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

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

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

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12)

Open

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

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.

The background is a night sky with a full moon. The foreground has a large gravestone that says "The Ghostly Tales of St. Charles"

Meet the Author: Nicki Jacobsmeyer - Spooky America's The Ghostly Tales of St. Charles

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Seasonal, Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms

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

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Nicki Jacobsmeyer will present her newest release, SPOOKY AMERICA'S THE GHOSTLY TALES OF ST. CHARLES

About SPOOKY AMERICA'S THE GHOSTLY TALES OF ST. CHARLES

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Cybersecurity Basics

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch

Class & Event Types:

Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Age Group:

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

Open

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

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

Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development

Registration Required

Event Details:

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Star Party

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Kids, 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, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, 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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Teen Halloween Costume Contest

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:15pm

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Seasonal, Hobbies & Recreation

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 7-12)

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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Room: Community Room A

Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)

Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Hobbies & Recreation

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Carmela Full of Wishes presented by the Metro Theater Company

Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

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

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone

Open

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch

Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms

Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone

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

Registration Required

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On her birthday, Carmela's greatest wish has already come true—she's finally old enough to accompany her big brother on the family's daily errands.

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Checkmate Academy: Lessons for Youth

Monday, November 3, 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!

Star Party

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Community Room A&B at McClay Branch

Class & Event Types:

Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology

Age Group:

Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone

Open

Library Branch: McClay Branch

Room: Community Room A&B

Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone

Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, 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.

Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

The Three Little Pigs of Piggyville Puppet show

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

Kids, 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, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Three Little Pigs of Piggyville Puppet show

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Class & Event Types:

Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Age Group:

Kids, 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 A&B

Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families

Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Registration Required

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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 This event is in the "Families" group Lego Builders Jr. 10:00am–10:45am Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families Kisker Road Branch Closed 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 This event is in the "Families" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology Registration Required 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Ages 55+" group Cancelled Alzheimer's Association, ALZ Talks: "Home Safety to Support Independence" 10:00am–11:00am Adults, Ages 55+ Spencer Road Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Ages 55+" group Cancelled Closed Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room N Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends, Health & Wellness, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: This is a 'LIVE' Virtual event. 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 "Kids" group This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Homeschool Explorers: Farming 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) WingHaven® Branch Closed 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Homeschool Explorers to learn about the world of farming! This is the same program as Homeschool Explorers: Farming at Middendorf-Kredell on October 16, 2025. 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 Child Individually Please register each child who will be attending individually. 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 This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group Homeschool Explorers: LEGO Builders Halloween Build 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Cliff View Branch Closed 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 This event is in the "Tweens (Grades 4-8)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Cliff View Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8) Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Make new friends and build with the Library's LEGOs! We will have a Halloween LEGO challenge. You will be encouraged to share your builds with the class. Youth Education Spotlight 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 "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Homeschool Explorers: Pumpkin Science 2:00pm–3:00pm Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) McClay Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClay Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Books & More, Homeschool, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities. Come join us for some fun and messy pumpkin science activities! 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. 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.
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5 pm		This event is in the "Early Elementary (Grades K-2)" group This event is in the "Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)" group Let's Explore: Pumpkin Science 5:30pm–6:30pm Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) McClay Branch Open Registration Required 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: McClay Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning. Come join us for some fun and messy pumpkin science activities! 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.	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 Cybersecurity Basics 5:00pm–6:30pm Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Kisker Road 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 Open Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch Room: Community Room A&B Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Science & Technology, 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.
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 Let's Explore: No Fear Nature 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Middendorf-Kredell 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: Middendorf-Kredell Branch Room: Community Room C Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning. Learning more about our fears can help them seem less scary! For each month's topic, listen to a story, learn some amazing facts, and do a related activity and craft. This month, we're exploring spiders! 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled Star Party 7:00pm–8:30pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone Augusta Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled Closed Library Branch: Augusta Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: View our amazing universe through telescopes. Get hands on instruction to use the telescopes that are available for check-out at our branches. Bring the whole family and join the experts from the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to be part of this telescope viewing session. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Outdoor Program and Event Weather Statement This program will be held outside. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees, or there is other inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. If this program included registration you will receive a cancellation email 60 minutes before the program is scheduled to begin. 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 "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 "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Star Party 7:00pm–9:00pm Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone Spencer Road Branch Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Open Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology Registration Required Event Details: View our amazing universe through telescopes. Get hands on instruction to use the telescopes that are available for check-out at our branches. Bring the whole family and join the experts from the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to be part of this telescope viewing session. Disclaimer(s) Accommodations If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able. Outdoor Program and Event Weather Statement This program will be held outside. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees, or there is other inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. If this program included registration you will receive a cancellation email 60 minutes before the program is scheduled to begin. Register Everyone Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.

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