SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019 Vol. 3 Issue 5

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Events, Classes, and more Director’s Note SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2019

Libraries are all about literacy and in 2019, that means more than just being able to read the written word. It also means Branch Locations being able to navigate the world of information and operate in today’s digital world. & Phone Numbers At the St. Charles City-County Library, we provide reliable electronic resources for research and entertainment. We help � AUGUSTA BRANCH customers responsibly evaluate online information. We teach 198 Jackson St, Augusta - (636) 228-4855 people of all ages to use technology confidently and creatively. In the Library’s newly adopted Strategic Plan, Goal #4 addresses Jason Kuhl, Director & Chief � BOONE’S TRAIL BRANCH Executive Officer Digital Leadership. It challenges us to make improvements to our 10 Fiddlecreek Ridge Rd, Wentzville - (636) 398-6200 digital and technology services to enhance ease of use for both customers and staff, and to raise the Library’s profile as a technology leader. � CORPORATE PARKWAY BRANCH The Library has already put strategies into place to address the need for up-to-date 1200 Corporate Pkwy, Wentzville - (636) 332-8280 technology for our community. • Our eLibrary database collection offers over 100 different electronic resources on � DEER RUN BRANCH a variety of topics...and it’s always evolving. Want to stream a movie on your tablet? 1300 North Main, O’Fallon - (636) 978-3251 Access the latest stock market reports? Take a drawing class? You can do all of that (and much more) without leaving home. � LIBRARY EXPRESS • Customers can use public computers or access free Wi-Fi in every branch. We offer at DISCOVERY VILLAGE help with...just about everything in our Open Technology Labs, scheduled regularly at 378 Shadow Pines Drive, Wentzville - (636) 332-6476 different times and locations. We also offer specific tech classes. Browse this issue to see what’s on the schedule in the fall. • A new Library website is currently in the planning phase. This site will offer updated � KATHRYN LINNEMANN BRANCH design elements, reliable information that is easy to access, and an interactive format 2323 Elm Street, St. Charles - (636) 946-6294 that includes regular blog posts by Library staff. • No internet at home (or on the road)? Your library card may soon allow you to check � KISKER ROAD BRANCH out an internet “hot spot” that will give you online access from anywhere a cell phone 1000 Kisker Road, St. Charles - (636) 926-7323 signal is available. Let the Library be your guide as you navigate the world of digital information. Read one � McCLAY BRANCH of our thousands of eBooks on your tablet. Register to learn coding at an upcoming 2760 McClay Road, St. Charles - (636) 441-7577 Library class. Enjoy an animated storybook with your kids. Connect...at the Library. � MIDDENDORF-KREDELL BRANCH 2750 Hwy. K, O’Fallon - (636) 978-7926

� PORTAGE DES SIOUX BRANCH To read more about our Digital Leadership goals or the Library 1825 Commonfield Road, Portage Des Sioux - (636) 753-3070 Strategic Plan, visit myLibrary.org/library-plans-and-reports. � 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 myLibrary.org or call the Library AUTHOR events

J. RYAN STRADAL, The Lager ANN LECKIE, The Raven Tower SEAN CONNOLLY, The Book Of Queen Of Minnesota Gods meddle in the fates of men, men Terrifyingly Awesome Technology Enjoy a cold beer while listening to play with the fates of gods, and a Killer plants, rogue Artificial Intelligence, and writer J. Ryan Stradal discuss his pretender must be cast down from the solar death rays are all science FICTION, new novel! Ages 21+ throne in Ann Leckie’s masterful first right? Wrong! Sean Connolly shows readers � Tuesday, October 22 7:00 pm fantasy novel! just how real these things can be. � Wednesday, October 2 7:00 pm � Tuesday, September 24 4:00 pm

Thanks to the generosity of the St. Charles City-County Library Foundation, you can now check BRITTNEY MORRIS, Slay Debut author Brittney Morris’ powerful out a variety of outdoor games young adult novel SLAY follows fierce with your library card. Try Giant teen game developer Kiera Johnson as Checkers, Croquet, Cornhole, she battles a real-life troll intent on ruining the Black Panther–inspired video game Inflatable Bowling, and more! she created and the safe community it (Games must be picked up and represents for Black gamers. returned to a specific branch location.) � Friday, September 27 7:00 pm Ask Library staff for more information.

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

WOMEN SOLDIERS, SPIES, AND PATRIOTS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Grades 1-5 Deborah Sampson, Abigail Adams, Elizabeth Burgin, and Molly Pitcher are just a few of the Revolutionary War-era women who will visit the A monthly concert series held in the Spencer Library dressed in colonial clothing and provide Road Branch atrium. All ages are welcome. hands-on opportunities for children to experience the colonial era. Presented by the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter, NSDAR. � Monday, September 16 6:30 pm

JANET EVRA Tap your feet to Janet Evra’s blend of bossa nova, samba, and modern French jazz with an indie twist! CHEF BANANA’S HILARIOUS � Monday, September 16 7:00 pm MAGIC SHOW A magic show packed with comedy, dancing, CLAYTON JONES music, and PEELS of laughter! Ages 3+ Listen to the Pop, Rock, & R&B/Soul of artist and songwriter Clayton Jones! � Thursday, September 26 10:00 am � Monday, October 21 7:00 pm � Friday, September 13 10:00 am � Saturday, September 21 2:00 pm � Friday, September 20 10:00 am � Saturday, September 14 2:00 pm � Friday, September 27 2:00 pm � Tuesday, September 17 6:30 pm

SUMMER POPS CONCERT WITH AN EVENING CONCERT WITH THE AFTER HOURS COMMUNITY BAND PAUL OVAITT AND LAURA UNLEASHED Enjoy marches, show/movie themes, and patriotic selections Enjoy a blend of American and Brazilian music with Paul Ovaitt played by the After Hours Community Band. and native Brazilian, Laura Werner. Bring your own lawn chairs. � Wednesday, September 4 7:00 pm � Monday, October 7 6:00 pm

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

HALLOWEEN SAFETY St. Charles County Ambulance District will provide a special program on Halloween Safety. Tour a real ambulance, listen to a story, make a craft, and get a Halloween glow bracelet to make your Halloween a safe one. (Ambulance tour cancelled if ambulance is called to an emergency.) Ages 3+ � Monday, October 21 6:30 pm � Thursday, October 24 6:30 pm � Tuesday, October 29 10:00 am � Monday, October 28 6:30 pm � Wednesday, October 23 6:30 pm � Tuesday, October 22 6:30 pm � Wednesday, October 30 10:00 am � Monday, October 21 10:00 am

Visit a PopUp Library at a community event near you to sign up for library cards, browse our library materials, and learn about all the fantastic things the library has to offer. Check out our online classes & events calendar at myLibrary.org to discover where we’ll be popping up next!

Duckfest Mosaics Saturday, Sept. 14 Fine Arts Festival 2:00 – 9:00 pm Friday, Sept. 13 370 Lakeside Park 4:00 – 9:00 pm St. Peters, MO 63376 Sunday, Sept. 15 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Main Street St. Charles, MO 63301

St. Louis Renaissance Festival Dardenne Prairie Day Saturday, Oct. 12 Saturday, Sept. 21 & Sunday, Oct. 13 12:00 – 5:00 pm 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Lake St. Louis City Hall Park Rotary Park Farmer’s Market 2032 Hanley Rd. 2577 West Meyer Rd. Saturday, Oct. 19 Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368 Wentzville, MO 63386 8:00 am – Noon The Meadows Meadows Circle Dr. Lake St. Louis, MO 63367

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.

