NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2019 Vol. 3 Issue 6

‘Tis the season to get cozy with a great read.

Events, Classes, and more Director’s Note NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2019

It’s no secret that our Library customers love eBooks. Last year, over 800,000 digital items were checked out from Branch Locations the St. Charles City-County Library - nearly 14% of our total circulation. This trend is not unusual. Libraries across the & Phone Numbers country have seen more and more customers turn to apps and devices for reading materials. Unfortunately, this digital revolution hasn’t always been easy. � AUGUSTA BRANCH 198 Jackson St, Augusta - (636) 228-4855 For many years, libraries have been charged significantly more for eBook copies than typical customers would pay. In addition, Jason Kuhl, Director & Chief � BOONE’S TRAIL BRANCH many of these titles are available to libraries with only limited Executive Officer access - after 24 months or a certain number of checkouts licenses 10 Fiddlecreek Ridge Rd, Wentzville - (636) 398-6200 expire and the copy must be repurchased. As a result, in the past two years our Library has seen a 436% increase in spending on re-purchasing titles so we can � CORPORATE PARKWAY BRANCH continue to offer them to customers. 1200 Corporate Pkwy, Wentzville - (636) 332-8280 This summer, escalated the struggle over library eBook purchases when they announced an eBook purchasing embargo on libraries. � DEER RUN BRANCH Beginning on November 1, 2019, libraries may purchase only ONE SINGLE COPY of 1300 North Main, O’Fallon - (636) 978-3251 each new Macmillan title in an eBook format for the first eight weeks after its release. That means that every library, big or small, will be able to offer only one eBook copy of new titles to customers for two months. Readers in St. Charles County who place � LIBRARY EXPRESS holds on new eBook releases by popular Macmillan authors like Nora Roberts, Graham at DISCOVERY VILLAGE Hancock, and Kristin Hannah will see average wait times increase...significantly. 378 Shadow Pines Drive, Wentzville - (636) 332-6476 America’s libraries are committed to promoting literacy and a love of reading with diverse collections of materials. Macmillan’s embargo limits libraries’ ability to provide � KATHRYN LINNEMANN BRANCH access to information for all. Help us urge publishers to see libraries as collaborators 2323 Elm Street, St. Charles - (636) 946-6294 and not as competitors. Join us in signing the American Library Association’s petition at eBooksForAll.org. You can also contact Macmillan Publishers at: � KISKER ROAD BRANCH Macmillan Publishers 1000 Kisker Road, St. Charles - (636) 926-7323 Attn: John Sargent, CEO 120 Broadway Street � McCLAY BRANCH New York, NU 10271 2760 McClay Road, St. Charles - (636) 441-7577 646-307-5151 [email protected] � MIDDENDORF-KREDELL BRANCH Thank you for your support. 2750 Hwy. K, O’Fallon - (636) 978-7926

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� LIBRARY EXPRESS at WINGHAVEN® 7435 Village Ctr. Dr., O’Fallon - (636) 561-3385 Most classes & events require registration at myLibrary.org or call the Library AUTHOR events

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SHANNON MESSENGER, LEGACY Illusions shatter as Sophie and her friends face impossible choices in this astonishing eighth book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling “Keeper of the Lost Cities” series. Ticket purchase is required to attend, and includes two seats at the event and one copy of the new book. To purchase a ticket, visit the Library website. The Foundry Art Centre 520 N Main Center, St. Charles 63301 Monday, November 18 7:00 pm

MEET THE AUTHOR: BRIAN KILMEADE, SAM HOUSTON ELIZABETH BERG, AND THE ALAMO AVENGERS: THE CONFESSION CLUB THE TEXAS VICTORY THAT New York Times Bestselling author Elizabeth Berg will CHANGED AMERICAN HISTORY discuss her third book in the Fox & Friends’ Brian Kilmeade’s new Historical popular Mason, Missouri series. Thriller explores the story of the Alamo for a new The Foundry Art Centre generation of readers! 520 N Main Center, St. Charles 63301 � Friday, November 22 7:00 pm Wednesday, Nov. 20 7:00 pm

Branch Key: Augusta: � Boone’s Trail: � Corporate Parkway: � Discovery Village: � Deer Run: � Kathryn Linnemann: � Kisker Road: � Middendorf-Kredell: � McClay: � Portage Des Sioux: � Spencer Road: � WingHaven®: � Programs marked NR do not require registration. SPECIAL events Most classes & events require registration at myLibrary.org or call the Library

READ WITH A RANGER St. Charles County Park Rangers present books and lessons about some of the plants and animals that could be living in your backyard! Grades PreK-3 A monthly concert series held in the Spencer The Troublesome Club by Lisa Horstmann Road Branch atrium. All ages are welcome. � Saturday, November 2 2:00 pm � Wednesday, November 6 6:30 pm Common Missouri Mammals � Friday, November 8 4:30 pm � Friday, November 15 10:00 am � Saturday, November 16 10:00 am Mammals by Grace Guibert � Monday, November 18 6:30 pm Please Please the Bees by Gerald Kelle � Tuesday, November 26 10:00 am KENNY LEE HALL In a Nutshell by Joseph Antony Kenny’s funny and insightful songs will � Wednesday, November 27 6:30 pm make you smile. � Monday, November 18 7:00 pm

ACOUSTIK ELEMENT TRAVELING EXHIBIT: Listen to a Latin vibe from this RASHES TO RESEARCH instrumental group! Visit the traveling exhibit Rashes to Research: � Monday, December 16 7:00 pm Scientists and Parents Confront the 1964 Rubella Epidemic to learn about the work of researchers and parents to limit the impact of rubella in the years before an effective vaccine nearly eliminated the disease from the United States. This exhibit is provided by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. � Tuesday, Nov. 19 – Tuesday, Dec. 24

Rashes to Research Class John P. Shoup, MD, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics � Thursday, December 5 3:00 pm

Visit a PopUp Library at a community event near you to sign up for library cards, browse our library AFTER HOURS COMMUNITY BAND materials, and learn about all the fantastic things HOLIDAY CONCERT the library has to offer. Listen to a holiday-themed program filled with familiar tunes. Room 243 Check out our online classes & events � Tuesday, December 10 7:00 pm calendar at myLibrary.org to discover where we’ll be popping up next!

