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Meet the Author: JAN BRETTJoin us as we celebrate winter with the beloved New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Jan Brett. Jan is the foremost author/illustrator of children’s books with more than 39 million books in print. She will be talking about her newest book The Animals Santa.Don’t forget your cameras - We will also have a special visit from everyone’s favorite hedgehog, Hedgie!Spencer Road BranchWednesday, December 3 5:30 pmBooks will be sold by Left Bank Books.

Meet the Author: CHRISTINE SALAMONEPetey, a German Shepherd dog, had an adventurous life working as a helping dog. Christine Salamone wrote Petey’s story as a tribute to a 3-year-old girl from the St. Charles area who has been undergoing cancer treatments. Books will be available for sale and the proceeds will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Kathryn Linnemann BranchSaturday, December 13 2:00 pm

SANTA VISITS THE LIBRARY!Enjoy a story, songs, candy canes & talking with Santa about what you would like him to bring you from the North Pole. Bring your camera to capture the magic of your child’s Christmas wishes. Please be sure to register each child attending the program so everyone gets a chance to talk to Santa. Santa’s time is limited as he must dash back to the North Pole to finish making Christmas toys.Coming to 6 Branches in December.

MEET MAISY!Meet the star of Lucy Cousins’ beloved Maisy books. Don’t forget your camera for a photo with the mouse! Recommended for ages 3 and up. Families welcome. Please be sure to register each person attending as space is limited.Coming to 6 Branches in January.

A-MAZE-ING COCKROACHESWork in teams to build a maze and run living cockroaches through them. Will the cockroaches learn or will they get lost? Presented by the Butterfly House. Recommended for grades K-7. Please be sure to register each person attending as space is limited.Coming to 6 Branches in February.

TALE WAGGERS - READ TO A DOG!Read to the dogs in this special program offered by members of Love on a Leash. Bring your own book or choose one of ours & read for 10 minutes to an adorable, attentive dog who loves you and your reading! Reading to dogs is a very positive and non-threatening way to build reading skills and confidence in reading.Coming to the Corporate Parkway Branch this winter!

READ TO A DOG WITH YANKEE AND LUCY!Meet CHAMP Therapy Dogs, Yankee and Lucy. They love to listen to children read. Bring a book to read to them or read them one of ours!Coming to the Middendorf-Kredell Library this winter!

Winter featured performers & events

Photographs/video may be taken at events and used on the Library District’s social media sites, website, and/or printed marketing materials. Identifying information is not used. Participants may request in writing that their image not be used by the library.Additional accommodations may be made for persons with disabilities upon request at least seven days before the program.

ST. CHARLES CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT

Children’s Programs for December, January, and February

Don’t forget to vote for the 2014 Building Block Awards!Grab a ballot with attached list of the nominees at any St.Charles City-County Library District branch! Voting ends December 31, 2014.

Little Nelly’s Big Bookby Pippa Goodhartillustrated by Andy Rowland

The Watermelon Seedby Greg Pizzoli

Moo!by David LaRochelleillustrated by Mike Wohnoutka

Count the Monkeysby Mac Barnettillustrated by Kevin Cornell

That is NOT a Good Idea!by Mo Willems

Open Very Carefully:A Book with Biteby Nicola O’Byrnewith words by Nick Bromley

Ribbit!by Rodrigo Folgueira illustrated by Poly Bernatene

This Little Piggyby Tim Harrington

I Dare You Not to Yawn by Hélène Bourdreauillustrated by Serge Bloch

Mustache Babyby Bridget Heosillustrated by Joy Ang

AND THE NOMINEES ARE...