BABY TIME TODDLER TUNES Stories, songs, and activities for babies birth Sing, dance, and play towards early literacy to 11 months and their caregivers. through music and movement. Ages 2-3 � 10:00 am 1st Thursday � 10:00 am 4th Friday � 6:00 pm 3rd Tuesday TINY TOTS � 10:00 am 1st Friday Stories, songs, and activities for babies birth � 10:00 am Mondays to 23 months and their caregivers. � 10:00 am 2nd Friday � 10:00 am 1st Wednesday BABY SIGN LANGUAGE � 10:00 am Mondays Stories, songs, and activities focused on � 10:00 am � 10:00 am Friday, Sept. 20 & Oct. 25 simple sign language for babies age 3 to 15 Mon., Sept. 9, 16, 23 & Oct. 7, 21, 28 � 10:00 am Friday, Sept. 13 & Oct. 18 months and their caregivers. 6:30 pm � 10:00 am 3rd Wednesday � 10:00 am Monday, September 30 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Wednesdays � 10:00 am Monday, October 28 � 9:30 am 1st & 2nd Thursdays BABY/TODDLER SIGN STORY TIME An introduction to baby sign language TIME FOR TWOS Stories, songs and activities that enhance through stories and rhymes; for the beginning Stories, songs and activities for two-year- early literacy skills. Ages 3-6 talker and not-yet talker. Ages 7-24 mo. olds and their caregivers. � 10:30 am 2nd & 4th Thursdays � 10:00 am 1st Tuesday 10:00 am Tuesdays � 6:00 pm 3rd Monday � 10:00 am 1st & 3rd Wednesdays FUN FOR ONES � 10:00 am Wednesdays Stories, songs, and activities for babies 12 10:00 am 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Tuesdays � 10:00 am Mondays, 2nd Saturday to 24 months and their caregivers. � � 10:00 am & 11:00 am � 10:00 am � 10:00 am 2nd & 4th Wednesday Mon., Sept. 9, 16, 23 & Oct. 7, 21 Wed., Sept. 4, 11, 18 & Oct. 9,16, 23 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Thursdays � 9:30 am & 10:30 am Thurs., Sept. 5, 12, 19 & Oct. 10, 17, 24 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Wednesday � 10:00 am Mondays � 10:00 am Tues., Sept. 10, 17 & Oct. 15 � 10:00 am 3rd Tuesday � 10:00 am 2nd & 4th Tuesdays � 10:00 am Tuesdays & Wednesdays � 10:00 am & 11:00 am Tuesdays � 10:00 am All-but-last Wednesdays � 10:00 am Mondays � 10:00 am Thursdays

CAN’T SIT STILL STORY TIME Sensory story time designed for children with special needs and/or kids who simply can’t sit still. We’ll share stories, rhymes and songs aimed at a preschool level. � 10:00 am Saturday, Sept. 21 & Oct. 12 � 10:30 am 3rd Saturday

FAMILIA FUN BILINGUAL STORY TIME Stories, songs, and activities in English & Spanish that enhance early literacy skills. Vamos a desarrollar la lectura y la escritura con cuentos, canciones y actividades en inglés y español. Ages 3-6 � 1:00 pm 2nd Thursday Grow Your Reader with story time at the Library.

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

READ TO A DOG! STORIES IN THE STACKS Tale Waggers - Love on a Leash Join us in the Children’s Area for some stories, Bring a book or choose one of ours and read songs, and a take-home craft. Ages 3-6 to an attentive, adorable dog. Grades K-5 10:00 am 3rd Tuesday � � Tuesday, Sept. 10 & Oct. 15 6:00 pm 10:00 am 4th Friday � � Thursday, September 19 6:30 pm BEDTIME STORY TIME � Wednesday, September 25 6:30 pm Bring the whole family and a stuffed friend for Tuesday, October 29 6:30 pm stories and songs in your pajamas! Ages 3-6 � Wednesday, September 18 6:30 pm � 6:30 pm Monday, Sept. 9 & Oct. 7 Tuesday, October 22 6:30 pm � 6:30 pm 3rd Thursday � Monday, October 21 6:30 pm � 1st Thursday 6:30 pm STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER LEARN TO FISH AT THE LIBRARY! � Monday, September 23 6:30 pm Drop off - Bring your stuffed animal friend Learn the basics of how to use fishing for a fun night at the library. � Wednesday, September 11 6:30 pm equipment, discover tips and tricks to catch � All Day Thursday, September 12 Missouri fish, and practice your new skills Zoe, Shelby, and Mustard- with hands-on activities. All supplies and Story Time - Find out what your friend did at Champ Therapy Dogs poles will be provided. the library all night. Bring a book or choose one of ours and � 10:30 am Saturday, September 14 read to an attentive, adorable dog. Family Fun: Fishing 101 Grades K-5 Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult. � 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm CIRCLE TIME � Monday, September 9 4:00 pm This session is all about group interaction Tuesday, September 17 6:00 pm through circle songs, rhymes, stories, and � play. Families welcome. All Ages � Thursday, October 17 3:30 pm � 10:00 am Friday, Sept. 6 & Oct. 18 � Wednesday, October 2 6:30 pm

� 10:00 am Monday, Sept. 9, 16 & Oct. 7 Fishing 101 Ages 12-18 SENSORY TIME FOR TODDLERS � Wednesday, October 2 4:00 pm Activities for one and two-year-olds and their caregivers to create and explore their senses. � 10:00 am Friday, September 27 LESSONS FROM MISTER ROGERS NR � 10:00 am Tuesday, October 29 Learn social and emotional skills to prepare for kindergarten.

This program is intended for 4-5 year olds & their caregivers. BOOKS & MORE Valuing Words & Art � Monday, September 9 11:30 am LET’S READ Grades K-3 (unless noted) � Friday, September 20 10:00 am � Dots Grades K-5 Tuesday, September 10 4:30 pm � Tuesday, September 24 10:00 am Halloween Mayhem Grades K-5 � Monday, September 9 6:30 pm Tuesday, October 8 4:30 pm � Saturday, September 28 10:00 am � Mercy Watson Friday, September 13 10:00 am Thursday, September 26 4:30 pm � Halloween Stories � Friday, September 6 10:00 am Thursday, October 24 4:30 pm Play & Pretend � Pirates, Ahoy! � Monday, October 7 11:30 am Monday, September 30 6:30 pm Slightly Spooky Stories � Friday, October 18 10:00 am Monday, October 28 6:30 pm � Monday, October 7 6:30 pm � Tuesday, October 22 10:00 am � Saturday, October 26 10:00 am � Friday, October 11 10:00 am � Friday, October 11 10:00 am