St. Louis Pet Fest Saturday, November 2 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday, November 3 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Olympia Athletic and Events Center 49 Lawrence Street St. Charles, MO 63301

4 Branch Key: Augusta: � Boone’s Trail: � Corporate Parkway: � Discovery Village: � Deer Run: � Kathryn Linnemann: � Kisker Road: � Most classes & events require registration at myLibrary.org or call the Library Most classes & events require registration at myLibrary.org or call the Library SPECIAL events

YULE BALLS CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS WALK It’s our first Yule Ball just for teens and second for Tweens! Start a holiday tradition in the historic town of Augusta, Celebrate wintertime Harry Potter-style with games, activities, MO. Over a thousand luminaries light the way and get and treats straight from Hogwarts. Come dressed in your you into the spirit of the season. Visit shops and local wizarding robes or formal Yule Ball attire! artisans and then stop by the Library for hot spiced cider Tween and cookies! � Friday, December 6 7:00 pm Grades 4-8 � Friday, December 6 & 13 Starting at 5:00 pm Teen � Saturday, December 7 7:00 pm Grades 9-12

SANTA VISITS THE LIBRARY Santa is coming to the library! Enjoy a story, songs, and candy canes, then talk to Santa about what you would like him to bring you from the North Pole. Parents, bring your camera to capture the magic. � Tuesday, December 17 6:30 pm � Thursday, December 5 6:30 pm � Thursday, December 12 6:30 pm � Tuesday, December 10 6:30 pm � Monday, December 16 6:30 pm � Wednesday, December 4 6:30 pm � Monday, December 9 6:30 pm � Tuesday, December 3 6:30 pm � Wednesday, December 11 6:30 pm

Middendorf-Kredell: � McClay: � Portage Des Sioux: � Spencer Road: � WingHaven®: � Programs marked NR do not require registration. 5 CHILDREN Most classes & events require registration at myLibrary.org or call the Library

EARLY LITERACY Learning to read begins at birth! The St. Charles City-County Library District is dedicated to inspiring lifelong reading from an early age by providing a variety of learning opportunities that help parents and caregivers encourage those first steps toward reading.

Grow Your Reader classes Get great book do not require registration! recommendations from Library staff.

BABY TIME Stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 11 months and their caregivers. � 3rd Tuesday 6:00 pm � Mondays in November 10:00 am Monday, December 2 & 30 10:00 am

BABY SIGN LANGUAGE Stories, songs, and activities focused on simple sign language for babies and their caregivers. Ages 3-15 mos. TIME FOR TWOS SENSORY TIME FOR TODDLERS � Monday, November 25 10:00 am Stories, songs, and activities for two-year- Fun explorations with sensory activities for Monday, December 30 10:00 am olds and their caregivers. babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. � Mon., Dec. 9, 16 & 23 10:00 am � Tuesdays 10:00 am � 1st Thursday 10:00 am Ages 0-3 BABY/TODDLER SIGN � 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 10:00 am � Tuesday, Dec. 31 10:00 am Ages 1-2 An introduction to baby sign language � 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays 10:00 am � Wed., Nov. 27 10:00 am Ages 1-2 through stories and rhymes for the beginning � Monday, Nov. 4, 11, 18 talker and not-yet talker. STORY TIME & Dec. 9, 16 10:00 am & 11:00 am Ages 7-24 mo. Stories, songs, and activities that enhance Thursday, Nov. 7, 14, 21 early literacy skills. Ages 3-6 � Tuesday, December 3 10:00 am & Dec. 12, 19 10:00 am & 11:00 am � 1st Thursday 10:30 am FUN FOR ONES � Mondays 10:00 am � Wednesdays 10:00 am Stories, songs, and activities for babies � 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 10:00 am 12 to 24 months and their caregivers. � Mondays 10:00 am � 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays 10:00 am 2nd Saturday 10:00 am � 2nd & 4th Wednesday 10:00 am 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Wednesdays 10:00 am � 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wed. 9:30 am & 10:30 am TODDLER TUNES � Sing, dance, and play towards early literacy 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Thursdays 10:00 am � 3rd Tuesday 10:00 am through music and movement. Ages 2-3 � Tues., Nov. 12, 19 & Dec. 10 10:00 am � Tuesdays 10:00 am & 11:00 am � 4th Friday 10:00 am � Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:00 am TINY TOTS � 1st Friday 10:00 am � Mondays 10:00 am Stories, songs, and activities for babies birth � Friday, Nov. 1 & Dec. 13 10:00 am � Thursdays 10:00 am to 23 months and their caregivers. � 1st Wednesday 10:00 am � Mondays 10:00 am CAN’T SIT STILL STORYTIME � Friday, Nov. 22 & Dec. 20 10:00 am Sensory story time designed for children � 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mondays 10:00 am with special needs and/or kids who simply 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays 6:30 pm � 3rd Wednesday 10:00 am can’t sit still. We’ll share stories, rhymes and � Saturday, November 2 10:00 am � 1st & 2nd Thursdays 9:30 am songs aimed at a preschool level. Friday, December 20 10:00 am � 3rd Thursday 10:00 am � 2nd Saturday 10:00 am � Saturday, Nov. 16 & Dec. 21 10:30 am

6 Branch Key: Augusta: � Boone’s Trail: � Corporate Parkway: � Discovery Village: � Deer Run: � Kathryn Linnemann: � Kisker Road: � Most classes & events require registration at myLibrary.org or call the Library CHILDREN

Tired little learners FAMILIA FUN BILINGUAL STORY TIME BOOKS & MORE Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and were pampered at the activities in English & Spanish that enhance LET’S READ Grades K-3 (unless noted) Kisker Road Branch. early literacy skills. � The First Thanksgiving Vamos a desarrollar la lectura y la escritura Tuesday, November 12 4:30 pm con cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español. Ages 3-6 Holiday Madness Tuesday, December 10 4:30 pm � 2nd Thursday 1:00 pm � Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball STORIES IN THE STACKS by Jeff Kinney Join us for stories, songs, and a take-home Thursday, November 21 4:30 pm craft. Ages 3-6 � Thanksgiving Grades K-3 � Tuesday, November 19 10:00 am Monday, November 25 6:30 pm Wednesday, December 4 10:00 am Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett Grades K-3 Monday, December 30 6:30 pm � Friday, November 29 10:00 am HEALTH & WELLNESS � Friday, November 29 10:00 am READ TO A DOG! Grades K-5 GROWING HEALTHY: YOGA STORY TIME Thursday, December 26 10:00 am Bring a book or choose one of ours and Learn, move, and play for a healthy you! Ages 3-6 read to an attentive, adorable dog. BEDTIME STORY TIME Tale Waggers - Love on a Leash � Saturday, November 9 9:30 am Bring the whole family and a stuffed friend for � Tuesday, Nov. 26 & Dec. 10 6:00 pm � 2nd Friday 10:00 am stories and songs in your pajamas! Ages 3-6 � Thursday, November 21 6:30 pm � Last Monday 6:30 pm � Third Thursday 6:30 pm � Wednesday, November 20 6:30 pm � Friday, December 27 10:00 am � First Monday 6:30 pm � Monday, December 2 6:30 pm FITNESS IS FUN! with My Gym Chesterfield CIRCLE TIME � First Thursday 6:30 pm Help your little one learn skills like beginning This session is all about group interaction tumbling, balance, spatial awareness, and Monday, November 25 6:30 pm through circle songs, rhymes, stories, and � agility in a fun and meaningful way. play. Families welcome. All Ages � Wednesday, November 13 6:30 pm Ages 6 months-2 years. � Last Friday 10:00 am Zoe, Shelby, and Mustard - Champ Therapy Dogs � Thursday, November 7 10:00 am � Saturday, November 9 11:00 am � 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm � Friday, December 6 10:00 am � Monday, Nov. 4 & Dec. 16 10:00 am

