St. Charles City-County Library District July/Aug 2016 Calendar by St. Charles City-County Library

PROGRAMMING and EVENTS CALENDAR

CELIA & LITTLE CELIA Music, fun, puppet

DOCTOR WHO DAY

July 9 at multiple branches

MEET AUTHOR JANE GREEN Coming July 25 to Spencer Road p. 3

BOOKFAIR RETURNS

The annual ‘Friends’ Book Fair

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Director’s Note

JULY | AUGUST 2016

What Will You Discover at the Library? When I talk with individuals or groups about the Library, I often hear the response “Wow, the Library has so many amazing resources!” The Library is a rich resource for information, education and entertainment. The July – August 2016 Programming and Events Calendar offers a window into the many programs and events we will be offering. However, that is only part of the many resources that are available at your Library. During the course of this summer you will see a number different ways in which the Library is seeking to raise awareness about the resources and events that are available at your Library. If you have not seen the Library’s commercial, I invite you to watch it: youtube.com/youranswerplacestch In addition to the many books, magazines, DVDs and CDs the library has to offer, there is a wealth of digital and streaming materials available. The best place to begin exploring is at: youranswerplace.org/elibrary. The A to Z list, youranswerplace.org/electronicatoz, provides access to tools and resources which can help you in such areas as investment (Mergent and Morningstar), genealogical research (Ancestry and HeritageQuest), as well as topics such as business, online learning, consumer health and a host of other areas. I hope you will take a few moments to explore some of these resources. If you have not signed up for this year’s Summer Reading Program “On Your Mark, Get Set… Read” there is still time. You can sign up online at youranswerplace.org/summerreading. We have programs for all ages and it is a great way for families to read together. What will you discover at the Library? Visit us online or at any of our branch locations and prepare to be amazed. The St. Charles City-County Library District – your place to Dream, Discover, Connect and Grow!

BRANCH LOCATIONS & PHONE NUMBERS 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

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

Jim Brown, Library Director Since their oldest child was a toddler, the Fleming family has walked, biked, run and pushed babies in strollers to the Kisker Road Branch. The family, which now includes mom, dad, 4 boys and 2 girls, are familiar faces at the Library. One evening when the four boys and their dad Gerard were visiting the Library, Gerard shared this story with Kisker Road Branch Paraprofessional, Lisa Kimmel. Recently, when the family was out for an evening stroll around the neighborhood, Gerard and his wife Susan were pondering out loud the idea of moving to another neighborhood. Overhearing their conversation, their oldest son Jack very firmly proclaimed, “No, if we didn’t live here by the Library, I wouldn’t love reading so much!”

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

FEATURED programs

AUTHOR EVENTS

THAN K YOU TO OU R BOOKSE LLE R PARTN E RS:

LEFT BANK BOOKS | MAIN STREET BOOKS

STEPHANIE BEARCE, STAN MUSIAL Young & old readers alike will be inspired to be like Stan and work hard to achieve their dreams.

R Thursday, July 21

6:30 pm

BRIAN GORDON, FOWL LANGUAGE: WELCOME TO PARENTING The popular parenting webcomic featured on HuffPost, Buzzfeed, and Upworthy is now a book!

Attendees will have a chance to win a voucher for 2 Cardinals tickets!

R Thursday, July 28

DAVID BAUGHER; SECRET ST. LOUIS Local Author David Baugher tells us about his guide to the weird, wonderful, and obscure.

JOEL K. GOLDSTEIN, THE WHITE HOUSE VICE PRESIDENCY As our country prepares for a new Vice President, reflect on those who have served and how the role has changed throughout the years.

7:00 pm

JANE GREEN, FALLING: A LOVE STORY Enjoy cocktails and conversation with bestselling author Jane Green. Tickets are available at left-bank.com/green

V Monday, July 25

7:00 pm

O Monday, August 8 R Wednesday, August 24

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

R Tuesday, August 16 FREE

ADMISSION ALL DAYS!

–Friday, July 15–

Friends members will enjoy advance shopping hours on the opening day of the sale.

9:00 am to Noon Friends members only admission

Over 250,000 items!

READ ST. LOUIS PRESENTS: ANDREW GROSS Bestselling author Andrew Gross presents his latest thriller, The One Man, the Read St. Louis 2016 Mystery selection.

V Thursday, August 25

7:00 pm

Noon to 9:00 pm Open to the general public. –Saturday, July 16– 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Open to the general public.

ST. CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER

–Sunday, July 17– 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

One Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles 63303

Open to the general public. $5.00 a bag day (most items)

7:00 pm

Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L

Corporate Parkway: M

Deer Run: O

Discovery Village: N

McClay: S

Middendorf-Kredell: R

North County: T

South County: U

Kathryn Linnemann: P Spencer Road: V

Kisker Road: Q

WingHaven®: W

FEATURED programs ROCKIN’ THE LIBRARY WITH MR. STINKY FEET! Ready! Set! Rock! Bring your dancing shoes and join kid rocker, Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove for a high-energy, interactive concert guaranteed to get the whole family rockin’! Ages 3 & up. Families welcome.

R Thursday, July 7 O Thursday, July 7 Q Friday, July 8 M Saturday, July 9 S Saturday, July 9 V Monday, July 11 P Monday, July 11

2:00 pm 6:30 pm 10:00 am 10:00 am 2:00 pm 10:00 am 6:30 pm

ANIMAL TALES: NATURE’S OLYMPIANS See exotic animals from all around the world that utilize their unique abilities to compete and survive in the wild. Be prepared to get up close and personal to learn about these competitive creatures! Ages 3 & up. Families welcome.

M Thursday, July 14 P Thursday, July 14 Q Friday, July 15 R Friday, July 15 S Saturday, July 16 O Saturday, July 16

10:00 am 2:00 pm 10:00 am 2:00 pm 10:00 am 2:00 pm

For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org

PROFESSOR LELAND’S WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS AND MAGICAL MAYHEM! Join us for a magical journey filled with hilarious antics as Professor Leland and his bunny use magic to teach you about sports. All ages. Families welcome.

M Tuesday, July 19 R Thursday, July 21 S Thursday, July 21 Q Thursday, July 21 P Friday, July 22 O Friday, July 22

2:00 pm 10:00 am 2:00 pm 6:00 pm 10:30 am 2:00 pm

BUBBLE BUS  The Bubble Bus is coming! Outdoor bubble and music fun. Ages 3 to 6. Families welcome.

V Monday, August 1 O Monday, August 1 Q Wed., August 3 W Wed., August 3 P Thursday, August 4 R Thursday, August 4 S Friday, August 5 L Saturday, August 6 M Saturday, August 13

10:00 am 1:30 pm 10:00 am 2:00 pm 10:30 am 1:30 pm 10:30 am 10:00 am 2:00 pm

THE CELIA & LITTLE CELIA SHOW Celia’s world-famous, one-woman rockin’, stompin’, hollerin’ show takes an unexpected turn when Little Celia shows up with her hilarious, show-stopping antics. Ages 3 & up. Families welcome.