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Growing Artists continued... EXPLORATION � Dots Wednesday, September 25 10:00 am GROWING MINDS Fall Fun exploration of topics that keep kids Wednesday, Oct. 23 10:00 am thinking and learning. Ages 3-6 Fall Into Art � Playdough Lab � Fri., Sept. 20 10:00 am & 11:00 am Tuesday, October 15 10:00 am � Playdough Pizzeria LET’S CREATE Friday, October 18 10:00 am Art exploration! Grades K-5 � Sensory Time � Applesauce Ornaments Saturday, October 19 10:00 am Thursday, September 5 4:00 pm � Pumpkins And Apples Green Apple Dough Wednesday, October 9 10:00 am Monday, September 16 All Day Pumpkin Magnet LET’S EXPLORE Monday, October 7 All Day BONDING WITH YOUR BABY Fun exploration of topics that keep school Haunted House Surprise Whether it’s your first or your fourth, having age kids thinking and learning. Grades 1-5 Monday, October 28 1:00 pm a new baby is exciting and overwhelming! Join other parents to learn about infant � Avid Adventurers - Morocco � Pinwheels development and bonding. Bonding with your Thursday, September 26 5:30 pm Tuesday, September 3 All Day Baby Kits are provided for all participants. Avid Adventurers - Peru Pumpkin Painting Thursday, October 24 5:30 pm � Monday, September 16 5:00 pm Tuesday, October 1 4:00 pm Presented in Partnership with St. Louis Crisis Nursery. � Blast From The Past � Candy Creations Friday, September 20 4:30 pm Saturday, September 7 2:00 pm FROM TERRIBLE TO TERRIFIC: History’s Hot Shots Everything’s Coming Up Apples! EMBRACING THE TODDLER YEARS Tuesday, October 22 4:30 pm Saturday, September 14 11:00 am Toddlers are growing and changing so rapidly � Fall Harvest Arrr Matey!! that it can be exhausting for parents to keep Tuesday, October 22 4:30 pm Wednesday, September 18 4:00 pm up! Learn strategies to support & enjoy this stage of development. Terrific Toddler Fun Crafty Bonanza! Kits are provided for all participants. Saturday, October 12 11:00 am ARTIST’S CORNER Leaf Art � Wednesday, October 2 5:00 pm Tuesday, October 15 4:00 pm Presented in Partnership with St. Louis Crisis Nursery. ART START FOR LITTLE ONES Ages 18 mo.-3 yrs Monster Mash Thursday, October 10 10:00 am Wednesday, October 30 4:00 pm GROW YOUR READER PARENT WORKSHOP � Learn simple strategies from the St. Charles � Wednesday, October 30 10:00 am � Fall-A-Palooza City-County Library Foundation to help � 1st Friday 10:00 am Tuesday, September 17 6:30 pm prepare your child to become a successful � 3rd Thursday 9:30 am � Southwestern Art reader and learner. It’s never too early or Saturday, September 7 11:00 am too late! Thanks to the Boeing Company, � Wednesday, September 25 10:00 am attendees receive a selection of free books. � Van Gogh Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Medical Office GROWING ARTISTS Ages 3-6 Monday, September 9 4:30 pm Building 1 - Suite 117 Open-ended and explorative preschool art T-Shirt Upcycle 6 Jungermann Circle, St. Peters, MO 63376 session focused on the process of making art. Wednesday, September 11 4:30 pm Wednesday, September 11 6:00 pm Creepy Creations � Finger Painting Please visit bjcstcharlescounty.org/Events to register. Tuesday, October 1 4:30 pm Friday, September 20 10:00 am Art Exploration Pumpkin Painting HEALTH & WELLNESS Friday, October 18 10:00 am Saturday, October 5 11:00 am Mondrian � Under The Sea Monday, October 21 4:30 pm GROWING HEALTHY: YOGA STORY TIME Tuesday, September 10 10:00 am Learn, move, and play for a healthy you! Monsters � International Dot Day � 2nd Friday 10:00 am Tuesday, October 8 10:00 am Saturday, September 14 11:00 am Strawbees 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm � Fall Fun � Tuesday, October 15 6:30 pm Monday, September 30 10:00 am � Friday, Sept. 20 & Oct. 25 10:00 am Spooky Shrinky Dinks Monday, Sept. 23 & Oct. 28 6:30 pm � Self Portraits Thursday, October 17 1:30 pm Tuesday, September 10 6:30 pm � Friday, October 4 10:00 am Cardboard Challenge Spooky Art Friday, October 25 4:30 pm � Monday, September 23 10:00 am Tuesday, October 8 6:30 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

ENTERTAINMENT GROWING SCIENTISTS Ages 3-6 � Knights, Princesses, And Dragons Monday, September 16 6:30 pm � Science Exploration DRIVE-IN MOVIE 1st Friday 10:00 am Decorate your own car to take to the drive-in � Walking Group and enjoy a short movie at the library! 1st Wednesday 6:30 pm � Apple Fest Tues., Sept. 24 9:30 am & 11:00 am � Wednesday, October 2 10:00 am Putt-Putt Saturday, September 28 2:00 pm Mad Science Tuesday, Oct. 22 9:30 am & 11:00 am FAMILY FLIX: SCOOBY DOO ON ZOMBIE ISLAND � Dinosaurs STEM & MAKER GROUPS Wednesday, September 25 10:00 am Saturday, October 5 2:00 pm � Thursday, September 26 10:00 am LEGO BUILDERS JR. TRICK OR TRUNK DRIVE IN MOVIE Listen to a story and build with the Library’s � Pumpkin Fun Decorate your own car to take to the drive- Duplo Legos. Thursday, October 24 10:00 am in and enjoy a short movie at the library! � 4th Thursday 10:00 am � Fall Science Halloween costumes are encouraged! Tuesday, October 1 6:30 pm � Tuesday, October 29 10:00 am � Saturday, Sept. 14 & Oct. 19 10:00 am Thurs., Oct. 3 10:00 am & 11:00 am � 2nd Friday 10:30 am PRESCHOOL PARTY LET’S EXPERIMENT Grades K-5 � Disney Sing-Along LEGO BUILDERS � Pumpkin Seed Count Thursday, September 12 10:00 am Build with the Library’s Legos. Tuesday, October 22 3:00 pm � Gumball Jumble � 4th Monday 6:00 pm � Design-a-Maze Tuesday, September 17 10:00 am � Last Monday 4:30 pm Monday, September 16 6:30 pm Halloween Fun � 4th Tuesday 4:00 pm � Race Car Science Tuesday, October 29 10:00 am Tuesday, September 3 6:30 pm � 4th Wednesday 6:00 pm � Halloween Fun Pumpkin Science Wednesday, October 30 10:00 am � Friday, September 27 4:30 pm Saturday, October 12 2:00 pm Thursday, October 31 10:00 am Friday, October 18 2:00 pm DISCOVERY KIDS Grades K-5 � Pirates! Pirates! Pirates! � 1st Thursday 4:30 pm Thursday, September 26 10:00 am � 4th Wednesday 4:30 pm � Butter Halloween Hootenanny! Monday, October 7 5:00 pm Thursday, October 31 10:00 am TECH TIME JR � Musical Science � Party On The Patio Code-A-Pillars Wednesday, September 4 2:00 pm Friday, September 27 10:00 am � Tuesday, September 3 10:00 am Monday, September 9 6:00 pm Cookies In A Jar � Friday, September 27 10:00 am LET’S PARTY Grades K-5 Wednesday, October 2 2:00 pm � Wed., Sept. 11 10:00 am & 11:00 am Day Of The Dead/Dia De Los Muertos � FAMILY STEM Friday, Oct. 25 4:30 pm TECH TIME � Coding A Lego Maze! � Dia De Los Muertos � Hour Of Code Grades 2-6 Thursday, September 19 4:30 pm Monday, Oct. 21 6:30 pm Tuesday, October 1 6:00 pm Non-Newtonian Fluids FAMILY FUN � Lego Mindstorms Grades 2-8 Thursday, October 17 4:30 pm Thursday, September 26 4:30 pm � Halloween Party � Tree-Rific Times Saturday, October 26 11:30 am Lego WeFo Grades 1-3 Wednesday, September 11 6:30 pm Thursday, October 24 4:30 pm Thursday, September 12 10:00 am Halloween Party � Pumpkin Time Ages 3-6 Wednesday, October 30 6:30 pm � Code & Go Robot Mouse Grades K-3 Monday, September 30 6:30 pm Wednesday, October 9 6:30 pm � Painting Thursday, October 10 10:00 am Saturday, September 28 10:00 am � Osmos- Coding Grades 1-5 Saturday, September 21 2:00 pm � Lego Mindstorms Black, Orange, Purple Art Wednesday, September 4 6:30 pm Saturday, October 26 10:00 am � Lego WeDo Grades 1-3 Tuesday, September 10 4:30 pm � Grandparents Tea Sunday, September 8 3:00 pm Osmos- Pizza Co. Grades K-5 Tuesday, September 3 4:30 pm Game Night � Osmos- Tangrams Grades K-5 Thursday, September 5 6:30 pm Saturday, October 12 2:00 pm Monday, October 21 6:30 pm Fall Carnival Saturday, September 7 2:00 pm