KEEPING THE PEACE: ENCOURAGING LESSONS FROM MISTER ROGERS NR COOPERATION FROM YOUR PRESCHOOLER Learn social and emotional skills to prepare for kindergarten. At age 4-5, children are becoming increasingly This program is intended for 4-5 year olds & their caregivers. independent and opinionated, which can sometimes make parenting feel like a battle! Up, Down, Big and Small Learn how to avoid common conflicts and � Monday, November 4 11:30 am encourage autonomy to make your home a more � Friday, November 15 10:00 am peaceful place. Preschool Activity Kits will be available for all participants to take home. � Monday, November 4 6:30 pm � Wednesday, November 20 5:00 pm � Tuesday, November 26 10:00 am Presented in partnership with St. Louis Crisis Nursery � Saturday, November 30 10:00 am Friday, November 8 10:00 am PRESCHOOL MATTERS � This presentation will help parents get answers � Friday, November 1 10:00 am to their questions about preschool in order to make Sharing an informed decision and avoid wait-lists. Monday, December 2 11:30 am � Thursday, December 5 7:00 pm � Presented by Cat Van Hook, Admissions Director � Friday, December 20 10:00 am at Messiah Lutheran School � Monday, December 2 6:30 pm � Tuesday, December 17 10:00 am � Saturday, December 28 10:00 am � Friday, December 13 10:00 am � Friday, December 13 10:00 am

Middendorf-Kredell: � McClay: � Portage Des Sioux: � Spencer Road: � WingHaven®: � Programs marked NR do not require registration. 7 CHILDREN Most classes & events require registration at myLibrary.org or call the Library

ARTIST’S CORNER LET’S CREATE Grades K-5 Read, sing, talk, write, & play to � Bubble Wrap Corn GROW YOUR READER at the Library. ART START FOR LITTLE ONES Ages 18 mo.-3 yrs Monday, November 4 All Day � 2nd Thursday 10:00 am NR Turkey Craft � Friday, Nov. 8 & Dec. 6 10:00 am Monday, November 11 All Day Wax Craft Stick Art � 3rd Thursday 9:30 am Monday, December 9 All Day � Wednesday, November 27 10:00 am � Honor Our Veterans � Monday, November 25 10:00 am Saturday, November 9 11:30 am Tie-Dye Turkeys GROWING ARTISTS Ages 3-6 Tuesday, November 19 4:00 pm � Fall Art Exploration Practice Gratitude Friday, November 15 10:00 am Saturday, November 23 1:30 pm Art Exploration Gingerbread Houses Friday, December 20 10:00 am December 14 1:30 pm � Fall Fun � Big Paper Painting Tuesday, November 12 10:00 am Thursday, December 26 2:00 pm Seasons � Winter Wonderland Tuesday, December 10 10:00 am Thursday, December 26 2:00 pm � Gingerbread Fun � Holiday Ornaments Friday, November 15 10:00 am Wednesday, December 11 6:00 pm � Winter Wishes � Matisse Monday, November 25 10:00 am Wednesday, November 13 4:30 pm � Ocean Art Craft a Buddy Tuesday, November 12 6:30 pm Friday, November 29 2:00 pm Art Buffet Evergreen Art Tuesday, December 10 6:30 pm Saturday, December 7 2:00 pm EXPLORATION � Eric Carle � Strawbees Wednesday, November 27 10:00 am Saturday, December 28 10:00 am GROWING MINDS Ages 3-6 � Turkey Time � Robot Puppets � Hibernation Tuesday, November 19 6:30 pm Tuesday, November 5 4:00 pm Saturday, December 7 10:00 am Friday, Nov. 22 10:00 am & 11:00 am DIY Birthday Calendar Gingerbread Friends Friday, December 13 4:30 pm Transportation � Saturday, Nov. 30 10:00 am & 11:00 am Wednesday, November 13 10:00 am Holly Jolly Crafts Gingerbread Friday, December 6 10:00 am ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, December 11 10:00 am Sunday, December 8 2:30 pm � Playdough Lab Tuesday, December 10 6:30 pm FAMILY FLIX: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: Monday, December 12 10:00 am GIFT OF THE NIGHT FURY Rated G � Fall Fun Monday, November 11 10:00 am � Monday, December 9 6:30 pm LET’S EXPLORE Grades K-5 � Avid Adventures - Hawaii SANTA’S WORKSHOP Thursday, November 14 5:30 pm Kids dove into the Drop in to Santa’s Workshop to create Avid Adventures - Ireland world of sharks at thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. Thursday, December 12 5:30 pm the McClay Branch. � Wed., December 18 4:00-6:00 pm � Optical Illusions Monday, November 11 6:00 pm PRESCHOOL PARTY Daddy-Daughter Duo � Jingle Jams Thursday, December 19 6:30 pm Tuesday, December 17 10:00 am � Habitat Dioramas � Disney’s Frozen Saturday, November 2 2:00 pm Friday, November 15 10:00 am Globe Trotters � Frozen Fun Friday, November 22 4:30 pm Friday, Nov. 8 10:00 am Blast from the Past- Ancient Greece Friday, December 13 4:30 pm

8 Branch Key: Augusta: � Boone’s Trail: � Corporate Parkway: � Discovery Village: � Deer Run: � Kathryn Linnemann: � Kisker Road: � Most classes & events require registration at myLibrary.org or call the Library CHILDREN

