Events, Classes, and more Vol. 1 Issue 3
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SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2017 Director’s Note SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2017
What will you discover at the Library? Branch Locations Fall in Missouri is one of my favorite seasons. The heat of summer gives way to cooler temperatures, magnificent hues & Phone Numbers appear as the leaves change color, and let’s not forget all of the incredible fruits and vegetables that the autumn harvest brings. Truly, fall in Missouri is a wonderful time of year. This � AUGUSTA BRANCH edition of the Kaleidoscope offers a window in to the many wonderful programs and events being offered at Library 198 Jackson St; Augusta - (636) 228-4855 Branches throughout the County in early fall. Here are just a few highlights. � BOONE’S TRAIL BRANCH #10 Fiddlecreek Plaza; New Melle - (636) 398-6200 • In September come hear St. Louis broadcaster Bill Clevlen talk about 100 Things to Do in America Before You Die. � CORPORATE PARKWAY BRANCH • In October make plans to attend the Adult Mystery Dinner Theater – The Hitchcock 1200 Corporate Pkwy; Wentzville - (636) 332-9966 Homicide at the Spencer Road Branch. • Teens will not want to miss the Fall Fierce Reads Meetup on October 3 featuring four � DEER RUN BRANCH amazing authors of romance, suspense, fantasy, and bestselling series for teens. 1300 North Main; O’Fallon - (636) 978-3261 • The Epic Reads Meetup on October 8 brings together bestselling teen authors Lauren Oliver, Kristen Ciccarelli, Katie Cotugno and Zac Brewer. � LIBRARY EXPRESS • The Live @ the Library monthly concert series at the Spencer Road Branch will at DISCOVERY VILLAGE feature harpist Amy Camie in September and solo acoustic guitarist Rick Gray 378 Shadow Pines Drive; Wentzville - (636) 332-6476 in October. KATHRYN LINNEMANN BRANCH September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Your Library Card is your access to a world � of information and entertainment. From books to music to magazines to movies and a 2323 Elm Street; St. Charles - (636) 946-0789 whole lot more, your Library Card lets you explore and discover anytime and anywhere. Now the question is… What’s in your wallet? � KISKER ROAD BRANCH 1000 Kisker Rd; St. Charles - (636) 926-READ Don’t forget to check out all the great opportunities available at your Library. The St. Charles City-County Library is your kaleidoscope of discovery. Visit us online at youranswerplace.org or at any of our 12 Branches and prepare to be amazed! � McCLAY BRANCH 2760 McClay Rd.; St. Charles - (636) 441-7577
� MIDDENDORF-KREDELL BRANCH 2750 Hwy. K; O’Fallon 63368 - (636) 978-7997 Jim Brown, Library Director � PORTAGE DES SIOUX BRANCH 1825 Commonfield Road; Portage Des Sioux - (636) 753-3070
� SPENCER ROAD BRANCH 427 Spencer Road; St. Peters - (636) 441-0522
� LIBRARY EXPRESS at WINGHAVEN® 7435 Village Ctr. Dr.; O’Fallon - (636) 561-3385 Most classes & events require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library SPECIAL events
MYSTERY DINNER THEATER - THE HITCHCOCK HOMICIDE Dine on appetizers and participate in solving a mystery. Presented by Upstage Productions. Ages 18+ A monthly concert series held in the Spencer � Friday, October 6 6:30 pm Road Branch atrium. All ages are welcome. COMPASSIONATE REFLECTIONS with HARPIST AMY CAMIE Experience a musical journey that awakens memories of wholeness, harmony, compassion and love. � Monday, September 11 7:00 pm
AN EVENING WITH THE AUGUSTA INDIE AUTHOR DAY BOTTOMS CONSORT NR Explore the creative talent of over 100 Enjoy a variety of styles of acoustic music St. Charles-area independent authors from the Augusta Bottoms Consort. Dine at our open house. Shop local and at the food truck & bring your chairs. read local! Books will be available for � Monday, October 16 6:00 pm purchase at each author table. Payment by cash or check. � Saturday, October 14 10:00 am
RICK GRAY Enjoy a solo acoustic guitar performance. � Monday, October 2 7:00 pm
HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY AT THE LIBRARY ON ELM STREET Dress up as your favorite character and join us for a night of dancing and spooky fun! Ages 18+ � Saturday, October 21 8:00 pm AUTHOR events THANK YOU TO OUR BOOKSELLER PARTNER MAIN STREET BOOKS
JENNIFER A. NIELSEN, Deadzone LEIGH BARDUGO, STEPHANIE PERKINS, The author of The Scourge introduces the Wonder Woman: Warbringer There’s Someone Inside Your House second book in the Horizon series. Author of the best-selling Grishaverse Scream meets YA in this hotly-anticipated series dives into the DC Universe. new novel from the bestselling author of � Monday, September 18 7:00 pm � Friday, September 8 7:00 pm Anna and the French Kiss. � Thursday, September 28 7:00 pm
BILL CLEVLEN, STEVEN LaCHANCE, STEVE KLING, The Battle VICKI ERWIN, 100 Things To Do in Confrontation with Evil of St. Louis, the Attack Different Days America Before You Die LaChance suggests an on Cahokia, and the Based on true events, St. Louis broadcaster Bill alternative interpretation of American Revolution twelve-year-old Rosie has Clevlen presents his new the 1949 St. Louis Exorcism in the West a happy life with her family book. Come prepared with story that forever changed Kling covers how British in their comfortable home your personal #1 All-American the Catholic Church and the attacks could have greatly in sunny Honolulu, Hawaii. “bucket list” item. city of St. Louis. altered the history of Then, on the morning of � Wed., Sept. 6 7:00 pm � Wed., Oct. 4 7:00 pm our country. December 7, 1941, Pearl � Wed., Oct. 11 7:00 pm Harbor is bombed and � Wed., Sept. 20 7:00 pm everything changes. � Mon., Oct. 30 7:00 pm
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FIERCE READS MEET UP Meet and chat with your favorite authors! Caleb Roehrig / Last Seen Leaving Jennifer Mathieu / Moxie Mitali Perkins / You Bring the Distant Near Anna-Maire McLemore / Wild Beauty � Tuesday, October 3 7:00 pm
ZAC BREWER, Madness The New York Times bestselling author returns with his latest novel, Madness. � Tuesday, Sept. 19 7:00 pm
EPIC READS MEET UP Meet and chat with your favorite authors! Registration & book purchase are required for admission. Lauren Oliver / Ringer Kristen Ciccarelli / The Last Namsara Katie Cotugno / Top Ten Zac Brewer/ Madness � Sunday, October 8 3:00 pm
DAN O’NEILL, When the Blues Go Marching In An illustrative timeline that details the E. LOCKHART, Genuine Fraud unique connection between the Blues The author of We Were Liars, Fly on the and the St. Louis sports community. Wall, Dramarama, and The Disreputable � Tuesday, October 24 7:00 pm History of Frankie Landau-Banks will discuss her latest book, Genuine Fraud. � Thursday, October 5 7:00 pm
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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.
