St. Charles City-County Library District July 2013 - Adult Programs Register online at www.youranswerplace.org

AUTHOR PROGRAMS

JUSTINE RIGGS, LOVE DOGS, MUST TRAVEL MOLLY HARPER, NICE GIRLS DON’T HAVE FANGS Love Dogs, Must Travel is a guide to the pick- Celebrate the end of summer reading and have of-the-litter places for puppy play, overnight a glass of “Faux Type O” with bestselling author accommodations, pet-friendly eateries, attractions, Molly Harper, author of the “Nice Girls” and “Naked and activities worth your time. Find out where your Werewolf” series! Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs is pup can visit historical furry friends like Jim the the debut novel of former humor columnist and Wonder Dog, Old Drum, and Seaman or participate newspaper reporter Molly Harper. Her first full in events specifically catering to pooches. This book length novel is a paranormal romance written in a is Missouri’s best guide to puppy-approved places lightly humorous chick-lit style that draws from her and events. humor columnist past.

Kathryn Linnemann Branch Wednesday, July 17 7:00-8:30 pm Spencer Road Branch Kisker Road Branch Saturday, July 27 7:00-8:30 pm Wednesday, July 24 7:00-8:30 pm

DIG INTO ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAMS JUNE 3 - AUGUST 3

PRESERVING NATURE’S BOUNTY GROUNDBREAKING HISTORY: Bright red tomatoes, JEWS IN THE CIVIL WAR colorful peppers, sweet Informative lecturer Gary Jackson presents how juicy peaches and other our great national tragedy divided every group in fresh produce picked from America. This talk discusses Jewish families your own garden, a farmers’ divided and united. market or a nearby farm PINTEREST SUMMER Jewish individuals can be enjoyed all year are profiled from McClay Branch long if preserved properly. staunch Unionists Book Planter This class will present to Southern Monday, July 15 6:00-8:30 pm information on the most up- “Fire Eaters.” to-date methods for canning and freezing. Stone Trivet Wednesday, July 24 6:00-8:30 pm Corporate Parkway Branch Kathryn Linnemann Branch Wednesday, July 24 7:00-8:30 pm Monday, July 8 6:30-8:30 pm MOVIE - RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK Kathryn Linnemann Branch Ready for a “groundbreaking” evening of Wednesday, July 10 10:00 am-12:00 pm WHAT’S COOKING? adventure?!? Then escape with us as we follow CHANGING FOODWAYS, CHANGING LIVES This program is presented in partnership with the University of Indiana Jones on a thrilling quest to locate the Missouri Extension/ St. Charles County Extension Center One of the most dramatic ways our lives are mystical Ark of the Covenant. different from that of our forebears has to do with Corporate Parkway Branch GROUNDBREAKING HISTORY: JACK THE RIPPER food: what we eat, how it’s prepared, who does Thursday, July 18 6:30-8:30 pm the cooking. The story of Informative lecturer Gary changing foodways Jackson presents a survey involves politics, of the infamous murders, technology, ethnicity, the suspects and the labor, health, and person who was most changes in family life. likely Jack the Ripper. Librarian Emily Jaycox will illustrate some of these changes with historic menus, cookbooks, newspapers, photos, letters, and objects from the Missouri History Spencer Road Branch Museum’s collection. Thursday, July 11 7:00-8:30 pm Spencer Road Branch Thursday, July 25 7:00-8:30 pm Register online for St. Charles City-County Library programs at www.youranswerplace.org