LET’S PARTY Grades K-5 STEM & MAKER GROUPS LET’S EXPERIMENT Grades K-5 � Frozen Watch Party � Engineering LEGO BUILDERS JR. Ages 3-6 Saturday, November 16 2:00 pm Monday, December 9 6:00 pm Santa’s Helpers � Saturday, November 16 10:00 am � Fall Fun Saturday, December 7 2:30 pm � 2nd Friday 10:30 am Monday, November 11 6:30 pm � Turkey Trot � Monday, December 9 10:00 am � Kitchen Chemistry Saturday, November 2 10:00 am Saturday, November 23 2:00 pm � Frozen Fun LEGO BUILDERS Grades K-5 Confetti Launchers Tuesday, November 12 6:30 pm � Monday, Nov. 25 & Dec. 30 6:00 pm Saturday, December 14 2:00 pm � Monday, Nov. 25 & Dec. 30 4:30 pm � Catapults Saturday, November 16 2:00 pm � Tuesday, November 26 4:00 pm NOON YEAR’S EVE � Last Saturday 2:00 pm DISCOVERY KIDS Grades K-5 Stories, snacks and games to ring in the � 1st Thursday 4:30 pm � Layers of the Earth new year. We’ll ring in 2020 at noon instead Monday, November 4 6:00 pm of midnight! Families welcome. � Wednesday, Nov. 27 & Dec. 18 4:30 pm Lava Lamp � Tuesday, Dec. 31 11:00 am All Ages TECH TIME JR Ages 3-6 Monday, December 2 6:00 pm � Tuesday, Dec. 31 11:30 am Grades K-5 � Code & Go Robot Mouse New! HOMESCHOOL EXPLORERS � Tuesday, Dec. 31 11:00 am All Ages Tuesday, December 3 10:00 am � Optical Illusions Grades K-5 � Tuesday, Dec. 31 11:30 am Ages 2-6 � Code-A-Pillars Wednesday, November 6 2:00 pm Monday, Nov. 18 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm � Tuesday, Dec. 31 11:30 am All Ages Engineering Grades K-5 Wednesday, December 4 2:00 pm FAMILY FUN TECH TIME � Amazing Architecture Grades 1-5 Osmos - Tangrams Ages 3 & Up � Holiday Block Decor � Thursday, November 14 2:00 pm Saturday, November 23 9:30 am Saturday, November 2 9:30 am Winter Garb Around the World Grades 1-5 Future Coders Poppin’ Pictures Ages 3 & Up Ribbon Tree Ornament Thursday, December 12 2:00 pm Monday, December 2 All Day Monday, December 30 All Day � Star Wars Party � Try: Hour of Code™ Grades 2-6 FAMILY STEM Tuesday, December 3 6:00 pm Tuesday, December 17 4:00 pm � Explore Tangrams � All Aboard the Polar Express � LEGO Mindstorms Grades 2-8 Thursday, November 21 4:30 pm Thursday, December 19 6:30 pm Thursday, November 21 4:30 pm Herb Terrarium LEGO WeDo Grades 1-3 Thursday, December 19 4:30 pm � Family Games Thursday, December 19 4:30 pm Tuesday, November 19 10:00 am � Health and Fitness Art for All � LEGO WeDo Grades 1-3 Wednesday, November 13 6:30 pm Saturday, November 23 10:00 am Tuesday, November 12 4:30 pm Thursday, November 14 10:00 am Snow Way All Aboard the Polar Express � Osmos - Tangrams � Wednesday, December 11 6:30 pm Saturday, December 7 2:00 pm Friday, November 8 4:30 pm Thursday, December 12 10:00 am � Star Wars Day All ages GROWING SCIENTISTS Ages 3-6 � Virtual Coloring & Design Saturday, December 14 1:00 pm � Science Exploration Tuesday, December 3 6:30 pm � Glow Party 1st Friday 10:00 am � LEGO Mindstorms Saturday, November 9 2:00 pm � Measure This Monday, November 4 6:30 pm Game Night Tuesday, Nov. 26 9:30 am & 11:00 am Monday, Nov. 18 & Dec. 16 6:30 pm � Stop Motion Animation � Food Fun Monday, Dec. 30 10:00 am & 6:00 pm Polar Express � Friday, November 22 10:00 am Monday, December 2 6:30 pm � Thankful for the Peanuts Saturday, November 9 11:00 am Gingerbread Houses Saturday, December 7 2:00 pm � After Hours Lock-In Friday, November 22 6:30 pm Winter Trivia Thursday, December 19 6:30 pm

Middendorf-Kredell: � McClay: � Portage Des Sioux: � Spencer Road: � WingHaven®: � Programs marked NR do not require registration. 9 The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read 1,000 books with your little learner before he/she starts kindergarten. It’s a fun way to help Grow Your Reader with a practice that is proven to build early literacy - exposing your child to lots of books!

Pick up a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten booklet at the Library to keep track of the books that you - or anyone else - reads to your child.

www.myLibrary.org/GrowYourReader

10 Branch Key: Augusta: � Boone’s Trail: � Corporate Parkway: � Discovery Village: � Deer Run: � Kathryn Linnemann: � Kisker Road: � *** Tween classes & events are intended for children in 4th – 8th grades *** TWEEN

TWEEN FANDOM & PIZZA TWEEN MOVIE � 3D Painting � Detective Pikachu PG � Dav Pilkey Tuesday, November 12 6:30 pm Saturday, November 23 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 20 6:00 pm Holiday Crafts Tuesday, December 10 6:30 pm TWEEN GAMING � Stop Motion Animation Grades 4-8 � Board Games Wednesday, November 13 6:00 pm Friday, December 27 2:00 pm Gingerbread Wars � Cosmic Bingo Wednesday, December 4 6:00 pm Friday, November 29 3:00 pm Snowman Pillows Grades 4-8 Super Smash Bros. Monday, December 30 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 3 6:15 pm � Spa Essentials Wednesday, November 20 6:30 pm STEM & MAKER GROUPS

TWEEN STEM � Expert Coders TWEENS TALK Tuesday, December 3 7:00 pm We want your ideas! Help us plan projects, � Try: Hour of CodeTM GROUPS & CLUBS do book displays, and earn volunteer service Tuesday, December 10 5:00 pm hours. Meet with your friends to talk about CLUB READ books, movies, music! Snacks provided. � LEGO Mindstorms Thursday, December 12 4:30 pm � Last Day on Mars by Kevin Emerson � Thursday, December 5 4:30 pm Saturday, November 16 4:00 pm � Tuesday, November 26 5:45 pm Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling WRITE ON! What will you create Saturday, December 14 4:00 pm � Animal Perspectives at the Library? � Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder Monday, November 11 6:30 pm Monday, November 18 7:00 pm Illustrations Real Friends by Shannon Hale Monday, December 9 6:30 pm Monday, December 16 7:00 pm � Who Could That Be at This Hour? CRAFTS by Lemony Snicket Tuesday, November 26 7:00 pm TWEENS CREATE Grades 4-12, unless otherwise noted � Chloe in India by Kate Darnton Tuesday, November 26 6:30 pm � Shrinky Dinks Grades 4-8 Thursday, November 14 4:00 pm � The Shadow Cipher by Laura Ruby Cookies in a Jar Grades 4-8 Wednesday, November 20 7:00 pm Thursday, December 12 4:00 pm Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo Wednesday, December 18 7:00 pm � Perler Beads Monday, November 4 6:30 pm Mug Decorating Monday, December 2 6:30 pm � Zen Garden Grades 4-8 Tuesday, November 12 4:30 pm Pop-Up Cards Grades 4-8 Tuesday, December 10 4:30 pm � Sharpie Art Thursday, November 7 6:00 pm � Let’s Crochet Grades 4-8 Monday, November 4 6:30 pm Monday, December 2 6:30 pm “Bad” Art Night Wednesday, November 6 6:00 pm Salad Spinner Ornaments Wednesday, December 18 6:00 pm