BABY TIME TINY TOTS NR STORY TIME NR Stories, songs and activities for babies 3 to Stories, songs and activities for babies birth Stories, songs and activities that enhance 11 months and their caregivers. to 23 months and their caregivers. early literacy skills. Ages 3-6 � 10:00 am � 10:00 am � 10:00 am Thursday, September 14 Monday, September 11, 18 & 25 Thursday, October 5 & 19 Thursday, October 12 Monday, October 2, 16, 23 & 30 � 10:00 am � 6:00 pm � 10:00 am Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20 & 27 Tuesday, September 12 Monday, September 11, 18 & 25 Wednesday, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 � 10:00 am Monday, October 16, 23 & 30 � 10:00 am Monday, September 18 & 25 � 9:30 am Tuesday, September 5 & 19 Monday, October 16 & 23 Thursday, September 7 & 14 Wednesday, September 6 & 20 Thursday, October 5 & 12 *No Story Time on Sept 12 BABY/TODDLER SIGN Saturday, September 9 & 23 Introduction to baby sign language through TIME FOR TWOS Tuesday, October 3, 10 & 17 stories and rhymes. Ages 7-24 mo. Stories, songs and activities for two year Wednesday, October 4, 11 & 18 � 10:00 am olds and their caregivers. Saturday, October 14 & 28 Tuesday, September 5 � 10:00 am NR � 10:00 am (except in blue) Tuesday, October 3 Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19 & 26 Monday, September 18 6:30 pm Tuesday, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Wednesday, September 13, 20 & 27 BABY SIGN LANGUAGE � 10:00 am Thursday, September 14, 21 & 28 An introduction to baby sign language Monday, September 11 & 25 Monday, October 23 6:30 pm through stories and songs. Ages 3-15 mo. Monday, October 23 Wednesday, October 11, 18 & 25 Tuesday, September 19 6:00 pm Thursday October 12, 19 & 26 � � 10:00 am NR 10:00 am � Wednesday, Sept. 27 6:30 pm NR Tuesday, September 12, 19 & 26 � Tuesday, September 12, 19 & 26 Wednesday, October 25 Tuesday, October 10, 17 & 24 Tuesday, October 10, 17 & 24 � 3 SESSIONS � 10:00 & 11:00 am 10:00 am Friday, October 6, 13 & 20 10:00 am Monday, September 11, 18 & 25 � Monday, September 11, 18 & 25 Thursday, September 14, 21 & 28 Monday, October 16, 23 & 30 FUN FOR ONES Monday, October 16 & 23 Stories, songs and activities for one year Thursday, October 12, 19 & 26 � 10:00 am (except in blue) olds and their caregivers. � 10:00 am Tuesday, September 5, 12, 19 & 26 � 10:00 am Tuesday, September 12 & 26 Wednesday, September 6, 13, 20 & 27 Monday, September 18 Tuesday, October 10 & 24 Saturday, September 30 10:30 am Monday, October 2 Tuesday, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 � 10:00 am NR Wednesday, October 4, 11, 18 & 25 � 9:30 am & 10:30 am Monday, September 11, 18 & 25 Saturday, October 28 10:30 am Wednesday, September 13, 20 & 27 Monday, October 2, 16, 23 & 30 10:00 am Wednesday, October 11, 18 & 25 � � 10:00 am Thursday, September 7, 14 & 21 � 10:00 am Tuesday, September 12, 19 & 26 Thursday, October 5, 12 & 19 Tuesday, September 19 Wednesday, October 11, 18 & 25 Tuesday, October 17 � 10:00 am Friday, September 15, 22 & 29 Tuesday, October 17, 24 & 31
SENSORY PLAY FOR ONES Stories, songs and activities for one year olds and their caregivers. � Monday, October 16 10:00 am
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STORIES & CRAFT NR STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER - Stories, songs, and a special craft. Ages 2-6 DROP OFF & STORY TIME � Gorillas Drop off your stuffed animal Wednesday, September 6 10:00 am friend for a fun night in the Library! Pick them up at a special story Giraffes time and find out what your Wednesday, September 20 10:00 am friend did at the Library Lions all night. Ages 3-6 Wednesday, October 4 10:00 am � Drop-off: Tues., Sept. 12 9:00 am-6:00 pm Halloween Story Time: Wed., Sept. 13 10:00 am Wednesday, October 18 10:00 am READ S’MORE PARENTS AS TEACHERS Share some of your favorite stories or books. CAN’T SIT STILL STORY TIME NR DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING Crafts, activities, s’mores & then check out Story time designed for children with special Developmental screenings for children s’more books. Grades 1-5 needs and/or kids who simply can’t sit still. ages 4 to 36 months provided by Parents We’ll share stories, rhymes and songs aimed � Favorites as Teachers of the City of St. Charles at a preschool level. Families and friends Thursday, September 14 4:30 pm School District. A PAT Parent Educator will welcome. Ages 2-6 Scary Stories screen your child’s development in speech/ Thursday, October 12 4:30 pm � 10:30 am language, gross and fine motor skills, Saturday, September 16 concepts and behavior. � My Weird School Saturday, October 21 � 9:00 am & 11:00 am Thursday, September 28 4:00 pm � 10:00 am Monday, September 25 Halloween Stories Saturday, September 30 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm Thursday, October 26 4:00 pm Saturday, October 28 Tuesday, September 26 9:00 am & 11:00 am STORIES IN THE STACKS NR Monday, October 23 Stories, songs & craft! Ages 3-6 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm � 10:00 am Tuesday, October 24 Friday, September 29 Friday, October 27 BOOK DISCUSSIONS & MORE LITTLE LEARNERS Activities and Crafts. Ages 3-6 BOOKWORMS Grades K-3 � Zoo NR � Crazy About Cats! Wednesday, September 13 10:00 am Monday, September 25 6:30 pm TALE WAGGERS - READ TO A DOG! Pumpkin Power NR Monsters! Read to the dogs in this special program Wednesday, October 11 10:00 am Monday, October 30 6:30 pm offered by members of Love on a Leash. � Apple Fest Bring your own book or choose one of CLUB READ Grades 4-6 Tuesday, September 26 10:00 am ours & read for 10 minutes to an adorable, Pick up a copy of the book at the Children’s Desk. Wednesday, September 27 10:00 am attentive dog. Ages 5-12 Halloween Bash � Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson Wednesday, September 27 6:30 pm Tuesday, October 24 10:00 am Monday, October 16 7:00 pm � Wednesday, October 25 6:30 pm Wednesday, October 25 10:00 am � Peter and the Starcatchers Monday, October 2 6:30 pm by Dave Barry � TODDLER TUNES Tuesday, September 26 7:00 pm � Thursday, September 7 6:30 pm Sing, dance, and play towards early literacy Thursday, October 5 6:30 pm through music and movement. Ages 2-3 Took: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn � Tuesday, September 19 7:00 pm � Fridays, Sept. 22 & Oct. 27 10:00 am NR Tuesday, October 24 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 17 7:00 pm � Fridays, Sept. 1 & Oct. 6 10:00 am � Tuesday, September 26 7:00 pm � Fridays, Sept. 8 & Oct. 13 10:00 am NR READ TO A DOG WITH YANKEE AND SHELBY! NR � Wednesdays, Sept. 6 & Oct. 4 10:00 am Meet CHAMP Therapy Dogs, Yankee and � Friday, September 15 10:00 am NR Shelby. They love to listen to children read. � Wednesdays, Sept. 20 & Oct. 18 2:00 pm Bring a book to read to them or read them one of ours! Grades K-5 � Wednesday, September 13 10:00 am Tuesday, October 3 10:00 am � Tuesday, September 19 6:30 pm Tuesday, October 17 6:30 pm
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HALLOWEEN
MONSTER MASH DANCE PARTY! NR Stories, music and movement! Ages 3-6 � Saturday, October 14 10:30 am
