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Star Party

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway 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: Corporate Parkway Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

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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Johnnie Johnson Presentation and CD Release

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music

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, Movies & Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Johnnie Johnson CD Release Party and Behind the Music stories on the making of the new CD "I'm Just Johnnie" from producer Gene Ackmann. Presentation will include background on Johnnie and his contributio

Star Party

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Meeting Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell 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: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

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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SAT/ACT: Understanding and Preparing for College Entrance Standardized Tests

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Open

Library Branch: McClay Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Registration Required

Event Details:

This program will cover the common standardized tests used by US universities for college admittance. We'll go over the SAT and ACT, how they differ, and how students can prepare for them.

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Meet the Author: Joan Fernandez - SAVING VINCENT, A NOVEL OF JO VAN GOGH

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 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, Friends & Foundation, History & Culture

Age Group:

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

Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Friends & Foundation, History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Joan Fernandez presents her book, SAVING VINCENT, A NOVEL OF JO VAN GOGH.

About SAVING VINCENT, A NOVEL OF JO VAN GOGH

Star Party

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch

Room: Meeting Room

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

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music

Age Group:

Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate the start of the 2025 One Read program with us! This year's featured book is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. We will have fun for all ages with:

Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

Paint the Sky with Juggling!

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Games & Activities

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

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

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

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Games & Activities

Registration Required

Event Details:

Award-winning juggler Brian Wendling paints the library atmosphere with the colors of his tossing, turning, spinning, bounding, twirling, balancing, and dizzying array of skills.

First Impact - Teen Drivers and the Graduated Driver License Law

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meeting Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Reading Challenge, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Room: Meeting Room A&B

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

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Reading Challenge, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Registration Required

Event Details:

Please register at Signup Genius - Teen Drivers & the GDL Law or here, below the program description.

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Mammogram Van

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm

Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

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

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

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9 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 Adult Discover Crafting: Diamond Painting 9:30am–11:30am 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: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Relax and unwind with Diamond Painting. Craft a beautiful gift or memento. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Supplies All supplies provided.
10 am	This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Grow Your Reader: Toddler Tunes 10:00am–11:00am Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5) McClay Branch This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Library Branch: McClay Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Movies & Music Sing, dance, and play toward early literacy through music and movement. 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group Time for Twos 10:00am–10:45am Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Kathryn Linnemann Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Toddlers (Ages 1-3)" group Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3) Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers. 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 Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Spencer Road Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills. 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 Story Time 10:00am–10:45am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Deer Run Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Library Branch: Deer Run Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning Event Details: Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills. This is the same Story Time that was presented on Tuesday at Deer Run this week. 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 "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Teen Movie 2:00pm–4:30pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Kisker Road 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: Kisker Road Branch Room: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music Registration Required Event Details: Join us for movie club at Kisker Road! We will watch a popular movie and have a discussion about it following. We also we enjoy snacks and a themed craft while we watch! 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.
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4 pm	This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Guitar Club 4:00pm–5:00pm 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: Meeting Room A Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, 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. 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.
5 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 Let's Move: Taekwondo Martial Arts 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Information and activities for a healthier you! Looking to learn a new martial art or a super fun way to exercise? Meet instructors from Inertia Martial Arts and Fitness who are volunteering their time to give free classes at the library to participants of all skill levels. 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. Register Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.
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 Read to a Dog! 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Meeting Room 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.

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