PROGRAMMING and EVENTS CALENDAR
BE CREATIVE
Check out our crafting programs p.11
BORROW CAKE PANS From our new collection
MEET AUTHOR SOPHIE JORDAN Coming February 9 to Spencer Road
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READ TO A DOG
Build your child’s reading skills
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Director’s Note
JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2016
Happy New Year!
BRANCH LOCATIONS & PHONE NUMBERS
As we come to the end of 2015, I want to celebrate an exciting year which included new services, new programs and new ways of communicating with you. This new edition of our events calendar features information about Library services, our collection, and much more. We want to stand preeminent in your mind as your Library by providing intuitive services, resources and technology when you need them. This calendar will help you discover the many services, resources and programs that can enhance your life.
L BOONE’S TRAIL BRANCH
#10 Fiddlecreek Plaza; New Melle - (636) 398-6200
M CORPORATE PARKWAY BRANCH
1200 Corporate Pkwy; Wentzville - (636) 332-9966
O DEER RUN BRANCH
1300 North Main; O’Fallon - (636) 978-3261
N LIBRARY EXPRESS
at DISCOVERY VILLAGE 378 Shadow Pines Drive; Wentzville - (636) 332-6476
We want to hear from you. Your Library continues to change and evolve. We want to promote individual and community growth by providing resources and creative environments that inspire you to Dream, Discover, Connect and Grow! Your feedback is always welcome. If you have suggestions, questions or concerns, please talk to one of our knowledgeable staff or feel free to email me directly at Director@stchlibrary.org. The Library - Your Space to Dream, Discover, Connect and Grow!
P KATHRYN LINNEMANN BRANCH 2323 Elm Street; St. Charles - (636) 946-0789
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
Jim Brown, Library Director
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
Register for programs online at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
FEATURED programs
Meet Olivia, star of book and screen! Don’t forget your camera for a photo. Ages 3 and up – families welcome.
No registration required.
V Mon., Jan. 11 10:00 am Q Mon., Jan. 11 6:30 pm W Tues., Jan. 12 10:30 am N Tues., Jan. 12 6:00 pm
O Wed., Jan. 13 6:30 pm S Fri., Jan. 15 10:00 am P Fri., Jan. 15 2:00 pm R Mon., Jan. 18 1:30 pm
MEET THE AUTHORS: ELIZABETH TERRY, JOHN WRIGHT, & PATRICK McCARTHY Explore the many communities that make St. Louis a vibrant, multi-ethnic city and the groups that shaped its history and daily life. Books will be available for purchase.
O Mon., Jan. 25
7:00 pm
V Mon., Feb. 8 P Mon., Feb. 15
7:00 pm
MEET THE AUTHORS: VICTORIA AVEYARD & SOPHIE JORDAN Victoria Aveyard, bestselling author of Red Queen, will talk about the sequel, Glass Sword. Sophie Jordan will discuss her sweeping new fantasy Reign of Shadows. Books will be available for purchase from Main Street Books.
V
Tuesday, February 9
7:00 pm
MEET THE AUTHOR: RUTA SEPETYS Author of Between Shades of Gray and Out of the Easy will join us to talk about her latest epic novel, Salt to the Sea. Books will be available for purchase from Main Street Books.
Q Thursday, February 11
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
MEET THE AUTHOR: BRIAN KATCHER The author of four critically acclaimed novels for teens, hear Brian Katcher speak about his newest novel, The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak. Books will be available for purchase.
V
Monday, February 22
DARING WOMEN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
7:00 pm
Meet Martha Washington, Abigail Adams and Elizabeth Burgin. Learn from them what it was like to live in the colonial time period, see what women wore and touch the artifacts they used in their everyday life. Presented by the Caroline Close Stuart Chapter NSDAR. Grades 1-5
R Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L
Corporate Parkway: M
Deer Run: O
McClay: S
Middendorf-Kredell: R
North County: T
Monday, February 15
Discovery Village: N South County: U
6:00 pm
Kathryn Linnemann: P Spencer Road: V
Kisker Road: Q
WingHaven®: W
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CHILDREN’S programs
For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org
Grow Your Reader Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play
EARLY LITERACY
Learning to read begins at birth! 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 Songs, books and activities for babies 3 to 11 months and their caregivers.
TIME FOR TWOS Stories and activities for two year olds and caregivers.
STORY TIME Stories, songs and other activities that enhance early literacy skills. Ages 3-6
V - 10:00 am
P - 10:00 am
P - 10:00 am (except blue)
O - 10:00 am
R - 10:00 am
Monday, January 4 & 18 Monday, February 22 & 29
Monday, January 11, 18 & 25 Monday, February 8, 15 & 22
Thursday, January 14 Thursday, February 11
Monday, January 4, 11, 18 & 25 Monday, February 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
TINY TOTS Share songs, stories & activities for babies birth to 23 months and caregivers.
V - 10:00 am
Tuesday, January 5, 12, & 19 Friday, February 5, 12 & 19
P -10:00 am
M - 10:00 am
R - 9:30 am
O - 10:00 am
M - 10:00 am
Q - 10:00 or 11:00 am
Tuesday, January 12, 19 & 26 Tuesday, February 9, 16 & 23
Tuesday, January 12, 19 & 26 Tuesday, February 9, 16 & 23 Monday, January 11 & 25 Monday, February 8 & 22
Thursday, January 7 & 14 Thursday, February 4 & 11
Monday, January 18 & 25 Thursday, January 21 & 28 Monday, February 8, 15 & 22 Thursday, February 11, 18 & 25
Monday, January 11 & 25 Monday, February 8 & 22
Q - 6:00 pm Monday, January 25 Monday, February 29
S - 10:00 am
FUN FOR ONES Stories and activities for one year olds and their caregivers.