Middendorf-Kredell: � McClay: � Portage Des Sioux: � Spencer Road: � WingHaven®: � Programs marked NR do not require registration. 9 TWEEN Most classes & events require registration at myLibrary.org or call the Library

BABYSITTING 101 TWEEN FANDOM & PIZZA Considering a new babysitter? Enroll him � Anime and Manga or her in this class to encourage the best Wednesday, September 25 6:00 pm care for your child. A great introduction to Scooby Doo the basics of babysitting. Topics include Wednesday, October 30 6:00 pm the business of babysitting, child devel- opment, safety and first-aid, and fun and TWEEN GAMING games. A workbook and light snack are Super Smash Bros. Tournament provided. $30 per child � Friday, October 11 4:00 pm Presented in partnership with St. Louis � Oregon Trail Children’s Hospital. Please call Wednesday, September 11 4:30 pm 636.344.KIDS (5437) to register. � Fortnite � Saturday, October 19 1:00 pm Tuesday, October 1 6:30 pm

GROUPS & CLUBS

CLUB READ � Wild Robot by Peter Brown TWEENS TALK Saturday, September 21 4:00 pm We want your ideas! Help us plan projects, Took: A Ghost Story do book displays and earn volunteer service by Mary Downing Hahn hours. Saturday, October 19 4:00 pm � 4th Thursday 4:30 pm � Navigating Early � Last Tuesday 5:45 pm by Claire Vanderpool Monday, September 16 7:00 pm WRITE ON! Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar Monday, October 21 7:00 pm � Westerns Monday, September 16 6:30 pm � Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Manuscripts WILLIAM A. SPRADLEY Stone by J.K. Rowling Monday, October 7 6:30 pm YOUTH WRITING CONTEST Tuesday, September 24 7:00 pm Presented by the Saturday Writers. One For Sorrow CRAFTS Enter this free writing contest for the by Mary Downing Hahn chance to have your writing published Tuesday, October 29 7:00 pm TWEENS CREATE Grades 4-8 unless noted and win a gift card! 3-4th grade, 5-6th Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder grade, & 7-8th grade categories. � � Tic Tac Toe On The Go Tuesday, September 24 6:30 pm September 1– October 31 Wednesday, September 25 4:00 pm Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio Magnetic Silly Putty by Peg Kehret Prompt: Imagine a giant box is delivered Wednesday, October 16 4:30 pm to your front door with your name on it. Tuesday, October 29 6:30 pm � Sun Catchers Grades 4-12 Write about what’s inside. Refugee by Alan Gratz � Monday, September 9 6:30 pm Minimum: 250 words. Tuesday, September 24 7:00 pm Pumpkin Decorating Grades 4-12 Maximum: 1000 words. Doll Bones by Holly Black Monday, October 7 6:30 pm Tuesday, October 22 7:00 pm To enter, email your story in a Word Doc � Yarn-Wrapped Letters to [email protected]. GLOW-UP PARTY Monday, September 30 7:00 pm Entry emails should include the author’s Deck out in neon and party at the Library. No-Sew Monster Pillow first and last name, guardian’s first and Enjoy glow-in-the-dark Cosmic Bingo and Tuesday, October 15 4:30 pm last name, contact email address, contact other activities. Prizes for best outfit. phone number, author’s age group � Friendship Bracelets Grades 4-12 (3-4th, 5-6th, or 7-8th), story title, and Thursday, September 26 6:00 pm word count. � Wednesday, October 30 6:30 pm Glow-in-the-Dark Slime Monday, October 7 6:30 pm TWEEN ESCAPE ROOM: � Let’s Crochet Grades 4-12 HARRY POTTER Monday, September 23 6:30 pm Solve the puzzles and escape from Saturday, October 5 2:00 pm Gringotts before the goblins feed you to a Stuffed Animal Taxidermy Grades 4-12 dragon. Grades 4-8 Saturday, September 28 2:00 pm � Saturday, September 7 2:30 pm Zombie Barbies Grades 4-12 Saturday, October 19 2:00 pm

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

� Wool Needle Felting Grades 4-12 Tuesday, September 3 6:30 pm Hedgehog Book Art Grades 4-12 Tuesday, September 10 6:30 pm Insect Faux Taxidermy Grades 4-12 Tuesday, October 8 6:30 pm � Stop Motion Animation Wednesday, September 11 6:30 pm Fall Craft Monday, September 16 4:00 pm Spooky Shrinky Dinks Thursday, October 17 2:30 pm Spooky Perler Beads Saturday, October 26 2:00 pm � Sweet Treats Wednesday, September 25 6:30 pm STEM & MAKER GROUPS

TWEEN STEM � Marshmallow Engineering Monday, September 23 All Day � Expert Coders Tuesday, October 1 7:00 pm � Try: Hour Of Code™ Tuesday, October 8 5:00 pm � LEGO Mindstorms Thursday, October 10 4:30 pm

TWEEN TASTE TEST: OREOS Try different types of Oreos and guess what Classes like Tweens Create encourage the flavor is. kids to discover and explore. � Thursday, September 5 4:30 pm

Playing with clay is A-OK!

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. ***

STUFF & THINGS

ALIVE AT 25 Alive at 25 is a highly interactive 4-hour course that helps young adults under the age of 25 take greater responsibility for their driving by focusing on behavior, judgement, and decision-making. Ages 15-25 � Saturday, September 28 9:15 am Saturday, October 19 9:15 am

COVER GHOUL: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP Learn how to do zombie makeup, bitten by a vampire, mermaid, wrinkles and cuts/ bruises. Maybe you are born with it...maybe it’s Halloween! � Wednesday, October 23 6:00 pm

FISHING 101 Ages 12-18 � Wednesday, October 2 4:00 pm

TEEN ESCAPE ROOM � The Oregon Trail! Friday, September 13 7:00 pm Be yourself (even while disguised � Fantastic Beasts And How To Free Them as someone else) at the Library. Monday, October 28 7:00 pm GROUPS & CLUBS HOMESCHOOL MEETUP TEEN COSPLAY MUSICAL CHAIRS � Camping 101 Dress in your favorite cosplay costume and ALPHABET SOUP join us for competitive musical chairs! Wednesday, September 18 2:00 pm Join LGBTQ+ teens and allies to watch Chernobyl � Friday, October 11 4:30 pm movies, talk books, and more with like- Wednesday, October 16 2:00 pm minded individuals! TEEN HANGOUT � 4th Friday 4:30 pm K-POP CLUB Lovers of K-pop unite! Discuss the latest � 3rd Friday 4:00 pm � 2nd Friday 4:30 pm K-pop music, play games, and dance. � Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:00 pm � 1st Friday 3:30 pm Light snacks provided. � 2nd Wednesday 3:00 pm � 4th Tuesday 7:00 pm � Thursday, October 3 6:00 pm Thursday, September 5 6:00 pm TEEN HORROR HANGOUT ANIME CLUB � Hang out & talk about your favorite scary Watch an Anime film, stay to play anime movies, books, and media. Snacks provided! games, read manga, and enjoy other anime � Wednesday, October 9 6:30 pm activities! � Tuesday, September 10 4:30 pm TEEN MOVIE � Captain Marvel PG-13 BAD MOVIE CLUB Thursday, September 5 6:00 pm Bad movies, good times! Snacks and drinks provided. � The Visit PG-13 Thursday, October 17 6:30 pm � Saturday, October 5 3:00 pm

FANDOM CLUB � DC Universe - TV Shows Tuesday, September 10 7:00 pm Musicals Tuesday, October 8 7:00 pm � Harry Potter Thursday, October 24 4:30 pm

