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Book Discussion Group

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Haven
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Join us for our monthly book club! This month we are discussing, "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer.

Library Branch: New Haven
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly book club! This month we are discussing, "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Obituaries Revealed: Finding Stories and Writing Lasting Tributes

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Union
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Learn how to extract valuable genealogical information from obituaries, uncovering hidden stories about your ancestors. We’ll also explore the art of writing thoughtful and meaningful obituaries for your loved ones, creating lasting tributes.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Union
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to extract valuable genealogical information from obituaries, uncovering hidden stories about your ancestors. We’ll also explore the art of writing thoughtful and meaningful obituaries for your loved ones, creating lasting tributes.

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.  

This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Union
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

All supplies provided.  

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Getting to Know Your Smartphone

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

During this class, you'll learn about common smartphone brands, navigating the settings menus, and how to download apps.  The class format will include instruction as well as a Q & A.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sullivan
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

During this class, you'll learn about common smartphone brands, navigating the settings menus, and how to download apps.  The class format will include instruction as well as a Q & A.

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.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Medicinal Mushrooms

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Join regional mycologist Mike Snyder for a deep dive into the medicinal and functional properties of fungi!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sullivan
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join regional mycologist Mike Snyder for a deep dive into the medicinal and functional properties of fungi!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Blooming Canvas Paint Night

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A & B at Warrenton
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Blend creativity & artistic expression among all skill levels in a relaxed atmosphere, guided by a skilled instructor.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warrenton
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Blend creativity & artistic expression among all skill levels in a relaxed atmosphere, guided by a skilled instructor.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

As the Page Turns Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Monthly book club meeting, to be held at 6 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.  Please call or come by the branch and ask about the book for this month! This month's book is The Women by Kristin Hannah.

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

Monthly book club meeting, to be held at 6 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.  Please call or come by the branch and ask about the book for this month! This month's book is The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

The Book Look Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Author Sue Blesi

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A & B at St. Clair
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Join us as local author and historian, Sue Blesi, talks about her fascinating new book "Hanged by the Neck Until Dead- Lynchings and Hangings in Franklin County, Missouri".  It's sure to be an interesting and engaging discussion!

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

Join us as local author and historian, Sue Blesi, talks about her fascinating new book "Hanged by the Neck Until Dead- Lynchings and Hangings in Franklin County, Missouri".  It's sure to be an interesting and engaging discussion!

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Gallery Studio: Explore the Art of Plein Air Painting with Catherine Mahoney

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 8:30am - 10:30am
Hermann
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)

Join us for an inspiring outdoor painting session led by local artist Catherine Mahoney. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or a curious beginner, this class invites you to capture the beauty of nature in real time.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hermann
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an inspiring outdoor painting session led by local artist Catherine Mahoney. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or a curious beginner, this class invites you to capture the beauty of nature in real time.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

All supplies provided.  

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Join us for our monthly book club! This month we are discussing, "The Daughters of Shandong" by Eve J. Chung.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hermann
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly book club! This month we are discussing, "The Daughters of Shandong" by Eve J. Chung.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Swedish Death Cleaning

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Warrenton
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Explore the concept of döstädning ("death cleaning"), a practice popularized by Swedish author Margareta Magnusson.  This presentation covers the emotional and practical aspects of decluttering + organizing with the focus of easing t

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warrenton
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the concept of döstädning ("death cleaning"), a practice popularized by Swedish author Margareta Magnusson.  This presentation covers the emotional and practical aspects of decluttering + organizing with the focus of easing t

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Warrenton
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Your donation takes an epic trip (from donation chair to a patient's bedside) and so could you! Donate blood with the Red Cross and be entered to win a getaway and receive a lantern in May when you donate!

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

Your donation takes an epic trip (from donation chair to a patient's bedside) and so could you! Donate blood with the Red Cross and be entered to win a getaway and receive a lantern in May when you donate!

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Hooked on Books

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Union
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Union
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required

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.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Puzzle Race!

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

It's time for our library Puzzle Race! Come try your hand at this new 500-piece puzzle with your friends, family, and neighbors. Teams will consist of 5 or less participants.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's time for our library Puzzle Race! Come try your hand at this new 500-piece puzzle with your friends, family, and neighbors. Teams will consist of 5 or less participants.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Zither Performance

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

A musical performance by the Schwarzer Zither Ensemble of Washington Missouri.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

A musical performance by the Schwarzer Zither Ensemble of Washington Missouri.

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Art in the Making: Weekly Creative Drop-In

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

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.

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! 

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at St. Clair
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Put a spring in your step by helping others! Call 1-800 RED CROSS or visit https://tinyurl.com/7bnchymp to schedule an appointment. 

Library Branch: St. Clair
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Put a spring in your step by helping others! Call 1-800 RED CROSS or visit https://tinyurl.com/7bnchymp to schedule an appointment. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Reap What You Sow Gardening Club

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Pacific
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Health & Wellness, Lectures
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Join us along with Master Gardener Emeritus Jodie Fleer to talk about all things gardening.

Gardening Club's monthly meetings include lectures, activities, plant or garden-related crafting, culinary demonstrations and culinary crafting.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pacific
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culinary, Health & Wellness, Lectures
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us along with Master Gardener Emeritus Jodie Fleer to talk about all things gardening.

Gardening Club's monthly meetings include lectures, activities, plant or garden-related crafting, culinary demonstrations and culinary crafting.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - Give something that means something by donating blood at the Wright City branch on Friday, December 27, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - Give something that means something by donating blood at the Wright City branch on Friday, December 27, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Bookish Botanicals Craft Night

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Warrenton
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Combine literature and nature, creating a charming spring ambiance with flowers & old books for a fun crafting experience!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warrenton
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Combine literature and nature, creating a charming spring ambiance with flowers & old books for a fun crafting experience!

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Flashlight Readers Book Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Join us in discussing popular Psychological Thrillers.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Wright City
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Intro to Dinos 101

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Lectures
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)

Join us as we learn more about dinosaurs! We'll learn about what defines a dinosaur and how they changed over time. 

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

Join us as we learn more about dinosaurs! We'll learn about what defines a dinosaur and how they changed over time. 

This event is in the "Adults (ages 18+)" group.

Sweet & Spicy Book Club

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sullivan
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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.