Tuesday, January 12 & 26 Tuesday, February 9 & 23
V - 9:30 am
Thursday, January 7, 14 & 21 Tuesday, February 2 & 9
Tuesday, January 5, 12, 19 & 26 Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 Wednesday, January 6, 13, 20 & 27 Wednesday, February 3, 10, 17 & 24 Saturday, January 30 10:30 am Saturday, February 27 10:30 am
V - 10:00 am (except blue)
Tuesday, January 5 6:30 pm Tuesday, February 23 6:30 pm Wednesday, January 6, 13 & 20 Wednesday, February 3, 10 & 17
M - 10:00 am
Wednesday, January 6, 13, 20 & 27 Wednesday, February 3, 10, 17 & 24
O - 10:00 am (except blue)
Tuesday, January 12, 19 & 26 Tuesday, February 9, 16 & 23 Wednesday, January 13, 20 & 27 Wednesday, February 10, 17 & 24 Wednesday, February 10 6:30 pm Saturday, January 9 & 23 Saturday, February 13 Tuesday, January 12 & 19 Tuesday, February 9, 16 & 23 Wednesday, February 10 & 24
S - 10:00 am (except blue)
Q - 9:30 or 10:30 am
Friday, January 15 & 29 Friday, February 12, 19 & 26 Saturday, January 9 10:30 am Saturday, February 6 10:30 am
Wednesday, January 6, 13 & 20
S - 10:00 am
Tuesday, January 19 Tuesday, February 16
Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L
R - 10:00 am (except blue)
Q - 10:00 am
O - 10:00 am Monday, January 18 Monday, February 1 & 15
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Monday, January 25 6:30 pm Wednesday, January 13, 20 & 27 Wednesday, February 10, 17 & 24 Thursday, January 14, 21 & 28 Thursday, February 11, 18 & 25
Corporate Parkway: M
Deer Run: O
Discovery Village: N
Kathryn Linnemann: P
Kisker Road: Q
McClay: S
Register for programs online at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
CHILDREN’S programs
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER Drop off your favorite stuffed animal friend for a fun night at the Library – don’t forget their jammies! Pick them up at a special story time the following morning and find out what your special friend did at the Library all night. Enjoy a story, breakfast snacks, songs, and a photos presentation! Ages 3-6
V DROP OFF Monday, January 25
All Day 10:00 am
O DROP OFF Tuesday, February 2
All Day 10:00 am
STORY TIME Tuesday, Jan. 26 STORY TIME Wed., Feb. 3
3RD ANNUAL POLAR PARTY St. Charles City-County Library District partners with Ft. Zumwalt and Francis Howell School Districts to present a fun-filled Polar Party with play stations targeted for birth to age 6. You do not have to be a resident of these school districts to attend. Please register each child attending.
BABY/TODDLER SIGN An introduction to baby sign language through stories and rhymes; for the beginning talker and not-yet talker.
V Thursday, Jan. 28
9:00 am Thursday, Jan. 28 10:30 am Thursday, Jan. 28 5:30 pm
Ages 6-24 mo.
S Tuesday, January 5
10:00 am
BABY SIGN LANGUAGE (3 Sessions) An introduction to baby sign language through stories & songs. Ages 1-15 months
V Mondays, Jan 25 - Feb 8
10:00 am
DISCOVERY KIDS: UNDERGROUND RAILROAD QUILTS Quilts were used to give directions to those running to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Learn what each square signified and make your own secret message quilt square. Grades K-5
M Wednesday, February 3
2:00 pm
HOORAY FOR DR. SEUSS STORY TIME Celebrate Dr. Seuss! Stories, songs and other activities. Ages 3-6
P Monday, February 29
6:30 pm
CELEBRATE NATIONAL WINNIE THE POOH DAY! Come hear stories about Winnie and make your own Pooh Bear to take home! Games, activities and songs about bears! Ages 3-6
Q Monday, January 18
2:00 pm
STORIES & CRAFT Join us for a story and a special project to take home. Ages 2-6
L 1ndst and 3rdth Thursday 2 and 4 Tuesdays
R 2nd Fridays Middendorf-Kredell: R
11:00 am 6:30 pm 10:00 am
North County: T
STORY DISCUSSION & MORE
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. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. If your child needs some time to become acclimated to our setting, please feel free to come early.
O 3rd Fridays
PIZZA AND A BOOK Enjoy pizza & discuss the book. Pick up a copy at the Information Desk. Grades 4-6
S Chomp by Carl Hiaasen
Monday, January 4
10:00 am
HIBERNATION STATION Time for a long winter nap. Bring a teddy bear & listen to some hibernation stories, then make a cave for your teddy to sleep in. Ages 3-6
M
Thursday, January 21
BOOK BUZZ The discussion will be followed by a craft or activity and snacks will be provided.
10:00 am
Grades 4-6
M
ALPHABET FUN! Drop in and make crafts using the alphabet.
R Thursday, February 18
10:00 am
ERIC CARLE’S ARTAPALOOZA! Celebrate the birthday of Eric Carle, author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, with art and more art! Grades K-5
P Saturday, February 27
2:00 pm
6:00 pm
WingHaven®: W
6:00 pm
Jan Brett Stories Monday, February 29
6:00 pm
R Tombquest - Book of the Dead by Michael Northrop Tuesday, January 26
FROZEN SING ALONG Sing along as we watch the adventures of Anna, Elsa and Olaf on the big screen. Costumes encouraged!
Spencer Road: V
Monday, January 25
CLUB READ Pick up a copy of the book at the Children’s Desk. Snacks provided. Grades 4-6
O Inside Out (PG) Snacks provided.
South County: U
Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins Monday, February 8 6:30 pm
R Amelia Bedelia
10:00 am
SCHOOL’S OUT MOVIE
S Monday, February 15
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein. Monday, January 11 6:30 pm
BOOKWORMS Stories, activities and a craft. Grades K-3
MOVIES
Monday, February 15
6:00 pm
Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson Monday, February 1 6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Rump, The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff Tuesday, February 23 7:00 pm
Programs marked do not require registration.
