St. Charles City-County Library District March April 2017 Library Programming guide

PROGRAMMING and EVENTS CALENDAR

TEEN ZOMBIE PROM

Food! Dancing! Crafts! Brains!

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NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK Celebrate Libraries April 9–15

BESTSELLING AUTHORS

Coming to Spencer Road Branch

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MONEY SMART WEEK

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Learn to manage your finances p.15

FEATURED programs

For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org

ALEXANDER HAMILTON: THE AMERICAN RAGS TO RICHES STORY A monthly concert series held in the Spencer Road Branch atrium. All ages are welcome.

THE BONBON PLOT

The Bonbon Plot blends Bossa Nova, Samba, and modern French jazz with an indie twist to produce a fresh sound.

V Monday, March 6

7:00 pm

MEET THE AUTHOR GARY KODNER, St. Louis Cardinals Uniforms & Logos

Author Gary Kodner documents St. Louis Cardinals uniforms and logos from 1882 to the present day.

Learn how the humble beginnings of Alexander Hamilton planted the seeds of opportunity for this founding father.

R Wed., March 29

Ages 8 & up.

Families Welcome.

S Thursday, March 23 V Thursday, March 23

2:00 pm 7:00 pm

JAY & LESLIE’S A DROP OF A HAT

Jay and Leslie Cady of Laughing Matters will entertain you with juggling, mime, magic, improvisation, and wacky dialogue.

KEVIN CHELI TRIO

Enjoy some Jazz with a swingin’ young trio that has some interesting takes on music new and old.

V Monday, April 10

7:00 pm

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER: MARS CRITTERS

7:00 pm

CARDINALS BASEBALL SEASON CELEBRATION

It’s baseball time! Stop by the Library for some game-day popcorn.

St. Charles City-County Library District Tuesday, April 4 3:00 pm-8:00 pm

Families Welcome.

Q Thursday, April 6 S Thursday, April 6 O Thursday, April 6 R Friday, April 7 V Saturday, April 8 P Saturday, April 8

10:00 am 2:00 pm 7:00 pm 10:00 am 10:00 am 2:00 pm

TEEN ZOMBIE PROM

Dance, eat, and enjoy some crafts and activities. Dressing up is encouraged but not required. Ages 12-18

Learn about the characteristics that make Mars so intriguing while comparing it to Earth and create a model of a hypothetical Martian creature.

V Friday, April 21

7:00 pm

Recommended Grades 3-6

O Monday, March 13 V Tuesday, March 14 R Friday, March 17 Q Monday, March 20 P Monday, March 20 S Friday, March 24 M Friday, March 24 Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L

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

CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

7:00 pm

APRIL 9–15, 2017

During National Library Week, April 9-15, 2017, and throughout April libraries of all types host special events to highlight the unique role libraries play in people’s lives.

10:00 am 2:00 pm

Corporate Parkway: M

Deer Run: O

Discovery Village: N

Kathryn Linnemann: P

Kisker Road: Q

McClay: S

FEATURED programs

Register for programs online at youranswerplace.org or call the Library

AUTHOR EVENTS

THAN K YOU TO OU R BOOKSE LLE R PARTN E RS: LEFT BANK BOOKS | MAIN STREET BOOKS | THE NOVEL NEIGHBOR

LISA SCOTTOLINE, One Perfect Lie

DAVID BALDACCI, The Width Of the World

BRANDON MULL, Dragonwatch: A Fablehaven Adventure

Beloved New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci delivers a shockwave of destruction and shattering revelations in The Width of the World, book three in his global bestselling Vega Jane series.

New York Times bestselling author of the Fablehaven series and Beyonders series presents Dragonwatch: A Fablehaven Adventure, the sequel to Fablehaven.

V Friday, March 3

V Monday, March 27

6:30 pm

LYNN CAHOON, Fatality by Firelight

Join New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Lynn Cahoon with Fatality by Firelight, her second book in the new Cat Latimer series.

R Wed., March 1 Middendorf-Kredell: R

7:00 pm

JOANNA CAMPBELL SLAN, Love, Die, Neighbor: A Cozy Mystery

Her latest is a suburban crime story that will keep readers riveted to the shocking end, with killer twists and characters you won’t soon forget. Meet author Lisa Scottoline as she signs and discusses her newest book!

V Friday, April 14

6:00 pm- Cocktail reception with Lisa Scottoline 7:00 pm- Presentation followed by book signing

6:30 pm

KAREN WHITE, The Night the Lights Went Out

MONEY SMART WEEK: TIM MAURER, Simple Money

Bestselling and award-winning author Joanna Campbell Slan visits us with the Prequel to the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Flight Patterns comes a stunning new novel, The Night the Lights Went Out.

In his book Simple Money, author Tim Maurer demystifies complex financial concepts into understandable, doable actions.

V Friday, April 7

V Tues., April 25

V Thurs., April 27 7:00 pm

North County: T

South County: U

7:00 pm

Spencer Road: V

WingHaven®: W

7:00 pm

Programs marked  do not require registration.

CHILDREN’S

Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library

Grow Your Reader Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play

EARLY LITERACY

Learning to read begins at birth! The St. Charles City-County Library District is dedicated to inspiring lifelong reading from an early age by providing a variety of learning opportunities that help parents and caregivers encourage those first steps toward reading.

STORY TIME  Stories, songs and activities that enhance early literacy skills for children ages 3 to 6.

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

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

M 10:00 am

M 10:00 am 

M 10:00 am

O 10:00 am

O 10:00 am

P 10:00 am

P 10:00 am 

R 9:30 am

Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Wednesday, April 5, 12, 19 & 26

Tuesday, March 7, 14 & 21 Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15 & 22 Saturday, March 11 & 25 Tuesday, April 4, 11 & 18 Wednesday, April 5, 12 & 19 Saturday, April 8 & 22

P 10:00 am (except blue)

Wednesday, March 8, 15 & 22 Thursday, March 9, 16 & 23 Saturday, March 27 6:30 pm Wednesday, April 12, 19 & 26 Thursday, April 13, 20 & 27 Saturday, April 24 6:30 pm

Q 10:00 am S 10:00 am

Wednesday, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Tuesday, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 Saturday, March 25 10:30 am Tuesday, April 4, 11, 18 & 25 Wednesday, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 Saturday, April 29 10:30 am Thursday, March 2, 9 & 16 Thursday, April 6, 13 & 20

Tuesday, March 14, 21 & 28 Tuesday, April 11, 18 & 25

Q 10:00 & 11:00 am

Monday, March 6 & 13 Thursday, March 9 & 16 Monday, April 10, 17 & 24 Thursday, April 13, 20 & 27

