Photo Credit: Neal Page
PROGRAMMING and EVENTS CALENDAR
HAMILTON LIP-SYNC Lip-Sync to Hamilton! Prizes!
p.10
MEET THE DINOSAURS
of the How Do Dinosaurs books p.3
EMMY-WINNING STORYTELLER BOBBY NORFOLK
Multiple Branches in February
p. 3
NEW YEAR NEW YOU
Get motivated this New Year
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Director’s Note
JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2017
As we begin a new calendar year, many of us will make New Year’s resolutions. In keeping with this long-standing tradition, here are a few St. Charles City-County Library District 2017 resolutions.
BRANCH LOCATIONS & PHONE NUMBERS
1. Continue to work to make all of our Library Branches comfortable and inviting places that customers enjoy visiting. Last fiscal year, just under 2 million people came through our doors. We are looking to top that number in FY 17.
L BOONE’S TRAIL BRANCH
#10 Fiddlecreek Plaza; New Melle - (636) 398-6200
2. Add even more digital options for our customers. As more of our customers shift to digital materials, the District will continue to add electronic materials to meet the demand.
M CORPORATE PARKWAY BRANCH
3. Take our message beyond our walls, so all St. Charles County residents will know that the Library is their space to Dream, Discover Connect and Grow.
O DEER RUN BRANCH
2017 promises to be a great year for the St. Charles City-County Library District. We have some exciting changes ahead, and we can’t wait to share them with all of you.
N LIBRARY EXPRESS
1200 Corporate Pkwy; Wentzville - (636) 332-9966
Wishing each and every one of you a happy and prosperous 2017.
1300 North Main; O’Fallon - (636) 978-3261
at DISCOVERY VILLAGE 378 Shadow Pines Drive; Wentzville - (636) 332-6476
P KATHRYN LINNEMANN BRANCH 2323 Elm Street; St. Charles - (636) 946-0789
Jim Brown, Library Director
Members of the “Let’s Crochet and Knit” group gather each week at the Spencer Road Library to knit, crochet and enjoy each other’s company. The fruits of their labor of love are donated to people in need. Following is a note to the Library from the group organizer.
Making afghans, blankets, and caps for Cardinal Glennon NICU.
“This is the time of year we give thanks and express our appreciation. We are grateful to have a room at the Library to hold our sessions. The staff is always courteous and helpful in getting our room open, ready for the ladies, and answering all our questions. We appreciate and want to thank everyone at the Library who helps make our charities successful!”
Q KISKER ROAD BRANCH
1000 Kisker Rd; St. Charles - (636) 926-READ
S McCLAY BRANCH
2760 McClay Rd.; St. Charles - (636) 441-7577
R MIDDENDORF-KREDELL BRANCH 2750 Hwy. K; O’Fallon 63368 - (636) 978-7997
T NORTH COUNTY BRANCH
1825 Commonfield Road; Portage des Sioux - (636) 753-3070
U SOUTH COUNTY BRANCH
198 Jackson St; Augusta - (636) 228-4855
V SPENCER ROAD BRANCH
427 Spencer Road; St. Peters - (636) 441-0522
W LIBRARY EXPRESS ®
at WINGHAVEN 7435 Village Ctr. Dr.; O’Fallon - (636) 561-3385
Hats for Troops!
FEATURED programs
Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
MEET THE CHARACTER: HOW DO DINOSAURS...? Meet the star of Jane Yolen’s How Do Dinosaurs books! Ages 3 & up, Families Welcome.
2:00 pm M Monday, January 16 6:30 pm S Monday, January 16 10:30 am N Tuesday, January 17 6:30 pm W Tuesday, January 17 V Wednesday, January 18 10:00 am O Wednesday, January 18 6:30 pm R Thursday, January 19 10:00 am Q Thurs., Jan. 19 2:00 pm P Fri., Jan. 20 10:00 am
WORLD AQUARIUM - CREATURE FEATURE Children get up-close and personal with a variety of animals such as turtles, snakes, crabs or even a tarantula! All Ages, Families Welcome.
O Monday, February 20 Q Monday, February 20 M Saturday, February 18 S Saturday, February 18
2:00 pm
6:30 pm 10:00 am
GET ORGANIZED: THE KONMARI WAY Discuss the popular book and put her lessons into practice. Pick up a copy at the Reference desk.
S Mon., Jan. 9 & 23, Feb. 13
2:00 pm
2017 #READHARDER BOOK CHALLENGE Read through BookRiot’s #ReadHarder Challenge. This challenge will get you to read 24 books that will push you to explore topics/ formats/genres that you otherwise wouldn’t try.
V 2nd Wednesday
MEET THE AUTHOR: NICKI JACOBSMEYER: CHESTERFIELD (IMAGES OF AMERICA) Travel in time and learn about Chesterfield’s rich history that is embedded in the people, streets and buildings that stand today.
O Tuesday, January 24
7:00 pm
Books will be available for purchase.
All Ages, Families Welcome.
P Thursday, February 9 V Monday, February 20 R Monday, February 20
6:30 pm
10:00 am
2:00 pm
7:00 pm
CODERDOJO Families: learn to code together. Create your own video game, app, or website.
V Saturday, January 21
RHYTHMS, RHYMES & RAPS PRESENTED BY BOBBY NORFOLK Get ready to ROCK the HOUSE with RHYTHM and SOUL from Emmy winning artist Bobby Norfolk! Kids discover the music of poetry through a rollicking multicultural tour of raps and traditional verse.
7:00 pm
2:00 pm
HOW TO WRITE A PROFESSIONAL RESUME Create a resume that gets you noticed and discover the tools that are available from your local Library.
V 4th Thursday
6:30 pm
READY TO GO DIGITAL Find out how to check out books, magazines, music and movies for free from our eLibrary. Bring your Library card and any password needed to access your device.
V Saturday, January 14 R Tuesday, February 7
10:00 am 2:00 pm
MINI TECHNOLOGY COURSES Half hour long courses!
R Wednesdays Live @ The Library
A monthly concert series held in the Spencer Road Branch atrium. MAIN STREET REMNANTS Featuring guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass, and three-part harmonies. No tickets are required, and all ages are welcome.