SANTA TIME FUN FOR ONESTuesday, December 16 10:00-10:20 amOne-year-olds & caregivers Limit 15Registration begins Monday, December 1

LEGO CLUB - Build with the library’s LEGOS 4:30-5:30 pm Limit 25Wednesday, December 17 Reg. begins Monday, December 1Thursday, January 29 Reg. begins Friday, January 2Thursday, February 26 Reg. begins Saturday, February 1

BABYTIME 10:00-10:25 amBabies 3 to 11 months & caregivers Limit 15Monday, December 29 & January 5 Registration begins Monday, December 1Monday, January 26 & February 2Registration begins Friday, January 2

JANUARY STORY TIMES 10:00-10:30 amAges 3-6 No registrationIt’s Snowing! Wednesday, January 7 Dinosaur Time Wednesday, January 14 Let’s Pretend Wednesday, January 21

ART SQUARESExplore color and shape using only squares.Thursday, January 8 10:00-10:30 amAges 3-6 Limit 15Registration begins Friday, January 2

TIME FOR TWOS STORYTIME 10:00-10:30 am2-year-olds & their caregivers Limit 15Tuesday, January, 13, 20 & 27Registration begins Friday, January 2Friday, February 13, 20 & 27Registration begins Monday, February 2

ALL THINGS B-I-N-G-OSing, play and read about BINGOTuesday, January 13 6:30-7:00 pmAges 3-6 Limit 15Registration begins Friday, January 2

LAPSIT 9:30-10:00 am1-year-olds & caregiver Limit 15Thursday, January 15, 22 & 29Registration begins Friday, January 2Thursday, February, 12, 19 & 26Registration begins Monday, February 2

MEET MAISY!Monday, January 19 10:00-11:00 amRec. for ages 3 and up Families welcomeRegistration begins Friday, January 2Please register each person attending - space is limited.

SO COLD BEDTIME STORY TIMEStories and activities about winter.Tuesday, January 20 6:30-7:15 pmAges 3-6 Limit 30Registration begins Friday, January 2

FREESTYLE FRIDAYOpen ended art activities to spark your preschooler’s imaginationFriday, January 23 10:00-10:30 amAges 3-6 Limit 15 Registration begins Friday, January 2

STUPENDOUS STRING ARTCreate your own string design of your initials--or something elseMonday, January 26 4:30-5:30 pmGrades 1-5 Limit 20Registration begins Friday, January 2

2nd ANNUAL POLAR PARTY Tuesday, January 27St. Charles City-County Library is partnering with the Ft. Zumwalt and Francis Howell School Districts to present a fun-filled Polar Party! Birth to age 6Please register for the session of your choice:9:00-10:30 am, 11:00 am-12:30 pm, 1:30-3:00 pm, or 5:30-7:00 pmRegistration begins Friday, January 2

WHAT BIG TEETH YOU HAVE STORY/CRAFTStories and activities all about your teeth in honor of Children’s Dental Health Month.Tuesday, February 3 6:30-7:00 pmAges 3-6 Limit 15Registration begins Friday, January 2

FEBRUARY STORY TIMES 10:00-10:30 amAges 3-6 No registrationRobots Everywhere Wednesday, February 4 Be My Valentine Wednesday, February 11 Help tell the story Wednesday, February 18

BABY SIGN LANGUAGE STORY TIMEAn introduction to baby sign language through stories & songs.Monday, February 9, 16 & 23 10:00-10:20 am1-15 months Limit 15Registration begins Monday, February 2

3-D VALETINE STORY/CRAFTMake a Valentine monkey and hear a special storyTuesday, February 10 10:00-10:30 amAges 3-6 Limit 15Registration begins Monday, February 2

WHITE BEAR, WHITE BEAR BEDTIME STORY TIMEStories and activities about polar bears.Tuesday, February 17 6:30-7:15 pmAges 3-6 Limit 30Registration begins Monday, February 2

HAPPY (CHINESE) NEW YEAR!Celebrate the year of the sheep by exploring Chinese writing, zodiac and dragonsWednesday, February 18 4:30-5:30 pmGrades 1-5 Limit 20Registration begins Monday, February 2

KATHRYN LINNEMANN BRANCH2323 Elm Street; St. Charles 63301Register online or call (636) 723-0232

TIME FOR TWOS 10:00-10:30 am2 year olds & caregiver Limit 15Registration begins Mon., Dec. 1 for these programs:Monday, December 8, 15Monday, January 5,12 &19Registration begins Friday, Jan. 2 for these programs:Monday, February 2, 9 & 16

SANTA VISITS THE LIBRARY!Monday, December 8 6:30-7:30 pmAll ages Families welcome Limit 50Registration begins Monday, December 1Please register each person attending - space is limited.