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CHILDREN’S programs READ S’MORE Read a book, have a s’more, enjoy theme related activities and then check out more books and read s’more. Grades 1-5
O Snowflake Bentley
by Jacqueline Briggs Martin Thursday, January 21 4:30 pm Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume Thursday, February 11 4:30 pm
ARTISTS’ CORNER BUDDING ARTIST Drop in for a story & a fun activity! Ages 3-6
R Pasta Art
Wednesday, January 13 6:30 pm Printing And Stamping Wednesday, February 10 6:30 pm
GROWING ARTISTS Join us for a preschool art session focused on the process of making art. Art activities will be open-ended and explorative in nature. Dress to be messy. Ages 3-6
M
Friday, January 15 Friday, February 19
10:00 am 10:00 am
MUSIC MAKERS! Sing a story, play with instruments and boomwhackers and make your own musical instrument to take home. Ages 3-6
R Thursday, January 21
10:00 am
For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org
FUN & GAMES
COZY UP TO ART Open ended art activities to spark your child’s imagination. Ages 3-6
V Friday, January 29
10:00 am
MUSIC FOR ONES Music fun for ones! Create instruments and make your own music. Ages 12-23 mo.
O Monday, February 29
10:00 am
EXTREME VALENTINE’S COLORING! Join us for a relaxing evening of extreme Valentine’s coloring. All materials supplied. Grades K-5
M
Thursday, February 4
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Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
SNOW DAYS Activities, crafts and hot chocolate to celebrate the cold days of winter. Grades K-5 4:30 pm
FROZEN FUN Have fun with all things “Frozen” – games, crafts and activities relating to your favorite movie! Ages 3-8. Please register each child attending, as space is limited.
4:30 pm
V Monday, February 15
10:00 am
PERPLEXING PUZZLES Love riddles, codes, and puzzles? We will provide the puzzles from easy to hard. Try to solve them all.
O February 8-14
M
All Day
WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE? Activities and crafts about Valentine’s Day.
S Wednesday, February 10
4:30 pm
VALENTINE’S DAY ART Show someone your appreciation by creating a unique work of art just for them for Valentine’s Day. We will use crayons and heat to make a special piece of art. Grades K-5
Saturday, February 13
2:00 pm
Q Tuesday, January 5
7:00 pm 7:00 pm
V Monday, January 18 P Tuesday, January 19
7:00 pm
S Thursday, January 28
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Monday, February 15
Tuesday, February 16
10:00 am
S Wednesday, January 13
TALE WAGGERS...READ TO A DOG! Read to the dogs in this special program offered by the members of Love on a Leash. Bring your own book or choose one of ours and read for 10 minutes to an adorable, attentive dog who loves you and your reading. Reading to dogs is a very positive and non-threatening way to build reading skills and confidence in reading. Ages 5 to 12
R Tuesday, January 19
V Saturday, January 9
VALENTINE’S DAY CARD MAKE-IT STATION Make a card for your favorite Valentine. Families Welcome - Drop in all day.
M
READ TO A DOG with YANKEE & LUCY! Meet CHAMP Therapy Dogs, Yankee and Lucy. They love to listen to children read. Bring a book to read to them or read them one of ours! Grades K-5
POWER PUZZLE PALOOZA Drop in to work a variety of puzzles and boost your brain power. Ages 3-11
7:00 pm 7:00 pm
Tuesday, February 16 Thursday, February 25
W Wednesday, February 24
Corporate Parkway: M
Deer Run: O
Wednesday, January 27
4:00 pm
FRUIT NINJA GAME TOURNAMENT Join us and play in our bracketed Fruit Ninja tournament. Prizes will be awarded. Snacks will be provided. Ages 5 - 12
T Thursday, February 11 W Monday, February 15 U Tuesday, February 16 N Friday, February 19
6:00 pm 6:30 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm
MINECRAFT PARTY! We’re having a Minecraft Party at the Library! Come join us as we do Minecraftthemed crafts, games and activities! Note: We will not be playing the actual Minecraft game. Ages 6-11
R Wednesday, February 24
6:30 pm
LEAP FROG Celebrate this year’s extra leap day with leaping frog activities.
M Thursday, February 25
4:00 pm
HAWAIIAN LIBRARY LUAU Say “aloha” (goodbye) to February and say “aloha” (hello) to tropical crafts, games and island fun.