V Monday, February 6
Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L
Corporate Parkway: M
Deer Run: O
McClay: S
Middendorf-Kredell: R
North County: T
7:00 pm
Discovery Village: N South County: U
YELP YOUTUBE CONGRESS.GOV SNAPCHAT PINTEREST LYNDA.COM COLLEGE NAVIGATOR MEDLINE PLUS
Kathryn Linnemann: P Spencer Road: V
1:00 pm January 4 January 11 January 18 January 25 February 1 February 8 February 15 February 22
Kisker Road: Q
WingHaven®: W
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CHILDREN’S
Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
Grow Your Reader Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play
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.
STORY TIME Stories, songs and activities that enhance early literacy skills for children ages 3 to 6.
TIME FOR TWOS Stories, songs and activities for two year olds and their caregivers.
TINY TOTS Stories, songs and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.
M 10:00 am
M 10:00 am
M 10:00 am
O 10:00 am
O 10:00 am
P 10:00 am
P 10:00 am
R 9:30 am
Wednesday, January 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesday, February 1, 8, 15 & 22
Tuesday, January 10, 17, 24 & 31 Wednesday, January 11, 18 & 25 Saturday, January 14 & 28 Tuesday, February 14, 21 & 28 Wednesday, February 1, 15 & 22 Saturday, February 11 & 25
P 10:00 am (except blue)
Monday, January 23 6:30 pm Wednesday, January 11, 18 & 25 Thursday, January 12, 19 & 26 Monday, February 20 6:30 pm Wednesday, February 8, 15 & 22 Thursday, February 9, 16 & 23
Q 10:00 am
Monday, January 9 & 23 Monday, February 13 & 27
Tuesday, January 10, 17 & 24 Tuesday, February 7, 14 & 21
Q 10:00 & 11:00 am
Monday, January 9, 16 & 23 Thursday, January 12, 19 & 26 Monday, February 6, 13 & 20 Thursday, February 9, 16 & 23
R 10:00 am Monday, January 9, 16, 23 & 30 Monday, February 6, 13, 20 & 27 S 10:00 am Tuesday, January 17 & 31 Tuesday, February 14
Tuesday, January 10, 17 & 31 Tuesday, February 14, 21 & 28
S 10:00 am
V 10:00 am Monday, January 9, 16 & 23 Wednesday, February 8, 15 & 22
Monday, January 9, 23 & 30 Monday, February 6, 13 & 20
R 10:00 am (except blue)
Tuesday, January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Wednesday, January 4, 11, 18 & 25 Saturday, January 28 10:30 am Tuesday, February 7, 14, 21 & 28 Wednesday, February 1, 8, 15 & 22 Saturday, February 25 10:30 am
V 10:00 (except blue)
Thursday, January 5, 12 & 19 Tuesday, January 24 Tuesday, February 28 Thursday, February 2, 9 & 16
Tuesday, January 3, 10, 17 & 24 Tuesday, February 7, 14, 21 & 28
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
FUN FOR ONES Stories, songs and activities for one year olds and their caregivers.
O 10:00 am Monday, January 16 & 30 Monday, February 6 & 20 Q 9:30 & 10:30 am
Wednesday, January 11, 18 & 25 Wednesday, February 8, 15 & 22
S 10:00 am
Tuesday, January 24 Tuesday, February 21
Monday, January 9, 16, 23 & 30 Monday, February 6, 13, 20 & 27 Monday, January 9, 16 & 23 Monday, February 6, 13 & 20
Thursday, January 5 & 12 Thursday, February 2 & 9
BABY TIME Stories, songs and activities for babies 3 to 11 months and their caregivers.
Q 6:00 pm
Tuesday, January 3 Tuesday, February 7
O 10:00 am
Thursday, January 12 Thursday, February 9
V 10:00 am
Friday, January 6 & 20 Friday, February 10 &17
STORIES & CRAFT Stories, songs, and a special craft. Ages 2-6
L Happy New Year
Tuesday, January 3 Snowmen Thursday, January 12 Tuesday, January 17 Valentines Thursday, February 9 Tuesday, February 14 Dinosaurs Thursday, February 23 Tuesday, February 28
6:30 pm 11:00 am 6:30 pm 11:00 am 6:30 pm 11:00 am 6:30 pm
V 9:30 am
Tuesday, January 10, 17 & 24 Tuesday, February 7 & 14
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Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L
Corporate Parkway: M
Deer Run: O
Discovery Village: N
Kathryn Linnemann: P
Kisker Road: Q
McClay: S
Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
CAN’T SIT STILL STORY TIME 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. Families and friends welcome. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 2-6
P Friday, January 27
Friday, February 24
10:00 am 10:00 am
BABY/TODDLER SIGN An introduction to baby sign language through stories and rhymes; for the beginning talker and not-yet talker. Ages 7-24 mo
S Tuesday, January 3
10:00 am
BABY SIGN LANGUAGE An introduction to baby sign language through stories & songs. Ages 1 to 15 mo
Q Tuesday, January 10 Tuesday, February 14
V (3 Sessions)
Mondays, Jan. 30 - Feb. 13
6:00 pm 6:00 pm
TALE WAGGERS - READ TO A DOG! Read to a dog in this special program offered by members of Love on a Leash. Bring your own book or choose one of ours. Children will read for 10 minutes. Ages 5-12
V Monday, January 16 S Thursday, January 26 Q Monday, January 30 P Tuesday, February 21 S Thursday, February 23 W Tuesday, February 28
7:00 pm
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
Tuesday, February 21
Q
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
10:00 am
10:30 am Ages 3-6
10:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP: JAPAN Go on a virtual journey through beautiful Japan! Grades 1-5
R Monday, January 16
3:00 pm
FAMILY WINTER CRAFTS Wintry arts and crafts fun. All Ages
O Tuesday, January 3
10:00 am 10:00 am
Wednesday, January 4
BUDDING ARTIST Hear a story and create art using different kinds of techniques! Ages 3-6
READ A STORY/MAKE THE CRAFT! Drop in and read a story with your child and make a craft that goes with it.
