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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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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)

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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!

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:

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:

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.

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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.

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9 am			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family STEM: Winter Animals 9:30am–10:15am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families Deer Run Branch Upcoming 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 "Families" group Upcoming Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a program where we learn about what some animals do in the winter season. Children will explore how different animals hibernate, migrate, or adapt to cold winter conditions through hands-on activities. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
10 am		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) Corporate Parkway 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: Corporate Parkway Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology Registration Required Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks. 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 Growing Minds: Polar Adventure 10:00am–10:45am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning. 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.
11 am			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family STEM: Winter Animals 11:00am–11:45am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families Deer Run Branch Upcoming 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 "Families" group Upcoming Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a program where we learn about what some animals do in the winter season. Children will explore how different animals hibernate, migrate, or adapt to cold winter conditions through hands-on activities. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Homeschool Explorers: Arctic Animals 2:00pm–3:00pm Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) McClay Branch Upcoming Registration Required 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: McClay Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities. Learn more about all the cool and quirky creatures that live in the Arctic. Let's talk about polar bears, narwhals, and more! Plan on joining us for a fun themed craft as well. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. 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. 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.			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 Homeschool Explorers: Electricity 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Middendorf-Kredell 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 This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Class & Event Types: Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us to learn all about electricity! *This is the same program as Homeschool Explorers: Electricity at WingHaven® on December 23, 2025. 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.
3 pm				This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Teen & Tween STEM: Maker Club 3:45pm–4:45pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Kathryn Linnemann Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development 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. Supplies All supplies provided. Register Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.
4 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 Tech Time: LEGO WeDo 2.0 4:30pm–5:15pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Explore fundamental STEAM concepts through play with the library's various tech kits. Each month will be a different topic or kit. 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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6 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 LEGO Builders 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Corporate Parkway 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: Corporate Parkway Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology Registration Required Build with the Library's LEGO bricks. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

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