PROGRAMMING and EVENTS CALENDAR
BOOK CLUB BASH
Featuring Mette Ivie Harrison
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LEGEND OF ST. NICHOLAS Learn about origins & traditions
STL SYMPHONY FREE CONCERT Coming Nov. 7 to Spencer Road p. 3
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Director’s Note
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016
As the year comes to a close, I want to take this opportunity to touch on some 2016 Library highlights.
BRANCH LOCATIONS & PHONE NUMBERS
• Self service check-out stations were installed at all Library Branches.
L BOONE’S TRAIL BRANCH
• More than 103,000 customers attended nearly 5,000 programs that included author meet and greets, STEM & Maker groups for all ages, teen advisory and gaming groups, craft and hobby programs, Consumer Health programs, book discussion groups and more.
#10 Fiddlecreek Plaza; New Melle - (636) 398-6200
M CORPORATE PARKWAY BRANCH
1200 Corporate Pkwy; Wentzville - (636) 332-9966
• The Library, the District’s first external marketing campaign, highlighted some of the outof-the-ordinary materials and services offered by the District. Did you know the Library has telescopes and cake pans to check out and resources to help you learn a foreign language? • Fines can now be paid online using a credit card. • The District launched an innovative, interactive, health and wellness blog called Ask Alison. Library customers can submit their own wellness questions, and find quick and reliable information on a variety of wellness topics. Check back often. There’s always something new.
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
• The Friends of the Library 2016 summer Book Fair was the most successful in the history of this event, raising more than $90,000 to support the Library District.
P KATHRYN LINNEMANN BRANCH
• The St. Charles City-County Library Foundation continued to support lifelong learning and enhanced literacy for all of St. Charles County with outstanding events like Art Uncorked, Imagine Gala and Trivia Challenge.
Q KISKER ROAD BRANCH
These are just a few of the amazing ways your Library has helped you to Dream, Discover, Connect and Grow! What Will You Discover at the Library?
2323 Elm Street; St. Charles - (636) 946-0789
1000 Kisker Rd; St. Charles - (636) 926-READ
S McCLAY BRANCH
2760 McClay Rd.; St. Charles - (636) 441-7577
Jim Brown, Library Director
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
For 35 years Carol has been collecting fabrics designed by Mary Engelbreit. Every piece she saw she purchased. When Mary Engelbreit visited the Spencer Road Branch on October 4, Carol was thrilled to be able to show Mary the quilt top she created using her collection of Engelbreit fabrics. Carol said, “To be able to meet Mary Engelbreit and show her my work, was a once in a lifetime treat that I will never forget!”
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
Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
AUTHOR EVENTS
FEATURED PROGRAMS
BOOK CLUB BASH FEATURING METTE IVIE HARRISON The evening includes an appetizer reception, raffle drawings, a talk with Mette Ivie Harrison about her book For Time and All Eternities, and local book clubs will share what they’ve been reading, plus tips from librarians on great forthcoming books.
LITTLE MEDICAL SCHOOL: FIRST AID Learn how to respond when first aid is needed and create your own first aid kit to take home!
V Friday, December 9
7:00 pm
MEET THE NARRATOR: JOHNNY HELLER A funny & entertaining presentation about the art of audiobook production & narration. Johnny will read from some of his most popular books including Marley & Me and Dave Barry’s Guide to Guys.
V Thursday, November 10
2:00 pm
MEET THE AUTHOR: CHRIS GRABENSTEIN, WELCOME TO WONDERLAND #1: HOME SWEET MOTEL The bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and co-author with James Patterson of I Funny, House of Robots, and Treasure Hunters, comes a hilarious illustrated series about all the wacky things that happen when you live in a motel!
V Monday, November 14
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Grades K-5
O Thursday, November 3 S Monday, November 7 P Wednesday, November 9 R Saturday, November 12 V Monday, November 21 M Friday, November 25 Q Tuesday, November 29
6:00 pm 10:00 am 6:00 pm 2:00 pm 6:00 pm
Ages 3 & up. Families welcome.
M Fri., Nov. 11
10:00 am
BUILD A MODEL CAR! Grades 3-6 Create a plastic model to take home with the help of the International Plastic Modeler Society!
Q Saturday, November 12 R Monday, November 14 M Thursday, November 17 O Thursday, December 8 P Saturday, December 10 V Wednesday, December 28 S Friday, December 29
6:30 pm
V Wednesday, December 7
Wednesday, December 7
10:00 am 6:30 pm
6:00 pm
CELIA’S SING ALONG DANCE PARTY Celia’s world-famous, onewoman show is a rockin’, stompin’, hollerin’ good time!
1:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 2:00 pm 10:00 am 10:00 am
SANTA VISITS THE LIBRARY! Enjoy a story, songs, candy canes & talking with Santa about what you would like him to bring you from the North Pole. Bring your camera!
V Tuesday, December 6 R Wednesday, December 7 Q Monday, December 12 S Tuesday, December 13 O Wednesday, December 14 W Thursday, December 15 P Monday, December 19
6:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm
LEGEND OF ST. NICHOLAS The Old English Father Christmas tells the stories of St. Nicholas, the protector of children throughout the ages. Learn about the origins of St. Nicholas characters in various countries, popular Christmas symbols, and worldwide Christmas traditions. For ages 8-108. Families Welcome.
M Thursday, December 22 V Thursday, December 22
LOCAL AUTHOR OPEN HOUSE Read local authors! Meet over 100 St. Charlesarea authors, express your creativity & win prizes!
V Thursday, November 17
6:00 pm
KEEP CALM AND READ ON BOOK BUZZ TOUR A representative from Penguin/ Random House will talk about the best new books for fall and spring! Attendees will get a free tote bag after the presentation, along with tips on great books to look out for!
2:00 pm 7:00 pm
(No important secrets are EVER revealed.)
6:00-8:00 pm
ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: STRING QUARTET CONCERT A string quartet from the St. Louis Symphony - Erin Schreiber and Jonathan Chu, violins, Beth Guterman Chu, viola, and James Czyzewski, cello - will perform a free chamber concert in the Spencer Road Branch atrium. No tickets are required, and all ages are welcome.