CRAFT PROGRAMS KNIT-A-LONG OPEN COMPUTER LAB Come join us for a night of knitting. All knitters/ Are you having trouble with your e-mail? Don’t CRAFTING FOR CHARITY crocheters welcome. Bring your latest project to know how to cut and paste? Bring your technology Gather with us and we can teach you a new craft: share. questions and get assistance! knit, crochet, knot fleece, make pillows, baby quilts, Corporate Parkway Branch Spencer Road Branch and many other crafts. We also prepare baskets Monday, July 15 7:00-8:30 pm Friday, July 5 9:30 am-12:30 pm for silent auctions for various charities. Friday, July 19 9:30 am-12:30 pm McClay Branch CROCHET CLUB Tuesday, July 2 12:30-3:00 pm Join us and learn the basics of crochet! Learn GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH THE COMPUTER Tuesday, July 16 12:30-3:00 pm beginning stitches and how to read patterns. Learn Wondering what you can do on a computer and to make a scarf, blanket, hat, and seasonally what all the excitement is about? Take this class CHRISTMAS IN JULY- PAPERCRAFTING themed projects. Already love to crochet? Bring to learn a bit about computers and using basic Keep that Christmas spirit year round. your projects and sit and stitch with the other software programs. This is a hands-on class that We will be making gift bags and tags. crocheters. Please bring a size H or I hook and a will acquaint you with the computer and teach you skein of yarn. If you’re new to crocheting, arrive how to begin using one. Deer Run Branch at 6:30 for more one-on-one pointers as you get Wednesday, July 10 6:30-8:30 pm Spencer Road Branch started. Monday, July 8 10:00 am-12:00 pm READERS, STITCHERS & MORE Library Express WingHaven® Oasis Connections Technology Curriculum We try to do a project or two for charity each Tuesday, July 16 7:00-8:30 pm year...we’ll have some quilts ready to tie & maybe ZINIO DIGITAL MAGAZINES another project to work on. Hope to see you there! CRAFTERS/STITCHERS/QUILTERS: View full digital copies of magazines for free using SATURDAY WORKDAY Zinio for Libraries. Participants will learn how to McClay Branch The room is reserved - bring your unfinished download the Zinio app or software for their PC, Thursday, July 11 1:00-3:30 pm projects & get ‘em done! You’ll be in good company MAC, iPad, iPhone, Android device or Kindle and with other stitchers & quilters. Bring a lunch. then create the accounts needed to access full SCRAPBOOKING & MORE WORKDAY magazines and download them for later viewing We have the tables, you bring your own supplies McClay Branch using their library cards. Hands-on participation is and projects to work on...scrapbook pages, cards, Saturday, July 20 9:00 am-3:00 pm encouraged. stamping, etc! You will be in good company with other creative papercrafters. All levels welcome, CHARM BRACELETS K. Linnemann Branch but space is limited. Sign up to reserve a space. Create your own charm bracelet using beads and Saturday, July 13 10:00 am-12:00 pm Bring a lunch. charms. Material cost is $10 per bracelet. (Cash Monday, July 15 1:30-3:30 pm payment preferred.) Ages 13 and up. Monday, July 29 6:30-8:30 pm McClay Branch Saturday, July 13 9:00 am-3:00 pm Corporate Parkway Branch Monday, July 22 7:00-8:30 pm LOOKING AT WINDOWS Refresh the skills you need to work with PINTEREST SUMMER - BOOK PLANTER Spencer Road Branch the Windows operating system or just learn Join us to create DIY homemade book planters. Tuesday, July 23 7:00-8:30 pm some helpful things about Windows. In this Using books you’ll create a planter perfect for McClay Branch course, you will learn skills that are useful for small succulents. Bring your own small succulent Monday, July 29 7:00-8:30 pm beginning computer users including resizing and but all other supplies will be provided. PINTEREST SUMMER - STONE TRIVET manipulating Windows, changing the mouse McClay Branch Join us to make a hot pad/trivet using decorative properties, using toolbars, rearranging the Monday, July 15 6:00-8:30 pm stones. A quick and easy project to make and take. Desktop and getting support online. Spencer Road Branch CREATING WITH PUNCHES McClay Branch Friday, July 12 10:00 am-12:00 pm Punches come in all shapes and sizes. Put these Wednesday, July 24 6:00-8:30 pm Oasis Connections Technology Curriculum shapes together and come up with some fun, creative art. Join us to create two different pieces READERS, QUILTERS & MORE: SURF’S UP FOR SENIORS II of punch art with instruction sheets and two SUMMER QUILT EVENING SEW Seniors, if you have been through the Basic Class matching greeting cards. Cost is $6. Bring your summer quilt (Wiggly Whimsy) to work on. Space is limited to 22, so please sign up. The before and don’t need the review, sign up for this MAKE YOUR OWN CARDS link to the pattern can be found below. (Please see class. Bring questions to get hands-on help. We Create several unique all-occasion cards using June 27 Readers and Quilters class description for will go over tips for searching and find out about rubberstamping and various tools and techniques. additional information.) some great websites. Participants will make 3 cards. Cost is $6. McClay Branch Middendorf-Kredell Branch K. Linnemann Branch Thursday, July 25 5:00-8:30 pm Tuesday, July 16 1:30-2:30 pm Both classes will be held on Monday, July 15 FIND IT FAST: JOBS AND CAREERS Spencer Road Branch COMPUTER PROGRAMS Learn how to use library resources, such Both classes will be held on as “Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center,” and Tuesday, July 16 SURF’S UP FOR SENIORS I “Reference USA” to find information on job You may participate in both, but you must register for searching, careers and companies. Presentation in both classes. Supplies needed: scissors & adhesive. Especially for seniors! Hands-on exploration of the Internet. This class is for those new to the Internet. meeting room followed by optional hands-practice “Punches” begins at 6:30 pm You’ll learn the basics about using a computer and in computer area. “Cards” begins at 7:00 pm how to find information on the internet. Middendorf-Kredell Branch Middendorf-Kredell Branch Tuesday, July 16 7:00-8:30 pm Tuesday, July 2 1:30-2:30 pm Register online for St. Charles City-County Library programs at www.youranswerplace.org