HALLOWEEN CRAFT TIME Grades K-3 Halloween Crafts for school age children. � Thursday, October 19 6:30 pm ARTIST’S CORNER BUDDING ARTIST NR NR Ages 3-6 Drop in for a story and create art. Ages 3-6 HALLOWEEN STORIES AND CRAFTS Drop-in for Halloween stories and craft fun. ART START FOR LITTLE ONES � Jackson Pollock & Georges Seurat Create and explore art. Ages 18 mo.-2.5 yrs Tuesday, September 12 6:30 pm � Tuesday, October 24 6:00 pm Monday, October 2 10:00 am � Art Buffet CREATE YOUR OWN HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS Tuesday, October 10 6:30 pm Get ready for Halloween by creating your MAKE AND TAKE NR � Multi-Sensory Art own Halloween decorations! Grades 1- 5 Drop in. Ages 3-6 Friday, September 15 10:00 am � Thursday, October 26 4:30 pm � Jellyfish Tuesday, September 5 12:00-6:00pm GROWING ARTISTS MONSTER MASH-UP Bats & Fall Fun Preschool art session focused on the Make some “scary” monsters to celebrate Tuesday, October 17 1:00-7:00 pm process of making art. Ages 3-6 the season. Ages 6-11 � Friday, September 15 10:00 am FALL MAKE IT-TAKE IT NR � Thursday, October 26 4:30 pm Friday, October 20 10:00 am Drop in and make fun fall crafts. Ages 3-6 HALLOWEEN STORY TIME NR Tuesday, September 19 4:00-6:00 pm � SHRINKY DINKS Drop in for Halloween stories, rhymes and Create your own artwork and then shrink it songs. Wear your costume for a parade APPLE-TASTIC down. Grades K-5 through the Library! Ages 3-6 Enjoy apple-centered games, crafts, and � Tuesday, September 19 4:00 pm snacks. Grades 1-5 � Saturday, October 28 10:30 am � Tuesday, September 26 6:00 pm � Thursday, September 7 6:00 pm HALLOWEEN MASK MAKE-IT STATION NR PUMPKIN PATCH Make a mask just in time for Halloween! FALL INTO A FUN CRAFT! Make a funny pumpkin and listen to a Families welcome - Drop in all day. All ages Fall Crafts for school age children. Grades K-3 pumpkin story. Ages 3-6 � Tuesday, October 31 All Day � Thursday, September 7 6:30 pm � Friday, October 13 10:00 am NR SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY NR FALL LEAVES � Friday, October 27 10:00 am Enjoy Halloween games & treat. Grades K-5 Make your own tree with beautiful fall colors and listen to a story about fall. Dress to be LEAF ART � Tuesday, October 31 6:00 pm messy. Ages 3-6 Create unique masterpieces using a variety of fall leaves. Grades K-5 HALLOWEEN SAFETY Friday, September 8 10:00 am � St. Charles County Ambulance � Saturday, Oct. 28 2:00 pm District will provide a special program on Halloween Safety. Tour a real ambulance, MOVIES All ages NR hear about safety, listen to a story, make a mummy craft, and get a Halloween Glow � Halloweentown High G Bracelet. (Ambulance tour cancelled if Wed., Oct. 25 6:30 pm ambulance is called to an emergency.) CANDLE DECORATING Families Welcome. All Ages Decorate a candle for a special family � Toy Story G member or friend. Grades K-5 Monday, Sept. 25 6:00 pm � Saturday, October 28 10:30 am � Saturday, September 9 2:00 pm Monsters, Inc. G � Wednesday, October 18 6:00 pm Monday, Oct. 30 6:00 pm � Thursday, October 26 10:00 am CREATION STATION TRICK OR TRUNK DRIVE IN MOVIE Create with Magic Nuudles, Strawbees, and � Friday, October 27 10:00 am Decorate a car and enjoy a short movie at Perler Beads! All ages the Library! Ages 3-6 � Monday, October 16 6:00 pm � Tuesday, September 12 6:00 pm � Tuesday, October 31 10:00 am � Monday, October 23 7:00 pm � Monday, October 30 10:00 am
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DISCOVERY KIDS: MELT DOWN LEGO ROBOTICS: WEDO Learn about how and why things melt, then Use simple computer programming to make make some melted artwork. Grades 1-5 your LEGO creation move. Grades 1-3 � Wednesday, October 4 2:00 pm � Thursday, September 28 4:30 pm � Thursday, October 19 4:30 pm GROWING SCIENTISTS LEGO BUILDERS JR. Enjoy a science-themed story and hands-on Listen to a story and build with the Library’s � Wednesday, October 4 4:00 pm science activity. Ages 3-6 LEGOs. Ages 3-6 � Wednesday, October 18 10:00 am � Friday, September 1 10:00 am � Saturday, September 2 10:00 am � Tuesday, September 19 4:30 pm Friday, October 6 10:00 am Saturday, October 7 10:00 am � Pirate Science � Thursday, September 28 10:00 am FAMILY STEM NIGHT Friday, September 22 10:00 am Thursday, October 26 10:00 am Story and simple science fun. Ages 3-6 Halloween Science � Friday, September 8 10:30 am NR � The Moon Friday, October 20 10:00 am Friday, October 13 10:30 am NR Wednesday, September 13 6:30 pm Fall LEGO BUILDERS NR Wednesday, October 11 6:30 pm Listen to a story and build with the Library’s LEGOs. Ages 5-11 unless noted STEMOLOGY: ENTOMOLOGY NR � Thursday, September 14 4:00 pm Learn about all kinds of bugs though stories Monday, September 25 6:00 pm and activities. Grades K-5 Thursday, October 12 4:00 pm � Saturday, September 16 11:00 am Monday, October 30 6:00 pm � Monday, September 25 4:30 pm SIMPLY STEM FUN WITH CODE-A-PILLARS Monday, October 30 4:30 pm Explore new technologies through hands on Code-a-pillar inspires little learners to be experience and projects. Grades 3-6 big thinkers by encouraging preschoolers to � Tuesday, September 19 4:00 pm Tuesday, October 17 4:00 pm � Thursday, September 21 4:30 pm arrange (and rearrange) the easy-to-connect Thursday, October 19 4:30 pm segments in endless combinations, sending � Thursday, September 28 6:00 pm Code-a-pillar on his path. Ages 3-6 Thursday, October 26 6:00 pm STEM CHALLENGE: MAD CANDY SCIENCE � Monday, September 25 6:30 pm � Wednesday, September 13 6:30 pm Mad science experiments with candy! Grades 1-5 � Thursday, September 14 1:00 pm Friday, October 27 2:00 pm � Friday, October 13 2:00 pm � Thursday, September 7 4:30 pm YOUNG SCIENTISTS: SIMPLE MACHINES NR Thursday, October 5 4:30 pm BLAST FROM THE PAST: ANCIENT EGYPT Enjoy a science-themed story and then Ages 3-12 Pharaohs & pyramids & hieroglyphics, oh my! explore hands-on science activities. Ages 3-6 Travel on an adventure to ancient Egypt! Grades 1-5 � Wednesday, September 27 4:30 pm � Thursday, September 28 10:00 am Wednesday, October 25 4:30 pm � Thursday, October 5 4:30 pm
DISCOVERY KIDS: MICROSCOPES IT’S A BIG WORLD AFTER ALL Use the Library’s microscopes to view and Play games, hear from community members record information from a number of slides. who speak different languages, taste foods from Grades 1-5 around the world, make a craft, and celebrate diversity with music & stories. Ages 6-13 � Wednesday, September 6 2:00 pm Monday, September 11 6:00 pm � Saturday, September 23 10:00 am LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS Learn programming by solving challenges � Saturday, September 30 10:00 am with a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot. � Tuesday, September 12 6:30 pm � Grades 4-8 � Monday, September 11 6:30 pm Saturday, September 2 1:00 pm � Thursday, September 7 6:30 pm � Grades 3-5 � Tuesday, September 26 6:30 pm Thursday, October 26 4:00 pm � Saturday, September 9 10:00 am HOUR OF CODE Practice basic coding using the “Hour of Code” website. Grades 2-6 � Tuesday, September 5 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 3 6:00 pm