P Monday, July 25 Q Monday, July 25 V Tuesday, July 26 O Wednesday, July 27 R Thursday, July 28 S Thursday, July 28 M Friday, July 29

2:00 pm 6:00 pm 10:00 am 6:00 pm 10:00 am 2:00 pm

TEEN MYSTERY DINNER THEATER “SLAY IT AGAIN, SAM” Dine and participate in solving a mystery. Presented by Upstage Productions. Ages 12-18

V Friday, July 29

Dinner & dessert provided.

10:00 am

6:30 pm

ALADDIN - LIVE THEATER PRODUCTION The Hampstead Stage Company brings great books to life through live theater. In Hampstead live theater, the audience becomes part of the show. All ages. Families welcome.

V Wednesday, July 27

Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L

Corporate Parkway: M

Deer Run: O

Discovery Village: N

McClay: S

Middendorf-Kredell: R

North County: T

South County: U

10:00 am

Kathryn Linnemann: P Spencer Road: V

Kisker Road: Q

WingHaven®: W

CHILDREN’S programs

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 3-6.

TIME FOR TWOS Stories, songs and activities for two year olds and their caregivers.

FUN FOR ONES Stories, songs and activities for one year olds and their caregivers.

M 10:00 am

M 10:00 am 

O 10:00 am

Wednesday, July 6,13, 20 & 27 Wednesday, August 3, 10,17, 24 & 31

Monday, July 11 & 25 Monday, August 8 & 22

Tuesday, July 12, 19 & 26 Tuesday, August 2, 9, 23 & 30 Wednesday, July 13, 20 & 27 Wednesday, August 3, 10, 24 & 31 Saturday, July 9 & 23 Saturday, August 13 & 27

P 10:00 am  Monday, July 11, 18 & 25 Monday, August 8, 15 & 22 Q 10:00 or 11:00 am

P 10:00 am

(except blue) Monday, July 18 6:30 pm Monday, August 22 6:30 pm Wednesday, July 13, 20 & 27 Wednesday, August 10, 17 & 24 Thursday, July 14, 21 & 28 Thursday, August 11, 18 & 25

Monday, July 11 & 18 Monday, August 15 & 22 Thursday, July 14 & 21 Thursday, August 18 & 25

R 10:00 am 

Monday, July 11, 18 & 25 Monday, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Q 10:00 am

Tuesday, July 5 & 26 Tuesday, August 16 & 30 Friday, July 22 & 29 Friday, August 19 & 26

R 10:00 am

Tuesday, July 12, 19 & 26 Tuesday, August 9, 16 & 23

S 10:00 am

Tuesday, July 12 & 26 Tuesday, August 9 & 23

(except blue) Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 Tuesday, August 9, 16, 23 & 30 Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20 & 27 Wednesday, August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Saturday, July 30 10:30 am Saturday, August 27 10:30 am

V 10:00 am

Friday, July 8, 15 & 22 Friday, August 12, 19 & 26

(except blue) Friday, July 15, 22 & 29 Friday, August 12, 19 & 26 Saturday, July 23 10:30 am Saturday, August 20 10:30 am

Wednesday, July 13 & 20 Wednesday, August 10 & 17

S 10:00 am

Tuesday, July 19 Tuesday, August 16

V 9:30 am

Thursday, July 14, 21 & 28 Thursday, August 4, 11 & 18

TINY TOTS  Stories, songs and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

M 10:00 am

Monday, July 11, 18 & 25 Monday, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

P 10:00 am

Tuesday, July 12, 19 & 26 Tuesday, August 9, 16 & 23

R 9:30 am

Thursday, July 7 & 14 Thursday, August 4 & 11

O 10:00 am

Thursday, July 14 Thursday, August 11

Q 6:00 pm

Tuesday, July 12 Tuesday, August 9

V 10:00 am

(except blue) Wednesday, July 6, 13 & 20 Tuesday, July 26 6:30 pm Tuesday, August 2, 9 & 16 Tuesday, August 23 6:30 pm North County: T

Q 9:30 & 10:30 am

BABY TIME Stories, songs and activities for babies 3 to 11 months and their caregivers.

S 10:00 am

Middendorf-Kredell: R

Monday, August 1 & 15

V 10:00 am

Monday, July 18 & 25 Monday, August 15 & 22

South County: U

Spencer Road: V

WingHaven®: W

Programs marked  do not require registration.

CHILDREN’S programs

STORIES & CRAFT Stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 2-6

Wacky Races Thursday, July 7 Tuesday, July 12 Yummy Yummy! Thursday, July 21 Tuesday, July 26 Bugs Thursday, August 4 Tuesday, August 9 Marvelous Mud Thursday, August 18 Tuesday, August 23

11:00 am 6:30 pm 11:00 am 6:30 pm 11:00 am 6:30 pm 11:00 am 6:30 pm

BABY/TODDLER SIGN An introduction to baby sign language through stories and rhymes; for the beginning talker and not-yet talker. Ages 7-24 months

S Tuesday, July 5

10:00 am

BABY SIGN LANGUAGE (3 Sessions) An introduction to baby sign language through stories & songs. Ages 1-15 months

V Wed., August 10, 17 & 24

10:00 am

NURSERY RHYME OLYMPICS Compete in a variety of nursery rhymeinspired games. Ages 3-6

O Tuesday, July 5

10:00 am 10:00 am

Wednesday, July 6

AMERICAN GIRL: MARYELLEN Travel back to 1954 with American Girl Maryellen. Story, craft and activities. Grades 1-5

CLUB READ Pick up a copy of the book at the information desk. Grades 4-6

Q Thursday, July 7

Q Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

6:00 pm 

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.

O Friday, July 15

Friday, August 19

2:00 pm

M Monday, August 1 Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L

by Chris Grabenstein Tuesday, July 5 7:00 pm

R The Fourteenth Goldfish

by Jennifer L. Holm Tuesday, July 26 Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin Tuesday, August 30

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

10:00 am 10:00 am

Registration requested but not required. If your child needs some time to become acclimated to our setting, please feel free to come early.