R 10:00 am  Monday, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 Monday, April 3 10, 17 & 24

V 10:00 am Friday, March 10, 17 & 24 Friday, April 7, 14 & 21

Monday, March 6, 13 & 20 Monday, April 10, 17 & 24

V 10:00 am

Monday, March 13 & 27 Monday, April 10 & 24

S 10:00 am Tuesday, March 14 & 28 Tuesday, April 11 & 25

Tuesday, March 7, 21 & 28 Tuesday, April 11, 18 & 25

R 10:00 am (except blue)

Tuesday, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 Tuesday, April 11, 18 & 25

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

O 10:00 am Monday, March 6 & 20 Monday, April 3 & 17 Q 9:30 & 10:30 am

Wednesday, March 8, 15 & 29 Wednesday, April 12, 19 & 26

S 10:00 am

Tuesday, March 21 Tuesday, April 18

V 9:30 am

Monday, March 6, 13, 20 & 27 Monday, April 3, 10, 17 & 24 Monday, March 13, 20 & 27 Monday, April 10, 17 & 24

Thursday, March 2 & 9 Thursday, April 6 & 13

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

Q 6:00 pm

Tuesday, March 14 Tuesday, April 11

O 10:00 am

Thursday, March 9 Thursday, April 13

V 10:00 am

Monday, March 13 & 20 Monday, April 10 & 17

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

L Leprechauns

Thursday, March 9 Tuesday, March 14 Underwear Thursday, March 23 Tuesday, March 28 Easter Bunny Thursday, April 6 Tuesday, April 11 Wild Wind Thursday, April 20 Tuesday, April 25

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

Tuesday, March 14, 21 & 28 Tuesday, April 11, 18 & 25

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Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L

Corporate Parkway: M

Deer Run: O

Discovery Village: N

Kathryn Linnemann: P

Kisker Road: Q

McClay: S

CHILDREN’S

Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library

CAN’T SIT STILL STORY TIME  Story time designed for children with special needs and/or kids who simply can’t sit still.

We’ll share stories, rhymes and songs aimed at a preschool level. Families and friends welcome. Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 2-6

R Tuesday, March 21

P Friday, March 17 Friday, April 21

DISCOVERY KIDS Grades K-5

10:00 am 10:00 am

S Tuesday, March 7

Wednesday, March 1 Monday, March 13 Money Smart Kids Wednesday, April 5 Monday, April 10

10:00 am

BABY SIGN LANGUAGE An introduction to baby sign language through stories & songs. Ages 3 to 15 months

Q Tuesday, March 21 Tuesday, April 18

V Mondays, April 24 - May 8 (3 SESSIONS)

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

STORIES IN THE STACKS  Stories, songs & a take-home craft! Ages 3-6

Q

4th Friday

10:00 am

READ S’MORE Ages 6-11 Bring your favorite books to share. Crafts & activities, s’mores, & check out s’more books.

O Favorites

Thursday, March 9 Poetry Thursday, April 13

6:30 pm

P Tuesday, April 4 Q Monday, April 10 S Thursday, March 23

7:00 pm

Thursday, April 27

V Monday, March 13 W Wednesday, March 29

2:00 pm 7:00 pm

Wednesday, March 8 Dots, Spots & Circles Wednesday, April 12

O Frogs

Tuesday, March 28 Wednesday, March 29

R Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon

Tuesday, March 28 7:00 pm Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai Tuesday, April 25 7:00 pm

O Spring

Tuesday, April 25 Wednesday, April 26

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

SHADOW ART Watch shadow puppets in action, create your own & put on a short play. Grades K-12

M Saturday, April 15

2:00 pm

ARTIST’S CORNER BUBBLE PAINTING Use bubbles to make a unique work of art.

Grades K-5

M Wednesday, March 8

4:00 pm

PERLER BEAD CREATIONS  Make a craft using Perler beads.

Ages 6 & up Drop in

T Thurs., March 9 U Mon., March 20

6:00-8:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm

BUDDING ARTIST  Hear a story and create art using different kinds of techniques! Ages 3-6

STORY DISCUSSION & MORE

R String Art Tuesday, March 14 Van Gogh and Monet Tuesday, April 11

M Friday, March 17 Friday, April 21

Grades 1-5

R Saturday, March 18

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

BOOKWORMS Stories, activity and craft. Grades K-3

7:00 pm

R Delightful Dogs

North County: T

Monday, March 20 Celebrate Books!

Monday, April 24

South County: U

Spencer Road: V

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

GROWING ARTISTS Preschool art session focused on the process of making art. Ages 3-6

SAY CHEESE!: THE WORLD OF GERONIMO STILTON Learn about and celebrate the Geronimo Stilton series.

2:00 pm

V Spring Things

Tuesday, April 18 Wednesday, April 19

10:00 am 10:00 am 6:30 pm 10:00 am

SHAVING CREAM ART Grades K-5 Springy marbled shaving cream works of art.

6:30 pm

M Wednesday, April 12

6:30 pm

FEED THE BIRDS! Grades K-5 Make upcycled hummingbird feeders.

V Monday, April 17 Middendorf-Kredell: R

10:00 am

CLUB READ Grades 4-6 Pick up a copy at the Children’s Desk.

2:00 pm 6:00 pm

6:30 pm

7:00 pm

S Wednesday, March 22

LITTLE LEARNERS Thematic activities and crafts. Ages 3-6

S Dr. Seuss

2:00 pm

LEMONCELLO’S LIBRARY OLYMPICS Trivia games and other activities based on Chris Grabenstein’s Mr. Lemoncello’s Library. Grades K-6

2:00 pm 6:00 pm

4:30 pm

L Tuesday, April 18 M Wednesday, March 22

P Tuesday, March 21

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

4:30 pm

TALE WAGGERS - READ TO A DOG! Read to a dog in this special program offered by members of Love on a Leash.

Bring your own book or choose one of ours.

Children will read for 10 minutes. Ages 5-12

Thursday, April 20

Tuesday, April 18

M Fairy Tales

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

I SURVIVED: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SERIES Hands-on experiments to learn about the science behind the I Survived books by Lauren Tarshis. Grades 3-5

READ TO A DOG WITH YANKEE AND HAPPE!  Meet CHAMP Therapy Dogs, Yankee and Happe. They love to listen to children read.

Bring a book to read to them or read them one of ours! Grades K-5

WingHaven®: W

4:30 pm

4:30 pm

Programs marked  do not require registration.

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CHILDREN’S

Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library

DR. SEUSS

Grow Your Reader

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. SEUSS!  Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss all day long.