Middendorf-Kredell: � McClay: � Portage Des Sioux: � Spencer Road: � WingHaven®: � Programs marked NR do not require registration. 11 TEEN *** Teen classes & events are intended for children ages 13 – 18. ***

GROUPS & CLUBS

ALPHABET SOUP Join LGBTQ+ teens and allies to watch movies, talk books, and more with like- minded individuals. � 4th Friday 4:30 pm TEEN BOOK CLUB � 2nd Friday 4:30 pm � TBD 4th Saturday 5:00 pm � 1st Friday 3:30 pm � Children of Blood and Bone � Tuesday, November 26 7:00 pm by Tomi Adeyemi Thursday, November 14 7:00 pm ANIME CLUB End of the Year Party! Watch an Anime film, stay to play anime Thursday, December 12 7:00 pm games, read manga, and enjoy other anime activities. � Hideout by Watt Key Tuesday, November 19 6:30 pm � Tuesday, December 10 4:30 pm PREPARE FOR FINALS Greetings from Witness Protection! AT THE LIBRARY FANDOM CLUB by Jake Burt Tuesday, December 17 6:30 pm � All Things Disney DE-STRESS WITH DOGGOS Friday, November 29 4:30 pm � by Forget about finals for a minute and come Thursday, November 14 4:30 pm Charlie Brown unwind with a therapy dog from a local non- � Eliza and Her Monsters Tuesday, November 12 7:00 pm profit, Love on a Leash. by Francesca Zappia The Nightmare Before Christmas Thursday, December 12 4:30 pm � Tuesday, December 17 3:00 pm Tuesday, December 10 7:00 pm Thursday, December 19 3:00 pm HOMESCHOOL MEETUP KEEP CALM AND RELAX Come chill with us as we listen to calming � Stop-Motion Animation music, breathe peacefully, and make de- Wednesday, November 20 2:00 pm stressing fidgets. Holidays Around the World Wednesday, December 18 2:00 pm � Wednesday, December 18 3:00 pm K-POP CLUB TEEN GROUP STUDY Lovers of K-pop unite! Discuss the latest � Friday, December 13 2:15 pm K-pop music, play games, and dance. Light Monday, December 16 4:00 pm snacks provided. Tuesday, December 17 2:15 pm � Thursday, December 5 6:00 pm Wednesday, December 18 2:15 pm � Thursday, November 7 6:00 pm Thursday, December 19 1:15 pm TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Be a part of the decision making process STUFF & THINGS at the library. Help plan programs, nerd out about what you’re reading, promote the library, and eat snacks! ALIVE AT 25 Alive at 25 is a highly interactive four-hour � Friday, Nov. 8 & Dec. 6 4:30 pm course that helps young adults under the � 3rd Monday 7:00 pm age of 25 take greater responsibility for their driving by focusing on behavior, judgement, � 4th Saturday 4:00 pm and decision-making. Ages 15-25 � Tuesday, November 26 5:00 pm � 2nd Saturday 9:15 am � 3rd Thursday 4:00 pm TEEN HANGOUT � Wednesday, November 27 4:30 pm Thursday, December 19 4:30 pm � 3rd Friday 4:00 pm � Tuesday, Nov. 26 & Dec. 17 4:30 pm � Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00 pm � Tuesday, November 12 6:30 pm � 2nd Wednesday 3:00 pm

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TEEN SERVICE CLUB CRAFTS Complete service projects with us Teens at the Corporate Parkway twice a month! Branch use public computers & TEENS CREATE � Wednesday, November 13 7:00 pm free wi-fi for homework & more. � Candle Making Monday, November 25 4:30 pm Tuesday, November 26 4:30 pm Friday, December 6 4:30 pm Pet Portraits Monday, December 16 4:30 pm Friday, December 13 4:00 pm TEEN TALK: SO THAT HAPPENED… � Gingerbread House Talk about unbelievable current and Friday, December 20 3:30 pm historical events. Snacks provided. � Secret Code Bracelets Grades 4-12 � The First Thanksgiving Saturday, November 23 2:00 pm Thursday, November 14 6:00 pm Constellation Coasters Grades 4-12 Bathing Habits Saturday, December 21 2:00 pm Thursday, December 12 6:00 pm CREATIVITY CLUB AFTER HOURS � Pumpkin Painting Thursday, November 7 6:00 pm Holiday String Art Teen Escape Room: Prison Break � Thursday, December 5 6:00 pm Friday, November 22 7:00 pm Easy Tabletop Games GAMES & GAMING Friday, December 27 7:00 pm � Ocean Paint Night TEEN TECH DROP EVERYTHING AND GAME Friday, November 8 7:00 pm Magic the Gathering CODERSPACE � 1st Wednesday 3:00 pm � Life-Size Clue ParticipantsYou’ve in CoderSpace got work individually homework. Friday, November 15 7:00 pm or collaboratively to create, build, and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Crafts & Cocoa discover on new coding platforms with Friday, December 13 7:00 pm newWe’ve Maker Space items gotthat change help.every � 2nd Thursday 6:00 pm � Spider-Man: Far From Home PG-13 month. Grades 4-12. Families welcome. � 3rd Saturday 1:00 pm Ages 12-18 Use your Library card to access live Homework Help, � 4th Monday 6:30 pm � 3rd Thursday 4:00 pm Friday, November 22 6:00 pm Test Prep, and more from Tutor.com.

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DISCOVER YOUR BEST LIFE WINTER WOODPECKER WALK MAH JONGG Presented in partnership with � 2nd & 4th Monday 1:30 pm GREAT COURSES: HOW TO LOOK AT the St. Charles County Parks. AND UNDERSTAND GREAT ART Go on a walk and discover � Mondays 1:00 pm Explore the practical skill of viewing art more about our native friends! Wed., November 20 6:30 pm A ranger will guide participants through the through the lenses of line, light, perspective, � 1st Thursday 6:00 pm NR composition, and other crucial elements of park to spot woodpeckers and birds. Please craft and technique. bring binoculars or check out the Library’s RUMMIKUB binoculars! All ages welcome. Meet at � Tuesday, November 5 11:30 am Veterans Tribute Park Shelter #1. � 4th Thursday 1:30 pm