HUMPTY HOOPLA Stories, activities and games all about Humpty Dumpty and other eggs. Ages 3-6

V Monday, July 18

6:30 pm

GROW YOUR READER: SUMMER FUN Celebrate the summer by reading, writing, singing, talking, playing & having fun with science and math too! Learn about the easy ways you can help grow your reader every day. Ages 2-6

O Tuesday, August 16 Wednesday, August 17

10:00 am 10:00 am

ALPHABET ENCORE! Make crafts with the letters of the alphabet. Drop in. Ages 2-6

R Thurs., August 25

10:00 am-12:00 pm

STORY DISCUSSION & MORE

R Tuesday, July 19 Tuesday, August 16

JUST LIKE ME TEA PARTY Join us for a special tea party in honor of girls just like you. Bring an American Girl doll or your favorite doll or stuffed animal and learn about girls like you who lived long ago. Grades K-5

ICE YOUR OWN COOKIE STORYTIME Listen to stories about cookies and then decorate one yourself! Ages 3-6

READ TO A DOG WITH YANKEE AND 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! Ages 5-12

AMERICAN GIRL

R Monday, August 1

For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

BOOKWORMS Stories, activities and crafts. Grades K-3

READ S’MORE Read a book, have a s’more, and enjoy theme related activities. Check out more books and read s’more. Ages 6-11

O Choose Your Own Adventure

Thursday, July 14 3:00 pm Sideways Stories from Wayside School Thursday, August 11 3:00 pm

ART GROWING ARTISTS  Preschool art session focused on the process of making art. Dress to get messy! Ages 3-6

M Friday, July 15

Friday, August 19

ART FOR ONES Age-appropriate art activities for one year olds and their caregivers.

O Monday, July 18

10:00 am

BUDDING ARTIST  Story & Craft. Ages 3-6

R Mosaics

R Flight Club Monday, July 25 6:00 pm Rhoda’s Rock Hunt by Molly Beth Griffin Monday, August 29 6:00 pm

10:00 am 10:00 am

Wednesday, July 20 Scratch Art Wednesday, August 31

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

2:00 pm

Corporate Parkway: M

Deer Run: O

Discovery Village: N

Kathryn Linnemann: P

Kisker Road: Q

McClay: S

CHILDREN’S programs

MOVIE

FUN & GAMES

WEDNESDAY SUMMER MOVIE  Snacks provided, bring your own drinks.

SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES Competitive games celebrating the Summer Olympics. Grades 1-6

S Pan -PG

Wednesday, July 6 Inside Out - PG Wednesday, July 13 Tomorrowland - PG Wednesday, July 20 Hotel Translyvania - PG Wednesday, July 27

2:00 pm

S Thursday, July 7

2:00 pm

ANIMAL YOGA Listen to animal stories and learn yoga poses that coordinate with the animals. Ages 3-6

CELEBRATE THE OLYMPICS Test your Olympic skills and go home with a gold medal! Games, crafts and Olympic fun. Drop in. Ages 3-12. Families welcome!

M Friday, July 8

V Monday, August 15

2:00 pm 2:00 pm

11:00 am

10:00 am

CRAFTS

NINJA PARTY! Fun with Ninja Hide and Seek, Ninja Star Practice, a story, and Pipe Cleaner Ninjas!

SPORTS PARTY: ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, CRAFT! Join us for sports-themed crafts, games and activities! Grades 1-5

R Tues., July 12

R Friday, July 1

2:00 pm

TAKE-ALONG CHECKERS Make a portable checker board to take with you on vacation or wherever you go. Ages 6-11

V Saturday, July 9

10:30 am

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME Make a baseball player puppet and other activities about our national pastime. Ages 3-6

V Tuesday, July 12

10:00 am

CD CRAFTS Drop in to make crafts using old CD’s.

P Monday, August 1 2:00-4:00 pm PUPPETRY WORKSHOP Create your own puppets, then put on a show! Audience invited at 3:00 pm to watch the performance. Ages 6-11

O Monday, August 8

S Thursday, July 14

SHARPIE-PALOOZA SCHOOL AGE CRAFT Shrinky-dinks and other decorative projects using sharpies. Grades 1-5

V Monday, August 29

4:30 pm

YOU’RE A STAR! Make a giant, colorful star with just a few paper bags & your awesome coloring skills!

Q Monday, August 29 Middendorf-Kredell: R

6:00 pm

North County: T

2:00 pm

6:30 pm

OLYMPIC PARTY Celebrate the Olympics with a story, crafts and activities. Grades 1-5

R Wednesday, August 17

6:30 pm

BABALOO-MUSIC & FUN Babaloo is high energy, over-the-top FUN with singing, drumming, stomping, dancing & shouting. Ages 3 & up. Families welcome.

SCORE! Create your own shoebox foosball game, have a mid-summer indoor “snowball” fight and more! Ages 6-11

YOGA FOR KIDS Come learn some relaxing yoga poses!

O Monday, July 18

Q Monday, August 22

3:00 pm

LIBRARY OBSTACLE COURSE Time yourself to see if you can set & beat your own personal record. Drop in. Ages 5-10

M Thursday, July 28

2:00 pm

6:00 pm 7:15 pm

11:00 am

MINI GOLF AT THE LIBRARY Are you on par? Find out at a mini golf game day at the Library. Ages 5-12

M Saturday, July 16

CAMPING WITH TEDDY Bring a stuffed animal & join us for stories, s’mores, and a craft around the campfire to celebrate the 100th birthday of our national parks! Ages 3-6

V Tuesday, August 16

FRUIT NINJA Compete with your friends on the big screen. Grades 1-6

BEADING JR. BACKPACK CHARM Create a charm for your backpack with beads. All supplies provided. Ages 6-12

P Thursday, August 4 Thursday, August 4

2:00 pm

4:00-5:30 pm

2:00-3:00 pm

2:00 pm

6:00 pm

CELEBRATE OUR NATIONAL PARKS Our National Parks are 100 years old today. Discover what makes them special with our games and activities. Ages 3-6

V Thursday, August 25

10:00 am

MINION MADNESS All things minions, games and activities related to minions. Grades 1-6

LIFE-SIZE BOARD GAMES Take games to the next level with these life-size games. Grades 1-5

S Friday, July 29

M Thursday, August 25

2:00 pm

LIBRARY OLYMPICS: AFTER-HOURS ADVENTURE After-hours fun and a chance to earn a gold medal. Crafts, games, & a movie. Grades 1-5

O Friday, July 29

7:00 pm

SUMMER READING OUTDOOR WRAPUP Outdoor activities for all ages to end another great year of Summer Reading!

Q Monday, August 1

South County: U

M Saturday, August 20

Spencer Road: V

11:00 am

WingHaven®: W

4:00 pm

FREE KIDSIGHT VISION SCREENING KidSight is offering a quick and noninvasive vision screening for children ages 6 months to 16 years old for common causes of childhood vision loss free of charge. Drop in.

R Friday, July 15 10:30 am-12:30 pm  P Tuesday, July 26 9:30 am-12:30 pm  Programs marked  do not require registration.