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PARTIES AARGH! IT’S PIRATE DAY! YOGA Crafts, activities & learn to speak like a STAR WARS READS DAY CELEBRATION NR pirate. Ages 6-11 GROWING YOGIS Drop in for Star Wars crafting, games, food, � Friday, September 22 10:00 am Practice basic yoga moves through stories fun and books galore! Create cardboard and videos. Please bring a towel or yoga mat droids or ships as part of the International AMERICAN GIRL TEA PARTY if possible. Ages 3-6 Global Cardboard Challenge. All ages Enjoy, treats, activities and crafts. Grades 1-5 � Friday, September 8 10:00 am � Saturday, October 7 1:00–4:00 pm � Saturday, September 23 11:00 am Friday, October 13 10:00 am
PETE THE CAT AND THE BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY! DARING WOMEN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ELEMENTARY YOGA Games, crafts, & snacks celebrating school AND THE SPIES OF GEORGE WASHINGTON Practice basic yoga moves and our favorite cool cat. Grades K-3 Dressed in colonial costumes, DAR chapter through stories and videos. � Tuesday, September 5 4:30 pm members will talk about what women Please bring a towel or contributed to the founding of our country yoga mat if possible. PIRATE PALOOZA and demonstrate the methods used by Grades 1-5 Figure out your pirate name, make a pirate George Washington’s spies. Grades 1-5 � Saturday, September 9 10:30 am flag & enjoy other pirate activities. Ages 6-11 � Thursday, September 28 6:30 pm Saturday, October 14 10:30 am � Monday, September 18 4:30 pm
TWEEN *** Tween programs are intended for children in 4th – 8th grades ***
SUPERHERO LEAGUE BOOK DISCUSSION YOU CAN BE A UNICORN Watch, read, and discuss Make your own unicorn all things superhero (or TWEENS PIZZA AND A BOOK headband, unicorn stick supervillain.) Includes comics, horse, & then compete for movies, cartoons & anime. � El Deafo by Cece Bell a prize in the unicorn stick Tuesday, September 26 6:00 pm horse competition! Grades 4-12 � Last Monday 3:00 pm (no meeting in October) � Friday, Oct. 20 1:00 pm STAR WARS READS DAY CELEBRATION NR Star Wars crafts, games, food, fun & books! � Saturday, October 7 1:00 pm
HARRY POTTER CARNIVAL Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter with games, CLUB READ Grades 4-6 crafts, activities and snacks! � Monday, October 16 7:00 pm CODERDOJO � Thurs., Oct. 26 1:30 pm Learn coding while creating your own video game, app, or website. Bring your parent, WRITE ON! CRAFTS your laptop, and your ideas. Explore writing in different ways. � 3rd Saturday 2:00 pm TWEENS CREATE � Comics Monday, September 11 6:30 pm � Glue Gun Art LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS Scary Stories Tuesday, September 12 6:30 pm Learn programming by solving challenges Monday, October 16 6:30 pm Gourds and Pumpkins with a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot. Tuesday, October 10 6:30 pm � Thursday, September 21 4:30 pm TWEENS TALK � Washi Tape Jewelry � Thursday, October 12 4:30 pm Plan projects, do book displays and earn Wednesday, September 13 4:00 pm volunteer service hours. Meet with your Chuckin’ Pumpkin Launchers SIMPLY STEM friends to talk about books, movies & music! Wednesday, October 11 4:00 pm Join us as we explore new technologies � Last Tuesday 5:00 pm through hands-on experience and projects. (no meeting in October) DIY-NOT? Grades 3-6 � Halloween Terrariums � 3rd Thursday 4:30 pm Saturday, October 14 2:00 pm
10 Branch Key: Augusta: � Boone’s Trail: � Corporate Parkway: � Discovery Village: � Deer Run: � Kathryn Linnemann: � Kisker Road: � *** Teen programs are intended for children ages 12 – 18. *** TEEN
TEEN MOVIE CHOCOLATE OLYMPICS DANCE WORKSHOP - � Everything, Everything PG-13 We’ll provide the chocolate, just bring your MICHAEL JACKSON’S “THRILLER” Friday, September 1 6:30 pm appetite and enthusiasm! Please wear Learn Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance. clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. Halloween/Zombie costumes optional. Disney’s Robin Hood G We’ll videotape the class finale! Ages 13 - adult Friday, October 13 6:30 pm � Friday, September 22 7:00 pm � Thursday, October 19 6:30 pm � Before I Fall PG-13 K-POP & K-DRAMA CELEBRATION NIGHT Saturday, September 16 3:00 pm The celebration of Korean culture continues Ghost in the Shell PG-13 with more K-Pop music, another episode of a Saturday, October 14 3:00 pm K-Drama and more Korean snacks! � Hocus Pocus PG � Thursday, September 28 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 24 6:30 pm NR BATTLE OF THE DEMIGODS - TEEN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT NR MAGNUS CHASE VS. PERCY JACKSON Display your most impressive photographic Come dressed for battle as your favorite work! Teens should submit their photos to Rick Riordan character. Make your weapon the children’s desk by September 2. to help in the war, brush up on the Norse STRANGER THINGS TEEN BASH � Saturday, September 16 4:30 pm alphabet to read the clues. Grades 4-12 � Friday, September 29 6:30 pm � Tuesday, October 24 7:00 pm � Saturday, October 28 7:00 pm JOHN GREEN & NERDFIGHTER PARTY Geek out about the new book with your HALLOWEEN NERF BATTLE fellow Nerdfighters. Wonder Woman vs. Rey. Jason vs. Freddy � Saturday, October 21 1:00 pm Kruger. The Doctor vs. Harry Potter. Dress up in your Halloween costume and do battle. BABYSITTING 101 � Friday, October 27 7:00 pm Get an introduction to the basics of UKE IT UP - UKULELE CLUB babysitting. A workbook and light snack TEEN HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE PARTY Instrument not provided. are provided. $30 fee. Please call Come in costume and enjoy snacks, crafts, 636.344.KIDS (5437) to register. secret games, and more. � 3rd Tuesday 7:00 pm � Saturday, October 21 1:00 pm � Saturday, October 28 4:00 pm
GAMES AND GAMING
TEEN BOARD GAME TIME � Thursday, September 14 5:00 pm
DROP EVERYTHING AND GAME! Play Super Smash Brothers @ the newly expanded Siteman Cancer Center on Wii U! � 3rd Friday 4:00 pm NR FREE ADMISSION! � Sat., Oct. 7 3:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 16 Fun and informative 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. activities: TEEN ESCAPE ROOM • Bounce Houses Solve the puzzles to beat this board game in Siteman Cancer Center at • Edible Art under 60 min. Compete to win a prize! Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital • Rescue Trucks • Fitness Challenges � Prison Outbreak 150 Entrance Way, St. Peters, MO 63376 • Free Health Screenings Friday, September 15 7:00 pm As part of our ongoing commitment to • Siteman Cancer � Aztec Temple St. Charles County and the region, the Center Experts Friday, October 20 7:00 pm Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish • Cancer Survivor St. Peters Hospital has expanded our cancer Information services so we can continue to provide the • Cancer Prevention and TABLETOP GAMING - Dungeons & Dragons best care available in the region. Screening Information � 3rd Saturday 1:00 pm � 3rd Thursday 4:00 pm