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TEEN ADVISORY BOARD AFTER HOURS Ages 13-18 Be a part of the decision-making process at the library! Help plan programs, nerd out Camping In The Library about what you’re reading, promote the � Friday, September 27 7:00 pm library, and eat snacks! � 1st Friday 4:30 pm � Childhood TV Friday, September 20 6:30 pm � 3rd Monday 7:00 pm Halloween Nerf � 4th Saturday 4:00 pm Friday, October 25 7:00 pm � 4th Tuesday 5:00 pm � Trash-ion Show Friday, October 11 7:00 pm � 4th Thursday 4:00 pm � Nerf Free-For-All! Ages 12-18 � Last Wednesday 4:30 pm Friday, September 27 6:30 pm � 4th Tuesday 4:30 pm � 2nd Wednesday 4:00 pm TEEN TECH

TEEN BOOK CLUB CODERSPACE Participants in CoderSpace work individually � Dreamland Burning or collaboratively to create, build, and by Jennifer Latham discover on new coding platforms with Thursday, September 12 7:00 pm new Maker Space items that change every Beast is an Animal month. Grades 4-12. Families welcome. by Peternelle Van Arsdale 4th Monday 6:30 pm Thursday, October 10 7:00 pm � � Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 CRAFTS by Richard Paul Evans Tuesday, September 17 6:30 pm TEENS CREATE Nyxia by Scott Reintgen Tuesday, October 15 6:30 pm � Fall Craft Thursday, September 26 4:00 pm TEEN SERVICE CLUB � Witchy Magic Join us twice a month to complete service Wednesday, October 23 6:30 pm projects! Ages 13-18 � Wednesday, September 11 7:00 pm Thursday, September 26 6:00 pm Monday, October 7 4:30 pm Sunday, October 20 2:00 pm

TEEN TALK: SO THAT HAPPENED... Join us each month for drinks, snacks, and talk about unbelievable current and historical events. � Killer Fashion Thursday, September 12 6:00 pm Salem Witch Trials Thursday, October 10 6:00 pm

TEEN WRITING & DRAWING CLUB Drop in and join fellow teens as you work on your personal writing or drawing. Share inspiration, feedback, and support! � Saturday, September 7 2:00 pm � Tuesday, September 24 4:30 pm

Volunteer, meet, hang out, have fun!

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MEET THE AUTHOR: JOY L. POOLE, SATURDAY MORNING CHESS CLUB GRANDMOTHER’S BUTTON BOX Presenter: The Missouri State Button Society OVER THE SANTA FE TRAIL � Saturdays 9:00 am Hear New Mexico Wood & Wood Fiber Buttons Made In America Deputy State Librarian SCRABBLE � Monday, September 23 1:00 pm Joy L. Poole discuss Vintage Art--Create A Frameable Button Display the true story of a � 2nd & 4th Thursday 2:00 pm St. Charles doctor � Monday, October 28 1:00 pm who traveled west. Dr. TIME FOR TENZI Rowland Willard’s Learn how to play Tenzi, a fun dice game, TOLKIEN TRIVIA NIGHT journals are a rich and compete for small prizes. Celebrate Hobbit Day and Tolkien Week – historical source on the � Wednesday, October 30 2:00 pm play free trivia! Santa Fe and Camino � Monday, September 23 7:00 pm Real trails and the practice of medicine in the 1820s, a time ENTERTAINMENT THE MAKING OF CRAFT BEER AT when sanitation and anesthesia were rare. PETRICHOR BREWING Ages 21+ � Sunday, September 22 3:00 pm COFFEE AT THE LIBRARY 7434 Village Center Dr, O’Fallon, MO 63368 � Thursdays 9:00 am � Wednesday, October 2 7:00 pm A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SPORT � Thursdays 9:00 am RADIO TALK SHOW HOST FOLK DANCING FOR FUN Go behind the scenes of sports broadcasting - from show prep to interviews and more - with MARK TWAIN HOBBY SCALE MODEL CLUB � Thursday, October 3 7:00 pm Kevin Wheeler, host of “The Kevin Wheeler � Tues., Sept. 3 & Oct. 1 7:00 pm Show” on 101 ESPN. Bring your questions! ADULT ESCAPE ROOM: THE OREGON TRAIL Do you have what it takes to survive � Tuesday, October 15 7:00 pm LEARN ABOUT NOVELIST PLUS AND MAKE A BEADED BOOKMARK! dysentery, snake bites, and other hazards on the Oregon Trail? Ages 18+ � Wednesday, September 4 2:00 pm GAMES � Saturday, October 19 7:00 pm ATTEND THE 1904 WORLD FAIR BUNCO View a slideshow, short movies, and objects LEGENDS AND LORE: THE STORY OF from the 1904 World’s Fair that took place here THE 1949 ST. LOUIS EXORCISM � 4th Monday 7:00 pm th in St. Louis! Sing along to “Meet Me in St. 2019 is the 70 anniversary of the exorcism � 1st & 3rd Thursday 1:30 pm Louis” with a recording from the World’s Fair! upon which the movie The Exorcist was based. Saint Louis University Archivist John DUNGEONS & DRAGONS � Monday, September 9 7:00 pm Waide will give us the real story.

� Monday, Sept. 9 7:00 pm Ages 21+ STAR PARTY All ages � Monday, October 21 7:00 pm � 1st Wed. 5:45 pm Teens 13+ welcome Bring the whole family and join experts from the Astronomical Society to view our amazing CELEBRATE “DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS,” HAND & FOOT CANASTA universe through telescopes. Get hands- THE DAY OF THE DEAD on instruction on how to use the Library’s Make felt Sugar Skulls ornaments while � Thursdays 1:00 pm telescopes. Children must be accompanied watching Disney’s Coco. Celebrate your � 1st Tuesday 1:00 pm by an adult. ancestors! All supplies provided. Tuesday, September 10 7:00 pm � Monday, October 28 6:30 pm GAME ON! � � Wednesday, October 2 7:00 pm � 4th Wednesday 4:00 pm NR CHECK OUT OUR � Monday, September 9 7:00 pm � 2nd Saturday 1:00 pm NR ACOUSTIC JAM @ THE LIBRARY! LET’S PLAY CRAZY RUMMY for great resources on trending topics. � Thurs., Sept. 19 & Oct. 24 2:00 pm � Mondays 10:30 am In September: Get your DIY on DOWNTON ABBEY TEA, TRIVIA AND MORE MAH JONGG Celebrate the release of the movie! � Most Mondays 1:00 pm � Friday, September 20 2:00 pm � 3rd Wednesdays 6:30 pm

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ESCAPE ROOM: MONSTER MASHUP STUDIO BIBLIOTHÈQUE - New! MOVIES Wednesday, October 30 Every month explore a new technique to � Please check the online classes and events 4:00 pm, 5:15 pm, 6:30 pm, 7:45 pm make your personal videos better! Digital Storytelling calendar for movie titles. LINE DANCING FOR FUN Bring a shoe box full of memorabilia to AFTERNOON THEATER NR create a 150- to 250-word narration. Thurs., Sept. 19 & Oct. 24 7:00 pm � Record the narration and overlay it on a � 3rd Tuesday 1:30 pm video of your objects to make a complete OPEN MIC NIGHT digital story! NEW RELEASE MOVIE NIGHT Express your creative side! All artists welcome! � Last Wednesday 6:30 pm All are invited to perform or watch, though � Sunday, September 8 & 22 2:00 pm some material may be intended for adults. Horror Movies & Sound Effects � Last Monday 7:00 pm Learn how to make cool sound effects for all your videos, especially ones for scary FLEUR DE LIS GARDEN SOCIETY October! � Thursday, September 19 6:00 pm � Sunday, October 13 & 27 2:00 pm

FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY PUBLIC MASS SHOOTINGS Professor Darren Marhanka and friends From Columbine to Sandy Hook, mass take us through an exploration of Forensic shootings have had a huge impact on Anthropology, the examination of human American society. Professor Kent Bausman skeletal remains that help law enforcement of Maryville University will discuss the effects agencies recover and determine the identity these attacks have had on us. Ages 18+ of human remains, interpret trauma, and � 2:00 pm estimate time since death. � 1:00 pm CORONER TALK PODCAST Hear Darren Dake of Coroner Talk discuss Hear True Crime experts and some of KILLER JOBS PODCAST his interesting cases and death investigator your favorite podcasters talk about dark Discover the day jobs of the world’s techniques. Coroner Talk provides training topics at the Library’s first CrimeFest! most famous serial killers! Chris Stanfield, and resources to coroners and death Registration is recommended. producer and creator of the podcast Killer investigators in a peer-to-peer training Middendorf-Kredell Branch Jobs, will explore how these psychopaths environment. functioned in the real world and what � 3:00 pm Saturday, October 26 coworkers had to say. � 1:00 pm MISSING PERSONS Marianne Asher-Chapman and Maureen A. MURDER IN STL Reintjes will discuss how Missouri Missing Renegade STL founder, tour guide, and helps people find local missing persons french toast expert Amanda Clark will regale and how you can help. Asher-Chapman will us with stories of the grisly underbelly of speak about her own experience trying to St. Louis, complete with murder & mayhem. seek justice for her daughter, Angie Yarnell, � 1:00 pm who was killed by her husband. � 3:00 pm THE BODYGUARD Local protection and security firm Comfort THE PAMELA HUPP SAGA Zone Security will present on guarding Local journalist Jeannette Cooperman will celebrities and protecting those in serious discuss her research on local accused danger. murderer Pamela Hupp and give us the � 2:00 pm latest updates on the case. � 3:00 pm OUR TRUE CRIME PODCAST Hear some candid and sometimes funny KEYNOTE SPEAKER - DR. MARY CASE observations on true crime cases--many Dr. Mary Case, Chief Medical Examiner of you may not have heard about--from lifetime four Missouri counties, returns to discuss best friends, Jennifer Metcalf Flanders and her exciting medical career. Camille Duncan Anderson. Ages 18+ � 4:00 pm � 2:00 pm

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Job hunting can be stressful. The Library can help! If you’re searching for work, you can find one-on-one assistance, referrals to agencies that offer job search and business development help, and a variety of classes and materials designed to assist job seekers. The Library is the perfect place to start the search for a new career or position.

One-on-One Assistance: Community Partnerships: Library Materials: The Library offers Customers are encouraged ask staff The Library partners with several many books, databases, and materials for help or attend Technology Open government and private agencies to that can assist customers looking Labs (available at different times help match job seekers with available for work. These can be accessed by and locations throughout the month) positions or to provide resources to customers independently or with help for one-on-one assistance with their potential small business owners. The from Library staff. searches. Here are some of the most Library’s most active local partner • Customers can check out thousands common ways that Library staff can for helping the unemployed is the of books, audiobooks, and eBooks help job seekers. St. Charles County Business and that will help them create resumes Workforce Development office. • Creating and updating resumes - and cover letters, give them strategies They manage the Missouri Job Center. assistance in using Microsoft Word or for searching for a position, help build the Library database Optimal Resume Library Classes: In addition to the interview skills, and negotiate pay to draft or edit resumes. many technology-based classes offered (just to name a few). In the myLibrary • Help with basic computer skills - regularly at different branch locations Catalog, a search for JOB HUNTING searching the Internet, filling out online and times (including evenings and yields 264 entries, RESUMES offers applications, attaching PDFs, etc. weekends), the Library also offers specific 99 entries, and JOB NETWORKING • Job research - assistance in classes and workshops for those on provides 61 sources. There is always a accessing Library databases and the hunt for a new job. Customers can book on the Library shelf that can help guidance while searching the internet find classes relating to job assistance a job seeker. for open positions. and technology training by searching • The Library’s “Research and If customers need extensive help or assistance with the Library’s online classes and events Learn” databases offer 17 different business development, they can make an appointment calendar. resources for Business, with many by calling the Spencer Road Branch at 636-447-2320. specific to customers looking for a job. Lynda.com, Gale Courses, With one-on-one assistance, community partnerships, classes, and and other class-based resources materials for job seekers, the Library is here to assist customers at offer online business development every level and in every field as they search for a job. courses in everything from accounting fundamentals to building websites. Resources like D&B Hoovers, ReferenceUSA, and Guidestar (for nonprofits) offer information about thousands of businesses for first-steps research. And if a customer decides to investigate entrepreneurship, the Library offers databases like Small Business Builder and DemographicsNow. • The Library’s free public computers are equipped with Microsoft Office. Scanning and printing services are available. Customers are encouraged to access these computers, or bring their own devices and use free Wi-Fi at every branch.

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DISCOVER YOUR BEST LIFE

GREAT COURSES: HOW TO LOOK AT AND UNDERSTAND GREAT ART Explore the practical skill of viewing art through the lenses of line, light, perspective, composition, and other crucial elements of craft and technique. � Tuesdays, Sept. 3 - Oct. 29 11:30 am

ART & HISTORY: GHOSTS OF THE LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!: A NEWS AND BENEFITS OF AROMATHERAPY ARCH GROUNDS CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP Learn the basics of aromatherapy and the Learn how the Arch grounds transformed benefits of essential oils. Prepare and keep through the ages to the present National � 1st Wednesday 2:00 pm a roller blend! Park site. Highlights include spectacular events like the Great St. Louis Fire of 1849, GET ORGANIZED: THE KONMARI WAY � Monday, Sept. 30 10:30 am & 6:30 pm construction of the Eads Bridge, clearing � 1st Thursday 7:00 pm � Thursday, October 24 6:30 pm of the riverfront site in the 1930s and the Friday, October 25 10:00 am building of the Gateway Arch. HOW TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE � Wednesday, September 4 7:00 pm � Wednesday, September 11 1:30 pm HOW TO FIND AN OWL IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ART & HISTORY: PHOTOGRAPHING SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE Do you ever see or hear an owl in your HISTORIC ST. LOUIS ARCHITECTURE Gary Leabman of the Climate Reality Project neighborhood and want to experience more Discover history and architecture of will explain how we got into the climate of these beautiful birds? Award-winning St. Louis with Chris Naffziger! Through crisis and solutions to this complex problem. naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw aka “The Owl photography and the written word, including Man” will show through videos and photos writing about history and architecture for � Wednesday, September 18 7:00 pm which owls you are most likely to see or hear, St. Louis Magazine and documenting where to look for them, how to look for them, St. Louis architecture in his blog, St. Louis SUSTAINABILITY SENSE SERIES what to listen for, and the importance of Patina, Naffziger seeks to draw attention to � First Tuesdays 7:00 pm research and collaboration. the preservation of the built environment in � Thursday, October 3 7:00 pm the Gateway City and surrounding region. WALKING GROUP � Thursday, September 12 7:00 pm � 3rd Tuesday 9:00 am INTRODUCTION TO THE BASICS OF WOODCARVING � Mondays 9:00 am ART & HISTORY: “LEMP: � Saturday, October 19 2:00 pm THE HAUNTING HISTORY” � Thursdays 9:00 am Participate in an in-depth discussion about PROBATE: WHAT IS IT AND the Lemp family of St. Louis, including their HOW TO SOURDOUGH, PART 2 WHY DO WE WANT TO AVOID IT? brewing empire, their tragic family history, � Monday, September 23 6:30 pm and the restless spirits of their haunted � Monday, October 28 1:30 pm mansion. Presenter: St. Louis author and COOKBOOK SWAP historian Stephen P. Walker. His book Lemp: CELEBRATE CONSTITUTION DAY! The Haunting History will be available for $20. � Wednesday, September 25 2:00 pm Visit our Federal Depository library for a free pocket Constitution and explore our amazing Wednesday, October 2 7:00 pm � FREE TIME FRIDAY Government Documents collection! � 4th Friday 9:30 am � Tuesday, September 17 All Day

WHY IS THE INSTANT POT SO HOT? NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY! Make sure you are registered to vote! Sunday, September 29 2:00 pm � Learn how to register online, update your � Thursday, October 10 6:30 pm registration, check your registration, and find your polling place. � Tuesday, September 24 All Day

REGISTER TO VOTE! The League of Women Voters will be at several branches to help you register or check your registration! Check the online classes & events calendar for branches and times! Multiple Branches Saturday, Sept. 28

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An ongoing series that invites discussion and education about topics that affect all of us.