R Saturday, February 11 My Heart Is Like a Zoo Thursday, February 16
Monday, January 16
ZOOTOPIA Friday, February 17
ARTIST’S CORNER
10:00 am 10:00 am
S FINDING DORY
7:00 pm
STORIES IN THE STACKS Stories, songs and a take-home craft! Friday, January 27 Friday, February 24
SCHOOL BREAK MOVIE Snack provided. Bring your own drink. All Ages
6:30 pm
READ TO A DOG WITH YANKEE AND HAPPE! Meet CHAMP Therapy Dogs, Yankee and Happe. They love to listen to children read. Bring a book to read to them or read one of ours! Grades K-5
R Tuesday, January 17
MOVIES AND MORE
7:00 pm
CHILDREN’S
R Suncatchers STORY DISCUSSION & MORE
Tuesday, January 10 Beaded Jewelry Tuesday, February 14
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
LEGO DUPLOS STORYTIME Listen to Duck on a Tractor & create a truck or car with LEGO Duplos. Ages 2-6
EVERYDAY GIRLS BOOK DISCUSSION Read the book about a girl just like you and then join us for discussion, crafts and snacks related to the book. Grades 1-5
GROWING ARTISTS Preschool art session focused on the process of making art. Ages 3-6
L Thursday, January 26
M Grace by Mary Casanova
V Play With Paint
Tuesday, January 31
11:00 am 6:30 pm
Monday, January 16 6:00 pm No Ordinary Sound by Denise Lewis Patrick Monday, February 20 6:00 pm
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER Drop off your favorite stuffed animal friend for a fun night at the Library! Pick them up at a special story time and find out what your friend did at the Library all night. Ages 3-6
AMERICAN GIRL PARTY! Story, activities and crafts celebrating the American Girl books. Grades K-5
V Monday, January 30
R Monday, January 30
P Wednesday, February 1
CLUB READ Pick up a copy of the book at the Children’s Desk. Grades 1-5
Drop-off Tuesday, Jan. 31 10:00 am Story Time Thursday, Feb. 2
Drop-off 10:00 am Story Time
6:30 pm
Wednesday, January 11
M Friday, January 20
Friday, February 17
10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am
FRIENDLY FLAMINGO Grades 1-5 Make and paint an upcycled flamingo.
V Wednesday, January 11
4:15 pm
R Pax by Sara Pennypacker
Tuesday, January 31 7:00 pm One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia Tuesday, February 28 7:00 pm
Middendorf-Kredell: R
North County: T
South County: U
Spencer Road: V
WingHaven®: W
Programs marked do not require registration.
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CHILDREN’S
Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
DOODLE BOXES Grades 1-5 Create a doodle box with your own artwork.
P Monday, January 16
2:00 pm
PRESCHOOL MAKE IT/TAKE IT Drop in and choose some crafts to make and then take home. Ages 3-6
Q Tuesday, Jan. 17
1:00 pm-2:30 pm
SHRINKY DINKS Grades K-5 Create your own artwork & then shrink it down.
M Wednesday, January 18
4:00 pm
UPCYCLED ART! Use old magazines and newspapers to create unique art. Grades 1-5
M Saturday, January 21
2:00 pm
BIRDFEEDER FUN Ages 2 & up Make a birdfeeder for our feathered friends.
U Tuesday, January 24
5:00 pm
T Thursday, January 26
6:00 pm
SNOWPALOOZA Celebrate snow by creating your own snowman sculpture, snow art, and other cool activities. Grades K-5
P Saturday, January 28
2:00 pm
SPIN ART Ages 2 & up Make beautiful art with salad spinners.
U Tues., Feb. 7 N Wed., Feb. 8 T Thurs., Feb. 9 W Mon., Feb. 13
5:00 pm 4:00 pm
ART BUFFET! Create from our art buffet with crayons, markers, pastels, paints, and other fun materials! Grades 1-5
R Friday, February 17
WE LOVE DISNEY Disney games, crafts and activities relating to your favorite characters! Ages 3-8
2:00 pm
CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR Celebrate the Year of the Rooster with crafts and games. Ages 3-10
S Saturday, January 28
4:00 pm
POKEMON FUN Too cold to look for Pokémon outside? Come craft some characters inside! Drop in. All Ages, Families Welcome
P Saturday, Feb. 11
2:00 – 4:00 pm
1:00 pm
FUN AND GAMES LIBRARY MINUTE-TO-WIN-IT Complete a crazy task in 60 seconds. Grades 1-5
O Thursday, January 12
4:30 pm
READ MORE!
PRESCHOOL DANCE PARTY! Music, movement and stories! Ages 3-6
R Thursday, January 26
10:00 am
YOGA Practice basic yoga moves through stories and videos. Please bring a towel or yoga mat if you have one.
M Growing Yogis Ages 3-6
Friday, January 27 10:00 am Elementary Yoga Grades 1-5 Thursday, February 2 6:00 pm
6:00 pm 5:00 pm
VALENTINE’S DAY CARD MAKE-IT STATION All Ages Make a card for your favorite Valentine.
O February 7-14 VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT Make a Valentine’s Day craft. Grades K-5
Q Thursday, February 2
6:00 pm
BOOKWORMS: VALENTINE’S DAY! Story, activities and crafts to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Grades K-3
R Monday, February 6 6
V Tuesday, February 7
Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L
6:30 pm
PINKALICIOUS PARTY Ages 3-12 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a pink party.
All Day
LOVE MONSTERS AND VALEN-SLIME Create a pom-pom “love monster” and Valen-slime for your Valentine. Grades K-6
O Thursday, February 9
4:30 pm
ART LOVE Create works of art to share with someone you love. Grades K-5
M Friday, February 10
Corporate Parkway: M
Deer Run: O
4:00 pm
Discovery Village: N
S Friday, February 10
4:30 pm
VALENTINE HEART CARD CRAFT Make a simple heart card from cardboard and string. Grades 1-5
V Saturday, February 11
10:30 am
VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFTS Make a card or craft to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Drop in. All Ages
P Tuesday, Feb. 14
Kathryn Linnemann: P
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Kisker Road: Q
McClay: S
Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
CODECADEMY: PYTHON SYNTAX For young computer science enthusiasts who are interested in learning the basics of programming with Python. Grades 3-6
M Thursday, January 5
6:00 pm
GROWING SCIENTISTS Enjoy a science-themed story and hands-on science activities. Ages 3-6
M Friday, January 6
Friday, February 3
10:00 am 10:00 am
M Winter Weather
Wednesday, January 4 Monday, January 9 Scent Wednesday, February 1 Monday, February 13
2:00 pm 6:00 pm
10:00 am
10:00 am
Wednesday, January 11 Community Helpers Wednesday, February 8
O Monday, January 30
4:30 pm 4:30 pm
P Tuesday, January 31
4:00 pm 4:00 pm
6:00 pm
Monday, February 27
Tuesday, February 28
Q Thursday, January 26 R Monday, January 23
Monday, February 20
6:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
V Wednesday, January 25
Wednesday, February 22
4:30 pm 4:30 pm
10:00 am 10:00 am
O Thursday, January 26
Saturday, February 4
Wednesday, January 11 Magnets Wednesday, February 8
6:30 pm
4:30 pm
LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS Learn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot.