V Monday, November 7 Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L
Corporate Parkway: M
Deer Run: O
Discovery Village: N
7:00 pm
Kathryn Linnemann: P
Kisker Road: Q
McClay: S
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CHILDREN’S
Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
Grow Your Reader Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play
EARLY LITERACY
Learning to read begins at birth! The St. Charles City-County Library District is dedicated to inspiring lifelong reading from an early age by providing a variety of learning opportunities that help parents and caregivers encourage those first steps toward reading.
STORY TIME Stories, songs and activities that enhance early literacy skills for children ages 3 to 6.
TIME FOR TWOS Stories, songs and activities for two year olds and their caregivers.
TINY TOTS Stories, songs and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.
O 10:00 am
M 10:00 am
M 10:00 am
O 10:00 am
P 10:00 am
P 10:00 am
R 9:30 am
Tuesday, November 1, 15 & 22 Wednesday, November 2, 16 & 23 Saturday, November 12 & 26 Tuesday, December 6 & 13 Wednesday, December 7 & 14 Saturday, December 10
M 10:00 am
Monday, November 14 & 28 Monday, December 12
Tuesday, November 1, 8 & 15 Tuesday, December 6, 13 & 20
Wed., Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Wed., Dec. 7, 14, 21 & 28
Q 10:00 & 11:00 am
P 10:00 am (except blue)
Wednesday, November 2, 9 & 16 Thursday, November 3, 10 & 17 Monday, November 21 6:30 pm Wednesday, December 7, 14 & 21 Thursday, December 8, 15 & 22 Monday, December 12 6:30 pm
Q 10:00 am
Thursday, November 3, 10 & 17 Monday, November 7, 14 & 21 Monday, December 5, 12 & 19 Thursday, December 8, 15 & 22
R 10:00 am Monday, November 7, 14, 21 & 28 Monday, December 5, 12 & 19 S 10:00 am Tuesday, November 15 & 29 Tuesday, December 13
Friday, November 11, 18 & 25 Tuesday, November 15 & 22 Tuesday, December 6 & 20 Friday, December 16, 23 & 30
R 10:00 am (except blue)
Tuesday, November 1, 15, 22 & 29 Wednesday, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Tuesday, December 6, 13, 20 & 27 Wednesday, December 7, 14, 21 & 28 Saturday, December 31 10:30 am
S 10:00 am (except blue)
Friday, November 11 & 18 Saturday, November 12 Friday, December 16 & 23
Tuesday, November 15, 22 & 29 Tuesday, December 13, 20 & 27
10:30am
V 10:00 (except blue) Thursday, November 3, 10 & 17 Thursday, December 1, 8 & 15 Tuesday, December 27 6:30 pm
V 10:00 am Wednesday, November 2, 9 & 16 Friday, December 16 FUN FOR ONES Stories, songs and activities for one year olds and their caregivers.
O 10:00 am Monday, November 7 & 21 Monday, December 5 & 19 Q 9:30 & 10:30 am
Wednesday, November 2, 9 & 16 Wednesday, December 7 & 14
S 10:00 am
Tuesday, November 22 Tuesday, December 20
V 9:30 am
Monday, November 7, 14, 21 & 28 Monday, December 5, 12 & 19 Monday, November 7, 14 & 21 Monday, December 5, 12 & 19
Thursday, November 3 & 10 Thursday, December 1 & 8
BABY TIME Stories, songs and activities for babies 3 to 11 months and their caregivers.
Q 6:00 pm
Tuesday, November 1 Tuesday, December 13
O 10:00 am
Thursday, November 10 Thursday, December 8
V 10:00 am
Friday, November 11 & 18 Wednesday, December 7 &14
STORIES & CRAFT Stories, songs, and a special craft. Ages 2-6
L Whales
Tuesday, November 1 Turkeys Thursday, November 10 Tuesday, November 15 Dogs & Cats Tuesday, November 29 Thursday, December 15 Reindeer Thursday, December 1 Tuesday, December 6 Happy New Year Thursday, December 29
6:30 pm 11:00 am 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 11:00 am 11:00 am 6:30 pm 11:00 am
Tuesday, November 8, 15 & 22 Tuesday, December 6, 13 & 20
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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
For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org
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
ELECTIONS AND VOTING!
O Friday, November 18
R Tuesday, November, 1-10
Friday, December 16
10:00 am 10:00 am
If your child needs some time to become acclimated to our setting, please feel free to come early.
BABY/TODDLER SIGN An introduction to baby sign language through stories & rhymes; for the beginning talker and not-yet talker.
S Tuesday, November 1 Tuesday, December 6
STORY DISCUSSION & MORE CLUB READ Grades 4-6 Pick up a copy at the Information Desk.
MK KID’S ELECTION 2016! Cast your vote for the next President in our voting booth!
Q The Miraculous Journey of All day
DISCOVERY KIDS: ELECTIONS Learn about the election process and vote on your favorite book character. Grades 1-5
M Wednesday, November 2 Monday, November 14
10:00 am 10:00 am
V Friday, November 4
Tuesday, November 29 7:00 pm Unusual Chickens For the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones Tuesday, December 27 7:00 pm
2:00 pm 6:00 pm
V The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Monday, December 12
10:00 am
T Tuesday, November 8 Tuesday, December 6
6:00 pm 6:00 pm
TALE WAGGERS READ TO A DOG! Read to a dog in this special program offered by members of Love on a Leash. Bring your own book or choose one of ours. Children will read for 10 minutes. Ages 5-12
V Tuesday, November 1 M Thursday, November 3 W Wed., November 9 M Thurs., December 1 P Wed., December 28
7:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 6:00 pm 2:00 pm
READ TO A DOG WITH YANKEE AND LUCY! Meet CHAMP Therapy Dogs, Yankee and Lucy. Bring a book to read to them or read them one of ours! Grades K-5
R Tuesday, November 15 Tuesday, December 2
Grades 3-6
V Monday, November 7
10:00 am
STORYTIME AND CRAFT PRESENTED BY CRIDER HEALTH CENTER A special storytime & craft evening for children affected by the 2015 floods. Sign up at www.goo.gl/KaumhU or 636-887-6413.