Ages 3-10 Drop-in

P Thursday, March 2

DR. SEUSS BIRTHDAY PARTY Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday! Grades 1-5

FUN AND GAMES LIBRARY PLAY DAY!  It’s time to play at the Library. Story, games, special toys, crafts and activities. Ages 2-6

R Thursday, March 16

6:00 pm-7:30 pm

BINGO Play BINGO and win prizes. Grades 1-5

V Saturday, March 18

1:30 pm

GROWING YOGIS Practice basic yoga moves through stories and videos. Please bring a towel or yoga mat if possible. Ages 3-6

M Friday, March 24

10:00 am

PLAYDOUGH PLAYDATE! Make & play with different doughs! Ages 2-6

P Saturday, March 25

10:00 am

PARTY TIME!

Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L

10:00 am

N Thursday, April 6 4:00 pm-6:00 pm U Monday, April 10 4:00 pm-6:00 pm W Wednesday, April 12 4:00 pm-6:00 pm SPRING HOLIDAY

EGGCITING HUNT! An egg hunting adventure. Ages 3-6

SPRINGTIME STORY/CRAFT  Story and craft. Ages 2 & up

V Wednesday, April 12

N Tuesday, March 14 W Tuesday, March 21

SOCK BUNNY CRAFT  Make a bunny for spring. Ages 3-12

10:30 am 10:30 am

ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRAFT Grades K-5 Create an awesome St. Patrick’s Day craft.

Q Thursday, March 2

T Thursday, April 13

10:00 am

6:00 pm

6:00 pm

LEPRECHAUN SHENANIGANS Get ready for leprechaun hijinks with crafts and activities.

Grades K-5

M Friday, March 10

3:00 pm

V Wednesday, March 15 10:00 am

4:30 pm

PRINCE & PRINCESS PARTY Children’s songs, books, and activities.

Come dressed as a prince or princess if you wish. Ages 3-6

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P Thursday, April 6

6:30 pm

CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY Make a craft and hunt for gold. Ages 3-6

MY LITTLE PONY PARTY Grades 1-5 Come to the land of Equestria! We will have My Little Pony crafts, games and activities.

Q Thursday, April 6

GROW YOUR READER: SPRING FUN Celebrate the spring by reading, writing, singing, talking, playing & having fun with science and math too! Ages 2-6

SPRING FUN MAKE IT-TAKE IT  Fun crafts to take home. Drop in. Ages 3-12

Q Monday, March 13

Ages 3-6

R Wednesday, April 5

4:30 pm

Spring Fun

LEPRECHAUN TRAP CHALLENGE Design and construct a leprechaun trap. Grades 2-5

PINKALICIOUS ROYAL TEA PARTY We will read Pinkalicious stories, make crafts, and have tea. Come dressed in your prince or princess best!

R Thursday, March 30

R Thursday, March 2

10:00 am

SPRING INTO PLAY  St. Charles City-County Library District partners with Orchard Farm Parents As Teachers to present play stations. Ages birth-6 yrs

T Thursday, March 16

All Day

10:00 am

SPRINGTIME CRAFT FUN Spring crafts. Ages 3-6

V Thursday, March 23

10:00 am SPRING FLING

APRIL FOOLS DAY FUN Pranks, jokes, & general silliness for April Fools Day tricksters. Grades 1-5

P Saturday, April 1

V Thursday, March 30

2:00 pm

9:00 am, 10:30 am & 5:30 pm St. Charles City-County Library District partners with Ft. Zumwalt and Francis Howell School Districts to present funfilled play stations. Ages birth – 6 yrs

6:00 pm

Corporate Parkway: M

Deer Run: O

Discovery Village: N

Kathryn Linnemann: P

Kisker Road: Q

McClay: S

CHILDREN’S

Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library

LEGO - FREE BUILD  Build with the Library’s LEGOs and Duplos.

Ages 3-12

S Thursday, March 2 Thursday, April 6

4:30 pm 4:30 pm

GROWING SCIENTISTS Enjoy a science-themed story and hands-on science activities. Ages 3-6

M Friday, March 3 Friday, April 7

10:00 am 10:00 am

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

HOUR OF CODE Practice basic coding using the “Hour of Code” website.

M Saturday, March 4 Saturday, April 1

10:00 am  10:00 am 

M Tuesday, March 7

6:00 pm

ALL ABOUT BUTTERFLIES Learn all about how butterflies grow and make a project. Ages 3-6

O Thursday, March 30

10:00 am

Q Monday, March 27

6:30 pm

V Tuesday, March 28

Thursday, April 27

10:00 am

Ages 2-6 Ages 2-6

R Friday, March 10 Friday, April 14

10:30 am  10:30 am 

LEGO CLUB Build with the Library’s LEGOs. Ages 5-11 unless noted

M Thursday, March 9 Monday, March 27 Thursday, April 13 Monday, April 24

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

O Monday, March 27 Monday, April 24

4:30 pm  4:30 pm 

Q Thursday, March 30

6:00 pm 

Thursday, April 20

6:00 pm 

Ages 3-12 Ages 3-12

P Tuesday, March 28 Tuesday, April 25

4:00 pm  4:00 pm 

R Thursday, March 23

6:30 pm  2:00 pm 

V Wednesday, March 22

4:30 pm 4:30 pm

Saturday, April 15

Wednesday, April 26

Grades 2-6 Grades 3-5

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

O Rainbows

Wednesday, March 8 Egg-citing!

Wednesday, April 12

North County: T

6:30 pm

SCIENCE FUN FOR LITTLE ONES: CODE-A-PILLARS Simple coding for preschoolers. Ages 3-6

P Friday, March 10

10:00 am

FUN WITH CODE-A-PILLARS Simple coding for preschoolers. Ages 3-6

R Friday, March 17 M Thursday, April 20

10:00 am 10:00 am

LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS Learn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot.

M Tuesday, March 21 Thursday, April 20 Grades 3-5

2:00 pm 4:30 pm

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

P Saturday, March 18 V Tuesday, March 21 M Thursday, March 23 R Thursday, April 6 O Thursday, April 20

Middendorf-Kredell: R

6:30 pm

South County: U

Spencer Road: V

10:00 am 4:30 pm 3:00 pm

Wednesday, March 29

6:30 pm 10:00 am

BASEBALL TOWER CHALLENGE Using supplies given, build a tall tower strong enough to hold a baseball.