CHILDREN’S programs

YOUNG SCIENTISTS Enjoy a science-themed story followed by plenty of time for exploring hands-on science activities. Ages 3-6

M Friday, July 1

Friday, August 5

FAMILY STEM NIGHT Story and simple science fun. Ages 3-6

O Wednesday, July 13

10:00 am 10:00 am

Wednesday, August 10

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

STRAWBEES Build with the fun straws and connectors called Strawbees! Grades K-5

LEGO CLUB JR. Listen to a story and build with the Library’s LEGOs. Ages 3-6

FLY! Crafts, games & activities that encourage you to explore flight. Ages 6-11

M Saturday, July 2

10:00 am  10:00 am 

O Friday, July 1

10:30 am  10:30 am 

DISCOVERY KIDS

SCIENCE FUN FOR LITTLE ONES All about my body! Ages 3-6

P Friday, July 15

Saturday, August 6

R Friday, July 15

Friday, August 12

Engineering Olympics Compete against others and yourself to see what you can design and build. Grades K-5 Wednesday, July 6 2:00 pm Monday, July 11 6:00 pm Coding Without Computers Discover how you can code without computers! Grades 1-5 Wednesday, August 3 2:00 pm Monday, August 8 6:00 pm

O Thursday, July 28

10:00 am Thursday, August 25 10:00 am Ages 2-6 LEGO CLUB Build with the Library’s LEGOs. We’ll have a thematic challenge every month. Ages 5-11

M Thursday, July 14 Monday, July 25 Monday, July 25 Thursday, August 11 Monday, August 29

4:00 pm 2:00 pm 6:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm

O Monday, July 25

3:00 pm  4:30 pm 

R Monday, July 18

6:00 pm  6:00 pm 

Monday, August 29

Monday, August 15

S Thursday, July 7 Thurs., Aug. 4

4:30 pm *Ages 3-12 4:30 pm *Ages 3-12

Q Thursday, July 28

6:00 pm  6:00 pm 

V Wednesday, July 27

4:30 pm 4:30 pm

Thursday, August 18 Wednesday, August 24

LEGO ROBOTICS: WEDO Use simple computer programming to make your LEGO creation move. Grades 1-3

V Tuesday, July 19 R Friday, August 12 O Thursday, August 18

4:30 pm 2:00 pm 4:30 pm

Drop in

U Tuesday, August 2 T Thursday, August 4 N Monday, August 8 W Tuesday, August 9

4:00-7:00 pm  2:00-7:00 pm  1:00-6:00 pm  1:00-6:00 pm 

Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L

3:00 pm

LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS Learn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot utilizing STEM concepts! Grades 4-5

Q Wednesday, July 6

R Thursday, July 14 P Thursday, July 28

2:00 pm 2:00 pm

10:00 am

SCIENCE OF SPORTS There is science behind sports! Heart rates, balance, reaction time. We’ll find the science by doing activities we would use in different kinds of sports. Ages 6-12

P Tuesday, July 19

2:00 pm

BLAST OFF! Celebrate rocket science and create things that fly on the anniversary of the first moon landing. Grades 1-5

V Wednesday, July 20

1:30 pm

10:00 am

HOUR OF CODE Practice basic coding using “Hour of Code” website with our new computer lab. Grades 2-6

S Friday, July 8

Thursday, August 4

11:00 am 11:00 am

FASTEST, HIGHEST, LONGEST! Meet these animal champions and their records & then make some animal projects. Ages 6-10

P Tuesday, July 12

2:00 pm

LITTLE LEARNERS  Activities & crafts. Ages 3-6

S Ocean Life

Wednesday, July 13 Cowboys Wednesday, August 10

Saturday, August 20

Corporate Parkway: M

Deer Run: O

S Friday, July 22

10:00 am 10:00 am

2:00 pm 6:30 pm 2:00 pm

Discovery Village: N

3:00 pm

CODING WITH SCRATCH Learn coding with the Scratch program. Grades 3-5

S Tuesday, July 26

INTRO TO SCRATCH PROGRAMMING Learn to program a simple computer animation with Scratch. Grades 4-6

M Wednesday, July 13 P Thursday, August 18

SHARK ATTACK Celebrate shark week with an ocean full of fun activities. Grades 1-6

2:00 pm

MISSION TO MARS Make your own “Orion Space Craft” and lean about exploring outer space! Ages 3-6

V Monday, August 8

10:00 am

FINDING BALANCE Test your skills at balancing & assemble a robot that will balance on its hands! Ages 6-11

V Saturday, August 13

Kathryn Linnemann: P

Kisker Road: Q

1:30 pm

McClay: S

TWEEN & FAMILY programs

For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org

TWEEN PROGRAMS

FAMILY PROGRAMS

LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS Learn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot utilizing STEM concepts! Grades 4-8 (except KR)

Q Wednesday, July 6

2:00 pm Grades 6-8 2:00 & 4:30 pm O Thursday, July 21 6:30 pm P Thursday, July 21 Saturday, July 23 2:00 pm Saturday, July 23 3:30 pm 4:30 pm V Thursday, August 11

FAMILY FITNESS - NIGHT WALK Take a fitness-friendly one-mile walk around the neighborhood. Families welcome, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

“ON YOUR MARK, GET SET...READ!” SUMMER READING Sign up for the summer reading program. Register at any branch or online. To complete the program, participants must read or complete activities and turn in their form by August 1. All ages. St. Charles City-County Library District

Q Monday, July 11

STAR PARTY Bring the whole family and join experts from the Astronomical Society to view our amazing universe through telescopes. Get hands-on instruction on the telescopes that are available for check-out at our libraries. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library

S Tuesday, July 12 O Thursday, July 14 P Wednesday, August 10

LEGO ROBOTICS - WEDO Use simple computer programming to make your LEGO creation move. Grades 3-5

S Tuesday, August 23

6:00 pm

3:00 pm 1:00 pm 

S Sky Is the Limit!

Tuesday, July 12 Back to School Tuesday, August 9

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

TWEENS TALK Help us plan projects, do book displays & earn volunteer service hours. Meet with friends to talk about books, movies, music! Grades 4-8

S Tuesday, July 26 Tuesday, August 30

5:00 pm 5:00 pm

TWEENS PIZZA & A BOOK Pick up a copy of the book at the information desk. Grades 4-8 6:00 pm 6:00 pm

STAYING HOME ALONE This class will help parents and children determine the child’s readiness – physically, mentally, socially and emotionally – to stay home by themselves and help prepare them for this experience. Please call 636.344.KIDS (5437) to register. $25 per family

V Wed., Aug. 24 6:30 pm In partnership with St. Louis Children’s Hospital

Middendorf-Kredell: R

Enter the Third Annual Summertime Digital Photo Contest and compete for cash prizes! See the website for contest details.

North County: T

7:30 pm 7:30 pm

6:00 pm  6:00 pm  7:00 pm 7:00 pm

SUMMER FAMILY MOVIE

GAME ON @ YOUR LIBRARY Choose your favorite game or try something new. A variety of games will be available!