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CRAFTS TEEN TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS TEEN READ & FEED NR Hang out after school with fun activities in Enjoy delicious treats and discuss your PAINT BY STICKER your own teen space. favorite books. � Monday, September 11 7:00 pm � Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00 pm � Friday, October 13 4:00 pm Tuesday, October 10 4:00 pm (no meeting Sept. 7 & 9 or Oct. 5 & 10)
� Tuesday, September 26 4:30 pm NR TEEN TRADING CARD CLUB Card games and snacks! Yu-Gi-Oh!, SEW IT Grades 4-12 Pokemon, Magic the Gathering and more! � Tetrahedron Pincushion � 2nd Thursday 7:00 pm Thursday, September 14 6:00 pm Halloween Coasters ANIME CLUB NR Tuesday, October 24 6:00 pm � 2nd Tuesday 6:00 pm SHARPIE ART � Saturday, September 23 2:00 pm BOOK DISCUSSION
TEEN MELT DOWN TEEN PIZZA AND A BOOK Perler beads, Shrinky Dinks, and crayon art. � Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver � Friday, September 29 4:00 pm Tuesday, September 5 6:30 pm Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys GROUPS & CLUBS Tuesday, October 3 6:30 pm GIRLS WHO CODE This coding club for girls meets weekly TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION LGBTEENS & ALLIES to design and build a Computer Science Watch movies, talk books and more with � Ember in the Ashes by Sabbaa Tahir “CS” Impact Project that solves real world like-minded individuals! Thursday, September 14 4:00 pm problems through code. � 1st Friday 3:30 pm � Heist Society by Ally Carter � Saturdays 10:00 am Thursday, September 14 7:00 pm � Saturdays 2:00 pm TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die (Not meeting September 2) Make a world of difference! Volunteer, by April Henry select Library materials, develop programs, Thursday, October 12 7:00 pm COMPUTER PROGRAMMING promote the Library and have fun! � Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell WITH ARDUINO � 1st Friday 4:30 pm NR Tuesday, September 19 7:00 pm � Wednesday, October 25 4:00 pm � 3rd Monday 7:00 pm NR Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin Tuesday, October 17 7:00 pm � 1st Thursday 4:00 pm � Bone Gap by Laura Ruby � 4th Tuesday 7:00 pm Thursday, September 21 7:00 pm � 4th Thursday 4:00 pm Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman � Wednesday, September 27 3:30 pm Thursday, October 19 7:00 pm Wednesday, October 25 4:00 pm � Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar � 4th Tuesday 4:30 pm Children by Ransom Riggs Tuesday, September 26 5:30 pm � 2nd Wednesday 4:00 pm Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes RASPBERRY PI Tuesday, October 24 5:30 pm Build a mini computer using Raspberry Pi TEEN WRITING CLUB and follow simple steps that show you how Get inspiration, feedback & support on your to code apps, music, art, games, and more. creative writing from fellow teens. � Wednesday, September 20 4:00 pm � 1st Saturday 2:00 pm LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS TEEN WRITING AND DRAWING CLUB Learn programming by solving challenges Fellow teens provide inspiration, feedback with a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot. and support on your personal writing and Thursday, September 21 4:30 pm drawings. � � 4th Tuesday 4:00 pm
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SELF-DEVELOPMENT HOME SCHOOLERS ROUND TABLE Parents are invited to share ideas and learn TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM about Library and other resources. St. Louis Tax Assistance Program (TAP) � Science offers FREE Income Tax Service for Tuesday, September 19 6:30 pm household incomes of $62,000 or less. Math Call 314-896-4159 for an appointment. Tuesday, October 17 6:30 pm � Fridays 9:00 am-1:00 pm GROW YOUR READER PARENT WORKSHOP SUPERVISED TEST PROCTORING Learn simple strategies from the St. Charles � Wednesday, Sept. 13 & 20 9:30 am City-County Library to help prepare your RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING child to become a successful reader and Tuesday, September 26 9:30 am Jeremy D. North, Chief Financial Advisor Wed., October 11, 18 & 25 9:30 am learner through reading, writing, talking, 360 IRA, will discuss organizing your assets singing, and playing every day. for tax efficiency, creating a structured Parents of children age 0-5 MAKE COLLEGE HAPPEN: income plan, maximizing Social Security Offsite Event Location WORKSHOP FOR BUSY ADULTS income to reduce taxes, learning about Thursday, September 21 6:30 pm Learn about local scholarships, grants & investments and the impact of risk/volatility. degree programs fit for the busy adult. Located at Progress West Hospital, O’Fallon. � Thursday, October 5 6:00 pm Register by calling 636-928-9355 or going to � Wednesday, September 13 7:00 pm BJCStCharlesCounty.org Presented by Student Resource USA NAVIGATING FINANCIAL INVESTMENT OPTIONS Matt Salin, Financial Adviser from Edward BEETHOVEN: UNDERSTANDING ANNUITIES Jones, and Trevor Rees, Business Services REDEFINING THE Jeremy D North, Chief Financial Advisor Librarian will discuss the basics of investing MUSICAL LANDSCAPE 360 IRA, talks about the various types and the tools that the Library makes available OF HIS TIME of annuities, their taxation, and how to to its customers. Discover Beethoven’s determine if one may be the right fit for you. � Thursday, October 26 6:30 pm world and distinctive � Thursday, September 14 6:00 pm musical style with live excerpts of well-known works with a guided tour from music expert Ryan Abshier. FIRST IMPACT: PREPARING NEW Monday, September 18 7:00 pm DRIVERS FOR THE ROAD AHEAD � Parents: get educated about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law & learn how to reduce new driver crashes. For adults � Saturday, September 23 9:00 am Saturday, October 28 9:00 am BIRD ID AND BIRD WATCHING ST. CHARLES COUNTY SPEAKER Learn the basics of bird identification and SERIES - COMMUNITY SAFETY bird watching. Chief David Todd, St. Charles County Police Department and Captain Chris Hunt, Director � Thursday, September 21 1:30 pm of Emergency Management kick off St. Charles Presented by the Audubon Society County’s #SCCMore Speaker Series. ALIVE AT 25 RAPTOR IDENTIFICATION Tuesday, September 19 7:00 pm � Alive at 25 is a highly-interactive 4-hour Through an interactive presentation and course that helps young adults under the hands-on bird replicas, you’ll learn the ESTATE PLANNING: ELDER LAW & age of 25 take greater responsibility for their basics to Raptor ID. PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS driving by focusing on behavior, judgment � Thursday, September 28 1:30 pm David Schmidt, Attorney at Law, will discuss and decision making. Ages 15-25 probate, elder law & how to protect your assets. Presented by the Audubon Society � 4th Saturday 9:15 am � Saturday, September 23 2:00 pm
COUPLES AND COMMUNICATION: HOW TO KEEP FEELING EMOTIONALLY CLOSE Dr. Patt Pickett provides tips, principles, Q&A, and healthy alternatives to help build communication that strengthens relationships. � Monday, September 25 7:00 pm Books will be available for purchase.