Grades 3-5

Q Monday, April 3

7:00 pm

GLOW PARTY Science and activities with all things glowing. Grades 1-5

S Thursday, April 13

4:30 pm

STEM CHALLENGE: SINK OR FLOAT  Learn about density with our science challenge and build a boat. Grades 1-5

R Saturday, April 22

11:00 am

MARBLE RUN CHALLENGE Design, engineer and build a one-of-a-kind marble run. Grades 3-5

Q Monday, April 24

6:30 pm

YOUNG SCIENTISTS: GEOLOGY ROCKS!  Story, craft and hands on activities with rocks. Ages 3-6

R Thursday, April 27

10:00 am

SIMPLE SCIENCE Try simple science experiments. Ages 3-6

V Thursday, April 27

10:00 am

4:30 pm 4:30 pm

WingHaven®: W

Programs marked  do not require registration.

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TWEEN & FAMILY

Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library

TWEEN PROGRAMS

TWEENS CREATE Sew a fleece hat. Grades 4-12

BABYSITTING 101 Get an introduction to the basics of babysitting.

Workbook & light snack are provided. $30 fee.

Please call 636.344.KIDS (5437) to register.

S 2nd Tuesday

TWEENS PIZZA AND A BOOK Grades 4-8 Pick up a copy at the information desk.

R Saturday, April 22

S Among the Hidden

1:00 pm

WRITE ON! Grades 4-8 Each month we will write and discuss with games and activities following a theme.

R Monday, March 6

Monday, April 10

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

FAMILY PROGRAMS 6:30 pm

by Margaret Peterson Haddix Tuesday, March 28

6:00 pm

TEEN/TWEEN EGG HUNT Ages 9-18 Search for treats in an outdoor egg hunt.

L Saturday, April 8

10:30 am

MELTING MAYHEM Ages 9-18 Create with shrinky dinks and perler beads.

S Wednesday, March 22

LITTLEBITS ELECTRONICS GIZMOS & GADGETS Use the ultimate invention toolbox to make an invention. Grades 4-12

& MAKER GROUPS SNAP CIRCUIT EXTREME Hands-on introduction to electronics using components that snap together. Grades 4-12

S Saturday, March 11

2:00 pm

LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS Learn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot. Grades 4-8

O Thursday, March 16 V Thursday, April 13

2:00 pm

S Friday, March 24

2:00 pm

HUE ANIMATION Grades 4-8 Create your own stop motion videos, animate using LEGO, modeling clay, paper or toys.

S Saturday, April 8

2:00 pm

4:30 pm

RASPBERRY Pi 3 Grades 4-8 Follow simple steps that show you how to code apps, music, art, games, and more.

4:30 pm

S Friday, April 14

CELEBRATE READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY AT YOUR LIBRARY! NEA’s (National Education Association)Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading on or around Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

St. Charles City-County Library District Thursday, March 2 All Day FAMILY TRIVIA: CURRENT EVENTS This event is great for families or friends who are interested in the news of the day.

R Saturday, March 11

Saturday, April 1

12:00 pm 12:00 pm

“BIG” GAME DAY  Your favorite games, MAXIMUM SIZE! Drop in

Q Saturday, April 8

11:00 am-4:00 pm

GAME ON @ YOUR LIBARY Fun for the whole family - it’s game night at the Library! Choose a favorite or try something new.

A variety of games will be available.

V 1st Thursday Q 4th Wednesday

6:30 pm-8:30 pm 6:30 pm-8:30 pm 

2:00 pm

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals

Saturday, March 4 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

St. Charles Family YMCA 3900 Shady Springs Lane St. Peters, MO 63376

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

Swimming (noon–2:00) Health Screenings Fitness Challenge Edible Art Face Painting Inflatable Slide Balloon Animals and more!

A Healthy Family is Your Best Medicine 8

Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L

Corporate Parkway: M

Deer Run: O

Discovery Village: N

Kathryn Linnemann: P

Kisker Road: Q

McClay: S

TEEN

Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Make a world of difference!

Volunteer, select Library materials, develop programs, promote the Library and have fun! Ages 12-18

M 1st Friday

4:30 pm 

O 3rd Monday P 1st Thursday Q 4th Tuesday R 4th Thursday S 4th Wednesday V 4th Tuesday W 1st Wednesday

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

V Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 4:00 pm

R Mechanica by Betsy Cornwell

Thursday, March 9 7:00 pm Ghosts of Heaven by Marcus Sedgwick Thursday, April 13 7:00 pm

M The Strange and Beautiful Sorrow of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton Tuesday, March 21 7:00 pm Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab Tuesday, April 18 7:00 pm W Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

by Becky Albertalli Wednesday, March 22 7:00 pm Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin Wednesday, April 19 7:00 pm

BOOK AND A MOVIE Grades 6-12 Read the book on your own, then join us to watch the movie. Discuss & compare.

The Maze Runner by James Dashner (PG-13)

S Tuesday, March 21

6:00 pm

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT Penelope (PG) Enjoy a movie after hours with pizza and popcorn, followed by a discussion. Ages 12-18

R Friday, April 7

6:00 pm

COSPLAY - RIFF A MOVIE NIGHT Dress up as your favorite character and have fun riffing High School Musical (G). Ages 12-18

S Tuesday, April 18

6:00 pm

WRITING CLUB Get inspiration, feedback and support on your writing from fellow writers. Ages 11-17

Q 1st Thursday Middendorf-Kredell: R

7:00 pm

North County: T

W last Tuesday

4:00 pm

TABLETOP GAMING Play Dungeons & Dragons for some tabletop adventuring. Ages 13 & up

S 1st Saturday

TEEN TECH WEEK - MARCH 5-11, 2017 EXPLORING CODE - CODING FOR AN HOUR Practice basic coding using “Hour of Code” website with our new computer lab. Grades 4-12

1:00 pm

V 3rd Thursday

4:00 pm

S Tuesday, March 7

TEEN GAMING CLUB  Get together with other Gamers to play some of your favorite games. Ages 12-18

M 3rd Friday

BOOK DISCUSSION Ages 12-18 Pick up a copy at the Children’s Desk.

by JK Rowling Thursday, March 9

TEEN WRITING AND DRAWING CLUB Get inspiration, feedback, and support on your creative writing and drawings from fellow teens. Ages 12-18

4:00 pm

R Tuesday, March 21 Thursday, April 27

6:00 pm 5:30 pm

ESCAPE THE LIBRARY You have one hour to retrieve the library book and escape from the room before the book is overdue! Ages 12-18

Q Saturday, March 25 Saturday, March 25

11:00 am 2:00 pm

6:00 pm

TEEN VARIABLE CLUB Ages 11-17 Movies, music, tech, books & more. Each month will be a different group-chosen topic.