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
O Thursday, November 10
THANKSGIVING AND FALL
Q Thursday, November 3
M Finding Freedom by Connie Rose Porter 6:00 pm
10:30 am 10:30 am
TURKEY TIME FUN Thanksgiving turkey crafts. Ages 2+
T Thursday, November 17 U Monday, November 21
Monday, November 21
6:00 pm
BOOKWORMS Enjoy stories, activities & crafts! Grades K-3
TURKEY TIME STORY/CRAFT Turkey stories and a turkey project. Ages 2+
N Tuesday, November 15 W Tuesday, November 22
4:30 pm
EVERYDAY GIRLS BOOK DISCUSSION
THANKSGIVING DAY CRAFT
R Silly Cinderella Stories
Monday, November 28 Snowflakes Monday, December 12
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
6:00 pm 4:00 pm
TURKEY TIME Turn our shapes into a turkey and enjoy the story Turk and Runt. Ages 3-6
V Tuesday, November 22
Wednesday, November 23
6:30 pm 10:00 am
FALL INTO LEARNING Ages 3-6 Reading, writing, singing, talking, playing & having fun with science and math too! Wednesday, November 30
North County: T
4:30 pm
READ S’MORE Share favorite selections from the Fly Guy books by Tedd Arnold. Have a s’more, then check out s’more books. Ages 6-11
O Tuesday, November 29 Middendorf-Kredell: R
7:00 pm
GET WIMPY Celebrate Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney with games and crafts.
BABY SIGN LANGUAGE (3 Sessions) An introduction to baby sign language through stories & songs, Ages 1 to 15 months
V Mon., Nov. 14, 21, 28
Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo Wednesday, November 2 7:00 pm The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin Tuesday, December 6 7:00 pm
R Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley
LET’S VOTE Learn all about elections and vote in several elections. Ages 3-6
Ages 7-24 months
CHILDREN’S
South County: U
Spencer Road: V
10:00 am 10:00 am
WingHaven®: W
Programs marked do not require registration.
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CHILDREN’S
Most programs require registration at youranswerplace.org or call the Library
ARTIST’S CORNER
FUN AND GAMES
GROWING ARTISTS Preschool art session focused on the process of making art. Ages 3-6
DRIVE-IN MOVIE Create a box car, watch a short movie and then “drive” home. Ages 2-5
M Friday, November 18
O Wednesday, November 9
Friday, December 16
10:00 am 10:00 am
BUDDING ARTIST Hear a story and create art using different kinds of techniques! Ages 3-6
R Fabric Art Tuesday, November 22 Mosaics Tuesday, December 13
WEAVE IT! Use yarn, old CD’s, straws and forks to create weaving projects. Grades 3-5
P Saturday, December 17
2:00 pm
AMERICAN GIRL CRAFTS Get inspired by the American Girls. Feel free to bring your own American Girl or any other doll with you. Grades K-5
M Wednesday, December 21
BREAKOUT BOXES Use decipher clues and codes to ‘break out’ before time runs out. Ages 12-18
W Wednesday, November 9
6:00 pm Program will be held at the Arts Council next to the Library.
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
10:00 am
O’Fallon Family YMCA 3451 Pheasant Meadow Drive O’Fallon, MO 63368
P Saturday, November 19
2:00 pm
POKÉMON PARTY!
R Saturday, November 19
2:00 pm
V Wed., December 14
Grades 1-5
4:00-5:30 pm Drop-In Ages 3-12
M Wednesday, December 28
2:00 pm Grades K-5
THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE: FILM & FUN Watch the Angry Birds Movie, then stick around to play life-sized Angry Birds. Ages K-5
3:00 pm
Saturday, Dec. 10 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
MANCALA FUN It’s International Games Day! Make a Mancala board game, play it and take it home. Grades K+
O Thursday, December 29
2:00 pm
FREE ADMISSION Fun for the whole family: • • • • •
Bounce Houses Edible Art Rescue Trucks Fitness Challenges Free Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings
A Healthy Family is Your Best Medicine 6
Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L
Corporate Parkway: M
Deer Run: O
Discovery Village: N
Kathryn Linnemann: P
Kisker Road: Q
McClay: S
For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org HOUR OF CODE Learn how to code at the Library. For beginners.
HOLIDAY FUN
Q Monday, November 7
GIFT WORKSHOP Create one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Grades K-5
Monday, December 5 S Tuesday, December 20 Tuesday, December 27
6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 2:00 pm
LEGO CLUB Ages 5-11 unless noted Build with the Library’s LEGOs.
LITTLE BITS Create inventions large and small using these fun electronic building blocks. Grades 1-3
S Thursday, November 3
M Wednesday, November 16
Ages 3-12
Thursday, December 1
4:30 pm Ages 3-12
M Thursday, November 10 Monday, November 28 Thursday, December 8 Monday, December 19
4:00 pm 6:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm
Q Thursday, November 10 Thursday, December 29
6:00 pm Ages 3-12
Ages 3-12
6:00 pm
R Monday, November 21
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Monday, December 19
V Wednesday, November 23
Wednesday, December 28
O Monday, November 28
Monday, December 19
4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm 4:30 pm
LEGO CLUB JR. Ages 3-6 unless noted Listen to a story & build with the Library’s LEGOs.
O Thursday, December 1
Grades 3-5
R Saturday, December 3
4:00 pm
V Monday, Dec. 5
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Q Thursday, December 8
6:00 pm
GINGERBREAD FRIENDS Ages 3-6 Make a gingerbread house and kids from felt and listen to the story Gingerbread Friends.
M Friday, November 4 Friday, December 2
10:00 am 10:00 am
R Thursday, November 17
10:00 am
V Friday, December 9
SPY ACADEMY! Make spy gear and have fun being a spy!
HOLIDAY TREATS Ages 6-10 Craft treats for the holidays.