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ENTERTAINMENT DANCE WORKSHOP - MICHAEL JACKSON’S “THRILLER” CHESS CLUB NR Learn Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance step by step. Halloween/Zombie costumes Saturdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm � optional. Ages 13 & up � 3rd Saturday 2:00-3:00 pm � Thursday, October 19 6:30 pm
HAND AND FOOT CARD CLUB HISTORY OF ST. CHARLES AND ITS GHOSTS � 1st & 3rd Tuesday 1:00 pm NR Dr. Michael Henry, owner of St. Charles � 2nd & 4th Thursday 1:00 pm Ghost Tours, will share stories as he keeps vigil with representatives of the city’s MAH JONGG BASICS restless past. � Instructional MOVIE TALK � Tuesday, September 19 7:00 pm Books will be available for purchase. 1st Monday 1:00 pm Watch a movie in the comfort of your home, (no meeting 9/4) then join us for a great discussion. HOME FOOD PRESERVATION Play � Secondhand Lions PG Learn the most up-to-date, research-based 2nd – 4th Mondays 1:00 pm Monday, September 25 6:00 pm procedural recommendations and tested & Canasta basics St. Vincent PG-13 recipes to safely preserve your produce. 3rd Wednesday 6:30 pm Monday, October 23 6:00 pm � Monday, October 23 6:00 pm � 2nd & 4th Monday 1:30 pm Presented by the University of Missouri Extension (no meeting 10/9) MKM CLASSIC FILM SERIES A brief discussion will follow the film. GAME ON @ YOUR LIBRARY � The Uninvited � 1st Thursday 6:30 pm Friday, October 27 1:00 pm � 3rd Wednesday All Day � 4th Wednesday 6:30 pm
BEGINNING BRIDGE � Friday, September 8 – Nov. 3 9:30 am
BUNCO PARTY � 1st & 3rd Thursday 1:30 pm
“BIG” GAME DAY Your favorite games, MAXIMUM SIZE! Sat., Oct. 21 11:00 am – 4:00 pm NR � FILM SCREENING A brief discussion will follow the film. TRUE CRIME TRIVIA NIGHT � Gender Revolution Wednesday, October 18 7:00 pm � Monday, October 16 6:00 pm AFTERNOON THEATER GUITAR CLUB Fate of the Furious PG-13 � � last Tuesday 6:30 pm Thursday, September 7 1:15 pm Three of our branches are now Kong: Skull Island PG-13 passport acceptance facilities. Thursday, October 19 1:30 pm CORPORATE PARKWAY BRANCH DOCUMENTARY FILM & DISCUSSION 1200 Corporate Pkwy; Wentzville - (636) 332-9966 This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series. MIDDENDORF-KREDELL BRANCH A moderated discussion will follow the film. 2750 Hwy. K; O’Fallon 63368 - (636) 978-7997 www.pbs.org/pov SPENCER ROAD BRANCH � Last Men in Aleppo Not Rated 427 Spencer Road; St. Peters - (636) 441-0522 Tuesday, September 12 6:30 pm Tribal Justice Not Rated Tuesday, October 10 6:30 pm For more information, visit the Library website at youranswerplace.org
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An ongoing series that invites discussion & education about topics that affect all of us.
SEPTEMBER: GOVERNMENT & GRASSROOTS
WHY DISSENT MATTERS Professor and lawyer William Kaplan, will speak to us about the role that dissenters OCTOBER: TECHNOLOGY INFLUENCE play in modern society. TECHNOLOGY & WARFARE � Wednesday, September 6 7:30 pm Stan Coker, PhD, Department Chair of the Military Science program at Lindenwood THE SUPREME COURT University, will discuss the changing roles of St. Louis University Constitutional Law technology within modern warfare. HISTORY/GENEALOGY professor Joel Goldstein will discuss the role of the Supreme Court in our government. � Tuesday, October 3 7:00 pm GENEALOGY LAB � Tuesday, September 12 7:00 pm THE EMPOWERMENT PROJECT � 1st & 3rd Tuesday 10:00 am This film inspires an important conversation VETERANS TREATMENT COURT about women’s empowerment and female FOCUS ON GENEALOGY: SEARCHING Learn how the St. Charles County Veterans leadership by following the lives of eight THE SPECIAL SCHEDULES OF THE CENSUS Treatment Court substitutes a treatment successful women in historically male- Learn how to broaden your knowledge of problem solving model for traditional dominated industries. After the documentary, your ancestors using the Agricultural; court processing. participate in a panel discussion with women Defective, Dependent, Delinquent (DDD); � Wednesday, September 13 7:00 pm currently in STEM careers and hear their Industry and Manufacturing; Mortality; personal experiences. Slave; and Social Statistics schedules of BLACK GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTS � Tuesday, October 10 6:00 pm the U.S. Census. Professor Soyica Diggs Colbert will discuss � Tuesday, September 12 7:00 pm how today’s artists and activists reference AUDRIE AND DAISY: Presented by the St. Charles Historical Society earlier freedom movements in order to A CYBERBULLYING FILM imagine and produce a more expansive and Watch this American BASIC GENEALOGY (10 SESSIONS) inclusive democracy. documentary about Learn how to research and organize your � Thursday, September 14 7:00 pm three high school family history. Please bring family information girls that experience including names, birth dates and places to THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE cyberbullying. the first class to fill out your charts. Learn what the Electoral College does, its � Mon., Oct. 23 6:30 pm � Thurs., Sept. 14 – Nov. 16 6:30 pm pros and cons, and its benefits to us today. � Tuesday, September 19 7:00 pm ISSUES IN SOCIAL MEDIA ST. LOUIS: HISTORICAL DISASTERS St. Charles Community College professor AND CATASTROPHES POWER WITHOUT CONSTRAINT Andrea Compton will discuss issues Join us on a grand tour of all the natural and Professor Chris Edelson offers a comparison surrounding the contemporary use of man-made disasters that have shaped the of the Bush and Obama administrations’ social media. city’s intricate history. national security policies and use of their � Wednesday, October 25 6:30 pm � Wednesday, October 25 7:00 pm executive authority. � Thursday, September 21 7:30 pm
HEALTH CARE REFORM Discuss Health Care Reform with Dianne Modrell from the League of Women Voters. � Wednesday, September 27 6:30 pm
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SAFETY FIRST: PRIVACY AND SECURITY ONLINE The holiday shopping season is nearly underway. There are precautions you can take to keep your personal information safe, secure and confidential. � 2 SESSIONS Thursday, Sept. 28 & Oct. 5 1:30 pm � 1 SESSION Monday, October 16 1:30 pm
