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Board Game Bonanza

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at St. Clair
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Do you love to play board games?  Want to learn a new game to play during the winter months? Want to meet other board game lovers? If you answered "yes" to any of those questi...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: St. Clair
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Do you love to play board games?  Want to learn a new game to play during the winter months? Want to meet other board game lovers? If you answered "yes" to any of those questions, then this is the program for you!

Disclaimer(s)

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.

Makeup

Monstrous Makeup

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Pacific
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED!Teens!  Learn the art of affordable and fun costume makeup from our own Em Gibson!

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Pacific
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

RESCHEDULED!

Teens!  Learn the art of affordable and fun costume makeup from our own Em Gibson!

Disclaimer(s)

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

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Board Game Cafe

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Teens, come to our Board Game Cafe for International Games Month! Enjoy snacks, great company, and play a variety of fun board games.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hermann
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Teens, come to our Board Game Cafe for International Games Month! Enjoy snacks, great company, and play a variety of fun board games.  

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Fortnite Escape Room

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Work together to solve puzzles and unlock the supply drop before the storm overtakes you. You are going to need weapons and heals to win and this escape room is the best way to get...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Entertainment, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Work together to solve puzzles and unlock the supply drop before the storm overtakes you. You are going to need weapons and heals to win and this escape room is the best way to get them. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.

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Fortnite Escape Room

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Work together to solve puzzles and unlock the supply drop before the storm overtakes you. You are going to need weapons and heals to win and this escape room is the best way to get...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Entertainment, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Work together to solve puzzles and unlock the supply drop before the storm overtakes you. You are going to need weapons and heals to win and this escape room is the best way to get them. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.

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Fortnite Escape Room

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Work together to solve puzzles and unlock the supply drop before the storm overtakes you. You are going to need weapons and heals to win and this escape room is the best way to get...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Entertainment, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Work together to solve puzzles and unlock the supply drop before the storm overtakes you. You are going to need weapons and heals to win and this escape room is the best way to get them. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.

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Fortnite Escape Room

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Work together to solve puzzles and unlock the supply drop before the storm overtakes you. You are going to need weapons and heals to win and this escape room is the best way to get...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Entertainment, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Work together to solve puzzles and unlock the supply drop before the storm overtakes you. You are going to need weapons and heals to win and this escape room is the best way to get them. 

Disclaimer(s)

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.

student at desk

Teen Homeschool Group

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at St. Clair
Program Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Teens ages 12-15 are invited to get together for fun and educational crafts, activities, and games. We will get together the last Wednesday of every month from September through Ma...

Open
Required
Library Branch: St. Clair
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Teens ages 12-15 are invited to get together for fun and educational crafts, activities, and games. We will get together the last Wednesday of every month from September through May. 

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Wildcat Wednesday

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies, Music
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday that school is in session for a different craft or activity each week! Anyone ages 11-17 is welcome!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday that school is in session for a different craft or activity each week! Anyone ages 11-17 is welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

Please ask to see packaging at the event if you need allergy information.  

This class may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

All supplies provided.  

D&D

Novice D&D Chronicles: Quests for New Adventurers

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at St. Clair
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Brand new DM will lead a small group of new adventurers into unveiled quests of Dungeons & Dragons. This group is intended for brand new participants to D&D. Dice, books, m...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: St. Clair
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Brand new DM will lead a small group of new adventurers into unveiled quests of Dungeons & Dragons. This group is intended for brand new participants to D&D. Dice, books, materials provided. Just bring yourself!

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Teen/Adult DIY Gingerbread Houses

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Join us as we make our own gingerbread houses out of Barbie houses! Each one will be as unique as the person who made it, so sign up today to make yours! We'll have a wide selectio...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sullivan
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us as we make our own gingerbread houses out of Barbie houses! Each one will be as unique as the person who made it, so sign up today to make yours!

Disclaimer(s)

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

All supplies provided.  

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Wildcat Wednesday

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies, Music
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday that school is in session for a different craft or activity each week! Anyone ages 11-17 is welcome!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday that school is in session for a different craft or activity each week! Anyone ages 11-17 is welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

Please ask to see packaging at the event if you need allergy information.  