Q 2nd Tuesday

7:00 pm

E-MEDIA WORKSHOP Learn to check out books, magazines, music & TV shows on your phone or other device with Overdrive, Hoopla & Zinio. Grades 4-12

L Tuesday, March 7

ANIME CLUB  Ages 12-18 Watch an anime film, play anime games, read manga and enjoy other anime activities!

M 2nd Tuesday

AUDIOBOOK BUFFET  Sample different audiobooks, discuss favorite titles, and practice being an audiobook narrator. Ages 12-18

R Tuesday, March 7

BOARD GAME NIGHT! Strategy and party games. Ages 10-18

6:30 pm

4:00 pm

WiiU GAMING Play Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and more on Wii U. Ages 12-18

Q Thursday, March 9

6:00 pm

ARDUINO Use Arduino to create interactive electronic objects. Ages 12-18

S Friday, March 10

3:00 pm

3D ART Grades 6-12 Create art with 3D pens.

7:00 pm

M Sat., March 11

1:00 pm

TEEN TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS  Hang out after school with fun activities in your own teen space. Grades 6-12

P Mar 7, 9, 14, 16, 23, 28 & 30 Apr 4, 11, 13, 20 & 25

2:30 pm 2:30 pm

SUPERHERO LEAGUE Grades 6-12 Watch, read, & discuss all things Superhero.

P last Monday

3:00 pm

DRAW IN 3D Demonstration and hands-on instruction with our 3D Pens. Ages 12-18

LGBTEENS Join LGBTQ teens and allies to watch movies, talk books and more with likeminded individuals.

P first Friday

Q Saturday, March 4

3:30 pm

TEEN EGG HUNT Ages 12-18 Search for treats around the Library!

W Wednesday, April 12

South County: U

Spencer Road: V

7:00 pm

WingHaven®: W

& MAKER GROUPS

3:00 pm

LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS Learn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot. Ages 12-18

Q Thursday, March 23

6:00 pm

Programs marked  do not require registration.

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Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library

SUPERVISED TEST PROCTORING Directly supervised test proctoring. Call branch for details.

9:30 am-12:30 pm

ENTERTAINMENT DEER RUN GUITAR CLUB Share tips & guitar wisdom with other players.

P Wednesdays, March 8 & 15 Tuesday, March 28 Tuesdays, April 11 & 25 Wednesday, April 19

O last Tuesday

BASIC BICYCLE MAINTENANCE Learn the basics to keep your bicycle rolling.

S Thurs, March 2, 16 & 30

P Tuesday, March 21 V Wednesday, March 29

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

SIMPLIFY YOUR WARDROBE Mindful Closet personal stylist Dacy Gillespie will give tips on how paring down your wardrobe will actually up your style game.

Q Thursday, March 30

7:00 pm

FABULOUS FREEZE-AHEAD CROCK POT MEALS Learn how to assemble 20 tasty meals that will go directly from freezer to crock pot.

U Monday, April 10 Drop In All Day PLANT SWAP Plant seeds, root cuttings, divide perennials & get ready to swap small container plants. You can swap up to 6 plants through the month of May.

M During the month of May WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH HOLLYWOOD ICON: MARILYN MONROE Almost everyone loves Marilyn Monroe but how much do you really know about her?

R Friday, March 10

3:00 pm

A NIGHT WITH A CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER As part of Women’s History month, attend this lecture to learn about Dr. Mary Case’s exciting career as Chief Medical Examiner of four Missouri counties.

R Wednesday, March 15

7:00 pm

NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM “WOMEN OF THE BLUES” An expert from the National Blues Museum will inform us about the newest collection to their museum, “Women of the Blues: A Coast-to-Coast Collection.”

R Wednesday, March 15

3:00 pm

6:30 pm

MOVIE TALK: TRUMBO Watch the movie on your own, then join us for a discussion.

L Trumbo Monday, March 27

6:00 pm 6:00 pm

Brooklyn Monday, April 24

BUNCO PARTY Fast, easy dice game - requires no previous skill!

Thursday, April 6 Thursday, April 20

1:30 pm 11:30 am 1:30 pm

BUNCO & BAGELS A fun and fast-paced dice-rolling game.

V Monday, April 10

9:30 am

MAH JONGG BASICS

S Mondays

R 2nd & 4th Mondays M 2nd & 4th Mondays

1:00 pm

1:00 pm

1:30 pm

MUST SEE TV TRIVIA Test your television trivia knowledge.

R Gilmore Girls

Thursday, March 30 7:00 pm Game of Thrones Vs. Walking Dead Thursday, April 13 7:00 pm

MAH JONGG & CANASTA BASICS

S 3rd Wednesday

6:30 pm

Wii BOWLING AND GAMES Have fun with Wii Bowling and other games.

M Monday, March 20

2:00 pm

HAND AND FOOT CARD CLUB  Learn and play Hand and Foot (Canasta), a fun and exciting card game.

V Thursdays, March 9 & 23 Tuesday, April 4

Thursday, April 20

1:00 pm 1:00 pm 1:30 pm

POKER CLUB TEXAS HOLD ‘EM  Play No Limit Texas Hold’em.

O 3rd Monday

Tuesday, March 14 Of Men and War (NR) Tuesday, April 11

THE BIG KID’S TABLE 

R LEGOS Monday, March 6

6:30 pm

PINTEREST SOCIAL HOUR Visit and socialize while searching/ sharing pins of your favorite recipes, decorating ideas, and seasonal fun.

DOCUMENTARY FILM & DISCUSSION SERIES This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series.

A moderated discussion will follow the film. www.pbs.org/pov

V Kingdom of Shadows (PG-13)

The Modern Aging series explores a variety of topics and activities each month. Join us for interesting speakers, crafts, technology, conversation and more!

7:00 pm

BEGINNING BRIDGE Learn how to play Bridge.

V Mondays, beginning Apr 3

MODERN AGING

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

AFTERNOON THEATER 

Q Florence Foster Jenkins (PG-13) Tuesday, March 21 1:30 pm

3:00 pm 3:00 pm

CODING Monday, April 3

Q Thursday, March 9 Wednesday, April 5

1:30 pm 6:00 pm

PAPERS, PAPERS, EVERYWHERE! Get strategies & tips that will reduce your paper clutter.

Q Tuesday, March 14 V Monday, April 10

2:00 pm 2:00 pm

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH TRIVIA & CRAFT Come celebrate Women’s History Month with a few rounds of trivia focused on Women’s History, followed by a craft.