TECHNOLOGY OPEN LAB NR WORD ONLINE (2 SESSIONS) CYBERCRIME FIGHTERS Bring your technology questions and get � Monday, Sept. 18 & 25 6:30 pm � Browsers: Your Gateway to the Online World hands-on help! Drop in. Saturday, October 14 9:30 am � 1st Monday (not in Sept.) 3:00 pm WINDOWS 10 BASICS (2 SESSIONS) Password Managers Thursdays 7:00 pm � Tuesdays, September 5 & 12 2:00 pm Saturday, October 14 11:30 am Fridays 2:00pm � Fridays, September 15 & 22 1:30 pm � 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 2:30 pm ONLINE SCAMS: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION � Mondays, October 23 & 30 1:30 pm Learn how to protect yourself as a consumer. � alternating Tuesdays 2:00 pm � Thursday, October 19 2:00 pm alternating Fridays 10:00 am LEARN TO SKYPE � Mondays 4:30 pm � Thursday, October 26 6:00 pm ADULT LEARN TO CODE Tuesdays 6:30 pm � Monday, October 23 7:00 pm Wednesdays 2:00pm OPEN JOB LAB Thursdays 9:00 am Get assistance with your resume and cover STAY INFORMED! GOVERNMENT WEBSITES & APPS Fridays 2:00pm letter, perform practice interviews, and get � Wednesdays 2:00 pm advice about job search techniques. � Thursday, September 14 2:00 pm Fridays 10:00 am � 1st Wednesday 10:00 am ADOBE SPARK OVERVIEW FOR SOCIAL MEDIA Learn how to tell your story in a compelling MICROSOFT CLASSES PINTEREST FOR BEGINNERS Prior experience with the computer is and creative way with Adobe Spark. recommended. � Thursday, September 7 2:00 pm � Wednesday, September 20 6:30 pm Introduction To Word (4 SESSIONS) iPAD iOS10 (2 SESSIONS) MOBILE ACCESSIBILITY � Tuesdays, September 5-26 1:30 pm Bring your own iPad, Apple ID & password. Make your phone/tablet easier to see, hear, & use. Intermediate Word (4 SESSIONS) � Monday, September 18 & 25 1:30 pm � Thursday, September 21 1:30 pm � Tues./Thurs., Oct. 5-17 6:30 pm READY TO GO DIGITAL UNIVERSAL CLASS � Tuesday, October 10-31 2:00 pm Learn how to check out books, magazines, Find out how to take classes at your own pace. Introduction To Excel (5 SESSIONS) music and movies on your computer or device. � Thursday, September 21 6:30 pm � Wednesday, Oct. 4-Nov. 1 6:30 pm � Monday, September 25 2:00 pm Monday, October 23 2:00 pm Intermediate Excel (5 SESSIONS) HANDS-ON RASPBERRY Pi � Tuesday, October 3 2:00 pm Adult or Parent/Child class. Ages 9 & up � Mon./Wed., Sept. 11-25 1:30 pm � Libby: The New Overdrive App � Saturday, September 16 10:00 am Thursday, October 19 1:30 pm MAKER WORKSHOPS WITH INVENTOR FORGE Calling all experimenters, artists, tinkerers, & inventors: get together with other Makers & explore new technologies each month. Check our website for a list of pre-requisites. � Getting Started with Arduino Saturday, September 2 9:30 am Learning Raspberry Pi Saturday, October 7 9:30 am � 3D Printing and Technology Demonstrations Thursday, October 12 7:00 pm
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CRAFT CLASSES Visit youranswerplace.org or call the branch for more details & supply lists.
SEASON OF FRONT DOOR DECOR BEGINNERS LEARN TO DRAW #636 ROCKS - PAINTING & PLANTING � Fall Scraps Wreath � Wednesday, September 27 7:00 pm ROCKS TO BRING JOY TO OTHERS Wednesday, September 6 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 25 7:00 pm � Tuesday, October 17 7:00 pm Halloween Wreath Wednesday, October 4 2:00 pm PHOTO BOOK WORKSHOP - VACATION ALBUM BOOK PURSE � Thursday, September 28 1:00 pm � Monday, October 23 2:00 pm NEEDLE ARTS � Tatting PAINT BY STICKERS CRAFT - BRAIDED RAG CONTAINER Monday, September 11 11:00 am � Tuesday, September 12 7:00 pm � Tuesday, October 24 2:00 pm Embroidery Tuesday, October 10 7:00 pm Monday, October 2 11:00 am WOODEN TABLETOP PUMPKINS � Thursday, September 28 6:30 pm � Tuesday, October 24 3:30 pm BEADING 101 HALLOWEEN CRAFTS: CRYSTAL BALLS � Kilt Pin Brooch AND JACK-O-LANTERN CANDLE HOLDERS INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN PAPER CUTTING Monday, September 11 7:00 pm � Wednesday, October 4 7:00 pm � Tuesday, October 24 6:00 pm Wednesday, September 20 7:00 pm Leather Wrap-A-Round Bracelet Tuesday, October 3 7:00 pm COMMUNITY OF CRAFTERS � Crafting For Charity Wednesday, October 18 7:00 pm Join one of our many ongoing crafting Tuesdays 12:00 pm NR groups to express your creativity and make Knit-A-Long I LOVE QUILTS NR new friends. Call the branch for details. 1st & 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm NR � Tuesday, September 12 2:00 pm � Knit-A-Long Scrapbooking & More Workday Tuesday, October 17 2:00 pm Thursdays 2:00 pm 1st Saturday 9:00 am � Beautiful Block Of The Month Felt Club ESSENTIAL OILS WORKSHOP DIY 3rd Tuesday 2:00 pm 3rd Saturday 9:00 am Materials fee - $5/project � Beading 101 Quilt Along � Tuesday, September 12 6:30 pm 2nd Wednesday 7:00pm 3rd Thursday 5:00 pm � Wednesday, October 18 6:30 pm � Color Your World! Stitch Along 2nd Thursday 1:30 pm � Monday, October 23 6:30 pm 1st Wednesday 6:30 pm Knit-A-Long Craft-A-Thon KNITTING: CABLED MUG HUG 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 1:00 pm NR 2nd Wednesday 1:00 pm Crafter’s Workday Monday, September 18 10:00 am � � Color Your World! 4th Saturday 9:00 am Tuesday, October 10 7:00 pm 2nd Thursday 6:30 pm Hands On: A Sewing-Stitching Anything Goes Group Got Scrap 3rd Monday 6:00 pm STITCHING CARD: HOLIDAY 3rd Wednesday Color Your World! Sewing 5:00 pm � Monday, September 18 2:00 pm 4th Thursday 6:30 pm Show & Tell 6:00 pm SEWING BASICS Make Your Own Cards � Color Your World! Materials fee is $8 per 4 cards 1st Thursday 6:30 pm � Elastic 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm Chemo Caps - Knit & Crochet Wednesday, September 20 6:30 pm Tuesdays 12:30 pm NR � Knit-A-Long A-Line Skirt Thursdays 6:30 pm NR Wednesdays 2:30 pm Wednesday, October 18 6:30 pm Let’s Crochet � Jewelry Crafters Connections Wednesdays 1:00 pm NR RECYCLED BOOK CRAFT: BOOK PAGE WREATH Materials fee up to $10 Crafting For Charity: Nicu & Senior Lapghans NR � Wednesday, September 20 6:30 pm 2nd Thursday 6:30 pm 2nd & 4th Mondays 1:00 pm 4th Tuesday 6:30 pm (No meeting Oct. 9) BOOK PAGE PUMPKIN Color Your World! Nerdy Stitchers 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm 1st Wednesday 6:00 pm � Monday, September 25 2:00 pm Beading 101 � Knitting Group NR 4th Wednesday 2:00 pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6:30 pm
