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Holocaust Remembrance: "Operation Finale"

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture, Movies & Music

Age Group:

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

Open

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: Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture, Movies & Music

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us in commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a screening of the 2018 film Operation Finale, which details the efforts of Mossad Agent Peter Malkin to capture SS Officer Adolph Eichmann and bring him to justice.

A woman with a head covering and headband on looking off into the distance. In the background is a large rock formation. There is a ship on water in the middle of image.

Meet the Author: Heather Kaufman - ON LIVING STONE: SALOME'S STORY (WOMEN OF THE WAY)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room

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

Class & Event Types: Author Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Registration Required

Event Details:

Heather Kaufman presents her book ON LIVING STONE: SALOME'S STORY (WOMEN OF THE WAY).

About ON LIVING STONE: SALOME'S STORY (WOMEN OF THE WAY):

A bright pink and orange book cover with a yacht, surrounded by a variety of items like a rope, a knife, money, an anchor, a golf club, a man and woman, and more.

Meet the Author: Jenny Elder-Moke - CROSS YOUR HEART AND HOPE HE DIES

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

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: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends

Registration Required

Event Details:

Jenny Elder-Moke presents her newest book, CROSS YOUR HEART AND HOPE HE DIES.

About CROSS YOUR HEART AND HOPE HE DIES:

Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

Adventures in Reading with Reading Rita

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann 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: 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, Early Literacy & Learning

Registration Required

Event Details:

Adventures in Reading with Reading Rita

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway 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: Corporate Parkway 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

Registration Required

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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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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+

Open

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

Event Details:

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

Event Details:

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:

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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 Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Tuesday!
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 Coffee and Conversation 9:00am–10:00am Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Augusta Branch 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: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities Enjoy a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and relaxing conversation. 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 "Everyone" group Chess Club 9:30am–12:30pm Everyone Middendorf-Kredell Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Age Group: Everyone Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities Event Details: Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided. Disclaimer(s) Registration Not Required Registration is not required for this program.
10 am					This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group LEGO Builders Jr. 10:00am–10:45am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2) Middendorf-Kredell Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K (Ages 3-5)" group This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group Open Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2) Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks. Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks. 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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2 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 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 Library of Things Open House 2:00pm–3:00pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families Middendorf-Kredell Branch Open 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 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 Open Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Health & Wellness, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Discover more than books at our Library of Things Open House. Explore a diverse collection of non-traditional items available for checkout, from cake pans and hiking kits to microscopes and more. 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.
3 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 Next Chapter Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Kisker Road Branch Closed 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 Closed Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities Registration Required Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour weekly to read aloud and discuss a book that is provided by the Library. Together, we will explore new worlds and meet interesting characters through fun and engaging stories, gaining real-world skills and making new friends along the way. Registration is required for this program and space is limited. By registering for one session, you will automatically be registered for the entire series. 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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Teen Leadership Committee 3:00pm–4:00pm Teens (Grades 7-12) Kisker Road Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Open Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: Be a part of the decision making process at the Library. Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the library, and eat some snacks! 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 Tech Time: Osmo Creations 4:30pm–5:15pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Kathryn Linnemann Branch Open 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 Open Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Explore fundamental STEAM concepts through play with the library's various tech kits. Each month will be a different topic or kit. 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 "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Teen Leadership Committee 4:30pm–5:30pm Teens (Grades 7-12) McClay Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Open Library Branch: McClay Branch Room: Conference Room C Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Be a part of the decision making process at the Library. Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the library, and eat some snacks! 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. 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. Supplies All supplies provided. Register Each Teen Please register each teen who will be attending the program.
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Teen Gaming: Dungeons and Dragons 5:00pm–7:30pm Teens (Grades 7-12) Kathryn Linnemann Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Waitlist Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch Room: Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities 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 Each Teen Please register each teen who will be attending the program. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group ASL Club 5:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Families Spencer Road Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Full Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room Age Group: Adults, Families Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development Registration Required Event Details: If you’ve ever had interest in learning American Sign Language, or if you’re trying to polish up on your skills, come hang out with us while we practice some basics! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Teens Read: "Promise Boys" by Nick Brooks 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens (Grades 7-12) Middendorf-Kredell Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 7-12)" group Open Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation Registration Required Event Details: Pick up copies of this month's books at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell branch. 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 "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group Tweens Read: "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8) Spencer Road Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group Open Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Community Room B Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8) Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool Registration Required Event Details: "Tweens Read" is a book club just for Tweens (young teens and kids on the verge of their teen years)! Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

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Heather Kaufman presents her book ON LIVING STONE: SALOME'S STORY (WOMEN OF THE WAY).

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

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