Grades K-5
S Mon., Dec. 12
11:00 am
2:00 pm
HOLIDAY PERLER BEAD ORNAMENTS Children make their own unique ornaments from Perler beads. Grades 2-5
4:00 pm
YOUNG SCIENTISTS Enjoy a science-themed story followed by plenty of time for exploring hands-on science activities. Ages 3-6
R Saturday, November 5
4:00 pm
HOLLY JOLLY CRAFT FUN Drop in & make several holiday crafts. Ages 3-8
SNAP CIRCUITS Learn about electronics by creating projects using Snap Circuits. Grades 3-6
M Thursday, December 15
HOLIDAY PARTY! Come for holiday fun! Make an ornament, make your own Christmas card and decorate a cookie, too! Grades K-5
Grades 2-6
4:30 pm
CHILDREN’S
10:00 am
6:30 pm
PLAYDOUGH PLAYDATE! Make & play with different doughs! Ages 3-6
COOKIES STORYTIME Stories, songs & activities to enhance early literacy skills. Children will ice a holiday cookie.
Q Tuesday, December 13
M Saturday, November 5
10:00 am 10:00 am
R Friday, November 11
P Saturday, November 5
10:30 am 10:30 am
O Thurs., December 22
FAMILY STEM NIGHT Story and simple science fun. Ages 3-6
WINTER HOLIDAYS FUN Winter Holiday crafts and games. Ages 2+
10:00 am
O Wednesday, November 9
U Tues., December 13 T Thurs., December 22
Saturday, December 3 Friday, December 9
Ages 2- 6
LEGO ROBOTICS: WEDO Use simple computer programming to make your LEGO creation move. Grades 1-3
V Tuesday, November 15 P Thursday, November 17 O Thursday, December 15 R Thursday, December 29
4:30 pm 6:30 pm 4:30 pm 2:00 pm
LEGO CHALLENGE Get ready to create and have fun with mystery LEGO challenges! Grades 1-5
P Thursday, December 29
2:00 pm
2:00 pm
6:30 pm
STRAWBEES Build with the fun straws and connectors called Strawbees!
V Saturday, November 12
Q Monday, November 14
1:30 pm Grades 1-5
6:30 pm Grades K-5
DISCOVERY KIDS Gingerbread Houses Build a winter fantasy with graham crackers, icing and candies. Grades 1-5
M Wednesday, December 7 Monday, December 12
2:00 pm 6:00 pm
LITTLE LEARNERS Activities and crafts based on gingerbread cookies with a STEM connection. Ages 3-6
North County: T
South County: U
Spencer Road: V
WingHaven®: W
4:00 pm 6:00 pm
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Ages 3-6 Stories, songs & activities to celebrate Christmas.
V Monday, December 19
10:00
WINTER HOLIDAYS MAKE IT-TAKE IT Drop In
W Tuesday, December 20 N Wed., December 21
4:00-6:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm
RING IN THE NEW YEAR! Crafts, snacks, games and a special video to ring in the New Year. Ages 3-8
V Saturday, December 31
11:00 am
HAPPY “NOON” YEAR PARTY! Stories, snacks and games to ring in the New Year. Ages 6-11
S Wednesday, December 14 10:00 am P Saturday, December 31 Middendorf-Kredell: R
10:00 am
11:30 am
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 STAYING HOME ALONE Please call 636-344-KIDS (5437) to register. $25 per family.
M Sat., Nov. 12
9:30 am
In partnership with St. Louis Children’s Hospital
BABYSITTING 101 Please call 636-344-KIDS (5437) to register. $30 per child.
R Saturday, November 12
1:00 pm
In partnership with St. Louis Children’s Hospital
FANTASTIC BEASTS LOCK-IN Celebrate the new Harry Potter movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, with activities & crafts. Grades 3-8
S Friday, November 18
7:00 pm
TWEENS TALK Grades 4-8 Plan projects, do book displays and earn volunteer service hours. Meet with your friends to talk about books, movies, music!
S Tuesday, November 29
5:00 pm
TWEENS PIZZA & A BOOK Grades 4-8 Pick up a copy at the Information Desk. The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin
S Tuesday, November 29 TWEENS CREATE
S Tuesday, November 8 Tuesday, December 13
6:00 pm Grades 4-8
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
HOLIDAY COOKIE FUN Grades 4-8 Try your hand at decorating holiday cookies.
S Saturday, December 17
2:00 pm
INTRO TO SCRATCH PROGRAMMING Drop in and learn to program a simple computer animation with Scratch. Grades 4-6
W Wednesday, November 16
6:00 pm
LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS Learn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robot.
O Thursday, November 17
FAMILY programs SATURDAY MORNING CHESS CLUB All skill leves & ages are welcome Drop in.
R Saturdays
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
GAME ON @ YOUR LIBRARY
L 1st Tuesday V 1st Thursday O 3rd Wednesday R 3rd Wednesday Q 4th Wednesday
12:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm
AUGUSTA WALK-ABOUT Put your walking shoes on and roam about Augusta for fellowship and fitness.
U Wednesdays, Thru Nov 23
8:00 am
SEND A CARD TO A VETERAN! Stop by the Writing Station in the Children’s area and make a card to be delivered to the VA Hospital in St. Louis.
R Sunday, November 6
All Day
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Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L
6:30 pm
STAR PARTY Join experts from the Astronomical Society to view our universe through telescopes. Ages 8 & up. Children must be accompanied by adult.
S Thursday, November 10
7:00 pm
JUMBO JENGA & JUMBO CONNECT 4 Challenge each other to Jumbo Jenga & Jumbo Connect 4.
L Saturday, November 19
9:30 am
WINTER CARD PRINTING Print using a variety of methods to make cards for all of your winter and holiday needs. Families welcome. 6:00 pm
DEER RUN GUITAR CLUB HOLIDAY CONCERT Join our sing-a-long for some holiday classics. Santa will be visiting and live music will be playing at the fireplace.