O Thursday, January 19
4:30 pm
10:00 am
BUILDING WITH MARSHMALLOWS Challenge your engineering and building skills by using toothpicks and marshmallows as your building materials. Grades 1-5
10:00 am
Q Monday, January 16
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
HOUR OF CODE Practice basic coding using the “Hour of Code” website. Grades 2-6
R Thursday, February 16
4:30 pm
LITTLE BITS Create inventions large and small using electronic building blocks. Grades 1-3
V Tuesday, February 21
4:30 pm
CODE-A-PILLARS Ages 3-6 Program your caterpillar to go where you want using simple coding instructions.
6:30 pm
V Thursday, February 23
6:30 pm
INTRO TO SCRATCH PROGRAMMING Learn to program a simple computer animation with Scratch. Grades 1-3
M Thursday, February 23
Middendorf-Kredell: R
4:30 pm
V Thursday, January 26
FAMILY STEM NIGHT Story and simple science fun. Ages 3-6
O Snowball Fight
4:30 pm
10:00 am 10:30 am 10:30 am
CREATE A CODE: STAR WARS Using basic code, build a Star Wars galaxy game you can play. Grades 1-5
Ages 2-6
R Friday, January 20
V Tuesday, January 17 M Monday, January 23 Q Monday, February 6 O Thursday, February 16
10:00 am
Ages 2-6
Thursday, February 23
LEGO ROBOTICS: WEDO Use simple computer programming to make your LEGO creation move. Grades 1-3
Grades 4-8
M Saturday, January 7
Friday, February 10
LITTLE LEARNERS Activities and crafts with a STEM connection. Ages 3-6
S Dinosaurs
4:00 pm 6:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm
LEGO CLUB JR. Ages 3-6 unless noted Listen to a story & build with the Library’s LEGOs.
YOUNG SCIENTISTS: ANIMALS IN WINTER Ages 3-6 Listen to a story and do hands-on activities.
R Thursday, February 23
Thursday, January 12 Monday, January 30 Thursday, February 9 Monday, February 27
Thursday, February 23
2:00 pm 6:00 pm
M
Ages 3-12
SCIENCE FUN FOR LITTLE ONES Water play! Ages 3-6
P Friday, February 3
LEGO CLUB Ages 5-11 unless noted Build with the Library’s LEGOs.
Ages 3-12
DISCOVERY KIDS Grades K-5 Learn about different science aspects.
CHILDREN’S
North County: T
South County: U
Spencer Road: V
WingHaven®: W
10:00 am
4:00 pm
Programs marked do not require registration.
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TWEEN & FAMILY
Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
TWEEN PROGRAMS 3D PEN ART Ages 11-18 Transform your drawings into 3D plastic art.
S Tuesday, January 17
6:30 pm
LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS Grades 4-8 Learn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot.
O Thursday, January 19 V Thursday, February 9
4:30 pm
4:30 pm
TWEENS CREATE Grades 4-8
S Pipe Cleaner Craft
Tuesday, January 10 6:30 pm Quilled Valentine Hearts & Flowers Tuesday, February 7 6:30 pm
TWEENS TALK Grades 4-8 Plan projects, do book displays and earn volunteer service hours. Meet with your friends to talk about books, movies, music!
S 4th Tuesday
5:00 pm
TWEENS PIZZA AND A BOOK Grades 4-8 Pick up a copy at the Information Desk.
S One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
FAMILY programs SATURDAY MORNING CHESS CLUB All skill levels & ages are welcome. Drop in.
R Saturdays
GAME ON @ YOUR LIBRARY Fun for the whole family - it’s game day at the Library! Choose your favorite game or try something new. A variety of games will be available.
RASPBERRY PI Learn about this little computer anyone can make. Ages 9 & up.
4:00 pm
SNAKE CHARMER SEWING FUN Ages 9-18 Sew your own silly, scary, creepy snake.
S Sat., Feb. 11
2:00 pm
CHOCOLATE OLYMPICS Grades 4-8 Join us for chocolate games, competitions, and eating!
R Saturday, February 18
Adult or Parent/Child class.
V Sat., February 11
CELEBRATE HARRY POTTER Grades 4-8 National Harry Potter Book Night! Party with games, crafts, and trivia.
11:00 am
CLUB READ Grades 4-6 Pick up a copy at the Children’s Desk.
L
Thursday, January 5 Tuesday, January 10 Thursday, January 19 Tuesday, January 24
10:00 am
MAKE IT TAKE IT VALENTINE’S DAY CARD Create a one-of-a-kind card for someone you love.
All Day
STORY SWAP Hear area storytellers for all ages. Folk tales, personal stories, tall tales and myths.
S 2nd Monday
MINDSTORMS: FAMILY NIGHT Families will learn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot utilizing STEM concepts. Please register each family member who plans to attend.
6:30 pm
THE JUNGLE BOOK - FAMILY THEATER Stop in and enjoy Disney’s new live action version of the classic Jungle Book.
All Day R Monday, Jan. 23 – Feb. 3 M Wednesday, February 1 5:00-8:00 pm
U February 9, 11, 13 & 14
11:00 am-4:00 pm
V Wednesday, January 18
VALENTINES FOR VETERANS Create your own Valentine that will be distributed to veterans in the local area!
All Day All Day All Day All Day
BIG GAME DAY Your favorite games, MAXIMUM SIZE! Drop in.
