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Adventures in Reading with Reading Rita

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm

Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, Homeschool

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: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room N

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, Early Literacy & Learning, Homeschool

Registration Required

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Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Checkmate Academy: Lessons for Youth

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

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

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

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Chess is the perfect game for those interested in honing their skills in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and memory. But more than that, Chess is just plain fun!

faded image of John Fremont in civil war uniform

Meet the Author: Gregory Wolk- "John Fremont's 100 Days"

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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+

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

Registration Required

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For one hundred days in 1861, John Frémont was the general in charge of the United States Army’s Western Department, an enormous territory that included the state of Illinois and all the states—and prospective states—that lay west of Illinoi

Islands of the Eastern Caribbean: The Road

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Virtual

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Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Virtual

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

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

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The people who live in the Eastern Caribbean talk about going “up the road” and going “down the road” as they travel from island to island. The islands included in the Caribbean are: Grenada, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Martinique, St.

Adventures in Reading with Reading Rita

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Community Room at WingHaven® Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

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: WingHaven® Branch

Room: Community Room

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, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

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A book cover in mostly shades of green that shows four kids exploring a cave.

Meet the Author: Stephanie Bearce - CURSE OF THE LOST CAVE

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

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&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms

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

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

Registration Required

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Stephanie Bearce presents the newest Ravens Gallows Mystery book, SECRETS OF THE LOST CAVE.

About SECRETS OF THE LOST CAVE:

Book Buddies

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

Open

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Registration Required

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Book Buddies is recommended for students in Grades K-5 who can read independently. Book Buddies is not a tutoring session, but an opportunity for kids to practice reading with confidence in a non-judgmental space.

Adventures in Reading with Reading Rita

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

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

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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Room: Community Room C

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, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

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Polar Party

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am

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

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities

Age Group:

Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5)

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5)

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities

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You’re invited to a Polar Party! Drop in to play winter-themed activities at one of the two sessions being offered. There will be a separate area for babies. Click

Adventures in Reading with Reading Rita

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Arts & Crafts, 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: Kisker Road 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

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9 am			This event is in the "Everyone" group Game On: Chess Club 9:30am–12:30pm Everyone Kathryn Linnemann Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room Age Group: Everyone Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation Event Details: 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 "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 Swap Your Stuff- Puzzles 9:30am–11:00am Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Kathryn Linnemann Branch Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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 Event Details: Puzzles are great , but what if you're tired of the same old stuff and would like a new challenge? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Come to the Library and hang out with your friends and neighbors to swap out for something new! 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 "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 Make It Monday 10:00am–5:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Augusta 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: Augusta Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! We have the space, you bring your project to work on! 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 "Ages 55+" group Senior Social Hour 10:00am–11:00am Ages 55+ Corporate Parkway Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Ages 55+" group Upcoming Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Books & More, Current Events & Trends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Join us for casual conversation about topics of interest and connect with fellow seniors from the community. Light refreshments provided. 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.	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 Yarn Arts 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Spencer Road 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room O Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, hand sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! Be sure to register, as space is limited. 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 This event is in the "Ages 18+" group This event is in the "Ages 21+" group This event is in the "Ages 55+" group Chickenfoot Dominoes 10:00am–11:30am Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ McClay 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: McClay Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we play a fun, simple, easy-to-learn version of dominoes called Chickenfoot! Light refreshments will be provided but feel free to bring your own as well. For Ages 18+. 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 Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.	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 Self Care Social: Lip Oil 10:00am–11:00am 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 C Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Let's gather together to discuss our favorite self-care ideas. This month's project will be Lip Oil. Ingredients Used: Grapeseed Oil Vitamin E Oil Cacao Powder 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 Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.
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1 pm						This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Animals of the Endangered Wolf Center 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens (Grades 7-12) Kathryn Linnemann Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Special Events, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Wolves, foxes, African painted dogs, and maned wolves, oh my! Learn all about the history, captivating stories, and important role these animals play in a healthy ecosystem. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Register Each Teen Please register each teen who will be attending the program.
2 pm	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 English Paper Piecing 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Spencer Road 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: 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: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to do English Paper Piecing, a fun method of sewing fabric pieces together to make small projects, quilts, and decorative items. 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 "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 Yarn Arts 2:00pm–4:00pm Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Augusta Branch 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 Library Branch: Augusta Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
3 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 Sketch Sesh 3:00pm–4:30pm Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Middendorf-Kredell Branch Upcoming 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: 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 Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.		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.		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 Copy of Swap Your Stuff: Record Exchange and Listening Party 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone 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 This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Upcoming Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Conference Room D Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music Registration Required Event Details: Are you new to vinyl records and analog music in general? Did you get a new record player and don't have very many records? We've got you covered. Come to the record exchange and listening party. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
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 LEGO Builders 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Spencer Road 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: Spencer Road Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Build with the Library's LEGO bricks. While your builder enjoys the class, please enjoy the rest of the library. Your child's LEGO build may be displayed in the library until next month's class. This program is intended for kids in grades kindergarten through the fifth grade. 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 LEGO Builders 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Kathryn Linnemann Branch 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 Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology 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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