10:00 am
4:30 pm
O Wednesday, December 14
7:00 pm
VETERANS’ DAY APPRECIATION DAY! We are honoring our active duty military and veterans. Cookies and coffee will be available. We appreciate those who have served and are currently serving in the military! Community branches celebrating on Thursday, November 10.
Grades 4-8
2:00 pm S Friday, November 25 Grades 4-12 4:30 pm V Thursday, December 8 Grades 4-8 STRAWBEES Put your engineering skills to the test with Strawbees and see what you can make. Ages 9-18
S Thursday, December 22
V Wednesday, November 9
M Monday, December 5
INTERGENERATIONAL SOCK HOP Bring your grandparents or favorite senior friends and learn popular sock hop dances to classic songs. Ages 3-6
S Wednesday, November 9
LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS: FAMILY NIGHT Families will learn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robots.
St. Charles City-County Library District Friday, November 11
1:30 pm Corporate Parkway: M
Deer Run: O
Discovery Village: N
Kathryn Linnemann: P
Kisker Road: Q
McClay: S
For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Make a world of difference! Volunteer, select Library materials, develop programs, promote the Library and have fun! Ages 12-18
INTERACTIVE MYSTERY NIGHT DISAPPEARANCE OF ANGELA DAY Help solve the mystery. A teenage girl did not come home from school the day before and has not been seen since.
W 1st Wednesday (none Dec.)
O Saturday, November 19
5:30 pm
TEEN
TEEN/TWEEN HOLIDAY PARTY Wear your ugliest holiday sweater for our Ugly Sweater Contest, make a cool ornament & a yummy treat.
7:00 pm
L Thursday, December 15
3:30 pm
GINGERBREAD WARS
4:00 pm P 1st Thursday HARRY POTTER PARTY Put your gingerbread-making skills to the 1st Friday 4:30 pm Potterheads unite for an test and we’ll vote on the best! M 7:00 pm evening of fun. 4:00 pm O 3rd Monday R Thursday, Dec. 15 Tuesday, November 22 7:00 pm 4:00 pm M R 3rd Thursday TEEN NEW YEAR’S PARTY V 4th Tuesday (2nd Tues in Dec) 4:30 pm WINTER MELTDOWN Teens celebrate New Year’s Afternoon Eve! Get festive with Perler beads or shrinkyEnjoy snacks, Karaoke, Wii U and strategy 7:00 pm Q 4th Tuesday dinks. Ages 12-18 board games. S last Wednesday (none Dec.) 4:00 pm Saturday, December 10 11:00 am 3:00 pm M Friday, December 30 W
ANIME PARTY! Come nerd out at the Library, watch anime, and make candy sushi!
R Tuesday, November 1 M Tuesday, December 27
4:00 pm 3:00 pm
ANIME CLUB Ages 12-18 Watch an anime film, play anime games, read manga and enjoy other anime activities!
M Tuesday, November 15 6:00 pm 6:00 pm P Tuesday, November 22 Tuesday, December 20
TAKE A STUDY BREAK Take a break, stop in and decorate some cookies. Ages 12-18
S Wednesday, Dec. 14
1:30-3:00 pm
HOLIDAY HOT COCOA PARTY Enjoy hot cocoa, treats and play fun holiday games!
DIGITAL?
Ages 12-18
W Wed., Dec. 14
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
TABLETOP GAMING Play Dungeons and Dragons!
V Thurs., Nov. 17
Thurs., Dec. 15
S Sat., Nov. 5 Sat., Dec. 1
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4:00 pm 4:00 pm 1:00 pm 12:00 pm
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TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION Ages 12-18
TEEN VARIABLE CLUB Movies, music, tech, books and more. Each month will be a different topic chosen by the group.
V Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar
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O Friday, December 2 Children by Ransom Riggs Thursday, November 10
7:00 pm
4:00 pm
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Thursday, November 10 7:00 pm Noggin by John Corey Whaley Thursday, December 8 7:00 pm
W Manga
Share a recent manga title you’ve read. Wednesday, November 30 7:00 pm
WRITING CLUB Get inspiration, feedback and support on your writing from fellow writers
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Ready to go
7:00 pm
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Tuesday, December 13
7:00 pm 7:00 pm
TEEN GAMING CLUB Get together with other Gamers to play some of your favorite games. Ages 12-18
M Friday, November 18
4:00 pm
MELTING MAYHEM Ages 12-18 Create with Shrinky Dinks and Perler beads.
S Tuesday, November 22
6:00 pm
PLAY IT! VIDEO GAMES AND MORE Button-mashing, video gaming fun. Grades 6-12
V Monday, December 5
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PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT SERIES
INDIVIDUAL LIBRARY HELP Get one-on-one help with your Library questions. Learn how to use electronic resources & basic computer Library resources.
O Wednesdays
11:00 am
HOMESCHOOLERS ROUND TABLE Homeschool parents share ideas and learn about the Library and other resources. MOVIE PREMIER EMBRACE: YOUR BODY, THE MOVEMENT, GLOBAL CHANGE (2016-NR) EMBRACE follows Taryn’s crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing, inspiring us to change the way we feel about ourselves and think about our bodies. Purchase tickets at: http://gathr.us/screening/16348 JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL SCREENING Thursday, November 3 7:30 pm at Regal Cinemas O’Fallon 14 900 Caledonia Dr, O’Fallon, MO
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT: THE PRACTICE OF GRATITUDE Learn ways to change your focus so that you can change your world.
R Thursday, November 17
6:30 pm
EMBRACE WRAP UP PARTY An open discussion to talk about thoughts and feelings after seeing the Embrace Documentary on Nov. 3rd.
R Monday, November 7
6:30 pm
SUPERVISED TEST PROCTORING Directly supervised test proctoring will be available on selected dates/times. Call for details!
P 1st & 2nd Monday 2nd & 3rd Thursday
9:30 am 1:30 pm
SNAP (FOOD STAMP) APPLICATION ASSISTANCE The St. Louis Area Foodbank will have a representative available to offer assistance with completing a SNAP (food stamp) application.