O Thursday, February 25
4:30 pm
7:00 pm
Discovery Village: N
Kathryn Linnemann: P
Kisker Road: Q
McClay: S
CHILDREN’S programs
Register for programs online at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
DISCOVERY KIDS Grades K-5
M Microscopes
Wednesday, January 6 Elephant Toothpaste Tuesday, February 23
2:00 pm 4:00 pm
YOUNG SCIENTISTS Enjoy a science-themed story followed by plenty of time for exploring hands-on science activities. For preschool-age children and their caregivers. Ages 3-6
M Friday, January 8 Friday, February 5
V Thursday, February 11
10:30 am
Saturday, February 13
10:30 am
A-MAZE-ING MARBLES SCHOOL AGE CRAFT Create a marble maze to take home and challenge your friends to a race! Grades 1-5
10:00 am 10:00 am
LITTLE LEARNERS Activities and Crafts about dinosaurs with a STEM connection. Ages 3-6
S Dinosaurs
Wednesday, January 13 10:00 am Winter Wednesday, February 10 10:00 am
MARSHMALLOW ENGINEERING SCHOOL AGE CRAFT Put your creative engineering skills to work and see what can you build using only marshmallows and a few other simple materials. Grades 1-5
V Thursday, January 14
LOVE OUR BIRDS Make a bird feeder to hang outside in your yard this winter. Ages 3-11
V Thursday, February 11
4:30 pm
SCIENCE FUN FOR LITTLE ONES Experiments with sound! Ages 3-6
P Friday, February 12
10:00 am
GLOVE MONSTERS Lost a glove? We will show you how to make a glove monster with the left over glove. Grades K-5
M Monday, February 15
2:00 pm
4:30 pm
PERFECT PENGUINS Learn about these cold weather creatures and make your own perfect penguin to take home. Grades K-5
M Tuesday, January 19
4:00 pm
PUPPET WORKSHOP Create your own Marionette. Grades K-6
P Thursday, January 21
LEGO ROBOTICS: WEDO Use computer programming to make your LEGO creation come alive! Grades 1-3
M Wednesday, January 13 O Thursday, January 14 V Monday, January 18 P Thursday, February 4 Saturday, February 6
6:30 pm
Saturday, January 9
North County: T
10:00 am 10:00 am
R Friday, January 15
10:30 am 10:30 am
O Thursday, January 28
10:00 am 10:00 am
Saturday, February 6
Friday, February 19
Thursday, February 25
LEGO CLUB Build with the Library’s LEGOs. We’ll have a new thematic challenge every month! Ages 5-11 unless noted
R Saturday, January 23
2:00 pm 6:00 pm
V Wednesday, January 27
4:30 pm 4:30 pm
M Thursday, January 14
4:00 pm 6:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm
O Monday, January 25 Monday, February 29
4:30 pm 4:30 pm
S Thursday, February 4*
4:30 pm
Monday, February 22
Wednesday, February 24
LEGO MAZES AND MORE! Build mazes with our LEGOs and other constructions!
P Monday, January 18
2:00 pm
2:00 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 6:30 pm 2:00 pm
INTRO TO SCRATCH PROGRAMMING Introduction to computer programming with Scratch (a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab). Grades 4-6
P Thursday, January 7 Middendorf-Kredell: R
M Saturday, January 2
*Ages 3-12
Grades 1-5
2:00 pm
LEGO CLUB JR. Listen to a story and build with the Library’s LEGOs. Ages 3-6
Monday, January 25 Thursday, February 11 Monday, February 29
COMPUTER SCIENTISTS IN TRAINING…
SNOWFLAKE SCIENCE, SNOWFLAKE ART Find out how snowflakes are really formed and create some snowflakes of your own.
P Saturday, January 16
BECOME A MASTER BUILDER
South County: U
Spencer Road: V
6:30 pm 2:00 pm
WingHaven®: W
Programs marked do not require registration.
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TWEEN & FAMILY programs
TWEEN programs
For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org
FAMILY programs INDIVIDUAL LIBRARY HELP Are you feeling overwhelmed when you try to use your Library? Learn how to use electronic resources and basic computer Library resources.13 and up
LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS Learn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot utilizing STEM concepts. Grades 4-8
O Monday, January 18 V Thursday, February 25
3:00 pm 4:30 pm
O Wednesdays
GAME ON @ YOUR LIBRARY Battle it out with your family and friends! Choose from our games or bring your own.
11:00 am
FAMILIES IN MOTION Get your New Year’s Resolutions off to a great start, by working out the preschool way! Find new preschool music favorites to keep your family moving and grooving all year. Adult participation required - dress for a workout!
MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD Join our newly formed Middle School Advisory Board. Meet monthly with your friends to talk about movies and books you love! We will do different projects and activities every month. Earn some volunteer hours! Snacks will be provided! Grades 4-8
SATURDAY MORNING CHESS CLUB Join other players for a friendly chess game at the Library. All skill levels and all ages are welcome.
S Last Tuesdays
R Saturdays
TWEENS CREATE
S Perler Bead Craft
Wednesday, January 13 Washi Tape Wednesday, February 10
4:30 pm
O Wednesday, January 6
10:00 am
9:00 am
Grades 4-8
6:30 pm
L 1st Tuesday V 1st Thursday P 2nd Tuesday R 3rd Wednesday O 3rd Wednesdays U 3rd Tuesday, January T 3rd Thursday, January Q 4th Wednesday M 4th Wednesday (alt. months)
6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
PRESIDENTS’ DAY FUN! Test your presidential knowledge with trivia games, take a picture with your favorite U.S. President and vote for your favorite campaign poster. Tour the Government Documents room where hidden treasures of former U.S. Presidents are kept!
R Monday, February 15
6:30 pm
12:00 pm
All Day
PERLER BEAD FUN Ages 10-16
R Monday, February 15
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Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L
3:00 pm
Corporate Parkway: M
Deer Run: O
Discovery Village: N
Kathryn Linnemann: P
Kisker Road: Q
McClay: S
Register for programs online at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
MOVIES
TEEN ADVISORY BOARDS Be a part of the decision making process at your Branch! Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the Library, and eat snacks!
ANIME CLUB Watch an anime film. Stay to play anime games, read manga and enjoy other anime activities! Ages 12-18
Ages 12 to 18
M 1st Fridays (Jan 8th) W 2nd Wednesdays O 3rd Mondays V Last Tuesdays Q Last Tuesdays R Last Thursdays S Last Wednesday
4:30 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm 4:30 pm 7:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm
ADVENTURES AT THE LIBRARY: TABLETOP GAMING Play Dungeons and Dragons! 4:00 pm
S 3rd Saturday
12:00 pm
Ages 12 to 18
Ages 13 and up
NERF FREE-FOR-ALL! Pizza! Nerf! A whole Library in which to play! Library will supply all Nerf guns. Grades 6-12
V Friday, January 15 W Saturday, January 23
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
DOWNTON ABBEY TALK & TEA Love Downton Abbey? Let’s prattle on over tea & biscuits. Ages 12-18
P Tuesday, January 26
6:00 pm
UN-VALENTINE PARTY Celebrate all things un-Valentine’s Day. Ages 12-18
M Friday, February 12 L Monday, February 15
M 2nd Tuesdays P 3rd Tuesdays
6:00 pm
4:30 pm 3:00 pm
& MAKER GROUPS
6:00 pm
TEEN GAMING CLUB Enjoy an afternoon of gaming with fellow teens and gamers. There will be Xbox Kinect, Wii, and traditional board games available. Personal game devices welcome. Snacks provided. Ages 12-18
TEEN MOVIE Inside Out (2015) PG Popcorn, pizza and drinks provided. Ages 12-18
M Friday, January 15
6:00 pm
TEEN HUNGER GAMES MOVIE AND SURVIVAL GAMES Watch the movie and then test your survival skills!