6:30-8:30 pm V 1st Thursday All Day Q Saturday, Jan. 14 O 3rd Wednesday Q 4th Wednesday 6:30-8:30 pm LEGO ROBOTICS:
Tuesday, January 31 6:00 pm The Seventh Wish by Kate Messner Tuesday, February 28 6:00 pm
V Thursday, February 2
9:00 am-12:00 pm
LEGO CLUB Work in groups or independently to build a creation we can display in the Library. Drop in.
Q Saturday, January 21
1:30 pm
CODERDOJO Families: learn to code together. Create your own video game, app, or website.
V Saturday, January 21
2:00 pm
6:30 pm
V From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil
E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg Monday, February 27 7:00 pm
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Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L
Corporate Parkway: M
Deer Run: O
Discovery Village: N
Hour of Code
Kathryn Linnemann: P
Kisker Road: Q
McClay: S
TEEN
Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Make a world of difference! Volunteer, select Library materials, develop programs, promote the Library and have fun! Ages 12-18
WRITING CLUB Get inspiration, feedback and support on your writing from fellow writers. Ages 11-17
M 1st Friday
TEEN WRITING AND DRAWING CLUB Get inspiration, feedback, and support on your creative writing and drawings from fellow teens. Ages 12-18
4:30 pm
O 3rd Monday P 1st Thursday Q 4th Tuesday R 4th Thursday S 4th Wednesday V 4th Tuesday W 1st Wednesday
7:00 pm 4:00 pm 7:00 pm 4:00 pm
W last Tuesday
M Tuesday, February 21
2:30 pm
O Friday, January 20
4:00 pm
W Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them
by JK Rowling Wednesday, January 25 7:00 pm I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson Wednesday, February 22 7:00 pm
BOOK AND A MOVIE Grades 6-12 Read the book on your own, then join us to watch the movie. Discuss & compare.
S I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore Tuesday, January 24
4:00 pm
TEEN MOVIE NIGHT: 80’S THROWBACK BACK TO THE FUTURE Enjoy a movie after hours with pizza and popcorn. 80’s attire is optional.
M Friday, January 27
6:00 pm
MOCK-A-MOVIE: TWILIGHT Grades 6-12 Bring a group of friends to mock the movie Twilight. PG-13
Q Saturday, February 25 Middendorf-Kredell: R
2:00 pm
North County: T
UN-VALENTINE PARTY Ages 12-18 Celebrate all things un-Valentine’s Day.
M Tuesday, February 14
6:00 pm
CUPID IS STUPID Ages 13-18 Anti-Valentine’s Day activities.
S Tuesday, Feb. 14
6:30 pm
TEEN VARIABLE CLUB Ages 11-17 Movies, music, tech, books & more. Each month will be a different topic chosen by the group.
Q 2nd Tuesday
7:00 pm
TEEN TABLETOP GAMING Play Dungeons and Dragons! Ages 12-18
AFTER HOURS NERF FREE-FOR-ALL! Come & play. Everything provided. Grades 6-12
2:00 pm
7:00 pm
R Darker Shade Of Magic by V.E. Schwab
Thursday, January 12
WORLD OF HARRY POTTER Grades 6-12 Trivia, crafts, Butterbeer, and more!
V 3rd Thursday
V Matched by Ally Condie
Q Saturday, February 11
7:00 pm
TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION Ages 12-18 Pick up a copy at the Children’s desk. Thursday, January 12 7:00 pm I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson Thursday, February 9 7:00 pm
Ages 12-18
4:00 pm
5:30 pm
TEEN TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Hang out after school with fun activities in your own teen space. Grades 6-12 (except 1st Thursday)
7:00 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
P Tuesdays & Thursdays
TEEN WRITERS Ages 12-18 Join fellow writers for inspiration, feedback and support on your personal writing.
4:00 pm
ANIME CLUB Ages 12-18 Watch an anime film, play anime games, read manga and enjoy other anime activities!
M Tuesday, January 10
Q 3rd Tuesday
VALENTINE’S DAY TEEN PERLER BEAD VALENTINES CRAFT Create with Perler Beads.
4:00 pm
V Friday, January 20
Saturdays, Jan. 7 – July 29
SUPERHERO LEAGUE Grades 6-12 Watch, read, & discuss all things Superhero. 3:00 pm
HULA HOOP RUG Grades 6-12 Make your own rug out of t-shirts.
O Friday, February 10
7:00 pm
10:00 am
TEEN MELT DOWN Ages 12-18 Create with Shrinky Dinks, Perler Beads & more.
M Tuesday, January 17 R Tuesday, February 7
4:00 pm
6:30 pm
3D PEN ART Ages 11-18 Transform your drawings into 3D plastic art.
FANDOM CLUB Grades 6-12 Come geek out at the Library with Harry Potter!
V Monday, February 13
GIRLS WHO CODE Grades 6-12 Girls learn to code! Explore coding in a fun, supportive environment with peers & mentors.
S (20 Sessions)
6:30 pm
P last Monday
& MAKER GROUPS
4:30 pm
S Tuesday, January 17
6:30 pm
TEEN GAMING CLUB Get together with other Gamers to play some of your favorite games. Ages 12-18
M 3rd Friday
4:00 pm
LET’S GO RETRO! Revisit a variety of favorite tween & teen sitcoms/animated T.V. series. Ages 12-18
DROP EVERYTHING AND GAME! Join us for a button-mashing, video-gaming good time. Grades 6-12
S Friday, Feb. 17
R Tuesday, January 24
2:30 pm
LUNCH & LEARN - HOW TO FIND, APPLY FOR, AND KEEP A JOB! Learn some tips to help make your job search more successful! Pizza provided.
L Monday, February 20
South County: U
Spencer Road: V
4:00 pm
HOUR OF CODE: MINECRAFT Grades 6-12 Use blocks of code to take Steve or Alex on an adventure through a Minecraft world.
12:30 pm
WingHaven®: W
Q Saturday, January 28
2:00 pm
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ENTERTAINMENT
GUITAR CLUB Share your tips and guitar wisdom with other players.
MAH JONGG BASICS
M Mondays, Jan. 9 & 23
Monday, February 27
1:30 pm 1:30 pm
R 1st & 3rd Monday S Mondays
1:00 pm 1:00 pm
MAH JONGG & CANASTA BASICS
S 3rd Wednesday
6:30 pm
BUNCO PARTY Easy, fast-paced dice game that requires no previous skill!