P 1st Monday
6:30 pm
V Food, Inc - PG
Tuesday, November 8
S Mondays R 1st & 3rd Monday
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Thursday, December 8
9:30 am 6:30 pm
6:30 pm
UBER AND AIRBNB: TRENDING TRAVEL APPS Learn about these great apps that will assist you on your next vacation. Save taxi money with Uber and save hotel money with Airbnb.
R Wednesday, November 9
10:00 am
POTIONS CLASS Harry Potter themed games, crafts, and yes, potions!
O last Tuesday
9:30 am
1:00 pm
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MAKER WORKSHOPS with INVENTOR FORGE Calling all experimenters, artists, tinkerers, and inventors: get together with other Makers and explore new technologies each month. Saturday, November 5 LEARNING RASPBERRY PI Saturday, December 3
1:00 pm
MAH JONGG & CANASTA BASICS
M Wed., Nov. 16
Q GETTING STARTED WITH ARDUINO
6:30 pm
MAH JONGG BASICS
10:00 am-12:00 pm For assistance over the phone, call the tollfree SNAP Hotline today: 1-877-653-9522
7:00 pm
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT: BUILDING BOUNDARIES Learn to set effective boundaries that reflect you, protect you, and preserve you! Join other women in rethinking and defining boundaries and learn how to establish your own “personal property lines”
R Thursday, December 15
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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
7:00 pm
GUITAR CLUB Share your tips and guitar wisdom with other players. 6:30 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 Wednesday, November 2
7:00 pm
LEARN HOW TO BULLET JOURNAL 2017 is almost upon us! Learn how to create an organized simple journal that will be your planner, to-do list, and diary all in one using the power of bullet points!
ENTERTAINMENT
V Tuesday, November 29
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT! A NEWS AND CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP A moderated current events discussion.
TRAIN LIKE A NINJA WARRIOR Learn training techniques for the television show American Ninja Warriors. Join Brendan O’Neill from Korfit.com as he gives exercise examples on how to train to be a Ninja Warrior.
P 1st Wednesday
2:00 pm
AFTERNOON THEATER
Q Captain America: Civil War - PG-13
Tuesday, November 15 1:30 pm Christmas With The Kranks - PG-13 Thursday, December 8 1:30 pm
O Thursday, December 29
10 Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L Corporate Parkway: M Deer Run: O Discovery Village: N Kathryn Linnemann: P Kisker Road: Q
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
McClay: S
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ADULT
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT LET’S PLAY POLITICAL BINGO! Play Bingo and learn some political jargon along the way.
P Thursday, November 3
10:00 am
INTRODUCTION TO GOVINFO.GOV Learn how to navigate Federal Government Information using GovInfo. The session will cover basic and advanced searching, browsing, retrieving by citation, using help tools and submitting feedback, and working with search results.
R Thursday, December 15
2:00 pm
HISTORY/GENEALOGY FOCUS ON GENEALOGY: MAKING YOUR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY GENEALOGY COME ALIVE Presenter Judith (Kohler) Blanton will lead a discussion and give suggestions on: What is oral history? Why it is important. How to gather it and what to do with it.
P Tuesday, November 8
Lamborghini Gold Coast Athletic Centre (formally known as the Steel Shop Tennis Club) Registration begins December 1. Get your team together as tables are limited and go fast!
Spencer Road Branch Join us for a special evening where there is something tantalizing for all your senses – fabulous wine, beer and food, outstanding music, amazing artwork and artists and a fantastic raffle and auction.
7:00 pm
In partnership with the St. Charles Historical Society
GENEALOGY LAB Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest or one of our other genealogical databases.
P Tuesday, November 15 & 29 Tuesday, December 20
10:00 am 10:00 am
Ameristar Casino The Imagine Gala and Auction directly impacts the Library Foundation’s ability to grow our outreach programs and meet the needs of our community.
Through our events, you are supporting our mission to ensure excellent Library programs, services and facilities for all people by developing and encouraging community investment and participation, today and tomorrow. Questions? Contact Erin Carnes at 636.441.2300 x1517 or ecarnes@stchlibrary.org stchlibraryfoundation.org
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HOLIDAY FREEGAL MUSIC Learn to download free music to your device.
P Monday, December 19
2:30 pm
WINDOWS 10 BASICS (2 Sessions) Participants will need to bring their own Windows 10 laptop fully charged or use one of ours.
M Tues/Thurs, Nov. 1 & 3 R Tuesday, Nov. 15 & 22
MEET THE COMPUTER This course will introduce the new user to Windows 10 computers using both the Edge & Internet Explorer browsers. It will also cover basic skills including starting programs & working with the desktop & windows. 9:30 am R Friday, November 4
TECH programs OPEN LAB Bring your technology questions and get hands-on help!
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OPEN JOB LAB Get assistance with your resume and cover letter, perform practice interviews and get advice about job search techniques. 10:00 am R 1st Wednesday READY TO GO DIGITAL Find out how to check out books, magazines, music and movies for free from our eLibrary. All you need is a valid Library card and any password needed to access your device. 2:00 pm R Tuesday, November 1 Tuesday, December 6 2:00 pm ZINIO eMAGAZINES Learn to download free magazines to your device.
P Monday, November 14
9:30 am 2:00 pm
2:30 pm
EXPLORING GOOGLE (2 Sessions) Learn how to use 3 of Google’s most popular applications: Maps, Calendar, and Google Drive.
V Monday, November 7 & 14
6:00 pm
SAFETY FIRST: PRIVACY AND SECURITY ONLINE Brush up on the safest ways to shop online or on your mobile device before you start your holiday shopping.
V Saturday, November 12
1:00 pm
HOLIDAY PINNING WITH PINTEREST Search & share pins of your favorite holiday recipes, decorating ideas, and seasonal fun everything from parties to crafts.
Q Tuesday, November 1 Tuesday, November 1 Thursday, December 1
HOLIDAY PLATTER GLASS ETCHING Personalize a glass platter or baking dish using etching cream. We will provide the materials, you bring the glass piece.
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M Wednesday, November 30 V Wednesday, November 30 Saturday, December 3
2:00 pm
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.
