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Holocaust Remembrance Day: A Descendant's Story

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm

Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

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

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

Registration Required

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A group of tweens holding stacks of books

Experience Dyslexia: A Learning Disabilities Simulation

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

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

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a series of simulations designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustrations that people with dyslexia encounter daily.

Two kids and a large black dragon stand in front of a column. One of the kids holds a book. Dark ghostly shapes fly around them. The title, "The Dragon's Apprentice: Revenants Return," is displayed across the middle.

Meet the Author: James Riley - THE DRAGON'S APPRENTICE: REVENANTS RETURN

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

James Riley presents his newest novel, THE DRAGON'S APPRENTICE: REVENANTS RETURN.

About THE DRAGON'S APPRENTICE: REVENANTS RETURN:

A black book cover with a white flower at the top connected to an upside down red flower at the bottom. Where the flowers meet in the middle the title, "Good Intentions," is written in white.

Meet the Author: Marisa Walz - GOOD INTENTIONS

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Marisa Walz presents her debut novel, GOOD INTENTIONS.

About GOOD INTENTIONS:

Tommy Terrific Presents: Satchel Paige and Negro League Baseball!

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool

Age Group:

Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families

Open

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families

Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool

Registration Required

Event Details:

open book with a plant growing out of it

Native Plants: Not Like a Haircut - Pruning to Promote Health, Vigor, & Appearance

Thursday, February 12, 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:

In this presentation, we will explore the basic principles behind good pruning practices, untangling much of the mystery of pruning, such as the age-old question: Where do I begin?

Tommy Terrific Presents: Satchel Paige and Negro League Baseball!

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Deer Run Branch

Class & Event Types:

America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture

Age Group:

Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families

Open

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families

Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture

Registration Required

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Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Swap Your Stuff: Board Games

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation

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: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation

Registration Required

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It's February. It's still too cold to go outside, and there's not anything exciting to see at the movies. You'd play a board game, but you're tired of playing the same thing over and over again. Don't worry, we've got you covered!

"Free & Enslaved Black People in the Western Theater of the American Revolutionary War"

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Class & Event Types:

Seasonal, America 250, Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

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

Class & Event Types: Seasonal, America 250, Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

As part of our America 250 celebration, this overview will address the roles of free and enslaved Black participants in the Western Theater of the American Revolutionary War.

Oral history recorder on a purple background

Oral History 101

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Community Room A at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Community Room A

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

Class & Event Types: Special Events, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you have an interesting story to tell about how you met your spouse, funny stories from your time at school, or the music and movies of your youth?

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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 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 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. 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. Register Each Child Individually Please register each child who will be attending individually.
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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 Homeschool Explorers: National Parks 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) McClay 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: McClay Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: America 250, Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments. Join us in learning more about all the spectacular national parks across America! 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Alphabet Soup: K-Pop Demon Hunters 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens (Grades 7-12) Kathryn Linnemann Branch This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, History & Culture Event Details: Watch movies, talk books, and more with like-minded LGBTQ+ and allies! During March, our topic is K-Pop Demon Hunters. 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. 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. Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.
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6 pm	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 Craft & Culture: Manga/Anime Character Bookmark 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ WingHaven® Branch Open Registration Required 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 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, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Art Exploration! Discuss favorite manga and anime. Create a shrink plastic bookmark of your favorite character. Learn how to properly pronounce popular Japanese character names and learn some Japanese phrases found in your favorite manga and ani 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 "Adults" group Josephine Baker: Fierceness and Feather Boa Fans 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Spencer Road Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Adults Class & Event Types: America 250, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture Registration Required Event Details: In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments. Step into the sparkle and showmanship of the 1920s as we honor performer, activist, and local legend Josephine Baker. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Supplies All supplies provided.		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 Nonfiction Book Discussion "A Woman of No Importance" by Sonia Purnell 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Kathryn Linnemann Branch Upcoming 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture 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. "In 1942, the Gestapo sent out an urgent transmission: "She is the most dangerous of all Allied spies. We must find and destroy her." Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Sponsored by Friends This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.	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 Women's History Month Book Discussion: "Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History" by Keith O'Brien 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Middendorf-Kredell Branch Upcoming 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Seasonal, America 250, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture Registration Required Event Details: In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments. Celebrate Women's History Month with a discussion of the book, Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Sponsored by Friends This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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