FOREST PARK OWLS: � Sunday, December 15 1:00 pm SATURDAY MORNING CHESS CLUB HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT Saturdays 9:00 am NR Learn basic facts about owl species and RUSH HOUR YOGA � the different behaviors the presenter has After a long day of work, grab your mat and SCRABBLE documented with photos and videos decompress through focused breathing and to illustrate these behaviors. Mark H.X. guided postures in this beginner level class. � 2nd & 4th Thursday 2:00 pm Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist � Last Monday 6:00 pm who has closely observed and documented the lives of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park ENTERTAINMENT in St. Louis, Missouri since December 2005. GAMES � Monday, November 11 7:00 pm HOLIDAY HACKS BUNCO Make your life a little easier this season with New! ART & HISTORY these holiday hacks! Bring one to share with � 2nd Monday 7:00 pm the group. � George Lucas � 1st & 3rd Thursday 1:30 pm Thursday, November 21 7:00 pm � Sunday, November 3 2:00 pm A Tale of Two Libraries CRAZY RUMMY � Tuesday, December 3 9:30 am Wednesday, December 11 7:00 pm � Mondays 10:30 am THE FASTEST VEHICLES ON THE BASIC ESSENTIAL OILS PLANET WITH “LANDSPEED LOUISE” DUNGEONS & DRAGONS LandSpeed Louise brings the Bonneville � Sunday, November 17 3:00 pm � 1st Wednesday 5:45 pm Salt Flats to the Library with eye-popping tales and videos of racing amateurs WHY IS THE INSTANT POT SO HOT? 2nd Thursday 5:30 pm � achieving extraordinary feats of speed with � Tuesday, November 19 2:00 pm home grown technology. Louise’s team GAME ON! currently holds the World Wheel-Driven FLEUR DE LIS GARDEN SOCIETY � 2nd Tuesday 5:30 pm record at 458 MPH! � Thursday, November 21 6:00 pm � Wednesday, November 27 4:00 pm � Wednesday, November 6 7:00 pm � Saturday, Nov. 9 & Dec. 7 1:00 pm LINE DANCING FOR FUN � Thursday, November 21 7:00 pm HAND & FOOT CANASTA � Thursday, December 26 7:00 pm � Thursdays 1:00 pm � 1st Tuesday 1:00 pm NR BOB ROSS PAINT-A-LONG � 2nd Wednesday 6:00 pm HOLIDAY BINGO � Wednesday, November 20 2:00 pm � Monday, December 23 6:30 pm MIKE THE TRAIN GUY � Friday, December 6 4:00 pm Learn about the different aspects of CATERNOON (CAT LOVER’S AFTERNOON) railroading from Mike The Train Guy, � Tuesday, December 3 6:30 pm � Wednesday, December 11 2:00 pm including personal stories about working on the railroad! Photos and artifacts from the HOLIDAY MOVIE TRIVIA NIGHT Katy Railroad will be on display. � Tuesday, December 17 7:00 pm Display will open at 5:30 pm. Lecture and Q&A will begin at 6:00 pm. Ages 12+ KAHOOT HOCKEY TRIVIA � Wednesday, November 6 5:30 pm � Wednesday, November 20 6:30 pm � Thursday, November 7 5:30 pm

LIBRARY BOOK BINGO ACOUSTIC JAM @ THE LIBRARY! � Tuesday, November 19 2:00 pm � First Thursday 2:00 pm

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STAR PARTY All ages MOVIES Bring the whole family and join experts from the Astronomical Society to view our Please check the online classes and events amazing universe through telescopes. Get calendar for movie titles. hands-on instruction to use the Library’s AFTERNOON THEATER NR telescopes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. � 3rd Tuesday 1:30 pm � Tuesday, November 12 7:00 pm NEW RELEASE MOVIE NIGHT � Thursday, November 7 7:00 pm An ongoing series that invites discussion and � Wednesday, November 27 6:30 pm education about topics that affect all of us. � Tuesday, November 5 7:00 pm FRIGHT CLUB MOVIE NIGHT GRANDMOTHER’S BUTTON BOX THE CONSTITUTION AND Wednesday, December 18 7:00 pm Presenter: The Missouri State Button Society � RELIGIOUS BELIEF Vintage Glass Buttons from West Germany Some of the more controversial cultural issues of our day stem from the religion and Monday, November 25 1:00 pm � speech clauses of the First Amendment: Does a Christian baker have to bake a cake MARK TWAIN HOBBY SCALE MODEL CLUB for a same-sex wedding ceremony? Can a � 1st Tuesday 7:00 pm city put up a sign proclaiming “In God We Trust” in a town hall meeting room? What NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY about a large cross in the town square? Dance, sing-a-long, play games and ring Chad Flanders, Saint Louis University in 2020 a little early! Enjoy live music from School of Law, will discuss the state of Chuck Kellison. constitutional protections and how they � Tuesday, December 31 2:00 pm impact expressions of religious belief in Missouri and in the nation as a whole. � Tuesday, November 12 7:00 pm

THE POWER OF POSITIVITY Donald Bouton will share his story of overcoming suicidal thoughts and depression through positivity. His book, Backseat Inklings: Driving Positivity Into the World One Rider at a Time, is a compilation TRUE CRIME & CURIOSITIES of responses from Donald’s Uber riders to the question: What has been the most New at McClay! THE PACKAGE KILLER positive force in your life? Hear the cold case information about the Package Killer who struck the St. Louis area � Tuesday, November 19 7:00 pm in the early 90s. Presenter: Ryan Kull, Freelance reporter & assistant HEALTHCARE FOR THE UNINSURED teaching professor at University of Missouri-St. Louis. Find out how local clinic Casa de Salud � Wednesday, November 13 7:00 pm impacts the physical and mental health of the uninsured, particularly the immigrant THE POLYGRAPH EXAMINER population. Based in St. Louis, Casa de Learn how a polygraph test is administered Salud offers patient care and a program to from professional polygraph examiner Derek help navigate the U.S. healthcare system. Piasecki of St. Louis Polygraph, LLC. Derek � Tuesday, December 3 7:00 pm will also reveal details from some of his previous cases! � Tuesday, November 26 7:00 pm LET’S TALK ABOUT IT! COFFEE AND CONVERSATION NR REAL LIFE CLOSE ENCOUNTERS � Thursdays 9:00 am based parts of the movie, “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” NEWS AND CURRENT EVENTS on real UFO reported sightings. Debbie DISCUSSION GROUP Ziegelmeyer of Missouri MUFON (Mutal � 1st Wednesday 2:00 pm UFO Network) will explain how the movie compares to sightings in Missouri. � Tuesday, December 10 7:00 pm

