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Events, Classes, and more Vol. 1 Issue 3 September is Library card sign-up month! p3 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 4 Branch Key: Augusta: � Boone’s Trail: � Corporate Parkway: � Discovery Village: � Deer Run: � Kathryn Linnemann: � Kisker Road: � Most classes & events require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library AUTHOR events 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 Middendorf-Kredell: � McClay: � Portage Des Sioux: � Spencer Road: � WingHaven®: � Programs marked NR do not require registration. 5 CHILDREN Most classes & events require registration at youranswerplace.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. 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.