party 5:30pm–7:30pm Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Kathryn Linnemann 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 This event is in the "Families" group Open Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: 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 "Kids" 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 "Families" group The Three Little Pigs of Piggyville Puppet show 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families Kathryn Linnemann 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 This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Open Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: 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 "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 Nonfiction Book Discussion "Rosemary" by Kate Clifford Lawson 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture 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. "Joe and Rose Kennedy’s strikingly beautiful daughter Rosemary was intellectually disabled, a secret fiercely guarded by her powerful and glamorous family. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Sponsored by Friends This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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