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DISCOVER TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONIC GADGETS PLAY TIME DISCOVER CRAFTING � Tuesday, November 12 6:00-8:30 pm STUDIO BIBLIOTHÈQUE--2D ANIMATION BOOK PUMPKIN CENTERPIECE Explore a new technique every month to READY TO GO DIGITAL � Saturday, November 2 1:00 pm make your personal videos better. � Tuesday, November 12 9:00 am � 2nd & 4th Sunday 2:00 pm MAGAZINE CHRISTMAS TREE � 3rd Monday 2:30 pm � Wednesday, November 6 6:30 pm GETTING STARTED WITH ARDUINO WITH INVENTOR FORGE VIRTUAL ASSISTANT 101: GOOGLE HOME, SIRI, ALEXA, AND MORE PAINT PARTY � Saturday, November 2 9:30 am Learn all the tips & tricks on how to use virtual � Wednesday, November 6 6:30 pm assistants in your home & out in the world. LEARNING RASPBERRY Pi WITH THINKING OF YOU FALL CARD INVENTOR FORGE � Thursday, November 14 7:00 pm � Thursday, November 7 2:00 pm � Saturday, December 7 9:30 am � Tuesday, December 10 3:00 pm MAKE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY CARDS INTRO TO POWERPOINT CUT THE CORD - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW � Thursday, November 7 2:00 pm � Mondays, November 4 -18 2:00 pm Discover how to set up your entertainment system for streaming TV and streaming on HOLIDAY WINE BOTTLES YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA AFTERLIFE demand through a live demonstration. Social media is an important part of our lives � Thursday, November 7 2:00 pm but what about after we die? Learn to plan � Monday, November 18 2:00 pm for the management of your accounts after � Saturday, December 7 10:00 am FALL WINE CHARMS you are gone. This class will also explain � Saturday, November 9 2:00 pm how to store your digital memories so GREEN SCREEN FAMILY PORTRAITS Wednesday, November 13 6:30 pm relatives can easily access them later. Use green screen technology and your � Tuesday, November 5 2:00 pm family’s best pose to create a unique digital PAINTED FALL WINE GLASS portrait for this year’s holiday card. Bring CANDLE HOLDERS your own props. Photo will be emailed. WINDOWS 10 � Monday, November 11 2:00 pm � Tuesday, November 12 & 19 2:00 pm � Saturday, November 23 2:00 pm FALL GARLAND eBOOKS, eMOVIES, eMUSIC, AND MORE WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY: FITBITS, � Thursday, November 14 10:00 am GALAXY WATCHES, AND MORE � Tuesday, December 3 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 19 7:00 pm � Tuesday, December 3 2:00 pm INTRO TO GIMP PHOTO EDITOR � Monday, November 18 2:00 pm Come learn the basics of the free image GENEALOGY LAB MINI BOOK CHARMS editing software, GIMP. � 1st & 3rd Tuesday 10:00 am � Thursday, November 14 6:30 pm 3rd Sunday 1:30 pm � Wednesday, December 4 6:00 pm � Saturday, December 7 2:00 pm � Sunday, November 24 1:30 pm TECHNOLOGY OPEN LAB NR Thursday, December 19 1:30 pm SNOWMAN ORNAMENTS � 2nd Wednesdays 2:30 pm � 4th Mondays 9:30 am � Friday, November 15 10:30 am Saturday, November 16 10:30 am � Tuesdays 6:30 pm Wednesdays 2:00 pm CREATE WITH RUBBER STAMPS Fridays 2:00 pm � Monday, November 18 6:30 pm � 1st & 3rd Thursdays 10:00 am � Wednesdays 2:00 pm PIECES OF WINTER Fridays 10:00 am Have puzzles that are missing pieces? Don’t throw them away! Piece together a winter SUSTAINABILITY SENSE SERIES snowman craft using extra puzzle pieces. November’s Topic: Climate Solutions -- � Wednesday, November 20 2:00 pm National & Global December’s Topic: Year in Review ADULT DIY CARDS & Look at the Future � Wednesday, November 20 7:00 pm � First Tuesday 7:00 pm FELT POINSETTIA WREATH � Saturday, November 30 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 11 6:30 pm

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HOLIDAY CRAFT NIGHT BEADING FUN WITH MEMORY WIRE HOLIDAY BRACELET � Monday, December 2 6:30 pm � Tuesday, December 10 10:00 am � Friday, December 13 10:00 am

FAN BLADE WINTER ART MAKE A BOOK PAGE ORNAMENT SNOW GLOBE CANDLE HOLDER � Monday, December 2 6:30 pm � Wednesday, December 11 6:00 pm AND THE HOLIDAY Create a snow globe candle holder from a � Wednesday, December 18 6:00 pm FRAGRANT AND FESTIVE POMANDERS repurposed wine glass and enjoy the 2006 movie The Holiday (PG-13). � Tuesday, December 3 2:00 pm NO-SEW MINI FABRIC WREATH � Saturday, December 14 1:00 pm � Thursday, December 12 10:00 am MACRAME ORNAMENT Tuesday, December 17 7:00 pm BEADED SNOWFLAKE EARRINGS � Wednesday, December 4 6:30 pm HOLIDAY WRAPPING PARTY � Monday, December 16 2:00 pm HOLIDAY SLEIGH ORNAMENT See mylibrary.org/ecalendar for branch HOLIDAY SPIDER CRAFT � Thursday, December 5 6:30 pm location specifics Monday, December 16 10:00 am Friday, December 6 10:00 am � Thursday, December 12 6:30 pm � � Tuesday, December 17 5:00 pm NR BOOK PAGE HOLIDAY TREE STITCHING CARD � Fridays, Nov. 1 & Dec. 6 1:00 pm � Monday, December 16 2:00 pm

HOLIDAY COOKIE MIX IN A JAR HOLIDAY TEA TOWEL � Saturday, December 7 11:30 am � Monday, December 16 6:30 pm

ADHESIVE VINYL WITH CRICUT BAGS AND TAGS DESIGN SPACE � Wednesday, December 18 6:00 pm � Mondays, December 9 & 23 6:30 pm

Join one of our many ongoing crafting groups to express your CRAFTING � Block Paper Scissors CONNECTIONS creativity and make new friends. Call the branch for details. 2nd Thursday 4:30 pm Crafter’s Workday � English Paper Piecing � Color Your World 4th Saturday 9:00 am 3rd Tuesday 4:00 pm 2nd Thursday 6:30 pm Crafting For Charity NR I Love Quilts New! Crafter’s Workday Tuesdays 12:00 pm 1st Tuesday 10:00 am 3rd Saturday 9:30 am Free Time Friday Make It Sew Got Scrap Friday, November 22 9:30 am Most Thursdays 4:30 pm 3rd Wednesday Knit-A-Long Yarn Arts Sewing 5:00 pm Tuesday, November 19 6:30 pm Thursdays 2:00 pm Show & Tell 6:00 pm Tuesday, December 3 6:30 pm Make Your Own Cards Tuesday, December 17 6:30 pm Materials Fee Is $10 Per 4 Cards Second Sunday Spinners 3rd Thursday 6:00 pm 2nd Sunday 1:00 pm Sewing Group Stitch Club 2nd Saturday 1:00 pm Saturday, Nov 16 & Dec 14 9:00 am We Knit � Beading 101 Thursday, December 26 11:00 am Wednesday, November 27 2:00 pm Color Your World � Chemo Caps NR 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm Tuesdays 12:30 pm Beading 101 � Craft & Learn Thursdays 5:00 pm 2nd Wednesday 7:00 pm Last Tuesday 2:00 pm Color Your World � Beading 101 - Necklace Hooks And Needles 1st Thursday 6:30 pm 1st Monday 7:00 pm 2nd Monday 7:00 pm Let’s Crochet NR 3rd Thursday 7:00 pm Jewelry Crafters Connections Most Wednesdays 1:00 pm Knit-A-Long Thursday, November 14 6:30 pm Make It Sew Wednesdays 2:30 pm Tuesday, November 26 6:30 pm 2nd Friday 2:00 pm Scrapbooking & More Workday Quilt Block Of The Month � Hooked On Crochet 2nd Saturday 9:00 am 1st Thursday 9:30 am 2nd Thursday 1:00 pm Sewing Circle Sewing Basics 1st Saturday 10:00 am 3rd Wednesday 6:30 pm