BASIC INTERNET TRY YOUR HAND AT IPAD COUPON EXCHANGE Teaching basic Internet concepts, mouse control, Learn the basic tricks & techniques for using your Bring your coupons and online deals to share and computer terminology, and searching. iPad including: physical layout of buttons & features, exchange. For more information, call the library. Spencer Road Branch navigating screens & apps, connecting to the McClay Branch Friday, July 26 10:00-11:30 am Internet, overview of included apps, downloading Drop in between 1pm Tues. and 9pm Wed. every week. apps from the Apple Store and the settings you need Deer Run Branch EXPLORING THE INTERNET to know. Please bring your own iPad fully charged. Drop in between 9am Wed. and 5pm Thurs. every week. Having trouble finding what you need on the Middendorf-Kredell Branch Internet? Come to this class and learn the best Wednesday, July 17 LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!: way to search for the information you want. You will 1:30-4:30 pm NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP actually get to try out some search strategies online. Corporate Parkway Branch Join us to discuss & share ideas that affect us and Spencer Road Branch Tuesday, July 23 1:00-4:00 pm the world we live in - and you don’t have to be an Monday, July 29 10:00 am-12:00 pm Oasis Connections Technology Curriculum expert! Feel free to bring in news stories, topics Oasis Connections Technology Curriculum and headlines to explore in a civil, open-minded environment. Discussion moderated by library staff. KEEPING YOUR EMAIL ORGANIZED FUN AND GAMES K. Linnemann Branch You’ve been using email for some time now, but Wednesday, July 3 2:00-3:30 pm things are getting messy. How do you get all your ADULT CHESS CLUB email organized? And how do you deal with all that Join other players for a friendly chess game at STORY SWAP annoying junk mail? This class teaches you helpful the library. Pre-register or drop-ins welcome. Join area storytellers Mary Garrett and Michael email skills, including how to use your email No teacher/instruction provided. Club will meet Bennett and others to hear and tell stories for all address book and junk mail filters. (You will be one Saturday per month. Ages 16 and up. ages. Folk tales, personal stories, tall tales, myths creating a free gmail account during this session) Middendorf-Kredell Branch -- all welcome! Spencer Road Branch Saturday, July 6 10:00 am-12:00 pm McClay Branch Tuesday, July 30 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Monday, July 8 6:30-8:00 pm Oasis Connections Technology Curriculum BINGO FUN Famous Author Bingo! We’ll be calling out PEN TO PAPER WRITERS’ GROUP famous authors instead of the regular B16, Creative writing group invites those who have a e-READER PROGRAMS G42. Come and have some free fun and choose love for writing and want to exercise their talent to from loads of prizes available. Adults & teens join. Our focus will be on critique to gain feedback e-READER WORKSHOP welcome. Make it a family affair! from members and increase knowledge about the Join us for a demonstration of the library’s e-book Corporate Parkway Branch art of writing. Members will be expected to submit provider, Overdrive. Learn to check out eBooks Tuesday, July 9 7:00-8:00 pm original works such as, short stories, essays, from the library. We’ll also offer hands-on help. novels or poetry for review. A monthly exercise Bring your device, a laptop (if you have one), and CHESS CLUB will also be assigned. All levels encouraged to your library card or card number. Kindle users will Love to play Chess? Come by the library and participate. need their Amazon.com login & password. Nook users have a great time meeting and playing new McClay Branch will need their Barnes & Noble login and password. opponents. Ages 8-Adult Thursday, July 11 7:00-8:45 pm Apple users will also need their user id & password. McClay Branch K. Linnemann Branch Saturday, July 27 10:00-12:00 pm ACT TEST PREP: TIPS & TRICKS Tuesday, July 2 10:00 am-12:00 pm “Tutor Doctor” Dan Morris will cover such topics as: Saturday, July 6 10:00 am-12:00 pm 1) ACT/SAT - What’s the difference? Middendorf-Kredell Branch OTHER PROGRAMS Which should you take? Tuesday, July 23 7:00-8:30 pm 2) Free Resources for study help and how to Spencer Road Branch CROCK-POT RECIPE OF THE MONTH find them. Wednesday, July 24 6:30-8:00 pm Drop by and pick up the recipe of the month! Have 3) Test and study skills and tips. a great recipe to share? Drop it off and we may 4) What can an improved ACT score do for you? feature it later. Parents are welcome. McClay Branch Kisker Road Branch All Month Long - All Day Tuesday, July 23 7:00-8:00 pm