S 1st & 3rd Thursdays
1:30 pm
6:30 pm
FABULOUS FREEZE-AHEAD CROCKPOT MEALS Learn how to assemble 20 tasty meals that will go directly from freezer to crock pot.
L Monday, February 6
Q Star Trek Beyond - PG-13
1:30 pm
1:30 pm
DOCUMENTARY FILM & DISCUSSION SERIES This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series. The moderated discussion will follow the film. www.pbs.org/pov
V Thank you for Playing - PG-13
Tuesday, January 10 6:30 pm Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy - NR Tuesday, February 14 6:30 pm
6:30 pm
MODERN ROMANCE: GROUP DISCUSSION This is a group discussion for anyone that is currently single and would like to chat about the modern dating scene with fellow adults.
R Tuesday, February 7
AFTERNOON THEATER Tuesday, January 10 Sully - PG-13 Tuesday, February 7
O last Tuesday
7:00 pm
IMPROV 101 You don’t have to be brilliant, hilarious or memorize lines.
R Tuesday, February 21
7:00 pm
HISTORY/GENEALOGY GENEALOGY LAB Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest or one of our other genealogical databases.
P 3rd Tuesday M Tuesday, January 31
10:00 am
10:00 am
BUSINESS
HAMILTON LIP-SYNC BATTLE Lip-Sync along to all of your favorite songs from Hamilton: An American Musical. We will have prizes for best costume and best lip-syncing.
V Saturday, January 21
3:00 pm
Monday, January 9 Playdough Monday, February 6
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
KAHOOT! TRIVIA Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform that is played on computers or electronic devices. Library laptops provided.
Q Thursday, January 12
1:30 pm 1:30 pm
Thursday, February 16
PINTEREST SOCIAL HOUR Visit and socialize while searching for and sharing pins of your favorite recipes, decorating ideas, and seasonal fun on Pinterest. 1:30 pm 1:30 pm
PEERS FOR PRODUCTIVE AGING Feel connected to friends and neighbors, learn from experiences and viewpoints of others, and make new friends. To register call 636-928-WELL
MUST SEE TV TRIVIA Test your TV knowledge for prizes. Thurs., Jan. 19 7:00 pm Friends Thurs., Feb. 16 7:00 pm
R Water Colors
Thursday, February 9
7:00 pm
R Seinfeld
THE BIG KID’S TABLE Take a step back in time and enjoy a different nostalgic activity each month.
Q Wednesday, January 18
POKER CLUB TEXAS HOLD ‘EM Play No Limit Texas Hold’em.
O 3rd Monday, January 16
MODERN AGING
R Sunday, February 5
HOW TO WRITE A PROFESSIONAL RESUME Create a resume that gets you noticed and discover the tools that are available from your local Library.
V 4th Thursday
6:30 pm
OPEN JOB LAB Open Job Lab is the opportunity to ask any of your job search questions. Get assistance with your resume and cover letter, perform practice interviews and get advice about job search techniques.
R 1st Wednesday
10:00 am
10:00 am
In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
FREE FROM FALLS Learn what you can do to prevent falls. To register call 636-928-WELL.
R Tuesday, February 7
1:00 pm
In partnership with OASIS and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals.
MATTER OF BALANCE (8 Sessions) Learn factors that can lead to a fall and practical tips to keep yourself on your feet in this discussion-based program. To register call 636-928-WELL.
R Tuesdays, Feb. 21 - March 11
1:00 pm
In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
10 Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L Corporate Parkway: M Deer Run: O Discovery Village: N Kathryn Linnemann: P Kisker Road: Q
McClay: S
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS For the most up-to-date program information, to view titles to be discussed, and to register for programs, please visit youranswerplace.org/book-discussion-groups
L 6:00pm – 2nd Monday 10:00 am – 3rd Wednesday
Tues., Feb. 7 & 14 Wed., Jan. 24 Wed., Feb. 15
POETRY CRITIQUE GROUP Share ideas with other poets that can make your work stronger.
V 2nd Saturday
10:00 am – 1st Wednesday 7:00 pm – 1st Wednesday 1:30 pm – 1st Friday
Monday, February 6
11:00 am
2:00 pm – 3rd Thursday
R Tuesday, January 3
T 7:00 pm – 2nd Monday
V 7:00 pm – 3rd Thursday
12:00 pm – 3rd Wednesday
BOOK TALK Book Talk is a short introduction to titles, both new and old, that you would like to share. Informal and fun, and a great way to find out which books pique your interest. 2:00 pm
V 1st Tuesday
7:00 pm
V 3rd Tuesday
7:00 pm
GET ORGANIZED: THE KONMARI WAY Discuss the popular book and put her lessons into practice. Pick up a copy at the Reference desk.
7:00 pm
10:00 am 10:00 am
For assistance over the phone, call the tollfree SNAP Hotline today: 1-877-653-9522
MAKER WORKSHOPS with INVENTOR FORGE Calling all experimenters, artists, tinkerers, and inventors: get together with other Makers and explore new technologies each month.
Q Learning Raspberry Pi
COFFEE AT THE LIBRARY Enjoy a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and relaxing conversation.
O Wed. & Fri. U Thursdays
9:30 am-12:30 pm 9:30 am-12:30 pm 1:30 pm-4:30 pm 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
SNAP (FOOD STAMP) APPLICATION ASSISTANCE The St. Louis Area Foodbank will help you fill out a SNAP (food stamp) application.
P Monday, January 9
PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR REVEALS ALL A member of a regional Paranormal Investigation team tells stories about his adventures.
R 7:00 pm – 2nd Wednesday
SUPERVISED TEST PROCTORING Directly supervised test proctoring. Call branch for details.
P Tues., Jan. 10 & 18
of the Missouri Writers’ Guild.
P 7:00 pm – Last Wednesday Q 7:00 pm – 3rd Tuesday W 10:00 am – 4th Wednesday S (not meeting in January)
S Mondays, Jan. 9 & 23, Feb. 13
7:00 pm
2:30 pm V Saturdays Hosted by Saturday Writers, a chapter
O 7:00 pm – 1st Tuesday 10:00 am – 3rd Thursday
Romance Edition
V 2nd Wednesday
WRITE YOUR BOOK @ THE LIBRARY Bring your laptops and your ideas and start writing! This is a great way to meet fellow writers and encourage one another.
