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Presidents' Day

All Day
All Branches, HQ, Hermann, New Haven, Owensville, Pacific, St. Clair, Sullivan, Union, Warrenton, Wright City, Off Site
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Branches:
All Branches, HQ, Hermann, New Haven, Owensville, Pacific, St. Clair, Sullivan, Union, Warrenton, Wright City, Off Site
Kill for Me

Book Look Book Club: "Kill For Me, Kill For You" by Steve Cavanagh

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Book Club & Authors
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month to discuss various books that will be made available at each previous gathering.

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

We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month to discuss various books that will be made available at each previous gathering.

Disclaimer(s)

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

young child reading

Storytime

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Registration Required

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.

Registration is not required for this class.

student at desk

Home school Valentine's Day Card Exchange

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Entertainment, Homeschool
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Join other local homeschool families for a card exchange, themed crafts, and activities. Please bring 24 cards and a box to decorate.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Entertainment, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join other local homeschool families for a card exchange, themed crafts, and activities. Please bring 24 cards and a box to decorate.

various game pieces

Giant Clue

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Get ready to solve a mystery in this life sized game of Clue.

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

Get ready to solve a mystery in this life sized game of Clue.

Disclaimer(s)

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

paint brushes, scissors, and rulers in buckets

Reverse Coloring and Zentangle Art

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Let's explore ways to reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, enhance creativity, and increase self-confidence through this enjoyable reverse art and zentangle session.

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

Let's explore ways to reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, enhance creativity, and increase self-confidence through this enjoyable reverse art and zentangle session.

Disclaimer(s)

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

young child reading

Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Registration Required

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.

Registration is not required for this class.

paint brushes, scissors, and rulers in buckets

Reverse Coloring and Zentangle Art

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Let's explore ways to reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, enhance creativity, and increase self-confidence through this enjoyable reverse art and zentangle session.

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

Let's explore ways to reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus and concentration, enhance creativity, and increase self-confidence through this enjoyable reverse art and zentangle session.

Disclaimer(s)

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

young child reading

Storytime

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Registration Required

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.

Registration is not required for this class.

Devil in the White City

Day Dreamers Book Club: "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Book Club & Authors
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

We will meet to discuss a variety of books throughout the year on the 1st Thursday of each month. Please stop by our checkout desk to get your copy of the latest book.

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

We will meet to discuss a variety of books throughout the year on the 1st Thursday of each month. Please stop by our checkout desk to get your copy of the latest book.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Staff Appreciation Event all branches will close at 1:00 PM

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
All Branches, HQ, Hermann, New Haven, Owensville, Pacific, St. Clair, Sullivan, Union, Warrenton, Wright City, Off Site

Staff Appreciation Event all branches will close at 1:00 PM

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

Staff Appreciation Event all branches will close at 1:00 PM

paint brushes, scissors, and rulers in buckets

Crafting Beaded Suncatchers

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Let your creativity shine! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you will design and create your own beautiful beaded suncatcher.

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

Let your creativity shine! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you will design and create your own beautiful beaded suncatcher.

Disclaimer(s)

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

young child reading

Storytime

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Registration Required

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.

Registration is not required for this class.

Stoner

Book Look Book Club: "Stoner" by John Williams

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Book Club & Authors
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month to discuss various books that will be made available at each previous gathering.

 

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

We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month to discuss various books that will be made available at each previous gathering.

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

young child reading

Storytime

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Registration Required

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.

Registration is not required for this class.

Nature

Spring Seed Sharing

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Culinary, Health & Wellness, Nature
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)

Let's celebrate the coming of Spring with our neighbors by sharing our seeds and plants for this year's gardening. 

We will provide seed envelopes and a short video on seed saving during this open time of exchange and sharing.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Culinary, Health & Wellness, Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's celebrate the coming of Spring with our neighbors by sharing our seeds and plants for this year's gardening. 

We will provide seed envelopes and a short video on seed saving during this open time of exchange and sharing.

Disclaimer(s)

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

History and Genealogy

Intro to Stargazing

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-11)

Learn to spot planets, the stories behind the spring constellations, and get hands-on experience with a telescope.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (ages 5-11)
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to spot planets, the stories behind the spring constellations, and get hands-on experience with a telescope.  

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.  

side view of laptop computer with a book on the keyboard

Getting to Know Your Smartphone

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
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.

young child reading

Storytime

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Registration Required

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.

Registration is not required for this class.

various game pieces

OC/ world Building Class

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Whether it's for a book, comic, D&D, or just for fun. Join us and learn some tips and tricks for making your own fleshed-out worlds and characters.

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

Whether it's for a book, comic, D&D, or just for fun. Join us and learn some tips and tricks for making your own fleshed-out worlds and characters.

young child reading

Storytime

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Registration Required

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.

Registration is not required for this class.

Speak to Me

Day Dreamers Book Club: "Speak to Me of Home" by Jeanine Cummins

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Book Club & Authors
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

We will meet to discuss a variety of books throughout the year on the 1st Thursday of each month. Please stop by our checkout desk to get your copy of the latest book.

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

We will meet to discuss a variety of books throughout the year on the 1st Thursday of each month. Please stop by our checkout desk to get your copy of the latest book.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Owensville Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Purpose of Meeting:

Quarterly meeting of the Owensville FOL. Everyone welcome.

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

Quarterly meeting of the Owensville FOL. Everyone welcome.

young child reading

Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Registration Required

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.

Registration is not required for this class.