M Wednesday, March 15 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 McClay: S

Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library

ADULT

STORY SWAP Hear area storytellers for all ages. Folk tales, personal stories, tall tales and myths.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS For the most up-to-date program information, to view titles to be discussed, and to register for programs, please visit youranswerplace.org/book-discussion-groups

L 6:00pm – 2nd Monday 10:00 am – 3rd Wednesday 1:30 pm – 2nd Wednesday (alternating months) 10:00 am – 2nd Friday

Q Cartoon Leprechaun

Wednesday, March 15 Cartoon Bunny Wednesday, April 12

P 7:00 pm – Last Wednesday Q 7:00 pm – 3rd Tuesday W 10:00 am – 4th Wednesday S 10:00 am – 1st Wednesday

V Tuesdays, April 18 – May 9

2:00 pm – 3rd Thursday

T 7:00 pm – 2nd Monday

V Thursday, April 20

V 12:00 pm – 3rd Wednesday 7:00 pm – 3rd Thursday

BOOK TALK Book Talk is a short introduction to titles, both new & old, that you would like to share.

2:00 pm  7:00 pm

2:00 pm

HOMESCHOOLERS ROUND TABLE Homeschool parents are invited to share ideas & learn about the Library and other resources.

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

WRITE YOUR BOOK @ THE LIBRARY Bring your laptops and ideas and start writing!

V Saturdays

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

6:00 pm

2:30 pm

Hosted by Saturday Writers, a chapter of the Missouri Writers’ Guild

7:00 pm

O Tuesdays, Mar 7 - Apr 4 Middendorf-Kredell: R

R MOTHER/DAUGHTER DISCUSSION ON BULLYING

Screening of the Finding Kind documentary and learn how you can stop tween & teen girls from bullying each other.

Monday, March 13 6:30 pm

Dr. Benjamin de Foy of St. Louis University will describe the scientific basis for understanding climate change and show how climate change is a field of research filled with exciting and surprising findings.

Tuesday, April 4 7:00 pm Wednesday, April 12

7:00 pm

Hosted by the Great Rivers Environmental Law Center.

6:30 pm

7:00 pm

Co-sponsored by the St. Charles City-County Library District and the St. Charles Historical Society

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

2:00 pm 10:00 am

WRITING FOR CHILDREN (5 SESSIONS) Join instructor Nancy Polette to learn the basics of writing for children.

Facilitated by Amanda Mohl, Anti-Trafficking Community Coordinator for the International Institute of St. Louis.

P ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CLEAN POWER

FOCUS ON GENEALOGY: DISCOVER YOUR FAMILY’S HISTORY The History & Genealogy Department’s vast resources provide a wealth of possibilities for discovering your family’s history and that of your local community.

O Tuesday, April 11 P 3rd Tuesday

Discuss issues of human trafficking and how this illegal trade impacts local, national, and global communities.

Monday, March 6 7:30 pm

R CLIMATE CHANGE

ME, MY FAMILY AND I: AN INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY Learn vocabulary, get organized and begin to sort through all the possibilities.

P Tuesday, March 14

M HUMAN TRAFFICKING

APRIL: OUR ENVIRONMENT

HISTORY/GENEALOGY

P Tuesday, March 7

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

Tuesday, April 18

7:00 pm

1ST ANNUAL LIBRARY POETRY SLAM Come and PERFORM a piece of poetry or spoken word using movement, alliteration, rhyme, and other musical, dramatic, and theatrical elements.

R 7:00 pm – 2nd Wednesday

P Thursday, March 2

MARCH: WOMEN’S ISSUES

SIGN LANGUAGE (4 SESSIONS) Learn to communicate in a whole new language.

7:00 pm – 1st Wednesday 1:30 pm – 1st Friday

P 1st Wednesday

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

2017 #READHARDER BOOK CHALLENGE Join a new group as we read through BookRiot’s #ReadHarder Challenge. This challenge will get you to read 24 books that will push you to explore topics, formats or genres that you otherwise wouldn’t try.

BEGINNERS LEARN TO DRAW: Learn to draw a cartoon character.

O 7:00 pm – 1st Tuesday 10:00 am – 3rd Thursday

Romance Edition

6:30 pm

V 2nd Wednesday

M 7:00 pm – last Tuesday

U 1st Tuesday V 3rd Tuesday

S 2nd Monday

R WELDON SPRING SITE HISTORY, CLEANUP,

AND RADIATION STUDY Kevin McCarthy from the Weldon Spring Interpretive Center will discuss the story that began over 100 years ago. Learn about the TNT/DNT munitions plant that was first constructed to support America’s World War II efforts, followed by a uranium production factory, contamination, and environmental cleanup.

Tuesday, April 18 7:00 pm

R FOOD AND FARM

Melissa Vatterott, Food and Farm Coordinator at Missouri Coalition for the Environment, will discuss the impacts of our food system on the environment.

Friday, April 21 11:00 am

M THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

Heather Navarro from the Missouri Coalition for the Environment will discuss issues impacting our local environment.

Wednesday, April 26 5:30 pm

7:00 pm

North County: T

South County: U

Spencer Road: V

WingHaven®: W

Programs marked  do not require registration.

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ADULT

Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library

iPAD iOS 10 (3 SESSIONS) Please bring your iPad, Apple ID & Password.

M Tuesdays, Feb 28, Mar 7 & 14 12:00 pm eBAY BASICS Learn how to navigate your way through eBay. 1:30 pm V Tuesday, March 14 READY TO GO DIGITAL Find out how to check out free books, magazines, music and movies for free from our eLibrary. Bring your Library card and any password needed to access your device.

2:00 pm R Tuesday, March 14 Tuesday, April 4

2:00 pm

TECH programs MINI TECHNOLOGY COURSES Half hour long courses!

1:00 pm R Wednesdays CONSUMER REPORTS March 1 MANGO LANGUAGES March 8 FACEBOOK MESSENGER March 15 O*NET March 22 IMDB March 29 UNIVERSAL CLASS April 5 GOOGLE MAPS April 12 GOOGLE SCHOLAR April 19 GO PRO April 26 OPEN LAB  Bring your technology questions and get hands-on help! Drop in.

M Wednesday, March 29

6:00 pm 6:00 pm

O Thursdays

7:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm

Wednesday, April 19

Fridays

1st Monday

P 2nd & 4th Wednesdays

2:30 pm

Q 1st & 3rd Tuesday

2:00 pm 10:00 am 10:00 am 2:00 pm 4:30 pm 6:30 pm 11:00 am 2:00 pm 10:00 am

Friday, Mar 3, 17 & 3 Friday, April 14 & 28 R Wed, Mar 1 Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Wednesdays V Fridays

EXPLORING GOOGLE (2 SESSIONS) Learn to use Google’s applications: maps, calendar, and Google Drive.

