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Storytime

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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, August 13, 2025 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.

young child reading

Storytime

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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.

paint brushes, scissors, and rulers in buckets

Homeschool Event-Roller Coaster-Session 1

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Rollercoaster challenge.  Can you create a coaster that will keep a marble moving forward?  Join us and accept the challenge!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sullivan
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rollercoaster challenge.  Can you create a coaster that will keep a marble moving forward?  Join us and accept the challenge!

young child reading

Storytime

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A & B at Pacific
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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pacific
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities
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.

paint brushes, scissors, and rulers in buckets

Homeschool Event-Roller Coaster- Session 2

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Rollercoaster challenge.  Can you create a coaster that will keep a marble moving forward?  Join us and accept the challenge!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sullivan
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rollercoaster challenge.  Can you create a coaster that will keep a marble moving forward?  Join us and accept the challenge!

paint brushes, scissors, and rulers in buckets

Read, Build, & Play

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-11)

Read, learn, make, and problem-solve! Every month, we do a new activity related to STEAM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) This month 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (ages 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read, learn, make, and problem-solve! Every month, we do a new activity related to STEAM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) This month 

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.  

Example Craft

Craft Night

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

We'll be 'iris folding' for this craft night! You'll have different "shapes" to choose from: a dog, cat, flower, etc. We can't wait to see you there!

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

We'll be 'iris folding' for this craft night! You'll have different "shapes" to choose from: a dog, cat, flower, etc. We can't wait to see you there!

Disclaimer(s)

All supplies provided.  

Dyed scarves

Hand Dyed Silk Scarves

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B & C at Union
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Melissa will be teaching how to hand dye a scarf.  You will get a beautiful scarf to take home made by you.

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

Melissa will be teaching how to hand dye a scarf.  You will get a beautiful scarf to take home made by you.

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.  

paint brushes, scissors, and rulers in buckets

Gallery Studio: Encaustic Collage Workshop Magnet

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Discover the art of encaustic collage in this hands-on, workshop! Learn how to layer beeswax, resin, and pigment with collage elements like fabric, rusted paper, and charms to create rich, textured magnet.

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

Discover the art of encaustic collage in this hands-on, workshop! Learn how to layer beeswax, resin, and pigment with collage elements like fabric, rusted paper, and charms to create rich, textured magnet.

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.  

paint brushes, scissors, and rulers in buckets

Gallery Studio: Encaustic Collage Workshop 5x5

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Hermann
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Discover the art of encaustic collage in this hands-on, 2-hour workshop! Learn how to layer beeswax, resin, and pigment with collage elements like fabric, rusted paper, and charms to create rich, textured 5x5 inch artworks.

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

Discover the art of encaustic collage in this hands-on, 2-hour workshop! Learn how to layer beeswax, resin, and pigment with collage elements like fabric, rusted paper, and charms to create rich, textured 5x5 inch artworks.

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.  

fruit and weights

Back to School Bullet Journals

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Bullet journals are customizable notebooks, used for planning, tracking, and reflecting on various aspects of life. It combines elements from planners, diaries, and even a mindfulness practice to help you start your school year on the right foot.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bullet journals are customizable notebooks, used for planning, tracking, and reflecting on various aspects of life. It combines elements from planners, diaries, and even a mindfulness practice to help you start your school year on the right foot.

Disclaimer(s)

All supplies provided.  

early literacy

Storytime

Tuesday, August 19, 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.

young child reading

Storytime

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A & B at Sullivan
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...

Library Branch: Sullivan
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy

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)

Registration is not required for this class.

Kumihimo Friendship Bracelets

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Union
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12-18)

Learn the art of kumihimo and then make a friendship bracelet!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Union
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12-18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the art of kumihimo and then make a friendship bracelet!

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.

young child reading

Storytime

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 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, August 20, 2025 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.

young child reading

Storytime

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 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.

student at desk

Home school group

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Age Group:
Children (ages 5-11)

Join the homeschool group every month to do a learning-based activity and socialize with other homeschooled kids and parents. This month

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Owensville
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (ages 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the homeschool group every month to do a learning-based activity and socialize with other homeschooled kids and parents. This month

young child reading

Storytime

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A & B at Pacific
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...

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Pacific
Room: Meeting Room A & B
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Games & Activities
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.

paint brushes, scissors, and rulers in buckets

Crafting with Puzzles

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Owensville
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (ages 18+)

Fall is on the way! Create a fun fall look with this puzzle-piece leaf tree.

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

Fall is on the way! Create a fun fall look with this puzzle-piece leaf tree.

Disclaimer(s)

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

fruit and weights

Reap What You Sow Gardening Club

Saturday, August 23, 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.

Open
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.

Back to School Bash!

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A, B, & C (Union) at Union
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Games & Activities
Age Group:
PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)

Join us for a back-to-school bash! There will be snacks, crafts, and a FOAM CANNON! Be prepared to get messy and have fun!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Union
Room: Meeting Room A, B, & C (Union)
Age Group: PreK (ages 0-5), Children (ages 5-11), Young Adult (ages 12-18), Adults (ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a back-to-school bash! There will be snacks, crafts, and a FOAM CANNON! Be prepared to get messy and have fun!

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.

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! 

Registration is not required for this class.

All supplies provided.  

early literacy

Storytime

Tuesday, August 26, 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.