V Tuesday, December 6
2:00 pm
6:30 pm 9:30 am
HOLIDAY BINGO A fun free event where everyone is a winner!
COOKIE EXCHANGE Make 1 big batch of cookies (3 doz.), and exchange them for many types of cookies. Don’t forget to bring your recipe!
V Tuesday, November 29
6:00 pm
PINTEREST FUN: SNOWMAN ORNAMENT Make a snowman ornament using felt & notions.
V Tuesday, November 15
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Learn the basics of digital photography. Get a brief introduction to software and websites for organizing, editing and sharing digital photos.
2:00 pm
HOLIDAY COOKIE MIX IN A JAR! Assemble, decorate, and share (or keep) a sugar cookie mix in a jar!
R Monday, December 5 M Wednesday, December 7
WINDOWS PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE This course is designed for people who want to understand a little more about the operating system and the tools that are provided to optimize computer performance and security. File cleanup, defragmenting, autoupdating, setting restore points, and general maintenance are all covered in this class. 9:30 am R Friday, November 18
2:00 pm
DIY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Craft early and create a variety of Christmas ornaments for your holiday tree.
eBAY BASICS Learn how to navigate your way through eBay whether you want to buy, sell or simply browse. 1:30 pm
10:00 am 1:30 pm 1:30 pm
L Monday, December 5
7:00 pm 7:00 pm
6:00 pm
AFTERNOON THEATER
Q Christmas With The Kranks - PG-13 Thursday, December 8
1:30 pm
CANDY CANE WREATH Celebrate winter by creating a cheerful candy cane wreath. Supplies provided.
M Thursday, December 8
2:00 pm
A HOLLYWOOD CLASSIC CHRISTMAS Movie trivia & film clips from Holiday classics such as: The Bishop’s Wife, Holiday Inn, White Christmas and It’s a Wonderful Life.
R Friday, December 16
12 Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L Corporate Parkway: M Deer Run: O Discovery Village: N Kathryn Linnemann: P Kisker Road: Q
3:00 pm
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ADULT
CRAFT programs COMMUNITY OF CRAFTERS Join one of our many ongoing crafting groups to express your creativity and make new friends. Call the branch for details.
COLOR YOUR WORLD! Slow down, ease stress, relax and be mindful of your everyday surroundings. Bring your own supplies or use ours!
M IN STITCHES Tues., Nov. 1, 15, 29 & Dec. 13 2:00 pm
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6:30 pm 6:30 pm
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6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Participants will make 4 cards. Materials fee is $8. 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm
P YARNS, BOOKS AND CROCHET HOOKS 3rd Wednesday
2:30 pm
Wednesday, December 7 Wednesday, December 7
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
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1st Saturday 9:00 am SCRAPBOOKING & MORE WORKDAY 1st Saturday 9:00 am KNIT-A-LONG 1st & 3rd Tuesday 6:30 pm (No meeting 12/20) CRAFTING FOR CHARITY Tuesdays 12:30 pm (No meeting 11/8) STITCH ALONG 2nd Thursday 1:30 pm CRAFT-A-THON 3rd Wednesday 10:00 am QUILT ALONG 3rd Thursday 6:00 pm CRAFTER’S WORKDAY 3rd Saturday 9:00 am
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Tuesdays Thursdays LET’S CROCHET Wednesdays
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6:30 pm
Thursday, December 1 Thursday, December 15
6:30 pm 6:30 pm
Thursday, December 8
With Special Guest Illustrator JoAnn Kargus, St. Louis Splendor Moderated by Kathy Ratino of St. Louis Metro Colorists
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With Special Guest Illustrator JoAnn Kargus, St. Louis Splendor
Thursday, December 8 6:30 pm Thursday, December 22 6:30 pm Moderated by Kathy Ratino of St. Louis Metro Colorists
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PINTEREST FUN MASON JAR TERRARIUMS Create a forest or jungle in the space of a mason jar! Using moss, planting soil, rocks, and more, bring a little summer green into the winter months.
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Wednesday, November 16 Wednesday, December 21
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ON YOUR MARK, GET SET.... PLAY! Trivia! Coloring! Puzzles! Board Games! Take a break from the daily grind & join us for some relaxing fun with other adults.
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2:00 pm
I LOVE QUILTS Show and Tell your holiday quilts. Enjoy some wassail and a snack. Fabric exchange. Pattern demo. 2:00 pm
PAPER BEADS Join us as we create fun and colorful beads from paper! Supplies provided. 11:00 am
6:00 pm
2:00 pm
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7:00 pm
DIY NO-SEW FLORAL HEADBANDS Make floral headbands for a baby or child in your life just in time for the holidays! Supplies provided.
I LOVE SCRAPPY QUILTS II Scrappy enthusiasts bring your quilts to inspire others, and view a demo on the Scrappy Fast Patch pattern.
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Monday, November 7 7:00 pm Tuesday, November 15 7:00 pm WINTER HOLIDAY EARRINGS Monday, December 5 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 21 7:00 pm
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NXS: NERDY CROSS-STITCHING Beginners to expert cross-stitchers are invited to learn and have fun stitching nerdy patterns from all your favorite movies, TV shows, and video games.
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P BAUBLEKNOT NECKLACE
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R JEWELRY CRAFTERS CONNECTIONS Materials fee up to $10. 2nd Thursday 4th Tuesday
BEADING 101 Join us for an intro to the basics of beading.
V Monday, December 12
7:00 pm
DIY: OLD T-SHIRTS INTO LINGERIE Bring an old comfy t-shirt and we will show you how to turn it into some cute nightwear!
R Tuesday, December 20
7:00 pm
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FREE BONE DENSITY SCREENING A free bone density screening for women. Call 636.928.WELL for an appointment.
R Tuesday, November 1 V Monday, November 7 O Tuesday, December 6 P Thursday, December 15
4:00 pm 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 10:00 am
In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
REPAIR THE CAREGIVER Learn with life coach, Karen Sullivan, how to take time to take care of yourself in a course designed specifically for caregivers.