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AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS: DIAGNOSIS AND MOVING FORWARD St. Charles Community College professor Vi Rajagopalan will discuss the autism spectrum and her personal experience with Asperger Syndrome. � Wednesday, September 6 7:00 pm
WALKING All ages and abilities are welcome. � McClay Walking Club Thursdays 9:00 am � Let’s Walk For The Health Of It! YOUR HEALTHY ANSWERPLACE Wed., Sept. 13 – Nov. 15 9:00 am
Presented in partnership with Barnes Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals. MORNING MEDITATION: POSITIVE Call 636-928-9355 or visit www.BJCStCharlesCounty.org to register. THINKING THROUGH GUIDED MEDITATION Explore guided meditation techniques to BETTER CHOICES, BETTER HEALTH- FREE COMMUNITY FLU CLINIC with BJC encourage positive thinking. DIABETES (8 SESSIONS) Ages 18 & up � 2nd & 4th Saturday 10:00 am � Tuesday, Sept. 12 – Oct. 31 1:30 pm � Tuesday, October 17 5:30 pm Sister Priya is a Raja Yoga Meditation Teacher at Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization. � Monday, October 30 5:30 pm THE MORE YOU KNOW, THE LESS HEARTFULNESS RELAXATION AND MEDITATION YOU GO!: URINARY INCONTINENCE FREE OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING � Tuesday, September 12 2:00 pm � Saturday, September 9 10:00 am � Thursday, September 14 2:00 pm Saturday, October 21 10:00 am � Thursday, October 19 10:00 am � Wednesday, October 11 4:00 pm
INTRODUCTION TO NEUROKINESIS MEDICARE UPDATE 2018 TO REDUCE SYMPTOMS OF Learn what changes are anticipated for PTSD/TRAUMA Medicare in 2018. Our expert presenter Learn about a new, cutting edge intervention will also provide a synopsis of the CLAIM that works quickly, without medication. (Missouri) insurance counseling program, � Tuesday, September 19 6:30 pm plus information on Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage). KNOW THE 10 SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S � Monday, September 18 1:00 pm � Thursday, October 12 10:00 am � Thursday, September 21 10:00 am INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION Presented in partnership with OASIS & � Monday, September 18 7:00 pm EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Missouri CLAIM. STRATEGIES FOR ALZHEIMER’S Saturday, October 21 9:30 am GUYS’ NIGHT OUT: FOCUS ON MEN’S HEALTH � Thursday, October 26 6:30 pm HULA HOOPING FITNESS AND FUN Get up-to-date information on prostate Exercise & fun using hula hoops. Ages 8 & up OSTEOPOROSIS: DO’S AND DON’TS cancer and enjoy a heart-healthy cooking OF EVERYDAY MOVEMENT demonstration. � 3rd Sunday 1:30 pm 3rd Wednesday 5:30 pm � Thursday, October 26 10:00 am � Wednesday, September 27 6:00 pm UNDERSTANDING EMOTIONAL ABUSE PRETTY IN PINK: FOCUS ON WOMEN’S HEALTH Kylee Mattoon (ALIVE) will explain what Get up-to-date information on breast health emotional abuse is, how to recognize it, and and heart disease and enjoy a heart-healthy what to do about it. cooking demonstration. � Monday, September 25 7:00 pm � Tuesday, October 24 6:00 pm UNDERSTANDING THE INSURANCE MARKETPLACE PEERS FOR PRODUCTIVE AGING Patient Navigators from the Mideast Area Feel connected to friends and neighbors, Agency on Aging will talk about changes in learn from experiences and viewpoints of laws, eligibility, mandates, and the enrollment others, and make new friends. process. Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1st. � Wednesday, September 13 10:00 am � Monday, October 16 6:00 pm Wednesday, October 11 10:00 am Presented in partnership with OASIS. � Friday, October 20 10:00 am
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BOOK DISCUSSION JOURNAL IDEAS: 10 TYPES TO CONSIDER Journal ideas to cure “Dear Diary” boredom! WRITE YOUR BOOK @ THE LIBRARY We’ll discuss various types of journals and tips on how to begin writing. � Saturdays 2:30 pm � Monday, October 16 2:00 pm For the most up-to-date program information, Hosted by Saturday Writers to view titles to be discussed, and to register for programs, please visit: COFFEE AT THE LIBRARY MOVIES MEET BOOK CLUB youranswerplace.org/book-discussion-groups � Thursdays 9:00 am NR � The Hundred-Foot Journey Thursday, September 14 1:00 pm � 2:00 pm 4th Monday � Wednesdays & Fridays 9:00 am NR The Martian 6:00 pm 2nd Monday Thursday, October 12 1:00 pm � LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!: A NEWS AND CURRENT (Oct. meeting 3rd Mon) EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP 10:00 am 3rd Wednesday BOOK TO MOVIE DISCUSSION GROUP � 1st Wednesday 2:00 pm Compare how movie adaptations stack up to � 7:00 pm Last Tuesday the books. Participants should read the book 1:30 pm 2nd Wednesday POETRY CRITIQUE GROUP & watch the movie prior to the discussion date. (alternating months) 7:00pm 2nd Thursday � 2nd Saturday 11:00am � Sarah’s Key Hosted by Saturday Writers Monday, September 18 7:00 pm � 7:00 pm 1st Tuesday The Martian 10:00 am 3rd Thursday FOOD FOR THOUGHT Monday, October 16 7:00 pm COOKBOOK DISCUSSION � 7:00 pm Last Wednesday � 1st Wednesday 6:30 pm NANOWRIMO INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP � 7:00 pm 3rd Tuesday Learn how to join NaNoWriMo and its � 7:00 pm 2nd Wednesday communities, find out what the rules and 2:00 pm 3rd Thursday goals for writing your novel are, and learn tips, shortcuts and ideas for succeeding. � 10:00 am 1st Wednesday 2017 #READHARDER BOOK CHALLENGE 7:00 pm 1st Wednesday � Monday, October 23 7:00 pm 1:00 pm 1st Friday � 2nd Wednesday 7:00 pm Hosted by Saturday Writers � 7:00pm 2nd Monday (Oct: Meeting Tuesday, October 10) WRITING FOR CHILDREN (5 SESSIONS) TURN REALITY INTO FICTION Presented by Nancy Polette. Ann Hazelwood discusses how she takes � 11:30 am 2nd Wednesday � Tuesday, Sept. 12 – Oct. 10 7:00 pm factual material and shapes it into something (Starting in October) that is her own creation. 12:00 pm 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pm 3rd Thursday � Saturday, October 28 2:00 pm Books will be available for purchase. � 10:00 am 4th Wednesday
BOOK DISCUSSION & AUTHOR SKYPE: CHECK OUT OUR Lost and Found Sisters by Jill Shalvis New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis will discuss her first women’s fiction novel via skype! for great resources on trending topics. � Thursday, October 19 10:00 am Coming in September: Culinary Literacy
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