O Friday, February 12
FUN & GAMES
V 1st Thursday
TEEN programs
M 3rd Friday
7:00 pm
4:00 pm
T-SHIRT SCARVES Make a warm colorful scarf from your old t-shirts. We will be cutting the t-shirts up.
BOOK DISCUSSIONS
L Monday, January 18
TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION Are you a teen who loves to read? Join a book discussion group at the Library. Participants should read the book in advance. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Pick up a copy of the book discussion title at the Information desk at the Library. Ages 12-18
PLAY IT! VIDEO GAMES AND MORE Join us for button-mashing, video gaming fun. This month, we’ll be playing Super Smash Brothers and Mario Kart. Grades 6-12
V Monday, February 8
Tuesday, January 12 7:00 pm Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard Tuesday, February 9 7:00 pm
W Aristotle and Dante Discover the
Ages 12-18
7:00 pm
M w/ Extreme Dot-To-Dot! Tuesday, January 19
WRITERS’ CORNER
P Cocoa & Coloring
WRITING CLUB Join fellow writers for inspiration, feedback, and support on your personal writing.
Tuesday, February 2
Ages 12 to 18
M 2nd Tuesday Q Tuesday, January 12
4:00 pm 7:00 pm
4:00 pm
TEEN COLOR YOUR WORLD Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring, extreme dot-to-dot, and socializing with other teens while creating your own masterpiece (in or outside the lines). All materials supplied.
R Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz Wednesday, February 24
3:00 pm
2:00 pm 6:00 pm
PERLER BEAD CREATIONS Get creative with Perler Beads! Patterns and beads provided. Ages 12-18
O Tuesday, January 19 W Wednesday, February 17
7:00 pm 6:30 pm
DIY BATH AND BEAUTY CRAFT Pamper yourself or a friend! Make your own facial salt scrub or small jar of bath salts. Supplies provided. Ages 12-18
S Tuesday, February 9 Middendorf-Kredell: R
North County: T
South County: U
Spencer Road: V
WingHaven®: W
6:30 pm
Programs marked do not require registration.
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ADULT programs
For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org
NEW YEAR, NEW POSSIBILITIES MAKEUP TIPS FROM THE PROS WITH PHOTO SHOOT Stylists from Belleza Bridal and Hair Salon will be on hand to give makeup tips and quick touch-ups on attendees. A photographer from Emily Rose Studios will be on hand to take a free, optional photo of everyone post makeover.
R Saturday, January 9
2:00 pm
MEAL PLANNING MADE EASY Do you struggle to get dinner on the table? Do you never know what to make? Do you not have time to cook dinner? Come learn tips and tricks for making an easy and delicious dinner every night.
R Monday, January 18
7:00 pm
VISION BOARD 2016 Start the year off right by setting goals and creating a vision board to help you reach them.
S Tuesday, January 19
7:00 pm
ORGANIZE YOUR HOME FOR THE NEW YEAR Home organizer Lisa Bianco will give you some great tips to clear out the clutter and get organized!
M Wednesday, January 20
7:00 pm
MASTER TIME WITH THE POWER OF CONCENTRATION People who have developed the life skills of undivided attention and concentration improve their health, their work performance, lower their stress level, and can seemingly create time! You will learn two simple concentration exercises.
V Wednesday, January 20
7:00 pm
FROM DANCE FLOOR DUD TO DYNAMO The instructors from Dance Pizazz will demonstrate great dance moves for any type of wedding! This class is intended for wedding guests.
R Saturday, January 30
1:00 pm
LOVE NUMEROLOGY: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR YOUR LOVE LIFE? Sometimes love is in the cards. Sometimes love is in the numbers. The ever popular Top Ten St. Louis Psychic, Nancy Feranec, will return to teach a special program on Numerology that focuses on romantic love.
R Wednesday, February 3
6:30 pm
MODERN ROMANCE PANEL DISCUSSION Our panel of men & women will discuss your questions about modern romance and dating. This event is inspired by the book Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari.
R Monday, February 8
7:00 pm
BAKING FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION? Don’t buy a new cake pan to use once, borrow it from the Library. The McClay Branch now has a collection of 50 cake pans in all shapes and sizes. Check out the new Cake Pan collection at youranswerplace.org/cake BASIC CAKE DECORATING Learn buttercream icing techniques in this hands-on class. 13 and up
V Monday, January 25
6:00 pm
10 Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L Corporate Parkway: M Deer Run: O Discovery Village: N Kathryn Linnemann: P Kisker Road: Q
McClay: S
Register for programs online at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
ADULT programs
CRAFT programs UNITY SCARF We are going to ‘warm up’ as we knit a unity scarf. No experience necessary, all supplies provided.
COMMUNITY OF CRAFTERS Join one of our many ongoing crafting groups to express your creativity and make new friends. Call the Branch for meeting details.
