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Reap What You Sow Gardening Club

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Pacific
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Games & Activities, Health & Wellness, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Join us along with gardener Jodie Fleer to discuss all things gardening. RESCHEDULED:This month's meeting brings St. Louis Master Gardener Carol Gravens back to the branch to ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Pacific
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Games & Activities, Health & Wellness, Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us along with gardener Jodie Fleer to discuss all things gardening.

 

RESCHEDULED:

Disclaimer(s)

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

various game pieces

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...

Open
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.

Button Trees

Button Trees

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B & C at Union
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Make a fun holiday craft with Melissa.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Union
Room: Meeting Room B & C
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make a fun holiday craft with Melissa.

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.

The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose

Flashlight Readers Book Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Join us in discussing popular Psychological Thrillers.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Join us in discussing popular Psychological Thrillers.

Disclaimer(s)

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

St. Louis Radio Hall of Famer, Charlie Brennan

Only in St. Louis!

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Warrenton
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

St. Louis radio hall of famer, Charlie Brennan will share incredible, strange and inspiring stories he's uncovered in his three decades about the Gateway City.  

Open
Required
Library Branch: Warrenton
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

St. Louis radio hall of famer, Charlie Brennan will share incredible, strange and inspiring stories he's uncovered in his three decades about the Gateway City. 

 

The Seven Year Slip

Sweet & Spicy Book Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Are you a romance reader? So are we! Be sure to come to our 'Sweet & Spicy Book Club', where we will read romances spanning across all genres. This event takes place on the las...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Sullivan
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 59
Event Details:

Are you a romance reader? So are we! Be sure to come to our 'Sweet & Spicy Book Club', where we will read romances spanning across all genres. This event takes place on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM.

Disclaimer(s)

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

tomatoes, pepper grinder, and oil

Epicurean Adventures

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A & B at St. Clair
Program Type:
Culinary
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

If you're a foodie, this is a program for you! We discuss, cook, create and sample everything from homemade cheese to canning tomatoes. Every month there's a different topic. This ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: St. Clair
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Culinary
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

If you're a foodie, this is a program for you! We discuss, cook, create and sample everything from homemade cheese to canning tomatoes. Every month there's a different topic. This month: Gifts In a Jar

Disclaimer(s)

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

Memoirs of a Geisha, by Arthur Golden

Literary Traveler Book Club

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Warrenton
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss books that take us to new places around the world!  For the month of November, we are visiting Japan before, during, and after WW2 as we read Memoirs of ...

Library Branch: Warrenton
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss books that take us to new places around the world!  

Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger

Last Wednesday Book Club

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Open
Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 44

Disclaimer(s)

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

Schwarzer Zither Ensemble

Holiday Concert with Schwarzer Zither Ensemble

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Pacific
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Promoting the tradition, music, and local history of the zither instrument, Schwarzer Zither Ensemble of Washington, Missouri performs a concert ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Pacific
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Promoting the tradition, music, and local history of the zither instrument, Schwarzer Zither Ensemble of Washington, Missouri performs a concert including seasonal and holiday music. Adult Program, Ages 18+

Disclaimer(s)

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

paint brushes, scissors, and rulers in buckets

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.  

popcorn and tickets

Little Women Tea Party

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A & B at Warrenton
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

The library cordially invites you to view the award winning period drama served with Jo's gingerbread tea & delightful games.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Warrenton
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The library cordially invites you to view the award winning period drama served with Jo's gingerbread tea & delightful games.

various game pieces

Night Edition Book Bingo

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Entertainment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of Book Bingo! Lots of great books to be won as prizes! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Entertainment, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Join us for a fun afternoon of Book Bingo! Lots of great books to be won as prizes! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Cherry and Jerry

Ragtime with Cherry and Jerry

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Step back in time with the great music of the ragtime era! The popular duo Cherry and Jerry will bring you well known songs such as The Entertainer and St. Louis Blues as well as s...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Hermann
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 69
Event Details:

Step back in time with the great music of the ragtime era! The popular duo Cherry and Jerry will bring you well known songs such as The Entertainer and St.

side view of laptop computer with a book on the keyboard

MS Excel: Working with Charts

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at Union
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

During this class, you'll learn the types of basic charts that are available in MS Excel.  You'll also learn how to create a basic chart and customize it.  Class will inc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Union
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

During this class, you'll learn the types of basic charts that are available in MS Excel.  You'll also learn how to create a basic chart and customize it.  Class will include instruction as well as practice time on laptops.

Disclaimer(s)

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

A Stroke of the Pen

Day Dreamers Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

The Day Dreamers Book Club meets the first Thursday of every month to discuss a variety of book titles that will be read throughout the year. Visit the circulation desk to checkout...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

The Day Dreamers Book Club meets the first Thursday of every month to discuss a variety of book titles that will be read throughout the year. Visit the circulation desk to checkout the current book to be discussed.

Disclaimer(s)

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

people reading

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.

fruit and weights

Dining With Diabetes

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Culinary, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Please include your email when registering so that you can complete your registration.Dining with Diabetes is a four-session course that helps participants build food skills throug...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Hermann
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Culinary, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Please include your email when registering so that you can complete your registration.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

December Book

Reese's Reads Book Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A & B at Warrenton
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Reese's book recommendations are kind of a big deal these days!  Join us every month for a new and exciting pick to read along with!  Register on...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Warrenton
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Reese's book recommendations are kind of a big deal these days!  

Join us every month for a new and exciting pick to read along with!  

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.

fruit and weights

Gentle Yoga for All

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Join Melissa for a gentle yoga session that includes meditation, guided breathwork, and postures suitable for all levels and abilities. Please bring a yoga mat and water.Melissa Du...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join Melissa for a gentle yoga session that includes meditation, guided breathwork, and postures suitable for all levels and abilities. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Melissa Duchatschek, owner of Present Moment Yoga in Washington

Disclaimer(s)

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

Christmas tree

Christmas Around the World

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A & B at St. Clair
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Special guests will be sharing how Christmas is celebrated in their home countries. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: St. Clair
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Lectures
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Special guests will be sharing how Christmas is celebrated in their home countries. 

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.

Gourd Ornament

Holiday Gourd Ornaments

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Join us as we make some holiday ornaments out of gourds!

Open
Required
Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us as we make some holiday ornaments out of gourds!

Disclaimer(s)

All supplies provided.  

paint brushes, scissors, and rulers in buckets

Art in the Making: Weekly Creative Drop-In

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

Join us for Art in the Making: Weekly Creative Drop-In! Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, this is your chance to work on your art in a supportive, communit...

Library Branch: Hermann
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for Art in the Making: Weekly Creative Drop-In! Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, this is your chance to work on your art in a supportive, community-driven environment.

Disclaimer(s)

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