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Featured Events

Discover the Past: "Beer, Germans, and Methodism"

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, 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: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

When German immigrant Ludwig Jacoby rode his horse into St. Louis in 1841, he couldn’t have possibly known the chaos that would ensue.

A young girl runs, surrounded by hundred of quirky cats.

Tweens Graphic Novel Club: "Katie the Catsitter" by Colleen Venable

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Community Room B

Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)

Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation

Registration Required

Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the Spencer Road Children's Desk.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

A pale blue and purple hazy background with the title, Tell Me Softly, in cursive covering the top two thirds of the image. The bottom third of the image has the author's name, Mercedes Ron on it.

Meet the Author: Mercedes Ron - TELL ME SOFTLY

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

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

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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: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Friends & Foundation

Event Details:

Mercedes Ron presents her book, TELL ME SOFTLY, newly published in English.

This is a ticketed event.

Images of four authors over the covers of one of each of their books.

Meet the Authors: Meghan Shepherd, Kristy Boyce, Kayla Cottingham and Kaitlyn Hill

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

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

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

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Join us for Underlined Lit Lounge's "Meet Cute" Panel, featuring Meghan Shepherd, Kristy Boyce, Kayla Cottingham, and Kaitlyn Hill!

This is not a ticketed event, but registration is requested.

A group of diverse people in colorful clothing form a circle with their hands meeting in the middle.

Support St. Charles Resource and Volunteer Fair

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Special Events, Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

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, 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: 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, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how YOU can make a difference in your community during the Support St. Charles Resource and Volunteer Fair!

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Get in Touch with a Dinosaur: Dinosaur Fossils

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology

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: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

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

Registration Required

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Come with us to the Land Before Time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Listen to Adventure 360 Paleo X staff share their experiences prospecting for dinosaur fossils in Northeastern Montana.

Touch and hold real dinosaur fossils.

Let's Move: Taekwondo Martial Arts

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

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

Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation

Registration Required

Event Details:

Looking to learn a new martial art or a super fun way to exercise? Meet instructors from Inertia Martial Arts and Fitness who are volunteering their time to give free classes at the library to participants of all skill levels.

A Court of Romantasy Readers

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room A at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: McClay Branch

Room: Community Room A

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

Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Registration Required

Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch or bring your own copy.

Copies are available starting August 21st, while supplies last.

Argentina: Penguins in the South, Pampas in the North

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

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

Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

Argentina has incredible landscapes and is blessed with numerous national parks. Iguazu Falls, with 275 separate waterfalls, is the most extensive waterfall system in the world.

Piggy bank on top of a calculator with coins next to it.

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

Thursday, September 25, 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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9 am		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Deer Run Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning Event Details: Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills. Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome. *Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Growing Minds: All About Me 9:30am–10:15am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Deer Run Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning. Join us for All About Me program at the Library. Children will explore their names, families, favorite things, and feelings while building early literacy and social skills. 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.
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 Baby Playdate 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Deer Run Branch Upcoming Registration Required 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning Registration Required Event Details: Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers! Parents and guardians do not need to register. Space is limited. Please limit family attendance to one parent or caregiver. 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.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Deer Run Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Event Details: Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills. Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome. *Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program. 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 Homeschool Explorers: Touring the States 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Deer Run 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: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: History & Culture, Homeschool Registration Required 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.	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 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 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 This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Fun: Art For All 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), 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), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone Deer Run Branch Upcoming Registration Required 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 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 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 This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Upcoming Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), 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), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for free-form crafts that the whole family can create. An array of supplies will be available for patrons to create anything their imaginations can think up. 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 "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Lego Builders Jr. 10:00am–10:45am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Deer Run Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks. This is the same program that was presented on Wednesday this week at Deer Run. 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Growing Minds: All About Me 11:00am–11:45am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Deer Run Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning. Join us for All About Me program at the Library. Children will explore their names, families, favorite things, and feelings while building early literacy and social skills. 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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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 Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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.
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7 pm				This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Star Party 7:00pm–8:30pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone Deer Run Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Upcoming 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: View our amazing universe through telescopes. Get hands on instruction to use the telescopes that are available for check-out at our branches. Bring the whole family and join the experts from the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to be part of this telescope viewing session. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Outdoor Program and Event Weather Statement This program will be held outside. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees, or there is other inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. If this program included registration you will receive a cancellation email 60 minutes before the program is scheduled to begin. Register Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.

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Mercedes Ron presents her book, TELL ME SOFTLY, newly published in English.

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