M 7:00 pm – last Tuesday 1:30 pm – 2nd Wednesday (alternating months) 10:00 am – Friday, February 10
U 1st Tuesday
2017 #READHARDER BOOK CHALLENGE Read through BookRiot’s #ReadHarder Challenge. This challenge will get you to read 24 books that will push you to explore topics or formats or genres that you otherwise wouldn’t try.
ADULT
1st Saturday
9:30 am-1:30 pm
V 3D Printing & Technology Demonstrations Thursday, February 9
9:00 am
7:00 pm
9:00 am
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT! A NEWS AND CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP A moderated current events discussion.
P 1st Wednesday
2:00 pm
HOMESCHOOLERS ROUND TABLE Homeschool parents are invited to share ideas and learn about the Library and other resources.
P 1st Wednesday
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
TAX SERVICES AARP FREE TAX SERVICES Free tax service to St. Charles County residents with low to moderate income. Call the branch for an appointment beginning January 3rd.
MPRSV GATEWAY EITC COMMUNITY COALITION Free walk in tax service to those with a household income of $54,000 or less.
V Sat., Feb. 4 - Apr. 8 9:30 am-1:30 pm TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) FREE Income Tax Service household incomes of $62,000 or less. Call 314896-4159 to make an appointment
Q Mondays & Fridays, Jan. 23 - Apr. 14 Middendorf-Kredell: R
North County: T
South County: U
Spencer Road: V
WingHaven®: W
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MICROSOFT OFFICE CLASSES INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013 (5 Sessions) This course teaches Microsoft Excel basics.
V Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Feb. 16 10:00 am INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD This course focuses on word processing skills.
M (4 Sessions)
Tues. & Thurs., Jan. 12 - 24
READY TO GO DIGITAL Find out how to check out books, magazines, music and movies for free from our eLibrary. Bring your Library card and any password needed to access your device.
V Saturday, January 14 R Tuesday, February 7
10:00 am 2:00 pm
6:30 pm
Q (5 Sessions) Tues. & Thurs., Feb. 21 - Mar. 7 1:30 pm INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT POWERPOINT (4 Sessions) This course will focus on creating presentations.
TECH programs
Q Tues & Thurs, Jan. 24 - Feb. 2 1:30 pm V Mondays, Jan. 30 - Feb. 20 6:30 pm
OPEN LAB Bring your technology questions and get hands-on help! Drop in.
INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT WORD (4 Sessions) This course focuses on intermediate word processing skills.
M Thursday, January 12 & 19 Tuesday, February 7 Wednesday, February 15
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Fridays Monday, February 6
Q Tuesday, January 17 & 31 Tuesday, Feb. 21 Friday, Jan. 27 & Feb 10 Friday, February 17
2:00 pm 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 2:00 pm 2:00 pm 10:00 am 2:00 pm
2:30 pm P 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (no lab February 22) 6:30 pm R Tuesdays Wednesdays 2:00 pm Thursdays 11:00 am Fridays 2:00 pm (closed 1/13) 2:00 pm V Wednesdays Fridays 10:00 am (closed 1/13)
M Thursdays, Feb. 9 - Mar. 9
6:30 pm
WINDOWS 10 BASICS (2 Sessions) Participants need to bring their own Windows 10 laptop fully charged or use one of ours.
R Tuesdays, January 10 & 17 V Tuesdays, January 17 & 24
1:30 pm
ZINIO eMAGAZINES Learn to download free magazines to your device.
P Monday, January 23
2:30 pm
2:00 pm 1:30 pm
S Thursday, January 12
V (2 Sessions)
Mondays, January 16 & 23 1:30 pm Thursdays, February 9 & 16 1:30 pm
M (3 Sessions)
Tuesdays, Feb. 28 – March 14 12:00 pm Tuesday, Jan. 31 – Feb. 28
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LEARN TO SKYPE Learn to Skype with family and friends. Bring your device and power cords with you.
iPAD iOS10 Please bring your iPad, Apple ID & password.
R (4 Sessions)
OVERDRIVE (eBOOKS) TABLETS & iPADS Learn to use the Library’s Overdrive (ebook) collection. Bring your own device.
2:00 pm
10:00 am
INTRODUCTION TO GOOGLE MAIL (GMAIL) You can bring your own device to follow along or use our computers.
L Wednesday, January 25
10:00 am
FACEBOOK 101 You can bring your own device to follow along or use our computers.
V Tuesday, February 7
10:00 am
MINI TECHNOLOGY COURSES Half hour long courses! 1:00 pm R Wednesdays YELP January 4 YOUTUBE January 11 CONGRESS.GOV January 18 SNAPCHAT January 25 PINTEREST February 1 LYNDA.COM February 8 COLLEGE NAVIGATOR February 15 MEDLINE PLUS February 22
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CRAFT programs COMMUNITY OF CRAFTERS Join one of our many ongoing crafting groups to express your creativity and make new friends. Call the branch for details.
M IN STITCHES
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
2:00 pm
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1st & 3rd Wednesdays
1:00 pm
Q MAKE YOUR OWN CARDS
Participants will make 4 cards. Materials fee is $8. 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm
P YARNS, BOOKS AND CROCHET HOOKS 3rd Wednesday
2:30 pm
R JEWELRY CRAFTERS CONNECTIONS Materials fee up to $10. 2nd Thursday 4th Tuesday
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
S CRAFTING FOR CHARITY
Tuesdays 12:30 pm KNIT-A-LONG 1st & 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm SCRAPBOOKING & MORE WORKDAY 1st Saturday 9:00 am FELT CLUB 1st Saturday 9:00 am QUILT ALONG 3rd Thursday 5:00 pm STITCH ALONG 2nd Thursday 1:30 pm CRAFT-A-THON 3rd Wednesday 9:00 am CRAFTER’S WORKDAY Sat., Jan. 21 & Feb. 25 9:00 am HANDS ON: A SEWING-STITCHING ANYTHING GOES GROUP Monday, February 20 6:00 pm
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NXS: NERDY CROSS STITCHING Beginner to expert crossstitchers are invited to learn and have fun stitching nerdy patterns from all your favorite movies, TV shows, and video games.