6:00 pm V Mondays, March 13 & 20 LEARN TO SKYPE Learn to Skype with family and friends.

Bring your device and power cords with you.

L Tuesday, March 21

2:00 pm

ZINIO EMAGAZINES Learn how to download free magazines onto your device.

P Tuesday, March 21

2:30 pm

FACEBOOK 1: THE STARTER KIT (2 SESSIONS) Set up an account, find friends, and more.

6:30 pm V Mondays, April 3 & 10 LIST IT ON eBAY! Bring one small item and all the materials you will need to package your item for shipping and we will help you list it.

1:30 pm V Tuesday, April 4 FREEGAL MUSIC Learn how to download free music to your device.

P Tuesday, April 18

2:30 pm

MAKER WORKSHOPS WITH INVENTOR FORGE Calling all experimenters, artists, tinkerers, and inventors: get together with other Makers & explore new technologies each month.

GETTING STARTED WITH ARDUINO

Q Saturday, March 4

9:30 am

Q Saturday, April 1

9:30 am

LEARNING RASPBERRY PI

3D PRINTING & TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATIONS

7:00 pm V Thursday, April 13 MICROSOFT OFFICE CLASSES Prior experience with the computer and understanding of the Windows operating system is recommended. Please plan on attending all sessions.

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT PUBLISHER 2013 (4 SESSIONS) V Thursdays, Mar 16 – Apr 6 1:00 pm INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013 (5 SESSIONS) V Thursdays, Mar 23 – Apr 20 10:00 am INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD 2013 (4 SESSIONS) R Mondays, Mar 27 – Apr 17 1:30 pm INTERMEDIATE MICROSOFT WORD 2010/2013 (5 SESSIONS)

Q Wed., Mar 29 – Apr 26

1:30 pm

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT EXCEL

M Thurs., March 23 – Apr 13

6:30 pm

WINDOWS 10 BASICS (2 SESSIONS) 2:00 pm R Mon/Tues, Mar 6 & 7

LEARN TO TYPE--FASTER! (4 SESSIONS) Increase your typing speed by learning to touch type.

3:30 pm V Mondays, Mar 6-27

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

McClay: S

Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library

ADULT

CRAFT programs HOW TO USE YOUR SEWING MACHINE Improve your sewing skills.

DIY DAHLIA HEADBANDS Learn how to make a felt dahlia headband for a child.

R 1st Thursday 7:00 pm

V Tuesday, April 4

BEADING 101 An introduction to the basics of beading – supplies provided.

I LOVE SCRAP QUILTS Demonstration on the Disappearing Nine Patch.

P CHARM BRACELET

U Tues., April 11

Monday, March 6

Wednesday, March 15 SUEDE CORD BRACELET Monday, April 3 Wednesday, April 19

7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

M Wednesday, March 8

BEADING BASICS Learn the basics of simple jewelry making.

R last Wednesday

2:00 pm

WOVEN T-SHIRT RUG (2 SESSIONS) Make a circle rug out of t-shirts using a hula hoop as the weaving loom.

7:00 pm

7:00 pm

7:00 pm 10:00 am

MAP COASTERS Make unique coasters for your home.

R Monday, March 20

M Wednesday, March 22

2:00 pm

BOOK BIRDHOUSES Make a decorative birdhouse for home decor.

R Monday, April 24

2:00 pm

7:00 pm

EASTER EGG WREATH Create a wreath using plastic Easter eggs and a few embellishments.

L Thursday, April 6

3:00 pm

2:00 pm

2nd & 4th Tuesdays (not meeting March 14th)

Tuesdays 12:30 pm  Thursdays 6:30 pm  LET’S CROCHET Wednesdays 1:00 pm  NXS: NERDY CROSS STITCHING 1st Wednesday 6:00 pm

2:00 pm

S CRAFTING FOR CHARITY 1:00 pm 

Q MAKE YOUR OWN CARDS

Participants will make 4 cards.

Materials fee is $8.

3rd Thursday 6:30 pm

P YARNS, BOOKS AND CROCHET HOOKS Wednesdays

2:30 pm

R JEWELRY CRAFTERS CONNECTIONS Materials fee up to $10.

2nd Thursday 4th Tuesday

U KNIT-A-LONG

2nd & 4th Tuesdays

South County: U

Spencer Road: V

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

W KNITTING GROUP 

North County: T

V CHEMO CAPS

COMMUNITY OF CRAFTERS

Thursdays

Middendorf-Kredell: R

2:00 pm

Join one of our many ongoing crafting groups to express your creativity and make new friends. Call the branch for details.

O KNIT-A-LONG 1st & 3rd Wednesdays

KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS (2 SESSIONS) Learn the basics of knitting.

P Thursdays, March 9 & 16 Mondays, April 17 & 24

M Monday, March 6

BOOK FOLDING BUNNY CRAFT Recycle a book into a lovely spring decoration.

M IN STITCHES

DIY GREEN CLEANING Learn how to make green cleaning products.

V Tuesday, March 7

7:00 pm

ST. PATRICK’S DAY DECORATION Make a paper shamrock wreath.

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Wednesday, April 12

Q Mon, Mar 6 & Tues, Mar 7

SPRING HOLIDAY CRAFTS

6:30 pm

WingHaven®: W

Tuesdays 12:30 pm  KNIT-A-LONG 1st & 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm  SCRAPBOOKING & MORE WORKDAY 1st Saturday 9:00 am FELT CLUB 1st Saturday 9:00 am (not meeting in April) QUILT ALONG 3rd Thursday 5:00 pm STITCH ALONG 2nd Thursday 1:30 pm CRAFT-A-THON 3rd Wednesday 9:00 am CRAFTER’S WORKDAY Sat., Jan. 21 & Feb. 25 9:00 am HANDS ON: A SEWING-STITCHING ANYTHING GOES GROUP 3rd Monday 6:00 pm

Programs marked  do not require registration.

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Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library

HULA HOOPING FOR WEIGHT LOSS

V 3rd Wednesday

5:00 pm

STANDING TALL-TIPS FOR IMPROVING POSTURE Learn from a physical therapist how to check your own posture along with techniques to instantly improve your posture. Call 636928-WELL to register.

V Tuesday, March 21

1:30 pm

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

REPAIR THE CAREGIVER Learn with life coach, Karen Sullivan, how to take care of yourself.

McCLAY WALKING CLUB Take a 45 minute walk around the neighborhood.

