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

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Open

Library Branch: McClay Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

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

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: Joan Fernandez - SAVING VINCENT, A NOVEL OF JO VAN GOGH

Wednesday, September 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, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Friends & Foundation, History & Culture

Age Group:

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

Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Friends & Foundation, History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Joan Fernandez presents her book, SAVING VINCENT, A NOVEL OF JO VAN GOGH.

About SAVING VINCENT, A NOVEL OF JO VAN GOGH

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Star Party

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Community Room at WingHaven® Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone

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Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, 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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One Read Launch Party

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, 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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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: Community Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate the start of the 2025 One Read program with us! This year's featured book is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. We will have fun for all ages with:

Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

Paint the Sky with Juggling!

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Games & Activities

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

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

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Games & Activities

Registration Required

Event Details:

Award-winning juggler Brian Wendling paints the library atmosphere with the colors of his tossing, turning, spinning, bounding, twirling, balancing, and dizzying array of skills.

First Impact - Teen Drivers and the Graduated Driver License Law

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

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

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Reading Challenge, 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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Mammogram Van

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm

Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

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

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness

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Don't wait, schedule your mammogram appointment today!!

Oasis "Battling Fatigue"

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room at WingHaven® Branch

Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+

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Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch

Room: Community Room

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 #9552.

Low energy can greatly impact lives physically, emotionally, and socially.

Live @ the Library: After Hours Jazz Ensemble

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music

Age Group:

Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

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

Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Enjoy an evening with the After Hours Jazz Ensemble!

College Admissions Essay: It's Not Another English Assignment

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Open

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

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All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Ages 18+" group This event is in the "Ages 55+" group Public Election All Day Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+ Kisker Road Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Ages 18+" group This event is in the "Ages 55+" group Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Community Events Event Details: This room is reserved for a public election.
10 am			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) Kisker Road Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community Room A&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 "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Fun: Dog Man Party 10:00am–12:00pm Families, Everyone Kisker Road Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Upcoming Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Families, Everyone Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Movies & Music Registration Required Event Details: 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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1 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: "The Woman in the Library" by Sulari Gentill 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Kisker Road Branch Upcoming 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Books & More 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. The ornate reading room at the Boston Public Library is quiet—until the tranquility is shattered by a woman's terrified scream. 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.
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3 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 Next Chapter Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Kisker Road Branch 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 Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour weekly to read aloud and discuss a book that is provided by the Library. Together, we will explore new worlds and meet interesting characters through fun and engaging stories, gaining real-world skills and making new friends along the way. Registration is required for this program and space is limited. By registering for one session, you will automatically be registered for the entire series. 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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Teen Hangout: Manga & Anime 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens (Grades 7-12) Kisker Road Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: Try new snacks and discuss anime & manga with like-minded people! 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.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Teen Leadership Committee 5:00pm–6:00pm Teens (Grades 7-12) Kisker Road Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: Be a part of the decision making process at the Library. Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the library, and eat some snacks! 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 Read to a Dog 5:30pm–6:30pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Kisker Road Branch Upcoming 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Books & More Registration Required Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog. 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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