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STEAM: Print & Press: Make Your Own Print Block!

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Design, carve, and print your own unique block! A hands-on session where creativity meets ink—perfect for artists, makers, and curious beginners.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hermann
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design, carve, and print your own unique block! A hands-on session where creativity meets ink—perfect for artists, makers, and curious beginners.

Disclaimer(s)

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

STEAM: Print & Press: Make Your Own Print Block!

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Design, carve, and print your own unique block! A hands-on session where creativity meets ink—perfect for artists, makers, and curious beginners.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hermann
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design, carve, and print your own unique block! A hands-on session where creativity meets ink—perfect for artists, makers, and curious beginners.

Disclaimer(s)

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

D&D

Novice D&D Chronicles: Quests for New Adventurers

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at St. Clair
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: St. Clair
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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!

students listening to teacher

IT'S REAL: Teens and Mental Health

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)

This presentation by Compass Health will teach teens how to recognize deteriorating Mental health, how to reach out when needed, and the importance of self-care.   

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

This presentation by Compass Health will teach teens how to recognize deteriorating Mental health, how to reach out when needed, and the importance of self-care.   

backlit microphone on an empty stage

Wildcat Wednesday

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies
Registration Required

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.  

Book Bingo

Book Bingo

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages, Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)

Join us for several rounds of bingo for your chance to win a book, movie, or puzzle!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sullivan
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: All Ages, Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Entertainment, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for several rounds of bingo for your chance to win a book, movie, or puzzle!

Disclaimer(s)

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

colored dice

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Saturday, October 4, 2025 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+)

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Union
Room: Meeting Room B & C
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

Ghostly Gallery

Ghostly Gallery

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)

Turn ordinary photos into haunted masterpieces by painting cute ghosts and spooky scenes for a fun, festive October keepsake.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turn ordinary photos into haunted masterpieces by painting cute ghosts and spooky scenes for a fun, festive October keepsake.

Disclaimer(s)

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

backlit microphone on an empty stage

Wildcat Wednesday

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies
Registration Required

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.  

Zombie Barbie

Fright at the Library

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at St. Clair
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Movies
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Teens/Older kiddos who love everything spooky: join us at the library for a night of terror! We will have several scary crafts and activities going on including air dry clay ghosts, zombie barbies, gory makeup, and more!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: St. Clair
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Movies
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens/Older kiddos who love everything spooky: join us at the library for a night of terror! We will have several scary crafts and activities going on including air dry clay ghosts, zombie barbies, gory makeup, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

student at desk

Homeschool Group

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New Haven
Program Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)

This month: Bristlebots! We will get to learn about robotics and make our own nanobots! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Haven
Age Group: Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month: Bristlebots! We will get to learn about robotics and make our own nanobots! 

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.

All supplies provided.  

backlit microphone on an empty stage

Wildcat Wednesday

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies
Registration Required

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.  

Poet, author, and geologist Jo Schaper

Jo Schaper Presents "Springs Are More Than Puddles For Trout"

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Pacific
Program Type:
Entertainment, Lectures
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)

The Ozark region has long been recognized as a geologically, physiographically, ecologically, and culturally distinct area of North America (source: The New York Botanical Garden)...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pacific
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Entertainment, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Ozark region has long been recognized as a geologically, physiographically, ecologically, and culturally distinct area of North America (source: The New York Botanical Garden)...

Disclaimer(s)

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

Masquerade Murder Mystery Party

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)

Join us for this after-hours event and step back into 1700s Vienna for a Masquerade Ball... when a murder occurs! Help solve this mystery before the killer strikes again...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sullivan
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for this after-hours event and step back into 1700s Vienna for a Masquerade Ball... when a murder occurs! Help solve this mystery before the killer strikes again...

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.

colored dice

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Saturday, October 18, 2025 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+)

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Union
Room: Meeting Room B & C
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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.

Nref war

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Owensville
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Defend the library from invaders in this after-hours game of Capture the Flag. All Nerf guns, ammo, and safety glasses will be provided. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Defend the library from invaders in this after-hours game of Capture the Flag. All Nerf guns, ammo, and safety glasses will be provided. 

Disclaimer(s)

All supplies provided.  

Teens: Crystal Ball Creations

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Create mystical crystal balls and experiment with invisible ink while listening to the first chapter of Field Guide to the Supernatural Universe by Alyson Noël.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hermann
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create mystical crystal balls and experiment with invisible ink while listening to the first chapter of Field Guide to the Supernatural Universe by Alyson Noël.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

backlit microphone on an empty stage

Wildcat Wednesday

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies
Registration Required

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.  

Homeschool Session 1

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Join us for a fun and engaging programed designed for homeschool families!  Session includes hands on activities, and time to connect with other homeschoolers in the community.

Upcoming
Registration 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: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging programed designed for homeschool families!  Session includes hands on activities, and time to connect with other homeschoolers in the community.

Homeschool Session 2

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Join us for a fun and engaging programed designed for homeschool families!  Session includes hands on activities, and time to connect with other homeschoolers in the community.

Upcoming
Registration 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: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging programed designed for homeschool families!  Session includes hands on activities, and time to connect with other homeschoolers in the community.

various game pieces

Clue

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B & C at Union
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)

Clue is back! Join us for a fun day of learning about how the library works while trying to solve the mystery of the stolen book!

Upcoming
Registration 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: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Clue is back! Join us for a fun day of learning about how the library works while trying to solve the mystery of the stolen book!

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.

Registration is not required for this class.

All supplies provided.  

D&D

Novice D&D Chronicles: Quests for New Adventurers

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at St. Clair
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)

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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: St. Clair
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
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!

backlit microphone on an empty stage

Wildcat Wednesday

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Movies
Registration Required

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.  

various game pieces

Harry Potter: Escape the Room of Requirement (TEENS)

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)

You’ve been caught after hours by Filch, but have made it to the Room of Requirement just in time. You can’t get out the way you came, unless you want to lose house points or get detention.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

You’ve been caught after hours by Filch, but have made it to the Room of Requirement just in time. You can’t get out the way you came, unless you want to lose house points or get detention.

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.

All supplies provided.