S Thursday, March 2 – April 20

P Wednesday, March 22 9:00 am

WALK OFF WINTER - 9 WEEK SPRING SHAPE UP Walk off winter and start our spring shape-up!

Q Tues. & Thurs., March 7-May 4 4:00 pm LETS WALK! Take a 45 minute walk around the area.

M Wed., beginning March 22

9:00 am

FREE BONE DENSITY SCREENING A free bone density screening for women to determine your personal risk and discuss what you can do to decrease the risk of developing osteoporosis. Call 636-928WELL to register.

10:00 am O Friday, March 3 6:00 pm M Thursday, March 16

4:00 pm P Monday, April 17 April 26 4:00 pm V Wednesday, In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals

KNOW THE 10 SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S Separate myth from reality and address commonly-held fears about Alzheimer’s disease. Call 636-928-WELL to register.

March 14 10:00 am P Tuesday, In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals

S Thursday, April 20

Presented by OASIS.

10:00 am

PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT Part of a Personal Empowerment series presented by YWCA Woman’s Place.

R Accepting Change

Thursday, March 16

Self Esteem & Body Image Thursday, April 20

6:30 pm 6:30 pm

6:00 pm

PEERS FOR PRODUCTIVE AGING Feel connected to friends and neighbors, learn from experiences and viewpoints of others, and make new friends. Call 636928-WELL to register.

R EATING WELL AS WE AGE

Wednesday, March 8 10:00 am DO WE MEAN WHAT WE SAY?: COMMUNICATING CLEARLY Wednesday, April 12 10:00 am

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

BETTER BALANCE Progressively challenge your senses, mind, and body to improve your balance, strength, and flexibility. $90 for 15 sessions to be paid in advance. Call 636-928-WELL to register.

Q Tues & Thurs, beginning Mar 28 1:30 pm (not meeting April 4)

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

UNDERSTANDING & RESPONDING TO DEMENTIA RELATED BEHAVIOR Learn strategies to help with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Call 636928-WELL to register.

March 28

6:30 pm P Tuesday, In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals

HEALTHY AGING: EATING THE RAINBOW: LOVE YOUR COLORFUL FRUITS AND VEGGIES Adding more fruits & vegetables to your diet and effective ways of becoming more active.

The Community Strong campaign provides support and inspiration to live a healthier life.

EATING FOR HEALTHY LIVING Call 636-928-WELL to register.

Offsite Event Location Tuesday, March 14

4:30 pm This event will be held at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital Healthwise Center, Suite 212 at 70 Jungermann Circle.

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

WELLNESS AND RUNNING COACH: FITTING FITNESS INTO YOUR BUSY LIFE Call 636-928-WELL to register.

March 27

5:30 pm R Monday, In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals

EXPERT IN SPORTS MEDICINE- A HEALTHY YOU! Call 636-928-WELL to register.

Offsite Event Location Thursday, April 20 12:00 pm This event will be held at Barnes Jewish St. Peters Hospital in the Healthwise Center Suite 117 at 70 Jungermann Circle.

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

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

McClay: S

Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library FOR ADULTS ENTIENDIENDO SU CREDITO/ UNDERSTANDING YOUR CREDIT Presented by Northeast Community Action Corporation

P Saturday, April 22

2:00 pm

ESTATE PLANNING: ELDER LAW & PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS Presented by Woodlawn Law Offices

V Saturday, April 22 O Wednesday, April 26 MONEY SMART WEEK 2017: APRIL 22–29 Created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002, Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country including businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, government agencies and the media.

2:00 pm 2:00 pm

RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING Presented by 360 Investment & Retirement Advisory

P Monday, April 24

7:00 pm

KEYS TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM FOR WOMEN AT EVERY AGE Presented by Little Black Book: Women in Business panelists

S Tuesday, April 25

7:00 pm

HOW TO AVOID THE LONG-TERM CARE CRISIS

FOR KIDS

P Tuesday, April 25

Presented by COUNTRY Financial

UNDERSTANDING STUDENT LOANS

M Q P V Saturday, April 22

Presented by Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education – UMSL

ART MARKET Grades K-5

S Monday, April 24

6:30 pm

Presented by PNC Bank

10:00 am

FOR TEENS HOW TO FIND, APPLY FOR, AND KEEP A JOB!

M Saturday, April 8 O Tuesday, April 25 V Thursday, April 27 Q Saturday, April 29

2:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:30 pm 11:00 am

GAME DAY Play money-themed board games.

Q Tuesday, April 25

5:00 pm

Presented by Vantage Credit Union

P Thursday, April 27

Middendorf-Kredell: R

Presented by Foundation for Financial Education

Q Saturday, April 29

1:00 pm

BUSINESS OPEN JOB LAB Get assistance with your resume and cover letter, perform practice interviews and get advice about job search techniques.

R 1st Wednesday

10:00 am-12:00 pm

STARTING YOUR ETSY BUSINESS 101 Learn the ins-and-outs of creating a successful handmade craft business on Etsy.

V Wednesday, March 15

7:00 pm

HOW TO WRITE A PROFESSIONAL RESUME Update or create a resume that gets you noticed.

V Thursday, March 23

6:30 pm

7:00 pm

7:00 pm

UNDERSTANDING ANNUITIES Presented by 360 Investment & Retirement Advisory

7:00 pm

MEET THE AUTHOR: TIM MAURER, Simple Money

Slow down, ease stress, relax and be mindful of your everyday surroundings.

Bring your own supplies or use ours!

L 1st Wednesday M 1st Monday Q 2nd Thursday

10:00 am 6:30 pm

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

R 3rd Thursday

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

S 4th Thursday

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

V 1st Thursday

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

In his book Simple Money, author Tim Maurer demystifies complex financial concepts into understandable, doable actions.

V Thurs., April 27 7:00 pm DUTIES OF A TRUSTEE: WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW MIGHT HURT YOU Presented by First Bank

ADULTING: LEARN TO BE MONEY SMART

R Wednesday, April 26

Tuesday, April 25

Q Wednesday, April 26

‘S’ IS FOR SAVINGS® Ages 3-8

M Thursday, April 27

V

ADVANCED SOCIAL SECURITY PLANNING

COLOR YOUR WORLD

Presented by Foundation for Financial Education

2017 MONEY SMART KIDS READ Ages 3-12 Have fun with money! Story, activity and take home items.

10:00 am

ADULT

7:00 pm 3:00 pm

North County: T

V Thursday, April 27

2:00 pm

CAPSULE WARDROBE Presented by Connections to Success

P Friday, April 28

South County: U

Spencer Road: V

2:00 pm

WingHaven®: W

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