M Thursday, January 7
BOOKS & CROCHET HOOKS P YARNS, rd 3 Wednesday
2:30 pm
Tuesdays Thursdays
12:30 pm 6:30 pm
LET’S CROCHET Wednesdays, January Wednesdays, February
1:30 pm 1:00 pm
& MORE WORKDAY S SCRAPBOOKING st 1 Saturday
9:00 am
KNIT-A-LONG 1st & 3rd Tuesday
6:30 pm
CRAFTING FOR CHARITY 2nd & 4th Tuesday 12:30 pm CRAFT-A-THON 3rd Wednesday QUILT ALONG 3rd Thursday
U KNIT-A-LONG
Thursdays
1:30 pm
BEADING 101 Tools and supplies included.
M Bracelet
Thursday, January 21 Tree of Life Thursday, February 11
S Mondays
10:00 am
Presented by St. Louis Birth Rhythms
7:00 pm 7:00 pm
P Two Strand Necklace with Charm Monday, February 1 Wednesday, February 17
LULLABY CLUB Drop in each week to learn lullabies and songs to sing to your little ones. Children are welcome!
7:00 pm 7:00 pm
MOMS CLUB Join other moms to talk about the highs and lows of being a parent. Children are welcome.
S 2nd Thursday
10:00 a.m.
6:00 pm
S Saturday, January 23
S Monday, January 11
2:00 pm
VALENTINE PAPERCRAFT Make marbleized paper and craft it into a card. Supplies provided.
6:30 pm
L 2nd Thursday V 2nd & 4th Thursday
10:00 am
M Thursday, January 28
6:30 pm
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Moderated by Kathy Ratino of St. Louis Metro Colorists
6:30 pm
Moderated by Kathy Ratino of St. Louis Metro Colorists
w/ Extreme Dot-To-Dot!
1:30 pm
The Modern Parenting series explores a new topic each month. Join us for future sessions to learn about baby wearing, attachment parenting, and singing to your children!
BENTO LUNCHES Learn some easy and simple hacks to liven up ordinary lunch boxes.
Q 1 Wednesday O 1st Wednesday P 1st & 3rd Thursday st
Thursday, January 14 Placemat Diaper Clutch Thursday, February 11
MODERN PARENTING
3RD ANNUAL MYSTERY QUILT! Call Branch for info and materials list.
10:00 am
COLOR YOUR WORLD! Adult coloring is the hottest trend sweeping the globe as people search for new ways to slow down, ease stress, relax and be mindful of their every day surroundings and the people within it.
Middendorf-Kredell: R
STITCH ALONG Call Branch for info and materials list.
S Flutterby Fun
V CHEMO CAPS
2:00 pm
North County: T
M Tuesday, February 9
9:00 am
2:00 pm
MAKE A VALENTINE CENTERPIECE Come & enjoy the fun of creating a centerpiece.
M Wednesday, February 10
7:00 pm
GETTING INTO QUILTING Five Seam Table Runner New to sewing? Learn basic quilting skills including rotary cutting, piecing, sandwiching, machine quilting and binding in a single project.
S 2nd Saturday, Feb.-March
10:00 am
7:00 pm
BOSOM BUDDIES: FAMILY FRIENDLY BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP Support, encouragement, shared knowledge and experiences. Kids are welcome!
R 4th Saturday
10:00 am
Supported by the St. Charles County WIC program
COMMUNITY PARTNERS FREE TAX SERVICE - AARP Please call a Branch after January 4, 2016 to schedule an appointment. By appointment only.
P R V M S
CRAFTERS/STITCHERS/QUILTERS: SATURDAY WORKDAY The room is reserved...bring your unfinished projects and get ‘em done! Bring a lunch.
FREE TAX SERVICE - GATEWAY EITC COMMUNITY COALITION Services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 9:30 am on Saturday mornings. To qualify you must have a household income of $54,000 or less.
S Saturday, February 27
V Saturdays, February 6 – April 9
South County: U
Spencer Road: V
9:00 am
WingHaven®: W
Programs marked do not require registration.
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ADULT programs
For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org
INTRO TO PUBLISHER (5 sessions) Topics will include: the basics of working with Microsoft Publisher, how to insert and manipulate graphics and how to use templates and master pages.
M Mon/Thurs, January 11- 25
1:30 pm
WINDOWS 10 BASICS Create and use Microsoft accounts, connect to Wi-Fi, enable and personalize Cortana, navigate and customize the desktop and start menu, use apps, use OneDrive to save files to the cloud, and much more. Please bring your Windows 10 laptop.
V
1:30 pm
FREEGAL MUSIC Learn how to download free music onto your computers or other electronics devices. Bring your Library card and device.
TECH programs OVERDRIVE (eBOOKS) TABLETS & iPADS Bring your device & we will show you how to access the Library’s eBook (Overdrive) collection.
M Tuesday, January 5
Monday, January 11
2:00 pm
P Monday, January 11
3:00 pm
INTRO TO EXCEL 2013 (5 Sessions) Prior experience with the computer and an understanding of the Windows operating system is recommended.
R Thursday, Jan 14 - Feb 11
10:00 am
INTRO TO WORD 2010/2013 (5 sessions) Attendees should have some experience with the computer and the Windows operating system.
Q Thursday, Jan 21-Feb 18
1:30 pm
PINTEREST 101 Create boards filled with pins related to your hobbies, interests and ideas.
Q Monday, January 25
1:30 pm 6:30 pm
V Thursday, February 4
1:30 pm
Thursday, January 28
ZINIO DIGITAL MAGAZINES Learn how to download the free magazines onto your computers or other electronic devices. Bring your Library card and fully charged device.
M Thursday, January 28
2:00 pm
FACEBOOK 2: I’M ON FACEBOOK, NOW WHAT? Bring your Facebook login information to class.
Q Monday, February 1, 8 & 15
1:30 pm
WELLNESS ON THE WEB Learn about websites, blogs, apps and online workouts that can help you have a healthier tomorrow.