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS The Library offers resources and classes that can jump-start your health journey. Presented in partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals. Call 636-928-WELL (9355) or visit bjcstcharlescounty.org/Events to register.

FREE BONE DENSITY SCREENING FREE bone density screening for women! Determine your personal risk and discuss what you can do to decrease the risk of developing osteoporosis. Osteoporosis causes over 1.5 million fractures annually in the United States. � Tuesday, November 12 3:00 pm

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS HEALTH SCREENING Free fasting glucose, cholesterol, lung function, blood pressure, and BMI screening. Participants should fast at least 10 hours prior to the screening. SOCIAL SECURITY STRATEGIES STRESS SERIES � Saturday, November 16 9:00 am WORKSHOP Get the tools you need to manage stress Find out all about how Social Security effectively. Become empowered to know LIVING WITH DIABETES: HOW TO benefits are calculated, how they work, and what to do when stress hits you and those ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS how they are taxed. Learn multiple ways you know and care about every day. Get tips and tricks from a dietitian for how to file for benefits in order to maximize Presenter: Dr. Joel Mikos, RiverTowne Family Chiropractic to enjoy the holidays without breaking your income over your lifetime, as well as general Stress & Toxins treatment plan. knowledge on how distribution from assets � Monday, November 18 6:00 pm affect the taxation of benefits. � Monday, December 9 2:00 pm Stress & Thoughts � Thursday, November 14 6:00 pm � Monday, January 20 6:00 pm FREE COMMUNITY FLU CLINICS � Saturday, November 16 10:00 am Get a free flu shot! Ages 18+ Stress & Traumas � Saturday, December 7 9:30 am � Wednesday, November 6 9:00 am � Monday, February 17 6:00 pm � Monday, November 18 1:00 pm WALKING GROUP Enjoy a walk around the library to take in fall ADULT OR ADULT & PEDIATRIC FIRST � Monday, December 9 6:00 pm colors. Strollers welcome. AID/CPR/AED 2 YEAR RED CROSS CERT. (BLENDED) MEDICARE 101 � Tuesday, November 19 9:30 am Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED This course is designed to help Medicare � Mondays 9:00 am 2-year Red Cross Certification ($108.00 beneficiaries understand the ins and outs fee) or Adult First Aid/CPR/AED 2-year Red of Medicare to help them make informed HEARTFULNESS RELAXATION Cross Certification ($88.00) decisions regarding their health plan options. AND MEDITATION � Saturday, November 23 10:30 am � Wednesday, November 13 2:00 pm Open to first-time meditators as well as long-time practitioners. � Tuesday, December 3 6:30 pm � Tuesday, December 10 2:00 pm Presenter: The Heartfulness Institute YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID MEDICARE BASICS � Saturday, November 9 10:00 am Presenter: Centene Corporation Saturday, December 14 10:00 am Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to � 1st Saturday 10:00 am � Saturday, November 23 10:00 am teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens CHECK OUT OUR how to help an adolescent (12-18) who is experiencing a mental health challenge, addiction, or a crisis. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, for great resources on trending topics. reviews typical adolescent development, and In November: Handmade Holiday teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis In December: Genealogy situations. myLibrary.org/espotlight � Friday, November 15 8:30 am

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WRITER’S WORKSHOP WITH DEBORAH DAVIS Recall, write, and publish your story! Using her For the most up-to-date schedule, to view titles program designed for senior W.R.I.T.E.R.S. to be discussed, and to register, please visit: (Wise Reporters Inking Tales Exposing Retired myLibrary.org/book-discussion-groups Souls), Deborah Davis will guide writers to put � 3rd Monday 2:00 pm their life stories on the page. � 3rd Thursday 10:00 am (Non-Fiction) � Friday, November 15 12:00 pm � 2nd Wednesday 1:30 pm NANOWRIMO WORK SPACE @ THE LIBRARY (alternating months) Come Write In! National Novel Writing Month 2nd Thursday 7:00 pm (Mystery) (NaNoWriMo) starts November 1st every year 3rd Tuesday 7:00 pm (Forever Young Adult*) *Teens Welcome and ends on the 30th. Writers work best in a 3rd Thursday 10:00 am (Non-Fiction) quiet, comfortable space away from the hurry (alternating months) and obligations of daily life. If you’ve ever Tuesdays, Nov. 26 & Dec. 10 7:00 pm thought about writing a novel please join us to work on your book. � 1st Wednesday 7:00 pm 3rd Thursday 10:00 am � Saturdays in November 1:30 pm � 1st Thursday 6:30 pm WRITE YOUR BOOK @ THE LIBRARY 4th Tuesday 7:00 pm Hosted by Saturday Writers � 1st Wednesday 1:00 pm � Saturdays in December 2:30 pm 3rd Tuesday 7:00 pm � 2nd Wednesday 7:00 pm WRITE YOUR LIFE STORY 3rd Thursday 2:00 pm � Tuesdays 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm � 1st Wednesday 10:00 am & 7:00 pm 1st Friday 1:00 pm CREATIVE WRITING SALON � 2nd Monday 7:00 pm � 2nd Saturday 12:00 pm � 1st Thursday 6:30 pm 2019 #READHARDER CHALLENGE WRAP UP PARTY (Food for Thought Cookbook Discussion) It’s the end of 2019! We’re celebrating a year 2nd Wednesday 11:30 am of reading outside of the box. Even if you didn’t 2nd Wednesday 7:00 pm participate in 2019, come learn all about the (2019 #ReadHarder Book Challenge) upcoming 2020 #ReadHarder Challenge! 3rd Tuesday 11:30 am 3rd Thursday 7:00 pm � Wednesday, December 11 7:00 pm � Wednesday, Nov. 20 10:00 am

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