THE POWER OF POSITIVITY RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE STRESS & TRAUMAS Donald Bouton will share his story Donate blood! Presenter: Dr. Joel Mikos, RiverTowne Family Chiropractic of overcoming suicidal thoughts and depression through positivity, and the impact September 3 2:00 pm Thursday, September 26 2:00 pm � � of his book, Back Inklings: Driving Positivity Into the World One Rider at a Time. This MEDICARE 101 FALL-PROOFING YOUR HOME book is a compilation of responses from Learn the ins and outs of Medicare to � Monday, September 23 11:30 am Donald’s Uber riders to the question: What make informed decisions regarding health has been the most positive force in your life? plan options! Presenter: Nathan White, Axius Senior Benefits Solutions BUSINESS AND � Thursday, September 5 7:00 pm September 16 2:00 pm PERSONAL FINANCE � INFIDELITY � October 11 2:00 pm FALL CAREER EXPO Infidelity can be difficult. Learn some See what local employers have to offer for surprising information about cheating and MEDICARE BASICS full-time, permanent jobs paying $30,000 how to survive it. Learn the basics with time for group Q&A per year or more. Presenter: Amanda Lumpkin, Licensed Presenter: Missouri CLAIM Professional Counselor � Tuesday, October 15 5:00 pm � 1st Saturday 10:00 am � Monday, September 16 7:00 pm

ADULT OR ADULT & PEDIATRIC FIRST LOVE AID/CPR/AED 2 YEAR RED CROSS TRUE CRIME Can you choose who to love? Can you CERT. (BLENDED) & CURIOSITIES control the strength of your love? New Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED 2 science says yes! (Don’t you wish you year Red Cross Certification ($108.00 fee) TAROT CARDS knew that in high school?) Kruti Surti, PhD or Adult First Aid/CPR/AED 2-year Red Learn how to read Tarot Cards for candidate in Behavioral Neuroscience at the Cross Certification ($88.00 fee) entertainment & fun with Nancy Feranec. University of Missouri-St. Louis, will present � Saturday, September 7 10:30 am � Monday, September 30 7:00 pm her research findings. � Tuesday, October 1 7:00 pm � Tuesday, October 22 6:30 pm THE HAUNTING BOY OF LEMP MANSION MISSOURI DEATH PENALTY MINDFUL MEDITATION Discover Franki Cambeletta and Hear about the Missouri death penalty from Beat stress, improve concentration and Chris Naffziger’s unique approach Kristin Swain and Joe Welling, associate master the emotions of anger, fear and to a delicate subject--a famous child attorneys at Phillips Black, Inc. (a non-profit sadness. No yoga mats required. ghost that haunts the upstairs attic and public interest law practice) and adjunct Presenter: Sr. Priya, yoga practitioner & teacher, surrounding floors of the famed Lemp faculty members at St. Louis University Coordinator of Brahma Kumaris, St Louis. Mansion--in this lecture and Q/A. The School of Law. First, learn about a statute Lemp Mansion is among the top 25 most � Saturday, September 7 10:00 am that allows the judge to impose death Haunted places in the United States. when the jury does not unanimously agree � Wednesday, October 9 7:00 pm � Thursday, October 17 6:30 pm on sentencing. Missouri is one of the only states that allows this. Second, find out HEARTFULNESS RELAXATION AND MEDITATION about a recent U.S. Supreme Court case Open to first-time meditators as well as rejecting a challenge to Missouris lethal long-time practitioners. injection protocol for a Missouri inmate with Presenter: The Heartfulness Institute an extremely rare disorder that makes it � Saturday, September 14 10:00 am likely that he will suffer substantial Saturday, October 5 10:00 am unnecessary pain. � Saturday, September 28 10:00 am � Tuesday, October 8 7:00 pm Saturday, October 26 10:00 am

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CRAFT CLASSES

AUTUMN LEAF WREATH � Monday, September 9 2:00 pm

PAISLEY PUMPKIN Have questions? We can help. � Tuesday, September 24 11:00 am ARTSY APPLES DISCOVER TECHNOLOGY eBOOKS, eMOVIES, eMUSIC, AND MORE � Thursday, September 26 2:00 pm Find out how to check out free books, GENEALOGY LAB movies, music, and magazines on your BOOK PAGE PUMPKINS computer or mobile device. � 1st & 3rd Tuesday 10:00 am � Monday, September 30 6:00 pm � Thursday, September 12 10:00 am 3rd Sunday 1:30 pm � TRICK OR TREAT BANNER READY TO GO DIGITAL CUT THE CORD 2: HOW TO SET UP YOUR � Tuesday, October 1 2:00 pm STREAMING DEVICES AND ACCOUNTS � 3rd Monday 2:30 pm PUMPKIN DECORATING � Tuesday, September 3 2:00 pm ANDROID ESSENTIALS � Wednesday, October 9 2:00 pm myLibrary CATALOG TUTORIAL � Wed., Sept. 18 & 25 9:30 am NO-SEW BURLAP PUMPKIN � Thursday, September 5 2:00 pm HOOPLA AUDIOBOOK CLUB: THE � Wednesday, October 9 2:00 pm Monday, September 23 7:00 pm TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ BY HEATHER MORRIS Wednesday, October 9 1:00 pm Listen to the audiobook, then bring your WITCH SHOE DECORATION Thursday, October 17 7:00 pm thoughts to discuss with others! � Thursday, October 10 5:00 pm GETTING STARTED WITH ARDUINO � Monday, September 30 7:00 pm NR with INVENTOR FORGE CANDY CORN BINGO � Saturday, September 7 9:30 am INTRODUCTION TO EMAIL (2 SESSIONS) � Wednesday, October 16 2:00 pm NR LEARNING RASPBERRY Pi with � Tuesday, October 8 & 22 1:30 pm INVENTOR FORGE HALLOWEEN HOLOGRAM FACEBOOK 1: THE BASICS � Saturday, October 5 9:30 am Create a hologram video! Bring a flash drive. � Wednesday, October 9 10:00 am � Wednesday, October 16 6:00 pm INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT FACEBOOK 2: BEYOND THE BASICS EXCEL 2016 (6 SESSIONS) HALLOWEEN CARD CRAFT � Wednesday, October 16 10:00 am � Tuesdays, Sept. 10 - Oct. 15 2:00 pm � Wednesday, October 16 6:30 pm OUTSMART THE SCAMMERS TECHNOLOGY OPEN LAB FALL FABRIC PUMPKINS Learn how to spot certain red flags, find 2nd Wednesday 2:30 pm � helpful resources, and take steps to protect � Wednesday, October 23 2:00 pm 4th Monday 9:30 am yourself and loved ones. 1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00 am NR COVER GHOUL: HALLOWEEN � Thursday, October 10 7:00 pm � SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP � Tuesdays 6:30 pm Learn how to do spooky Halloween Wednesdays 2:00 pm CUT THE CORD 1.0 - NEXT GENERATION TV makeup! Zombies, mermaids, vampire Fridays 2:00 pm � Thursday, October 17 1:30 pm bites, wrinkles and cuts/bruises. **Please � Wednesdays 2:00 pm dress for a mess: Liquid latex stains clothes.** Fridays 10:00 am GOING WIRELESS: HOW TO USE WI-FI � Wednesday, October 23 6:00 pm TVs, streaming media devices, even INTRO TO GIMP IMAGE EDITOR refrigerators can be connected to the Internet. Learn to use GIMP, the free Photoshop WINE CORK PUMPKIN This course helps you understand and set up alternative, to edit photos. Wi-Fi while staying safe. � Tuesday, October 8 1:00 pm � Wed., Sept. 11 & 18 6:00 pm � Tuesday, October 22 2:00 pm � Thursday, October 24 5:00 pm

