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The Dark Side of the Ozarks: A True Crime Journey

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

Community Room A at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Community Room A

Age Group: Adults

Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Tony Nguyen, executive producer for Crime Traveler and digital content creator for OzarksFirst.com, as he delves into some of the region’s most notorious cases.

Craft & Culture: Kimono Origami Bookmark

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at WingHaven® Branch

Class & Event Types:

Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch

Room: Community Room

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

Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation

Registration Required

Event Details:

Craft & Culture: Learn how to make an origami kimono bookmark and learn all about traditional Japanese clothing called Kimono. Origami paper, a bookmark tassel and all other supplies will be provided. Green Tea will be served.

Spanish Time for Preschoolers

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, History & Culture, Homeschool

Age Group:

Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), 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), Families

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, History & Culture, Homeschool

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn how to incorporate Spanish into your Preschooler's daily life even if you don't speak it! This will be a pressure-free hour of activities, tools, and resources put on by a certified AP Spanish teacher.

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Native Landscaping for Drought Tolerance

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room

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

Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn about the importance of planning now for future droughts.

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Meet the Author: Jasmine Warga - THE LAST RESORT: THE CLAIMING

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

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 - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Jasmine Warga discusses her newest book, THE LAST RESORT: THE CLAIMING.

About THE LAST RESORT: THE CLAIMING:

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Meet the Author: Jennifer Niven - MEET THE NEWMANS

Monday, January 12, 2026 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

Age Group:

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

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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

Event Details:

Jennifer Niven joins us to discuss her newest book, MEET THE NEWMANS.

This is a ticketed event.

Meet the Author: Caitlin Yager - SMALL TOWN MISSOURI

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

America 250, Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

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: America 250, Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Mayberry. Stars Hollow. Hallmark movie towns. We’ve all seen these Hollywood depictions of idyllic—and, at times, quirky—small towns, and we’ve no doubt used them to describe many communities we encounter.

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Meet the Author: Sophie Hannah - NO ONE WOULD DO WHAT THE LAMBERTS HAVE DONE

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

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

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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

Event Details:

Sophie Hannah presents her newest book NO ONE WOULD DO WHAT THE LAMBERTS WOULD DO.

Register for this event at The Novel Neighbor's website HERE.

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Holocaust Remembrance: "Operation Finale"

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture, Movies & Music

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: Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture, Movies & Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us in commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a screening of the 2018 film Operation Finale, which details the efforts of Mossad Agent Peter Malkin to capture SS Officer Adolph Eichmann and bring him to justice.

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Meet the Author: Heather Kaufman - ON LIVING STONE: SALOME'S STORY (WOMEN OF THE WAY)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room

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

Class & Event Types: Author Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Event Details:

Heather Kaufman presents her book ON LIVING STONE: SALOME'S STORY (WOMEN OF THE WAY).

About ON LIVING STONE: SALOME'S STORY (WOMEN OF THE WAY):

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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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
10 am	This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group Time For Twos 10:00am–10:45am Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Deer Run Branch This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: 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. Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.	This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Deer Run Branch This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: 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 "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "Families" group Lego Builders Jr. 10:00am–10:45am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families Deer Run Branch Closed 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 "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks. Let's build together! We will listen to one story, then build and play with Deer Run's Duplo blocks! 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Santa Visits the Library! 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), Families, Everyone Deer Run Branch Closed 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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), Families, Everyone Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Books & More Registration Required Event Details: Santa is coming to the library! 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 Grow Your Reader: Toddler Tunes 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Deer Run Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning Event Details: Sing, dance, and play toward early literacy through music and movement. Recommended for toddlers but families welcome. 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. 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 Lego Builders Jr. 10:00am–10:45am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Deer Run Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
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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 This event is in the "Families" group Homeschool Explorers: Winter STEM 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families Deer Run Branch Closed 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 "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families Class & Event Types: Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Spark curiosity and explore the wonders of science in this monthly program for homeschool families. Enjoy hands-on activities, engaging experiments, and a welcoming space to learn together. 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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4 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Discover Crafting: Holiday Bags and Tags 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Deer Run Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Age Group: Adults Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we make a couple festive gift bags and tags this winter! All materials are provided. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
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 "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 DIY Crafts: Chopped Art 5:30pm–6:30pm Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Deer Run Branch Closed 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 "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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Think you can create a masterpiece under pressure? Put your creativity to the test in this high-energy, art challenge inspired by the TV show Chopped! 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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Jasmine Warga discusses her newest book, THE LAST RESORT: THE CLAIMING.

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Jennifer Niven joins us to discuss her newest book, MEET THE NEWMANS.

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Sophie Hannah presents her newest book NO ONE WOULD DO WHAT THE LAMBERTS WOULD DO.

Register for this event at The Novel Neighbor's website HERE.

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Heather Kaufman presents her book ON LIVING STONE: SALOME'S STORY (WOMEN OF THE WAY).

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