This class may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

All supplies provided.  

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Awesome Pawesome

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A at Union
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
All Ages, PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Come read and cuddle with Franklin County Humane Society's Canine Ambassadors. Reading is awesome, but reading with a dog, Awesome Pawesome!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Union
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages, PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come read and cuddle with Franklin County Humane Society's Canine Ambassadors. Reading is awesome, but reading with a dog, Awesome Pawesome!

Disclaimer(s)

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration is not required for this class.

Book Tree

Book Tree

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Come create a beautiful book tree with us! Limited Space (20) 14+ years old to attend

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come create a beautiful book tree with us! Limited Space (20) 14+ years old to attend

Disclaimer(s)

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

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Dungeons and Dragons Club

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B & C at Union
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons Club. Let the campaigning begin! Beginners and seasoned players are welcome.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Union
Room: Meeting Room B & C
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons Club. Let the campaigning begin! Beginners and seasoned players are welcome.

Disclaimer(s)

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration is not required for this class.

All supplies provided.  

Ugly Sweater Murder Mystery

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B & C at Union
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Join us for a holiday Murder Mystery. Enjoy snacks and hot chocolate provided by the library while you solve the Ugly Sweater Murder! Ugly sweaters are encouraged, but not required...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Union
Room: Meeting Room B & C
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Entertainment, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a holiday Murder Mystery. Enjoy snacks and hot chocolate provided by the library while you solve the Ugly Sweater Murder! Ugly sweaters are encouraged, but not required. Each participant will need to be signed up individually.

Disclaimer(s)

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

Please ask to see packaging at the event if you need allergy information.  

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.

All supplies provided.  

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Wildcat Wednesday

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies, Music
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday that school is in session for a different craft or activity each week! Anyone ages 11-17 is welcome!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday that school is in session for a different craft or activity each week! Anyone ages 11-17 is welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

Please ask to see packaging at the event if you need allergy information.  

This class may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

All supplies provided.  

student at desk

Homeschool Session 1

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Sullivan
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
student at desk

Homeschool Session 2

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Sullivan
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Santa Frank

Santa Frank

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New Haven
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
All Ages, PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Happy Holidays! Come celebrate the merry season with us and Santa Frank! Santa will be here to take photos and hear your greatest Christmas wish. Then, stay and make some fun DIY o...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Haven
Age Group: All Ages, PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Happy Holidays! Come celebrate the merry season with us and Santa Frank! Santa will be here to take photos and hear your greatest Christmas wish. Then, stay and make some fun DIY ornaments with us!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.

student at desk

Homeschool Group

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Lectures, Technology
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

This month: Coding! Join us as we learn the basics of coding and the many ways it's used in our modern society. Then, kids of all ages will be able to try their hands (big or small...

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Haven
Age Group: Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Lectures, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

This month: Coding! Join us as we learn the basics of coding and the many ways it's used in our modern society. Then, kids of all ages will be able to try their hands (big or small) at coding some different objects! 

Disclaimer(s)

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.

All supplies provided.  

Operation: Cozy Cats

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Join efforts with Hermann's Ferals in Peril. Create fleece blankets that will be given to cats as they are adopted.

Library Branch: Hermann
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join efforts with Hermann's Ferals in Peril. Create fleece blankets that will be given to cats as they are adopted.

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Finals Group Study Session

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Event Details:

Finals! Papers! Projects! Study Groups! This time is designated for you to take advantage of the quietness of your library to tackle whatever schoolwork is pressing on your schedul...

Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Lectures
Event Details:

Finals! Papers! Projects! Study Groups! This time is designated for you to take advantage of the quietness of your library to tackle whatever schoolwork is pressing on your schedule.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is not required for this class.

Santa Frank

Santa Frank

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B & C at Union
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Santa Frank is coming to town! Join us for a craft and tell Santa what you want for Christmas!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Union
Room: Meeting Room B & C
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 96
Event Details:

Santa Frank is coming to town! Join us for a craft and tell Santa what you want for Christmas!

Disclaimer(s)

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration is not required for this class.