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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

Registration Required

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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

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

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

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

Registration Required

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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.

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:

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

Registration Required

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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

Event Details:

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

Open

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

Event Details:

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

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning

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All Day					Closing Library closed All Day All Branches Branches: Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Staff Development Day, Mid Rivers Mall Branch Description: All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Staff Development Day. Please return materials in the book drop. We will see you on Saturday!
10 am	This event is in the "Kids" group 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 "Families" group Early Movers and Shakers 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Kisker Road Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group 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 "Families" group Upcoming Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, 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. Join JP Moneybags, a prominent businessman from the turn of the 20th century, as he shares his insights on the successful journey of entrepreneurs in various industries. 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 "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 "Families" group Early Movers and Shakers 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families WingHaven® Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group 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 "Families" group Upcoming Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, 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. Join JP Moneybags, a prominent businessman from the turn of the 20th century, as he shares his insights on the successful journey of entrepreneurs in various industries. 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 "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 "Families" group Early Movers and Shakers 10:00am–11:00am Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Corporate Parkway Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group 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 "Families" group Upcoming Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, 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. Join JP Moneybags, a prominent businessman from the turn of the 20th century, as he shares his insights on the successful journey of entrepreneurs in various industries. 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 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 Story Time with Lindenwood University 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families Kathryn Linnemann Branch Upcoming 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning Registration Required Event Details: Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills. This is a special story time in partnership with Lindenwood University. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Registration Appreciated but Not Required Registration is not required for this program, but registering is helpful to make sure we have enough staff to accommodate everyone.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group 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 "Families" group Early Movers and Shakers 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Deer Run Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group 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 "Families" group Upcoming Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, 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 JP Moneybags, a prominent businessman from the turn of the 20th century, as he shares his insights on the successful journey of entrepreneurs in various industries. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Register Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.	This event is in the "Kids" group 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 "Families" group Early Movers and Shakers 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Spencer Road Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group 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 "Families" group Upcoming Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, 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 JP Moneybags, a prominent businessman from the turn of the 20th century, as he shares his insights on the successful journey of entrepreneurs in various industries. 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 "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 "Families" group Early Movers and Shakers 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Middendorf-Kredell Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group 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 "Families" group Upcoming Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, 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 JP Moneybags, a prominent businessman from the turn of the 20th century, as he shares his insights on the successful journey of entrepreneurs in various industries. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
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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 Upcoming 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 Upcoming 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.
6 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group 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 "Families" group Early Movers and Shakers 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Kathryn Linnemann Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group 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 "Families" group Upcoming Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, 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. Join JP Moneybags, a prominent businessman from the turn of the 20th century, as he shares his insights on the successful journey of entrepreneurs in various industries. 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 "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Read to a Dog! 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) McClay 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: McClay Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends Registration Required Event Details: Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog. This class is a partnership between the Library and our "Tale Waggers" group, Love on a Leash. 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 "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 "Families" group Early Movers and Shakers 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families McClay Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group 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 "Families" group Upcoming Library Branch: McClay Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Class & Event Types: America 250, Special Events, 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. Join JP Moneybags, a prominent businessman from the turn of the 20th century, as he shares his insights on the successful journey of entrepreneurs in various industries. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

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