Q The Peanuts Movie - G

L Tuesday, July 5 O 3rd Wednesday P Tuesday, July 12 Q 4th Wednesday R 3rd Wednesday V 1st Thursday

EVERYBODY’S GOT A SUPER TALENT Show us your talent! Can you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell a joke, juggle, paint, or have another unique talent? All ages 7:00 pm O Saturday, August 6

Monday, July 25

12:00 pm  6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm

R Saturdays

9:00 am-12:00 pm 

SUMMER Wii BOWLING LEAGUE All ages welcome to bowl in our virtual league!

O Tues., July 5

6:00 pm

STAR WARS MONDAY MOVIE MARATHON Popcorn and water will be provided. O The Empire Strikes Back - PG Monday, July 11 6:30 pm Return of the Jedi - PG Monday, July 18 6:30 pm The Force Awakens - PG-13 Monday, July 25 6:30 pm

South County: U

Spencer Road: V

WingHaven®: W

2:00 pm

DOCTOR WHO DAY

6:30 pm

SATURDAY MORNING CHESS CLUB All skill levels & ages are welcome. Drop in.

S Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley Tuesday, July 26 The Nest by Kenneth Oppel Tuesday, August 30

U Tuesday, July 12 T Thursday, July 14 W Tuesday, July 19 N Thursday, July 21

For all ages. Sponsored by Friends of the Library

TWEENS CREATE Grades 4-8

7:30 pm

DRIVE-IN MOVIE FUN Come to the library to make your own car then join us for snacks and a movie.

STRAWBEES CONSTRUCTION Create cool structures using the newest STEM building toy. Grades 4-12

S Friday, July 8 L Thursday, August 4

7:30 pm

DOCTOR WHO DAY @ YOUR LIBRARY Celebrate your favorite Time Lord with coloring pages, drawings, trivia, fan art, costume contests, photo ops and much more! Visit youranswerplace.org for details.

V Saturday, July 9 1:00 -5:00 pm 2:00-5:00 pm  M Saturday, July 9 all day P Saturday, July 9 R Saturday, July 9 1:30 -4:00 pm DOCTOR WHO FAMILY AND FRIENDS TRIVIA Play trivia with your family or friends and win prizes. Pre-teen & up.

R Saturday, July 9

4:00 pm

Programs marked  do not require registration.

TEEN programs

TABLE-TOP GAMING Play Dungeons and Dragons!

S Saturday, July 30

2:30 pm

V Thursday, Aug. 4

4:00 pm 4:00 pm

ALL TEEN ADVISORY BOARD LOCK-IN All members of Teen Advisory Boards across the Library District are invited to participate in our TAB Lock-In! Come and enjoy pizza, games, movies, and more!

Ages 13 & up

Thursday, July 7

V Friday, August 12

Ages 12 to 18

MAY THE FITNESS BE WITH YOU Are you a Star Wars fan who likes to stay in shape? Feel the Force (and the burn) with Star Wars Jedi training in this lightsaber workout class. Lightsabers will be provided.

S Friday, July 15 W Friday, July 22

3:00 pm 6:30 pm

BREAKOUT BOXES Time is counting down. Decipher clues and codes to break out before time runs out. Ages 10-18

M Friday, July 22

4:00 pm

AFTER HOURS GAMING NIGHT Whether it’s playing chess or Wii games, enjoy a night full of friendly competition! Grades 4-12

W Friday, August 26

6:30 pm-8:30 pm

STREET SMARTS FOR TEENS St. Charles County Department of Public Health and local police officers will talk about teen safety issues, including prescription, heroin, and other drug abuse, staying safe online, and relationship safety. Ages 13+ Parents are also welcome.

R Tuesday, July 19

6:00 pm

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Make a world of difference! Volunteer, select library materials, develop programs, promote the library and have fun! Ages 12-18

M 1st Friday

P 1st Thursday W 2nd Wednesday O Monday, July 18 Monday, August 15

V 4th Tuesday Q 4th Tuesday S Last Wednesday R 4th Thursday

4:30 pm 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm 4:30 pm 7:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm

6:30 pm

Must be a participating TAB member to attend. Please contact your TAB leader for required permission slip.

ANIME CLUB Movie, talk, snacks & friends. Ages 12-18

M Tuesday, July 12

6:00 pm 6:00 pm

P Tuesday, July 19

6:00 pm

Tuesday, August 9

WRITING CLUB Get inspiration, feedback and support from fellow writers.

Q Tuesday, July 12 Tuesday, August 9

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

TEEN VARIABLE CLUB A new kind of teen club. Each monthly meeting will be a different topic, one that has been selected by the members of the club. Movies, music, tech, books...whatever the group wants. It will be as fun as you make it! Ages 12-18

Q Tuesday, July 19 Tuesday, August 16

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION To register please call the branch or register online. Ages 12-18

R Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult Tuesday, July 12 7:00 pm Double Helix by Nancy Werlin Tuesday, August 9 7:00 pm W Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard Wednesday, July 27 Jackaby by William Ritter Wednesday, August 24

L Feed by M.T. Anderson

Thursday, July 28

STRAWBEE CONSTRUCTION For makers of all ages! Let’s build a marble run using the latest building toy! Grades 4-12

S Friday, July 8

7:00 pm 3:30 pm

2:00 pm

3:00 pm

BUILD IT! LEGOS AND MORE You’re never too old to play with LEGOs. Take the challenge! Grades 6-12

V Monday, July 11

4:00 pm

WOVEN T-SHIRT CIRCLE RUG Make a fabulous circle rug out of t-shirts using a hula hoop as the weaving loom. A variety of colorful t-shirt strips and hula hoops will be provided.

L Thursday, July 14

1:00 pm 1:00 pm

Thursday, July 21

TEEN GAMING Join us for button-mashing, video gaming fun. Super Smash Brothers on Wii U, traditional board games, you name it, we’ve got it! Personal game devices welcome. Ages 12-18 TEEN GAMING CLUB 

M Friday, July 15

4:00 pm Friday, Aug. 19 4:00 pm

TEEN GAME DAY

S Friday, July 22

2:00 pm

V Monday, August 8

4:00 pm

PLAY IT! VIDEO GAMES AND MORE

MASON JAR CRAFT 7:00 pm

READY, SET, GO FOR SENIOR YEAR Pep talk and words of advice from college freshmen who just went through what you’re about to go into. Come and make some new friends and release your stress about senior year and college. We’ll help you conquer your senior year & plan for years after high school!

R Wednesday, July 20

& MAKER GROUPS

Ages 12-18

S Tuesday, July 19 Tuesday, August 9

4:00 pm 4:00 pm

ART ATTACK  Join fellow teens for an hour of art exploration. All supplies provided.

M Wednesday, July 27 Wednesday, August 24

4:00 pm 4:00 pm

TEENS COLOR YOUR WORLD  Come and explore the new fun of extreme coloring and extreme dot to dot. We’ll provide the supplies and light snacks. You bring the creativity. Ages 12-18.