READY TO GO DIGITAL Find out how to check out eBooks, eMagazines, and music and to stream movies all for free on your computer or mobile device. All you need is a valid Library card. Bring your own device or use one of our computers to practice.
WORD ONLINE (2 sessions) In this class you’ll learn the basics of Office Online use, including the use of OneDrive, Microsoft’s cloud storage solution.
M Monday, February 8
R 1st Tuesday O Monday, Jan 4 &18
R Monday, January 18 & 25 V Saturday, January 23 & 30
MOBILE ACCESSIBILITY (2 sessions) Make things larger, enhance audio, add captions, and much more. Please bring your own device to class.
Monday, Feb 1 One On One Help Sessions
O Fridays
2:00 pm 3:00 pm 1:00 pm
*Call for an appointment
OPEN LAB Bring your technology questions and get hands-on help!
V Wednesdays
2:00 pm 10:00 am
R Wednesdays
2:00 pm 2:00 pm
P Wednesdays (all but 1st)
2:30 pm
Fridays Fridays
EXCEL ONLINE (2 Sessions) In this class you’ll learn the basics of Office Online use, including the use of OneDrive, Microsoft’s cloud storage solution.
V Saturday, January 9 & 16 R Monday, February 22 & 29
9:30 am 6:30 pm
6:30 pm 9:30 am
GENEALOGY LAB Are you having trouble using Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest or one of our genealogical databases? Staff will help you navigate and improve your research skills.
P 3rd Tuesday
10:00 am
iPAD iOS9 This course is a comprehensive introduction to using the iPad including all of the included standard apps that come with iOS 9. Please bring your own iPad.
R Tuesday, Jan.19 – Feb. 16 4 – 2 hr sessions
2:00 pm
V Wednesday, January 20 & 27 1:30 pm 2 – 3hr sessions Q Wednesday, January 20 & 27
1:30 pm
P Thursday, February 11 & 18
1:30 pm
2 – 3hr sessions
2 – 3hr sessions
1:30 pm
M Tues/Thurs, February 16 & 18 2:30 pm EBAY BASICS This class will help you navigate your way through the ins and out of eBay, whether you want to buy, sell or simply browse.
V
Thursday, February 25
2:00 pm
MICROSOFT ONLINE! Learn how to access applications, basic editing functions, how to save your work to OneDrive, and more. Bring your email address with you.
M Monday, Feb. 29 & Mar. 7
12 Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L Corporate Parkway: M Deer Run: O Discovery Village: N Kathryn Linnemann: P Kisker Road: Q
1:30 pm
McClay: S
Register for programs online at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
MISSOURI’S MAD DOCTOR MCDOWELL: CONFEDERATES, CADAVERS AND MACABRE MEDICINE Body snatcher. Grave robber. Mad scientist. Brilliant surgeon. Delve into the macabre world of St. Louis’s Dr. Joseph Nash McDowell, a man so loathed by the public that he wore body armor and so idolized by his anatomy students that they dug up corpses for his experiments. This ghoulish doctor cast a pall over the city and left a host of fiendish mysteries.
R Thursday, January 21
9:00 am
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!: A NEWS AND CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP Are you a news junkie? Do you like to keep up with current events? Let’s talk about it! 2:00 pm 7:00 pm
WRITE YOUR BOOK @ THE LIBRARY Join us each Saturday to work on your latest book. Hosted by Saturday Writers, a chapter of the Missouri Writers’ Guild.
V Saturdays
R Thursday, January 7
R Wednesday, January 27
AFTERNOON THEATER
Q Spy - R
Tues., Jan. 12 1:30 pm
Mission Impossible Rogue Nation - PG13 Tues., Feb. 9 1:30 pm
R Thursday, February 18
Tuesday, January 12
6:30 pm
Guilty Pleasures - NR Tuesday, February 9
6:30 pm
6:30 pm
CELEBRATE JOHN HUGHES AND MOLLY RINGWALD’S BIRTHDAY! Director John Hughes and Molly Ringwald share the same birthday of February 18th. Join us for a night of 80’s teen movie trivia and viewers’ choice movie viewing!
7:00 pm
V Ai WeiWei: The Fake Case - NR
9:00 am
P 1st Wednesday V Last Monday
MAD LIBS AND PIZZA Enjoy some pizza and have fun playing this old-school game.
1:00 pm
COFFEE AT THE LIBRARY Come in and enjoy a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and relaxing conversation.
PARANORMAL TASK FORCE Come hear a brief history of the paranormal, see and learn about equipment typically used on investigations and meet members of the Paranormal Task Force. Ask questions and share experiences - skeptics and nonbelievers are welcome too!
6:30 pm
DOCUMENTARY FILM & DISCUSSION SERIES This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS’ awardwinning nonfiction film series. A moderated discussion will follow the film. www.pbs.org/pov
MAH JONGG BASICS
O Wednesdays U Thursdays
S 2nd Monday
3:00 pm
ENTERTAINMENT
S Mondays
STORY SWAP Hear & tell stories for all ages. Folk tales, personal stories, tall tales, and myths – all welcome!
ADULT programs
6:30 pm
GUITAR CLUB Share your tips and guitar wisdom with other players. You should have at least one year experience playing your guitar.
O 4th Tuesday
6:30 pm
WHO NEEDS PESTICIDES? Doctorate Candidate Kathryn Ingerslew will discuss how to use sustainable methods to control insect pest populations.
R Wednesday, Feb. 24
7:00 pm
CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: Consumer Health, Government Docs, Local History & Genealogy, Nonprofit Services, Business & Public Management and more!
2:30 pm
youranswerplace.org/specialservices Middendorf-Kredell: R
North County: T
South County: U
Spencer Road: V
WingHaven®: W
Programs marked do not require registration.
