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Community & Pet Cat Project

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:15pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-11)

The first of three classes in a series (brought to you by Double S 4-H) teaching kids to become knowledgeable, independent cat owners.  

Library Branch: Hermann
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (ages 5-11)
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

The first of three classes in a series (brought to you by Double S 4-H) teaching kids to become knowledgeable, independent cat owners.  

Puzzle Race

Puzzle Race!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Puzzle Race is back! Grab your favorite puzzlers to form a team of up to 5 and join us for an evening of racing against the clock with this new set of puzzles.

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

Puzzle Race is back! Grab your favorite puzzlers to form a team of up to 5 and join us for an evening of racing against the clock with this new set of puzzles.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Literary Snowfall Watercolor

Winter Chapters: A Literary Snowfall Watercolor

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Warrenton
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Ignite your walls with literary magic by elevating a cozy winter bookstore canvas! Incorporate your favorite colors to reflect your style and artistic vision.

 

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

Ignite your walls with literary magic by elevating a cozy winter bookstore canvas! Incorporate your favorite colors to reflect your style and artistic vision.

 

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.

people reading

The First Chapter Book Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Pacific
Program Type:
Book Club & Authors
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

We'll gather to discuss: 2026 Book Picks.

We'll be discussing our reading picks for the 2026 year, so bring your wonderful ideas of books, authors, topics, themes, or genres you'd like to read.

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

We'll gather to discuss: 2026 Book Picks.

We'll be discussing our reading picks for the 2026 year, so bring your wonderful ideas of books, authors, topics, themes, or genres you'd like to read.

Disclaimer(s)

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

young child reading

Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B & C at Union
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities, Music
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...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Union
Room: Meeting Room B & C
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities, Music
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)

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.

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

Registration is not required for this class.

All supplies provided.  

young child reading

Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 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...

Open
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.

young child reading

Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Wright City
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Music
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...

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

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.

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

Registration is not required for this class.

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston

The Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A & B at Pacific
Program Type:
Book Club & Authors
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

We'll gather to discuss: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.

A hilarious, heartwarming, and life-affirming debut novel that explores themes of grief, forgiveness, redemption, second chances, and found family.

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

We'll gather to discuss: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.

A hilarious, heartwarming, and life-affirming debut novel that explores themes of grief, forgiveness, redemption, second chances, and found family.

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, January 14, 2026 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.  

fruit and weights

Eating Smart & Moving More: Food Series with Missouri Extension

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A & B at Warrenton
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Join our "Eating Smart and Moving More" series to discover budget-friendly family meal ideas and receive a *free appliance after attending six classes!

Presented by the Missouri Extension. 

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

Join our "Eating Smart and Moving More" series to discover budget-friendly family meal ideas and receive a *free appliance after attending six classes!

Presented by the Missouri Extension. 

young child reading

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A & B at St. Clair
Program Type:
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...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: St. Clair
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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.

Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5)

Join us as we read, sing, play, and make crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-literacy skills.

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

Join us as we read, sing, play, and make crafts.  All activities are designed to help your child get ready for kindergarten by building pre-literacy skills.

young child reading

Storytime

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A & B at Pacific
Program Type:
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...

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pacific
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: 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)

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.

SRL Arts Council Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

SRL Arts Council Meeting

Library Branch: Hermann
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults (ages 18+)
Event Details:

SRL Arts Council Meeting

student at desk

Homeschool Group

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room A & B at St. Clair
Program Type:
Homeschool
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-11)

Recommended for children ages 5-11. Fun activities, crafts, stories, etc with an educational aspect. 

Board Game Bonanza! We will be playing all sorts of board games and having a ball! 

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: St. Clair
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Children (ages 5-11)
Program Type: Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Recommended for children ages 5-11. Fun activities, crafts, stories, etc with an educational aspect. 

Board Game Bonanza! We will be playing all sorts of board games and having a ball! 

 

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.

sisters

Third Thursdays Book Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at St. Clair
Program Type:
Book Club & Authors
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Join us as we delve into great discussions on the current monthly book selection, share our experiences, and offer other book recommendations with each other.  

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

Join us as we delve into great discussions on the current monthly book selection, share our experiences, and offer other book recommendations with each other.  

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

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.

Friends of the Library Membership Meeting

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A & B at St. Clair
Purpose of Meeting:

FOTL Bi-monthly membership meeting.

St. Clair
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: St. Clair
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Purpose of Meeting

FOTL Bi-monthly membership meeting.

kids doing yoga

Kids Club: Yoga with Sara

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A & B at Warrenton
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-11)

Improve flexibility, balance, and focus, all while having tons of fun! No experience needed. Just bring your energy, a water bottle, and a mat if you have one.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Warrenton
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: Children (ages 5-11)
Program Type: Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Improve flexibility, balance, and focus, all while having tons of fun! No experience needed. Just bring your energy, a water bottle, and a mat if you have one.

side view of laptop computer with a book on the keyboard

PowerPoint Party

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Make a 10 Min presentation on any topic you want! From silly to serious, have a captive audience to hear about the things that interest you.

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

Make a 10 Min presentation on any topic you want! From silly to serious, have a captive audience to hear about the things that interest you.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

The Horse Dancer

Hooked on Books: "The Horse Dancer" by Jojo Moyes

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

A headstrong teen who is quietly training to become an elite equestrian to fulfill her ailing grandfather's ambitions is taken in by a struggling lawyer and her estranged husband, whose lives are thrown into turmoil by a devastating secret.

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

A headstrong teen who is quietly training to become an elite equestrian to fulfill her ailing grandfather's ambitions is taken in by a struggling lawyer and her estranged husband, whose lives are thrown into turmoil by a devastating secret.

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.

Bible Study

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A at St. Clair
Purpose of Meeting:

Bible Study

St. Clair
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: St. Clair
Room: Meeting Room A
Purpose of Meeting

Bible Study