Q Wednesday, July 27 Wednesday, August 24

10 Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L Corporate Parkway: M Deer Run: O Discovery Village: N Kathryn Linnemann: P Kisker Road: Q

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

McClay: S

ENTERTAINMENT VINYL LOVERS CLUB Do you like to groove to music with grooves? Join our vinyl record club and socialize with other enthusiasts. Bring your favorite records and we will sample tracks from each other’s collections.

R Saturday, July 2

12:00 pm

TRIVI-OKE A blended game two of the area’s favorite pastimes: karaoke and trivia!

R 1st Tuesday

7:00 pm

GIN RUMMY (2 Sessions) All levels of experience welcome. Instruction will be provided.

R Thursday, July 7 & 14

6:30 pm

MAH JONGG BASICS

R S Mondays

1:00 pm

DOCUMENTARY FILM & DISCUSSION SERIES A moderated discussion will follow the film.

V Ronaldo - PG-13

Tuesday, July 12 Babies - PG Tuesday, August 9

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

ROLE PLAYING GAME: CALL OF CTHULHU Call of Cthulhu is a great introduction to RPGs.

SWING DANCE BASICS Learn the basic swing dance steps. Presented by local dance enthusiasts Vicky and Jim Alberico.

V Thursday, July 28

7:00 pm

READY, SET, FOOTLOOSE! It is time to kick off your shoes and cut footloose! Join us for the first SCCCLD dance party. Come dressed in your best small town country attire. Food, fun & prizes!

V Saturday, July 30

7:00 pm

URBAN EXPLORING DONE SAFELY AND LEGALLY Michael Allen, Director and Architectural Historian of the Preservation Research Office in St. Louis, shares information on the exciting hobby of urban exploring.

R Thursday, August 18

7:00 pm

LEARN @ THE LIBRARY MAKER WORKSHOPS with INVENTOR FORGE Calling all experimenters, artists, tinkerers, and inventors: get together with other Makers and explore new technologies each month. Pi, Arduino or Circuits Q Raspberry st 1 Saturday

R Sun., July 17 1:00 pm MAH JONGG & CANASTA BASICS

S 3rd Wednesday

6:30 pm

9:30 am

V 3Dnd Printing & Technology Demonstrations 2 Thursday 6:30 pm Inventor Forge is a non-profit organization working to establish a makerspace in St. Charles County.

JIGSAW PUZZLES A variety of jigsaw puzzles will be set out for a relaxed evening of puzzling.

M Thursday, July 21

Q Big Stone Gap - PG-13

Tuesday, July 26 1:30 pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens - PG-13 Tuesday, August 23 1:30 pm Thursday, August 25 6:00 pm

O Last Tuesday

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.

O Wednesdays

6:30 pm

P 1st Wednesday

2:00 pm

RESUME ASSISTANCE Get one-on-one resume and cover letter help. 30-minute time slots are available from 2-4 pm. Please call the branch to register.

S 1st Wednesday Middendorf-Kredell: R

11:00 am

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT! NEWS AND CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION A moderated current events discussion.

GUITAR CLUB Share your tips and guitar wisdom with other players.

North County: T

BUILD SMALL AND LIVE LARGE WITH A TINY HOUSE Julie Schurr, tiny house enthusiast and owner, talks about gaining the confidence to build a tiny house, safety concerns, what to expect, codes that must be considered and how to plan an efficient build.

S Thursday, July 14

South County: U

Spencer Road: V

7:00 pm

DISCOVER THE WORLD WITH YOUR LIBRARY “Travel” to a different country through pictures, videos, discussions and other activities.

V Monday, July 18

Monday, August 15

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

ROAD SAFETY Learn what safety items should always be in your car, what to do if you are involved in an accident, and what to do if you are a victim of road rage or tailgating from MODOT Community Liaison, Shirlyn Myles.

R Tuesday, July 19

1:00 pm

UNDER THE HOOD 101 Safeway Tire & Auto experts teach you how to prevent major problems by learning how to keep your car in great shape!

R Wednesday, July 20

6:30 pm

BASIC FOUNDATIONS OF INVESTING The basics of investing can be very simple. Learn the four basic types of investments and how to minimize and manage your risks vs. rewards in the beginner’s class.

R Friday, August 5

6:00 pm-8:30 pm

AFTERNOON THEATER

ADULT programs

10:30 am

SELF-DEFENSE FOR WOMEN Tim Prinkey from Champion Martial Arts teaches you simple self-defense moves and situational awareness to help protect yourself.

R Saturday, Aug. 6

10:00 am

MISSOURI PATRIOT PAWS Find out how a veteran gets paired with a dog, how the dogs are trained, and how the bond between a dog and veteran contributes to his or her well-being.

R Tuesday, August 30

7:00 pm

2:00 -4:00 pm WingHaven®: W

Programs marked  do not require registration.

ADULT programs

For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org

iPAD iOS9 Bring your own iPad, Apple ID & password.

TECH programs OPEN LAB  Bring your technology questions and get hands-on help!

P Wed., July 13, 20 & 27

Wed., Aug. 10, 17, 24 & 31

V Wednesdays

2:30 pm 2:30 pm 2:00 pm 10:00 am

Fridays

R Wednesdays & Fridays M Tuesday, July 12 O 1st Monday, starting August

2:00 pm 2:00 pm

3:00 pm Friday, July 8 & 15 2:00 pm every Friday, starting August 2:00 pm

GENEALOGY LAB Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest or one of our other genealogical databases.

P 3rd Tuesday

10:00 am

ME, MY FAMILY AND I: AN INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY This introduction to online genealogy will help you learn vocabulary, get organized and begin to sort through all the possibilities.

Q Thursday, July 14

1:30 pm

READY TO GO DIGITAL Learn how to go digital and use our eLibrary. 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 and any password needed to access your device. 7:00 pm M Wednesday, July 27 O Friday, July 1, 22 & 29 by appointment 2:00 pm R Tuesday, July 5 Tuesday, August 2

2:00 pm

S Saturday, July 16 V Saturday, August 20

1:00 pm 1:00 pm

ANDROID TABLET & PHONE ESSENTIALS - LOLLIPOP! Learn the basic skills of using your device.

Q Monday, July 11

Friday, August 12

1:30 pm 10:00 am

V 2 Sessions Tues., July 19 & 26 R 4 Sessions Tues., Aug. 9 - 30 Q 2 Sessions Thurs., Aug. 18 & 25

1:30 pm

V Wednesday, July 6 Q Thursday, July 7

6:30 pm

2:00 pm 1:30 pm

PINTEREST 101 Create online boards filled with pins related to your hobbies, interests and ideas.