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ADULT programs
CARDINALS REMINISCENCE LEAGUE WITH THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION, ST. LOUIS The Cardinals Reminiscence League is open to people with memory loss who would like to share memories about the Cardinals baseball team’s history and support the current team. New fans and those who would like to socialize and learn more are welcome. Family members or caregivers are welcome. Registration Required.
R 1st Monday
10:30 am
Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Louis Chapter
For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org
ENROLL IN THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE Counselors from the Mideast Area Agency on Aging will be on hand to answer your individual questions about the Affordable Care Act and provide individualized enrollment assistance. Please bring a Social Security number, employer, and income information for every member of your household who needs coverage. If you are currently insured, please bring the policy numbers for your current health insurance plan.
Q Wednesday, Jan 6 & 13 R Thursday, Jan 7 & 11 V Monday, Jan 4 & 11
4:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:00 pm
TREAT YOURSELF AND YOUR HEART Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a little DIY “metime.” There will be several free DIY stations, including Valentine’s Day card-making, goodie bags, make-your-own sugar scrub and a healthy snack mix. Free blood pressure and bone density screenings also offered.
R Thursday, February 11
4:00 pm
Presented in partnership with Barnes Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
OSTEOPOROSIS: DO’S AND DON’TS OF EVERYDAY MOVEMENT In this class, taught by a physical therapist, learn how osteoporosis fractures happen and how to avoid them with some simple modifications to your everyday movements. Learn how to use your joints wisely and protect your bones and joints from unnecessary injuries. Please call 636.928. (WELL)9355 to register for this class.
V Tuesday, February 23
10:00 am
Progress West has St. Louis Children’s Hospital physicians to serve your family. • 24/7 dedicated children’s ER • Private rooms and round-the-clock visitation hours to visit your child • Additional classes for the whole family on babysitting, car seat safety and more PWH23007_10/15
Your best medicine is close to home.
ProgressWest.org
14 Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L Corporate Parkway: M Deer Run: O Discovery Village: N Kathryn Linnemann: P Kisker Road: Q
McClay: S
Register for programs online at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
ADULT programs
For the most up-to-date program information, to view titles to be discussed, and to register for programs, please visit www.youranswerplace.org/book-discussion-groups
L 10:00 am – 3rd Wednesday Tuesday M 7:00 pm – last nd
1:30 pm – 2 Wednesday
(alternating months)
O 10:00 am – 3rd Thursday 1:00 pm – Last Tuesday P 7:00 pm – Last Wednesday Q 7:00 pm – 3rd Tuesday W 10:00 am – 4th Wednesday
S 10:00 am – 1stst Wednesday
7:00 pm – 1 Wednesday 1:30 pm – 1st Friday
R
7:00 pm – 2nd Wednesday 2:00 pm - 3rd Thursday
T V
7:00 pm – 2nd Monday 7:00 pm – 3rd Thursday 12:00 pm – 3rd Wednesday
American Legion Post 312 2500 Raymond Dr, St Charles, MO 63301
South County: U
Cash Prizes
Door Prizes
Questions? Call 636-441-2300
North County: T
Horror Book Club
Special Raffles
Register and pay online! www.stchlibraryfoundation.org
Middendorf-Kredell: R
2:30 pm
50/50
Doors open at 6:15 pm Trivia Begins at 7:00 pm
P 3rd Monday
R Last Thursday 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 27
BOOK BLAST Themed discussions meeting for 3 months. Cabin Fever Book Discussion Series
Spencer Road: V
WingHaven®: W
Silent Auction Creative Games and More!
Programs marked do not require registration.
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LIBRARY stories Grandpa Stays Connected Because of the Library Mr. John Copeland has a Library card, but he doesn’t read too much. However, when he needed help, he called the Library.
For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org Despite the fact that they live an ocean away, because he called the Library, Mr. Copeland will not lose touch with his family. Instead, he will continue to be a grandpa who is an important part of his granddaughter Stephanie’s and great-grandchildren’s lives.
The St. Charles City-County Library District Last summer Mr. Copeland’s granddaughter is “Your Space to Dream, Discover, Connect Stephanie, her husband and two children and Grow.” Over 2 million St. Charles moved to Scotland for her husband’s job. County residents Before Stephanie and her family left the U.S. “I was totally lost until I came to the visit our 12 Branch locations each year. she told her Grandpa Library and Michele helped me.” Every day the Library that she was going District is changing to get him a tablet so and evolving, offering new services and they could Skype. “Stephanie got everything exciting programming for all ages, expanding set up and working, she and the children the eLibrary collection, and enhancing our left for Scotland, and then I couldn’t get it to customers’ Library experience. For the latest work,” said Mr. Copeland. on what’s happening at the Library, visit our Not knowing what to do, Mr. Copeland website youranswerplace.org. said, “The idea popped into my head that maybe the Library could help.” He called the Corporate Parkway Branch in Wentzville. Mr. Copeland spoke with Adult Reference Paraprofessional Michele Nolan, and they set up a time for him to come to the Branch. “Mr. Copeland was here bright and early the next morning, tablet in hand,” said Nolan. “I got everything downloaded and set up, but unfortunately when we tried to connect with his granddaughter she wasn’t available.” While they waited for a response from Scotland, Michele suggested that they practice Skyping with each other. During their practice session, the call came through from granddaughter Stephanie. “She got me hooked up, and I talked to my granddaughter and great-grandchildren for a long time,” said Mr. Copeland. “I was totally lost until I came to the Library and Michele helped me,” said Mr. Copeland. “She was really something!”
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Your Library card gives you access to a variety of digital materials and our eLibrary is open 24/7. Mr. Copeland’s Great-grandchildren
L I B R A RY C L O S I N G N O T I C E S The Library will Close at 5pm Thursday, December 31 for New Years Eve
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The Library is Closed all day Friday, January 1 for New Years Day Friday, January 22 for Staff Development The Library is Open normal hours Monday, January 18 - Martin Luther King Day Monday, February 15 - President’s Day