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Featured Events

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Reading Between the Lines: The Story Behind "Fahrenheit 451"

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

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: Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

In this series, we will step beyond the pages of the chosen book and explore the real life people, events, and ideas that inspired the author to write and share their story with the world.

Ghost Towns in Missouri and Beyond

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Class & Event Types:

Seasonal, 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: Seasonal, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

Abandoned buildings, paranormal folklore, and historic relics cast an eerie and intriguing atmosphere over Missouri's ghost towns.

An image of the books Spy School Blackout and The Sherlock Society: Hurricane Heist

Meet the Authors: Stuart Gibbs and James Ponti

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Special 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, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families

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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, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families

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

Event Details:

Join Stuart Gibbs and James Ponti as they discuss their newest releases, SPY SCHOOL BLACKOUT and HURRICANE HEIST.

Please register for this event HERE.

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Checkmate Academy: Lessons for Youth

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Community Room at Deer Run Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, 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: 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. Sathish as he teaches the basics, answers your questions, and helps you sharpen your game against classmates!

Meet the Authors: Anne Carpenter - "SOUP FOR YOU!" and Lia Holter - "MADE BY LIA"

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation

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: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation

Registration Required

Event Details:

Doesn't everyone desire a yummy bowl of soup? Soup can nourish and comfort.

Soup is restorative and can stimulate the appetite. Say "yes" to delicious bowls of soup!

Healthy foods weight loss tools and medical instruments on a light blue background.

Oasis "The Hidden Truth about Pain"

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 55+

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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Room: Community Room A

Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+

Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Event Details:

To register, please call Oasis at 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #10550.

Pain does not discriminate. It affects the old, the young, and all ages in between.

St. Louis on Fire

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Class & Event Types:

Reading Challenge, 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: Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Virtual

Registration Required

Event Details:

Did you know:

St. Louis has a fire museum and has the third oldest paid fire department in the country.

Story Time with Lindenwood University

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, 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: McClay 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, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

This is a special story time in partnership with Lindenwood University.

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The 2025 How-To Festival

All Day 10/25

Spencer Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

Everyone

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Age Group: Everyone

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Event Details:

Join us for the annual How-To Festival this year at the Spencer Road Library. Enjoy a full day of free classes covering a variety of topics to explore! You'll also get to:

Story Time with Lindenwood University

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Room: Community Room A

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, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

This is a special story time in partnership with Lindenwood University.

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10 am		This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Growing Artists 10:00am–11:00am Pre-K (Ages 3-5) McClay Branch This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Library Branch: McClay Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. Dress to be messy. 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! Supplies All supplies provided. Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.			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: Community 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–10:30am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5) Kisker Road Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community Room A&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. Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" 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 Family Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families Spencer Road Branch This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Babies (Ages 0-1)" 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 Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends Event Details: Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities intended for families with children ages 0 through the second grade. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

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Growing Artists

10:00am–11:00am

Pre-K (Ages 3-5)

McClay Branch

Library Branch: McClay Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)

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

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art.
Dress to be messy.

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!

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Story Time

10:00am–10:30am

Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)

Spencer Road Branch

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Community 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.

Story Time

10:00am–10:30am

Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)

Kisker Road Branch

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Community Room A&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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Family Story Time

10:00am–10:30am

Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families

Spencer Road Branch

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Community Room B

Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families

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

Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities intended for families with children ages 0 through the second grade.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

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Join Stuart Gibbs and James Ponti as they discuss their newest releases, SPY SCHOOL BLACKOUT and HURRICANE HEIST.

Please register for this event HERE.

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