1:30 pm

FACEBOOK 2: I’M ON FACEBOOK, NOW WHAT? 2 Sessions

Q Tues/Thurs, August 9 & 11

2:00 pm

R Thursday, August 11

2:00 pm

WINDOWS 10 BASICS Please bring your Windows 10 laptop to this class if you have one. If you do not have one, you may use one of ours.

O Monday, July 11

1:30 pm 2:00 pm

2 Sessions

M Tuesdays, August 16 & 23 Q Tuesday, August 16

6:30pm – 2nd Monday 10:00 am – 3rd Wednesday

7:00 pm – last Tuesday 1:30 pm – 2nd Wednesday

(alternating months)

O 10:00 am – 3rd Thursday

1:00 pm – Last Tuesday

BE INSTA-CREDIBLE WITH INSTAGRAM! This beginner’s class will teach you how to edit and share photos through Instagram.

R Tuesdays, July 19 & 26

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

1:30 pm 1:30 pm

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

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

HEALTH APPS ON YOUR TABLET OR SMARTPHONE Bring your smartphone or tablet with you and begin exploring applications to meet your healthy living goals.

M Thursday, July 14

2:00 pm

MICROSOFT OFFICE Prior experience with the computer and an understanding of the Windows operating system is recommended. INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD 5 Sessions

V Thursday, July 7 – Aug. 4

6:30 pm

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013 5 Sessions

V Saturdays, July 23 – Aug. 20 9:30 am Q Mon/Wed/Fri, starting Aug. 29 1:30 pm

Have a question about healthy living? Eating clean? Fitness? Find helpful resources and ask your own wellness questions at:

12 Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L Corporate Parkway: M Deer Run: O Discovery Village: N Kathryn Linnemann: P Kisker Road: Q

McClay: S

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 meeting details.

M IN STITCHES

Last Tuesday

2:00 pm

Q MAKE YOUR OWN CARDS

Participants will make 4 cards. Materials fee is $8. 3rd Monday 6:30 pm

V CHEMO CAPS

Tuesdays Thursdays

12:30 pm 6:30 pm

LET’S CROCHET Wednesdays

1:00 pm

R JEWELRY CRAFTERS CONNECTIONS Materials fee up to $10. 2nd Thursday 4th Tuesday

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

& MORE WORKDAY S SCRAPBOOKING st 1 Saturday

9:00 am

KNIT-A-LONG 1st & 3rd Tues.

6:30 pm

CRAFTING FOR CHARITY Tuesdays 12:30 pm STITCH ALONG 2nd Thursday

1:30 pm

CRAFT-A-THON 3rd Wed. July: 9 am | Aug: 10 am QUILT ALONG 3rd Thursday

6:00 pm

CRAFTER’S WORKDAY 4th Saturday

U KNIT-A-LONG

Thursdays

9:00 am 2:00 pm

MAKE A “NO SEW” HOBO BAG A great mother/daughter or family opportunity.

M Wednesday, July 6

7:00 pm

Thursday, July 14

7:00 pm

P Beaded Leather Cord Wristlet Monday, August 1 Wednesday, August 17

L Tuesday, July 19

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

2:00 pm

APPLIQUE BASICS Learn hand (9:30) & machine (12:00) applique. See website or call branch for materials list.

S Saturday, July 30

9:30 am |12:00 pm

CAKE DECORATING PIPING TECHNIQUES Expert baker Bonna Salyer will demonstrate basic piping techniques in this hands-on class.

V Tuesday, August 2

6:30 pm

CIRCLE WRAP SKIRT (2 Sessions) Bring a couple cute old sheets to complete this project.

R Wed., August 10 & 17

1:30 pm

CAKE POPS STL Cake Pops owner, Rachel Sarino teaches you how to make these awesome treats. Materials fee $10 cash

R Monday, August 22

7:00 pm

DIY NO-SEW FLORAL HEADBANDS Make floral headbands for a baby or child in your life! All supplies will be provided.

V Tuesday, August 23

7:00 pm

WOVEN T-SHIRT CIRCLE RUG Make a fabulous circle rug out of t-shirts using a hula hoop as the weaving loom. All supplies will be provided.

Q Friday, August 26 M Wednesday, August 31 Wednesday, August 31

3:30 pm 1:30 pm 6:30 pm

COLOR YOUR WORLD! Slow down, ease stress, relax and be mindful of your everyday surroundings. Bring your own supplies or use ours!

L 2nd Thursday M Tuesday, July 19

10:00 am

O 1st Wednesday P 1st & 3rd Thursday

6:30 pm

Q 1st Wednesday V 2nd & 4th Thursday

6:30 pm

Tuesday, August 23

BEADING 101 Tools and supplies provided.

M Big Bead Bracelet

CUTE MARKS THE SPOT Organize your garden with beautiful markers that we’ll mold from clay.

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

6:30 pm Moderated by Kathy Ratino of St. Louis Metro Colorists

ADULT programs

ORGANIZE YOUR HOME This program is inspired by the book, Life Changing Magic of Cleaning Up by Marie Kondo. Learn how to get your home organized and keep it that way! Professional Organizer Lisa Bianco of Perfectly Organized STL will be dishing out advice.

R Wednesday, July 13

6:30 pm

LEARN WHAT YOUR TREASURES ARE WORTH Maria Gianino of Legacy Appraisals helps you learn what makes something valuable and how to sell the items you no longer want.

V Wednesday, August 10

7:00 pm

MODERN PARENTING The Modern Parenting series explores a new topic each month. MADD: POWER OF PARENTS Gain tips and resources for having lifesaving conversations about underage drinking.

M Thursday, July 28 Q Monday, August 1

7:00 pm

NATURAL CHILDBIRTH TECHNIQUES Explore simple ways you can help your body and mind prepare for a low-risk natural birth experience. Learn how partners can prepare and understand the role they play in your birth goals!

S Wednesday, July 27

7:00 pm

SAVING FAMILIES HEARTACHE AND MONEY Martha Burkhardt, an estate planning attorney, will share simple ideas to save your family heartache and money. She will explain what estate planning really is and why it’s even more important if you don’t have a lot of assets.

Q Thursday, August 11

7:00 pm

6:30 pm Moderated by Kathy Ratino of St. Louis Metro Colorists

BOHO TASSEL JEWELRY Create a trendy beaded necklace or bracelet with a tassel accent. Ages 13 & up.

S Monday, July 18 Middendorf-Kredell: R

7:00 pm

North County: T

South County: U

Spencer Road: V

WingHaven®: W

Programs marked  do not require registration.

ADULT programs

For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

BOOKS AND MORE

SNAP (FOOD STAMP) APPLICATION ASSISTANCE  The St. Louis Area Foodbank will help you fill out a SNAP (food stamp) application.

WRITE YOUR BOOK @ THE LIBRARY Work on your latest book each Saturday. Hosted by Saturday Writers, a chapter of the Missouri Writers’ Guild.