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PAINT PARTY MACRAME OWL WALL HANGING UPCYCLE WALL ART � Wednesday, September 4 6:30 pm � Wednesday, September 25 6:30 pm � Thursday, October 10 6:30 pm � Monday, October 7 6:30 pm DOILY STENCILED CANVAS BAG MASON JAR BREAKFAST Monday, October 21 2:30 pm � Monday, October 7 2:00 pm � Monday, October 21 10:30 am TURN THE PAGE Use old book pages of poems to create BEGINNER’S SEWING UGGGLY DOLL CRAFT something original. � Monday, Sept. 16 & Oct. 7 2:00 pm � Monday, October 21 6:30 pm � Thursday, September 5 3:30 pm � Thursday, September 12 10:00 am CREATE A VISION BOARD Tuesday, September 17 7:00 pm BOB ROSS PAINT-A-LONG Tuesday, October 8 10:00 am � Tuesday, October 22 6:00 pm � Wednesday, Sept. 11 & Oct. 16 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 15 7:00 pm � Wednesday, Sept. 18 & Oct. 9 2:00 pm

CREATE WITH RUBBER STAMPS � Monday, September 16 6:30 pm

“MAKE A WISH” STRING ART SIGN � Wednesday, September 18 6:00 pm

STITCHING CARD-- BREAST CANCER AWARENESS � Friday, September 20 1:00 pm Find your crafting community. Join one of our many ongoing crafting groups to express your CRAFTING � Knit-A-Long CONNECTIONS creativity and make new friends. Call the branch for details. 1st & 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm Second Sunday Spinners � English Paper Piecing � Color Your World! 2nd Sunday 1:00 pm 3rd Tuesday 4:00 pm 2nd Thursday 6:30 pm Block Paper Scissors I Love Quilts Sewing Group 2nd Thursday 4:30 pm 1st Tuesday 10:00 am 2nd Saturday 1:00 pm Stitch Club Make It Sew Got Scrap 3rd Saturday 9:00 am 1st & 3rd Thursday 4:30 pm 3rd Wednesday Color Your World! Yarn Arts Sewing 5:00 pm 4th Thursday 6:30 pm Thursdays 2:00 pm Show & Tell 6:00 pm We Knit! Make Your Own Cards 4th Thursday 11:00 am � Beading 101 Crafter’s Workday 2nd Wednesday 7:00 pm Materials fee is $10 per 4 cards 3rd Thursday 6:00 pm 4th Saturday 9:00 am Crafting For Charity NR � Jewelry Crafters Connections Tuesdays 12:00 pm 2nd Thursday & 4th Tuesday 6:30 pm Sewing Basics � Color Your World! 3rd Wednesday 6:30 pm 1st & 5th Thursday 6:30 pm Hooks And Needles -New! Crafting For Charity Bring your crochet and knitting projects. 2nd & 4th Tuesday 1:00 pm All skill levels welcome! Make It Sew Monday, Sept 9 & Oct 7 7:00 pm 2nd Friday 2:00 pm Quilt Block Of The Month Chemo Caps NR Thursday, Sept. 5 & Oct. 10 9:30 am Tuesdays 12:30 pm � Beading 101 Beading 101 Thursdays 5:00 pm Monday, Sept 16 & Oct 7 7:00 pm Last Wednesday 2:00 pm Let’s Crochet NR Thursday, Sept 19 & Oct 24 7:00 pm Color Your World! Most Wednesdays 1:00 pm Sewing Circle 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm Make Your Own Cards 1st Saturday 10:00 am Craft & Learn Materials fee is $10. Scrapbooking & More Workday 4th Tuesday 2:00 pm Tuesday, Sept. 3 & Oct. 22 6:00 pm 2nd Saturday 9:00 am � Hooked On Crochet Knit-A-Long 2nd Thursday 1:00 pm Wednesdays 2:30 pm

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BOOK DISCUSSIONS + MORE

WRITE YOUR BOOK @ THE LIBRARY Hosts: Saturday Writers � Saturdays 2:30 pm For the most up-to-date schedule, to view titles to be discussed, and to register, please visit: CREATIVE WRITING SALON myLibrary.org/book-discussion-groups � Saturdays 11:00 am � 3rd Monday 2:00 pm � 3rd Thursday 10:00 am (Non-Fiction) WRITE YOUR LIFE STORY - New! Receive a new topic each week and return � 2nd Wednesday 1:30 pm (alternating months) the next to share your writing if you desire. 2nd Thursday 7:00 pm (Mystery) � Tuesdays 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm 3rd Tuesday 7:00 pm (Forever Young Adult*) *Teens Welcome LIVE STREAM WITH AUTHOR 3rd Thursday 10:00 am (Non-Fiction) FIONA DAVIS, THE ADDRESS (alternating months) Speak to the author before discussing the Last Tuesday 7:00 pm book! � 1st Wednesday 7:00 pm � Wednesday, October 9 6:30 pm 3rd Thursday 10:00 am Discussion to follow at 7:00 pm � 1st Thursday 6:30 pm 4th Tuesday 7:00 pm � 1st Wednesday 1:00 pm 3rd Tuesday 7:00 pm � 1st Monday 7:00 pm (Self-Help) 2nd Wednesday 7:00 pm 3rd Thursday 2:00 pm AT TWO PLUMBERS � 1st Wednesday 10:00 am & 7:00 pm 1st Friday 1:00 pm TWO PLUMBERS BREWERY + ARCADE 2236 1st Capitol Dr, St. Charles, MO 63301 � 2nd Monday 7:00 pm 1st Thursday 6:30 pm BOOKS ON TAP MEETUP NR Ages 21+ � (Food for Thought Cookbook Discussion) Tuesday, September 10 6:00 pm 2nd Wednesday 11:30 am 2nd Wednesday 7:00 pm CHECK YA’SHELF (2019 #ReadHarder Book Challenge) Meet with other adults who love reading 3rd Tuesday 11:30 am and discussing young adult books! 3rd Thursday 7:00 pm Thursday, September 26 7:00 pm 4th Tuesday 6:30 pm Thursday, October 24 7:00 pm (alternating months) � 4th Wednesday 10:00 am

Books + Friends = FUN.

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Spencer Road Branch Saturday, September 21 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Searching for a new hobby? Looking for some pro tips? Find answers at the St. Charles City-County Library How-To Festival. One exciting fun day full of presentations and demonstrations for both adults and kids! Bring your family! Learn HOW to: Survive Online Dating, Play the Ukulele, Use an Instant Pot, Set up an Aquarium, Use Essential Oils, Program using Scratch 2.0, and much more.

There will be opportunities to use the Library’s binoculars, telescopes, and fishing poles. Bring your phone or tablet for help in our open lab.

Food Trucks will be on site for lunch! Check myLibary.org for more topics and presenters. Advance registration is recommended.