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North County Branch Kisker Road Deer Run The Immortal Life of Branch Branch Henrietta Lacks The Enchanted April Defending Jacob - By Rebecca Skloot - By Elizabeth Von Arnim – By William Landay 7:00pm – 7:00pm – 10:00am – Second Monday Third Tuesday Third Thursday COMMUNITY PARTNERS MOVIES This series of programs is being offered through a MOVIE Raiders of the Lost Ark- PG DOCUMENTARY FILM & DISCUSSION SERIES partnership between: St. Charles City-County Library, Project Nim is about the chimpanzee who in Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital & Progress West Ready for a “groundbreaking” evening of adventure?! the 1970s became the focus of an experiment HealthCare Center Then escape with us as we follow Indiana Jones, an which aimed to show that an ape could learn CLAIM- MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE archeologist, as he embarks on to communicate with language if raised and Need help enrolling in Medicare? Volunteers a thrilling quest to locate the nurtured like a human child. from CLAIM (State Health Insurance Assistance mystical Ark of the Covenant. The film is an unflinching and Program) will be on hand to provide open Accompanied by his fiesty unsentimental biography of an enrollment assistance for Medicare plans. This is a ex-flame, Marion Ravenwood, animal we tried to make human. drop-in session, no appointments needed. Indy must discover the Ark A moderated discussion will follow the film and will include Middendorf-Kredell Branch before the Nazis do, and he has various points of view and Tuesday, July 9 9:30-11:30 am to survive poison, traps, snakes and treachery to do so. analysis of the film’s quality. Admission is free. MEDICATION MANAGEMENT & NUTRITION - Corporate Parkway Branch CAREGIVER CLASS Thursday, July 18 6:30-8:30 pm Spencer Road Branch Ongoing series of topics geared toward caregivers Thursday, July 11 6:00-8:30 pm of all types. Open to the general public. Get tips ART HOUSE MOVIE MATINEE For adults and young adults (high school age and older). for setting up, storing, recording and managing Join us for a movie matinee screening of a variety medication. Also, get tips from a registered of classic films, international award-winning films dietitian to help meet dietary requirements and and film noir. Snacks & beverages provided. manage physician prescribed diets. No registration Kisker Road Branch needed. For more information call 636-916-9830. Middendorf-Kredell Branch Thursday, July 11 1:30-3:00 pm Sponsored by BJC Hospice/Supportive Care.

BASICS OF ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA An expert from the Alzheimer’s Association will discuss the latest research, diagnosis and treatment of various types of dementia. This class is the best way to learn the basics of these diseases and is appropriate for both persons with dementia and their loved ones. Middendorf-Kredell Branch The Great Gatsby Mill of the Thursday, July 11 6:00-7:30 pm Friday, July 12 Stone Women Call 636-928-WELL (9355) to register or Register 2:00-4:00 pm Friday, July 26 online at www.BJCStCharlesCounty.org 2:00-4:00 pm CATCHING HEALTHY HABITS This interactive program will present creative ideas to get people of all ages excited to eat healthy and stay active. Information will be presented about the U.S. obesity epidemic and the chronic illnesses linked to obesity. Kathryn Linnemann Branch Wednesday, July 24 1:00-3:00 pm For More Info Scan Here Call 636-928-WELL (9355) to register or Register online at www.BJCStCharlesCounty.org

BRANCH LOCATIONS & PHONE NUMBERS

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If a sign interpreter or any special assistance is needed for a program, please call the branch seven days in advance.