M 3rd Monday O 2nd Monday P Monday, August 1 Q 4th Monday

V Saturdays

10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am

For assistance over the phone, call the tollfree SNAP Hotline today: 1-877-653-9522

COFFEE TALK: VETERAN’S BENEFITS Learn about veteran’s options and benefits that are available today. Creating meaningful services to honor those who serve is just part of what you will experience.

R Friday, July 29

2:30 pm

POETRY CRITIQUE GROUP Share ideas that make your poetry stronger. Hosted by Saturday Writers, a chapter of the Missouri Writers’ Guild.

Saturdays starting August 11:00 am

V Tuesday, August 16

2:00 pm

PIZZA & PRE-PLANNING Baue Funeral Homes invites you to learn about the many benefits of funeral and cremation pre-planning while enjoying some pizza. This educational program will allow you to have all your questions answered in a sales-pitch free environment.

P Tuesday, August 30

L Mondays, July 11- Aug. 1 R Mondays, Aug. 8 - 29

S 2nd Monday

O Wednesdays

M Cookbook Disc/Sampling

9:00 am 

MONDAY MORNING BOOK TALK Come talk about books you love while sharing some coffee and donuts.

S Monday, August 1

9:30 am

BOONE’S TRAIL WALKING CLUB Meet at the library for a 45-minute stroll through the neighborhood. While you’re walking, discuss your favorite books and movies with other fitness-minded friends.

L Wednesday, August 3

9:30 am 

COOKBOOK CLUB Books can be picked up at the prior month’s meeting or at the Information Desk.

R Vegetarian & Vegan

Wednesday, July 6 Mexican Favorites Wednesday, August 3

1:00 pm 2:00 pm

2:00 pm 2:00 pm

STORY SWAP Hear & tell stories for all ages. Folk tales, personal stories, tall tales & myths.

COFFEE AT THE LIBRARY Enjoy a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and relaxing conversation.

10:00 am

CUPCAKES & CONVERSATION: 10 MISTAKES TO AVOID IN FUNERAL PLANNING In this question & answer session, by Baue Fueneral Homes, participants will learn the foundation of creating life honoring tributes for their funerals and memorial services.

“THE STORIES OF YOUR LIFE” WRITING WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS 4-Week Writing Workshop for Senior Adults (ages 55+) to craft stories from memories. No writing experience necessary: story starters, tips and encouragement provided.

6:30 pm

WHAT’S COOKING THIS SUMMER? SERIES Thursday, July 21 Afternoon Movie No Reservations - PG Thursday, August 18

2:00 pm 2:00 pm 

MISSOURI VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT Join us for an informational meeting with the Missouri Veterans History Project and the work the Library does with them. The Missouri Veterans History Project helps to preserve the stories of our veterans through recorded interviews. We need people who are interested in videography, interviewing, and logging the interviews. If you have already signed up to volunteer or are interested in volunteering, now is your chance to learn more!

R Thursday, August 11

10:00 am

6:30 pm

LIFESAVER CPR TRAINING Receive one-on-one instruction from a St. Charles County Ambulance District Paramedic & practice the chest compression technique on a manikin capable of providing real-time feedback! All ages welcome. Attendees may arrive any time during the 4 hour event for a 15 minute training.

Q Sat., July 23 V Thurs., July 28 P Thurs., Aug. 11

10:00 am-2:00 pm 4:00 pm-8:00 pm 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Lifesaver CPR is not a certification course.

14 Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L Corporate Parkway: M Deer Run: O Discovery Village: N Kathryn Linnemann: P Kisker Road: Q

McClay: S

ADULT programs

YOUR HEALTHY ANSWER PLACE FREE BONE DENSITY SCREENING A free bone density screening for women. Call 636.928.WELL for an appointment.

V Wednesday, July 13 R Thursday, July 28

HULA HOOPING FOR WEIGHT LOSS Exercise and have fun using hula hoops.

4:00 pm-6:00 pm 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals

BACK TO SCHOOL BASICS: MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINES  Nurses from the St. Charles County Department of Public Health will discuss meningococcal disease and the new vaccine requirements for students entering 8th and 12th grade in the 2016-17 school year. Parents/students welcome.

P Friday, July 15 R Saturday, July 16

10:00 am 10:00 am

E-HEALTH: 5 SITES BETTER THAN “DR. GOOGLE” Learn to search & evaluate health information online. Learn search techniques for five online health resources and how to sort through Google results to find trusted information.

R Monday, July 18 R Tuesday, July 26

6:00 pm 10:00 am

REPAIR THE CAREGIVER Life coach Karen Sullivan, shows you how to take time to take care of yourself in a course designed specifically for caregivers.

V Tuesday, July 19

6:00 pm-8:00 pm

Saturday, June 25 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital Campus Walking Path Screenings located in Medical Office Building #1 Suite 117

V Wednesday, July 20 Wednesday, August 17

5:00 pm 5:00 pm

WEEKLY FITNESS GROUP This customer- driven fitness group will explore all types of workouts, from yoga basics to dance aerobics and everything in between.

R Mondays

6:00 pm

HEARING HEALTH CARE Audiologist Jayma Proctor, Au.D., will discuss the anatomy & physiology of the ear, hearing evaluation, types of hearing loss, and available technology for those with hearing loss.

Q Monday, August 15

2:00 pm

FIGHTING FATIGUE Learn about fatigue, its causes, impact on daily function, and how to fight it.

P Tuesday, August 16

1:00 pm 

In partnership with Oasis Community Health

MATTER OF BALANCE Learn factors that can lead to a fall and practical tips to keep yourself on your feet in this discussion-based program. To register for this 8 week session call 636.928.WELL (9355). $10.00 Fee

V Tuesdays, Aug 23 – Oct 11

COVERAGE TO CARE HEALTH INSURANCE BASICS Come learn the answers to common questions and more, followed by time for individual consultations.

R Wednesday, July 20

6:30 pm-8:30 pm

HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN LAB  An Insurance Navigator from the Cover Missouri Coalition will give individual consultations on health insurance statements, bills, plan details, patient advocacy, and enrollment options. Please bring all documents with you.

R 1st & 3rd Thursday

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

Individuals will be seen on a walk-in basis. Bienvenidos, se habla español!

SELF ADVOCACY IN HEALTH CARE Advocating for yourself is one of the simplest ways to make sure your doctors are working for you. This presentation will teach you what to say and how to say it in order to get the most out of your health care, followed by time for individual consultations.

R Wednesday, August 17

6:30 pm

1:00 pm

In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals

FREE ADMISSION Fun for the whole family: • • • • •

Bounce Houses Edible Art Rescue Trucks Fitness Challenges Free Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings • Great food for purchase from local food trucks

A Healthy Family is Your Best Medicine Middendorf-Kredell: R

North County: T

South County: U

Spencer Road: V

WingHaven®: W

Programs marked  do not require registration.

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