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Winter Whimsy with the House of Branching Paths

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

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

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

You are invited to join The House of Branching Paths to explore the history of winter and the true story of the evergreen tree!

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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.

Image of a boy standing among headstones, holding a lit candle that covers his face. In the background is a spooky looking house.

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.

Image of a red house on a blue background. The title, "No One Would Do What the Lamberts Have Done," is written above the house in yellow.

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+

View Details

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.

About NO ON

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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+

View Details

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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10 am		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: Touring the States 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families Deer Run 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 "Families" group Open 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: History & Culture, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: Take a fun journey across America without leaving your seat! Enjoy fascinating facts, interactive activities, and stories from all around the country. 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 Each Child Individually Please register each child who will be attending individually. This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Families" group Spanish Time for Preschoolers 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families McClay Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Families" group 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. 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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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: Medieval Times 2:00pm–3:00pm Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) McClay Branch Open Registration Required 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: McClay Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities. Join us in exploring the fascinating history and culture of the middle ages. Let's talk about knights, kings, queens, and make a fun themed craft! 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 "Families" group Homeschool Explorers: Inertia 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families Deer Run 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 "Families" group Open 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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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 5:30pm–6:30pm Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Deer Run Branch Open 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 Open 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. 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 "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 Lego Builders 5:30pm–6:30pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Kisker Road 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 Open Library Branch: Kisker Road 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: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: Build with the Library's LEGO bricks. Children will have the opportunity to select one creation to display in the Library. 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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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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