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6:00 pm
HOW TO USE YOUR SEWING MACHINE Contact branch for information & supply list.
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and how to use it. Tuesday, January 10 7:00 pm Part 2: Create a tote bag or wallet with your sewing machine. Tuesday, January 24 7:00 pm
BEADING 101 Join us for an introduction to the basics of beading. Tools, beads and components provided.
P FUN WITH MEMORY WIRE Monday, February 6 Wednesday, February 15
M WINE GLASS CHARMS Wednesday, January 11 HEART PENDANT Wednesday, February 8
R CHAKRA BRACELET
Wednesday, January 25 JUMP RING BRACELET Wednesday, February 22
VALENTINE CARD MAKING Stitching Cards, using thread and beads “sew” your Valentine a card!
M Monday, January 30
2:00 pm
I LOVE QUILTS ‘Show and Tell’ your quilts and learn the history of Feed Sack Quilts.
U Monday, February 13
COLOR YOUR WORLD Slow down, ease stress, relax and be mindful of your everyday surroundings. Bring your own supplies or use ours!
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Wednesday, February 22
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2:00 pm
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6:30 pm Moderated by Kathy Ratino of St. Louis Metro Colorists
Q 2nd Thursday
6:30 pm Moderated by Kathy Ratino of St. Louis Metro Colorists
2:00 pm
S 4th Thursday
2:00 pm
V 1st Thursday
6:30 pm Moderated by Kathy Ratino of St. Louis Metro Colorists 6:30 pm Moderated by Kathy Ratino of St. Louis Metro Colorists
INTRODUCTION TO GERMAN PAPER CUTTING (SCHERENSCHNITTE) Learn the traditional German art of paper cutting.
U Tuesday, January 17
1:00 pm
4TH ANNUAL MYSTERY QUILT (2 Sessions) Call 636-441-6454 for material list and additional information.
V Saturdays, Jan. 28 & Feb. 4
South County: U
Spencer Road: V
9:00 am
WingHaven®: W
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INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION We will debunk the many myths about meditation and experience how effortless and easy it can be.
R Monday, January 9
7:00 pm
6-WEEK SHAPE UP Kick-start your fitness for the new year with this support group to help you with your fitness goals
L Mondays, Jan. 16 – Feb. 20
5:30 pm
HULA HOOPING FOR WEIGHT LOSS
V 3rd Wednesday
5:00 pm
TREAT YOURSELF AND YOUR HEART Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a little DIY “me-time.” There will be several DIY stations. Drop in. Call 636-928-WELL to register. Feb. 13 4:00 pm-6:00 pm R Monday, In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
PEERS FOR PRODUCTIVE AGING Feel connected to friends and neighbors, learn from experiences and viewpoints of others, and make new friends. Call 636928-WELL for an appointment. Sunday, February 5 10:00 am R In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
FREE FROM FALLS Learn what you can do to prevent falls. Call 636-928-WELL for an appointment. Tuesday, February 7 1:00 pm R In partnership with OASIS and Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION (8 Sessions) Come to one or all sessions. Relieve stress, reduce heart attack risk, improve pain management, become a mindful parent, increase task management focus, or simply learn to be present and in the moment because you want to improve your life.
R Mondays, Jan. 16 – March 6
7:00 pm
FREE BONE DENSITY SCREENING A free bone density screening for women to determine your personal risk and discuss what you can do to decrease the risk of developing osteoporosis. Call 636-928WELL for an appointment.
R Wednesday, January 18 Q Thursday, February 9
4:00 pm 4:00 pm
February 28 10:00 am S Tuesday, In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
MATTER OF BALANCE (8 Sessions) Learn factors that can lead to a fall and practical tips to keep yourself on your feet in this discussion-based program. To register call 636-928-WELL. Feb. 21 - March 11 1:00 pm R Tuesdays, In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
ENROLL IN THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE Counselors from the Mideast Area Agency on Aging, a federally certified Patient Navigator Organization, will talk about the Health Insurance Marketplace, who is eligible to apply, and important mandates for individuals. Enroll by January 31st.
V Tuesday, January 3 Q Wednesday, January 4 R Thursday, January 5 P Friday, January 6 V Tuesday, January 10 Q Wednesday, January 11 R Thursday, January 12
6:00 pm
2:00 pm
The Community Strong campaign provides support and inspiration to live a healthier life. YOUR STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING HEALTHY CHANGES Call 636-928-WELL for an appointment. Offsite Event Location Thursday, January 12 6:00 pm-7:00 pm This event will be held at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital in Conference Room L1. In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
EASY, HEALTHY RECIPES ON A BUDGET This session focuses on nutritional recipes with budgeting in mind. Call 636-928-WELL for an appointment. January 25 6:00 pm R Wednesday, In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
STRESS REDUCTION Call 636-928-WELL for an appointment. Offsite Event Location Friday, February 10 12:00 pm This event will be held at Progress West Hospital, Conference Room B In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
DIETITIAN PRESENTATION AND COOKING DEMONSTRATION Dietitian Aaron Reinberg and Chef Aaron Dudzik discuss healthy eating and demonstrate healthy cooking methods. Call 636-928-WELL for an appointment. February 21 6:30 pm V Tuesday, In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
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5 Ingredient Winter Soup with Dierbergs
Lamborghini Gold Coast Athletic Centre
(formerly known as the Steel Shop Tennis Club)
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Soup is my go-to comfort food in the cold months. Butternut squash gives soup creaminess without adding excess fat. It also contains potassium and Vitamin B6 to keep your immune system powering through cold and flu season! I visited Trish Farano from Dierbergs School of Cooking to shop for the ingredients for a delicious, easy, 5 ingredient soup. Ingredients: • 2 pounds butternut squash • 1 pound leeks • Chicken Broth • 1/3 cup dry white wine • Chives for garnish Directions: Place leeks in the bottom of a heavy 6 cup stockpot; place squash on top. Add stock and wine. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender, about 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; stir in salt and pepper. Puree in small batches or puree using an immersion blender; gently reheat as needed. Serve soup with a drizzle of half and half and garnish with fresh chives. Makes 6 servings Visit AskAlison.org to watch a video with more tips on making this soup.
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