P Tuesday, November 1
6:00 pm
ENROLL IN THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE Counselors from the Mideast Area Agency on Aging will be on hand to answer your individual questions about the Affordable Care Act and provide individualized enrollment assistance. Please bring a Social Security number, employer, and income information for every member of your household who needs coverage. If you are currently insured, please bring the policy numbers for your current health insurance plan.
V Tuesday, November 1 & 8
Tuesday, December 6 & 13
6:00 pm 6:00 pm
Q Wednesday, November 2 & 9
2:00 pm Wednesday, December 7 & 14 2:00 pm
R Thursday, November 3 & 10 Thursday, December 1 & 8 P Friday, November 4 & 11 Friday, December 2 & 9
6:30 pm 6:30 pm 10:00 am 10:00 am
MEDICARE COUNSELING Need help with Medicare? A volunteer from CLAIM (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) will be on hand to provide counseling on choosing a Medicare plan.
FROM LONELINESS TO SOCIAL SATISFACTION In this interactive class, learn to recognize the difference between normal brief periods of loneliness due to life events, and chronic loneliness that can affect your physical and mental health. Assess the needs that you or a loved one has for “connection” and learn ways to achieve a balance for overall wellbeing. Take your “social satisfaction” level from good to great. Please call 636-9289355 to register.
V Tuesday, November 15
1:00 pm
In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
e-HEALTH: 5 SITES BETTER THAN “DR. GOOGLE” Learn how to search and evaluate health information online.
R Wednesday, November 16
10:00 am
QUESTIONS ABOUT KNEE PAIN Join us for an informal session with orthopedist, Dr. Kevin Quigley and get your knee pain questions answered. Please call 636-928-9355 to register.
R Thursday, November 10
2:00 pm
In partnership with Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals
KISKER WALKING CLUB Put on your walking shoes and meet us at the Library. Make new friends and walk with us around the neighborhood as we build up our endurance, and improve our overall physical health/fitness. *No Walking Club 11/8 or 11/24
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4:30 pm
Depending on your age, you have probably fantasized about Amy Poehler being your daughter, best friend or super cool aunt. If you haven’t heard of Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, it is time to check it out. Smart Girls is dedicated to “helping young people cultivate their authentic selves” and emphasizing “intelligence and imagination over fitting in.” The site is full of articles that will inspire and inform your life. Throughout the month of October, Ask Alison will showcase some key men and women that are promoting positive body image and self love, or what we like to call #innerhappy, like Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls. Topped off with a very special celebration November 3: a special premiere of the body-positive documentary, Embrace: One Woman’s Journey to Inspire EveryBODY! Visit AskAlison.org to read the full article. Tag #innerhappy in a photo on social media where you felt the happiest. Encourage your friends to post photos of times where they feel their best! Let’s start an #innerhappy movement!
R Wednesday, Nov. 2 & 16
4:30 pm Wednesday, December 7 & 21 4:30 pm
V Thursday, November 3 & 17
2:00 pm 2:00 pm
M Wednesday, Nov. 9 & 23
4:30 pm 4:30 pm
Thursday, December 1
Wednesday, Dec. 14 & 28
14 Branch Key: Boone’s Trail: L Corporate Parkway: M Deer Run: O Discovery Village: N Kathryn Linnemann: P Kisker Road: Q
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For a full schedule of programs visit youranswerplace.org
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
NANOWRIMO WORK SPACE @ THE LIBRARY Come Write In! National November is Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). If you’ve ever thought about writing a novel please join us each Saturday to work on your novel.
V Saturdays, November
1:30 pm – 2nd Wednesday (alternating months)
O 10:00 am – 3rd Thursday
V Saturdays, December
1:00 pm – Last Tuesday
POETRY CRITIQUE GROUP Share ideas with other poets that can make your work stronger.
7:00 pm – 1st Wednesday 1:30 pm – 1st Friday
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2:00 pm 2:00 pm
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COOKBOOK CLUB
COFFEE AT THE LIBRARY Enjoy coffee, a treat, & relaxing conversation. 9:00 am 9:00 am
BOOK TALK Book Talk is a short introduction to titles, both new and old, that you would like to share. Informal and fun, and a great way to find out which books pique your interest.
3rd Tuesday
2:00 pm
The Further Adventures of Ebenezer Scrooge by Charlie Lovett Eggnog Murder by Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, & Barbara Ross Christmas Days: Twelve Stories by Jeanette Winterson
11:00 am
STORY CRAFTING 101: CREATING A BLUEPRINT FOR YOUR SHORT STORY OR NOVEL In this session Anthony Clark will help participants develop a sense of story structure, as well as guide them through the process of developing a structure for a story in progress. Anthony will also discuss other foundational elements that a writer will likely want to have in place before launching into the first draft of a short story or novel.
R 7:00 pm – 2nd Wednesday
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2:30 pm
Hosted by Saturday Writers, a chapter of the Missouri Writers’ Guild
P 7:00 pm – Last Wednesday Q 7:00 pm – 3rd Tuesday W 10:00 am – 4th Wednesday S 10:00 am – 1st Wednesday
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Celebrate the season with a good book!
WRITE YOUR BOOK @ THE LIBRARY Bring your laptops and your ideas and start writing! This is a great way to meet fellow writers and encourage one another.
M 7:00 pm – last Tuesday
Wednesday, November 2 Sweet Treats Wednesday, December 7
1:30 pm
Visit nanowrimo.org for more information. Hosted by Saturday Writers, a chapter of the Missouri Writers’ Guild
L 6:30pm – 2nd Monday 10:00 am – 3rd Wednesday
R Holiday Favorites
ADULT
Thursday, November 10
6:30 pm
WRITING THE FIRST DRAFT OF YOUR SHORT STORY OR NOVEL In this session Anthony Clark will demonstrate various approaches to “fleshing out” a story outline or concept. As part of this session he’ll cover point of view, dialogue, character development, description, story pacing, transitions and showing versus telling. The session will allow some time for participants to apply the various principles and techniques discussed.
Q Thursday, December 1
Coming in November: Forensic Science
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Coming in December: Manage Holiday Stress
9:30 am 7:00 pm
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