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Star Party

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Conference Room at Augusta 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: Augusta Branch

Room: Conference Room

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

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

Wednesday, October 29, 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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SAT/ACT: Understanding and Preparing for College Entrance Standardized Tests

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Open

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

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, October 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Seasonal, 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&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms

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: Seasonal, 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

Alzheimer's Association, ALZ Talks: "Home Safety to Support Independence"

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Current Events & Trends, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room N

Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+

Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

This is a 'LIVE' Virtual event.

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Cybersecurity Basics

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

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

Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Registration Required

Event Details:

Star Party

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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

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

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.

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Teen Halloween Costume Contest

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Seasonal, Hobbies & Recreation

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12)

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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Room: Community Room A

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Hobbies & Recreation

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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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The Three Little Pigs of Piggyville Puppet show

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room A&B at McClay 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: McClay 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

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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: Community Room C 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: Community 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.			This event is in the "Everyone" group Chess Club 9:30am–12:30pm Everyone Middendorf-Kredell Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Age Group: Everyone Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities Event Details: Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided. Disclaimer(s) 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: Community 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 an activity. 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: Community Room C 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: Community 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: Community 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 an activity. 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Growing Artists: Dinosaur Art 10:00am–11:00am 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: Community Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts 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. 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. Register Each Preschool Child For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending.	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: Community 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 an activity. 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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1 pm					This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Wicked (2024) 1:00pm–3:00pm Families, Everyone Middendorf-Kredell Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Open Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room Age Group: Families, Everyone Class & Event Types: 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. 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 Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.
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 Let's Explore: Carnivorous Plants 2:30pm–3:45pm 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: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning. 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 Each Child Individually Please register each child who will be attending individually.		This event is in the "Adults" group Book Discussion: "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek" by Kim Michele Richardson 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Middendorf-Kredell Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Community Room C Age Group: Adults 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. Cussy Mary Carter is the last of her kind, her skin the color of a blue damselfly in these dusty hills. But that doesn't mean she's got nothing to offer. 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. Sponsored by Friends This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
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6 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 Craft Supply Swap Meet 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Community Room C Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Are you looking to find new craft supplies or get rid of some that you don't need? Join us for our swap meet! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Registration Appreciated but Not Required Registration is not required for this program, but registering is helpful to make sure we have enough staff to accommodate everyone.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Growing Artists: Dinosaur 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: Community Room C 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. 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. 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 "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 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 This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group 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: 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 This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Book Club: "Mustaches for Maddie" and "Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light" 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families 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 This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Open Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Pick up copies of this month's books at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell branch. 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 Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age. Sponsored by Friends This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
7 pm			AL-ANON 7:00pm–8:00pm Middendorf-Kredell Branch Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Community Room C Event Details: Meeeting	This event is in the "Ages 18+" group This event is in the "Ages 21+" group This event is in the "Ages 55+" group LinkedIn Basics 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: 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. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

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