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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)

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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

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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+

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

Event Details:

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

Registration Required

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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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11 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 Out and About 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Community Events, Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Join Out and About for an hour of easy crafting and chatting with LGBTQIA+ people and allies in your community! Come ready to talk about fun pop culture topics and make something fun to take home with you! 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 "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.
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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 This event is in the "Adults" group Guitar Club 4:00pm–4:45pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room A Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults 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. 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.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Let's Create: Thumbprint Glass Magnets 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Kathryn Linnemann Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Upcoming Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Art Exploration! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. 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.
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: Community 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. 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 Bullet Journal & Planner Meetup 5:30pm–7:00pm 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: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, 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. 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 Teens & Tweens Fandom: K-Pop Demon Hunters 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: Community Room A&B Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Movies & Music Registration Required Event Details: Calling all Huntr/x and Saja Boys fans! Join us for different activities, crafts, and singing! 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.
6 pm			This event is in the "Ages 18+" group This event is in the "Ages 21+" group This event is in the "Ages 55+" group Basic Vinyasa Yoga 6:00pm–7:00pm Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Middendorf-Kredell Branch Upcoming Registration Required 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: Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: Relax, stretch, and strengthen your body at this basic vinyasa yoga class. We will begin with a gentle warm-up sequence in which we will create awareness and activate the body for our practice. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

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