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Teen Club: Gingerbread Contest

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culinary
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Join us for a for a fun holiday evening and some friendly competition and partake in our Gingerbread House Contest!

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

Join us for a for a fun holiday evening and some friendly competition and partake in our Gingerbread House Contest!

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.  

early literacy

Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5)
Storytime:

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-li...

Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-literacy skills.

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.

paint brushes, scissors, and rulers in buckets

Fresh Winter Wreath Making

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Learn how to make your own holiday wreath with fresh evergreen that can be customized to look great in your home! 

Bio

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

Learn how to make your own holiday wreath with fresh evergreen that can be customized to look great in your home! 

Bio

people reading

Book Discussion Group

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Book Club & Authors
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Join us as we make selections for next year's book club titles!

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

Join us as we make selections for next year's book club titles!

early literacy

Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5)
Storytime:

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-li...

Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-literacy skills.

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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
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Christmas Day

All Day
All Branches, HQ, Hermann, New Haven, Owensville, Pacific, St. Clair, Sullivan, Union, Warrenton, Wright City
Closing
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All Branches, HQ, Hermann, New Haven, Owensville, Pacific, St. Clair, Sullivan, Union, Warrenton, Wright City
early literacy

Storytime

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5)
Storytime:

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-li...

Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-literacy skills.

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.

New Year's Eve

All Day
All Branches, HQ, Hermann, New Haven, Owensville, Pacific, St. Clair, Sullivan, Union, Warrenton, Wright City
Closing
Branches:
All Branches, HQ, Hermann, New Haven, Owensville, Pacific, St. Clair, Sullivan, Union, Warrenton, Wright City

New Year's Day

All Day
All Branches, HQ, Hermann, New Haven, Owensville, Pacific, St. Clair, Sullivan, Union, Warrenton, Wright City
Closing
Branches:
All Branches, HQ, Hermann, New Haven, Owensville, Pacific, St. Clair, Sullivan, Union, Warrenton, Wright City
early literacy

Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5)
Storytime:

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-li...

Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-literacy skills.

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.

New Haven Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at New Haven
Purpose of Meeting:

New Haven Friends of the Library quarterly meeting.Please join us!  Everyone is welcome.

New Haven
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

New Haven Friends of the Library quarterly meeting.

Please join us!  Everyone is welcome.

paint brushes, scissors, and rulers in buckets

Kids Club: Watercolor Tape Art

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-11)

Join us for a colorful art adventure at the library! Kids will use painter’s tape and watercolor paints to design and create vibrant works of art. We’ll explore how colors mix and blend, then peel back the tape to reveal bold, geometric designs.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (ages 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a colorful art adventure at the library! Kids will use painter’s tape and watercolor paints to design and create vibrant works of art. We’ll explore how colors mix and blend, then peel back the tape to reveal bold, geometric designs.

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.

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Book Discussion Group

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Book Club & Authors
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Join us as we discuss Before the Coffee Gets Cold, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. An century-old coffee shop in Tokyo offers patrons the chance to travel back in time.

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

Join us as we discuss Before the Coffee Gets Cold, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. An century-old coffee shop in Tokyo offers patrons the chance to travel back in time.

early literacy

Storytime

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5)
Storytime:

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-li...

Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-literacy skills.

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.

student at desk

Homeschool Group

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)

"Let’s get building! Using colorful K’NEX pieces, young engineers will design and test simple machines like pulleys, levers, and wheels. Through fun challenges and teamwork, they’ll see science come to life!

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

"Let’s get building! Using colorful K’NEX pieces, young engineers will design and test simple machines like pulleys, levers, and wheels. Through fun challenges and teamwork, they’ll see science come to life!

various game pieces

Puzzle Races

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for puzzle races as you and your team race to see who can get the farthest in just one hour! Teams are limited to four per table.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for puzzle races as you and your team race to see who can get the farthest in just one hour! Teams are limited to four per table.

Disclaimer(s)

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

early literacy

Storytime

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5)
Storytime:

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-li...

Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-literacy skills.

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.

History and Genealogy

The Dusty Register: Researching Missouri Courthouse Records

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Missouri courthouses are rich in genealogical resources but are often underused. Maximize your research with county registers and records in the Show Me State. This program is part of the library's genealogy series.

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

Missouri courthouses are rich in genealogical resources but are often underused. Maximize your research with county registers and records in the Show Me State. This program is part of the library's genealogy series.

Disclaimer(s)

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

early literacy

Storytime

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5)
Storytime:

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-li...

Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-literacy skills.

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.

early literacy

Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5)
Storytime:

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-li...

Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-literacy skills.

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.

kids hands linked

Kids Club: Slime Making Party

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-11)

Slime Party!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (ages 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Slime Party!

Disclaimer(s)

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

early literacy

Storytime

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5)
Storytime:

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-li...

Library Branch: New Haven
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities

Join us as we read picture books, sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, and crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-literacy skills.

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.

student at desk

Homeschool Group

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at New Haven
Program Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Homeschool Bird Feeder Builders

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

Homeschool Bird Feeder Builders

Disclaimer(s)

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