MOTHER GOOSE TIME 10:00-10:20 am1 year olds & caregivers Limit 15Registration begins Mon., Dec. 1 for these programs:Tuesday, December 9 &16Tuesday, January 6, 13 & 20Registration begins Friday, Jan. 2 for these programs:Tuesday, February 3, 10 & 17

SPENCER ROAD BRANCH427 Spencer Road; St. Peters 63376Register online or call (636) 447-2320

MEET THE AUTHOR: JAN BRETT, THE ANIMALS’ SANTAWednesday, December 3 5:30-9:00 pmAll ages Families welcomeRegister online or call the library.

HOLIDAY CHOIR CONCERTThe sounds of the season will fill the air when the St. Charles County Youth Choir performs selections from its holiday concert in the Spencer Road Branch atrium!Saturday, December 6 12:00-12:30 pmAll Ages Families welcome

JAN BRETT’S THE MITTENDid you see Jan Brett when she visited the library? Even if you didn’t, come enjoy our program featuring her story The Mitten.Monday, December 8 6:30-7:00 pmAges 3-6 Limit 15Registration begins Monday, December 1

SANTA VISITS THE LIBRARY!Tuesday, December 9 6:30-7:30 pmAll ages Families welcome Limit 50Registration begins Monday, December 1Please register each person attending - space is limited.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE?Help choose Missouri’s favorite book. Listen to the books we read and vote for your favorite.Wednesday, December 10 & 17 10:00-10:30 amRec. for ages 3-6 No Limit No registration

HOLIDAY HUMBUGS SCHOOL AGE CRAFTCreate your own “Holiday Humbug” to keep your holiday spirit on the right trackWednesday, December 10 4:30-5:30 pmGrades 1-5 Limit 20Registration begins Monday, December 1

HOLIDAY WREATH PRESCHOOL CRAFTA holiday wreath to celebrate the seasonThursday, December 11 10:00-10:30 amAges 3-6 Limit 15Registration begins Monday, December 1

LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMSLearn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot utilizing STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) concepts!Grades 4-8 Limit 16Thursday, December 11 4:30-6:00 pmRegistration begins Monday, December 1Thursday, January 15 4:30-6:00 pmRegistration begins Friday, January 2

JINGLE BELLS TIME FOR TWOS STORYTIMEFriday, December 12 10:00-10:30 am2-year-olds & their caregivers Limit 15Registration begins Monday, December 1

HOLLY JOLLY CRAFT FUNDrop in and make several holiday crafts. Ages 3-8Monday, December 15 10:00-12:00 pmChildren under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Monday, December 15 4:30-7:00 pm

MINECRAFT MONDAY! 4:30-5:30 pmJoin our Minecraft group and play against your friends! You must already have your own account. Grades 4-8 Limit 20Monday, December 15 Reg. begins Monday, December 1Monday, January 19 Reg. begins Friday, January 2Monday, February 16 Reg. begins Monday, February 2

KISKER ROAD BRANCH1000 Kisker Road; St. Charles 63303Register online or call (636) 926-7323 (READ)

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AND STORIESMake some crafts, hear some stories, have some fun!Monday, December 8 10:00-11:00 amAges 3-6 Limit 25Reg. begins Monday, December 1

DECEMBER DRAGON STORYTIMEStories and activities about all kinds of dragons!Monday, December 8 & 15 2:00-3:00 pmAges 3-6 Limit 25Reg. begins Monday, December 1

ALPHABET ANTICS-PART FOURStories and activities about different letters of the alphabet. New letters every week!Tuesday, December, 9 & 16 10:00-10:45 amAges 3-6 Limit 25Reg. begins Monday, December 1

TIME FOR TWO’S2 year olds & caregivers Limit 15Registration begins Mon, December 1 for these programs:1. Monday, December 15 10:00-10:30 am2. Monday, December 15 11:00-11:30 am3. Thursday, December 18 10:00-10:30 amRegistration begins Friday, January 2 for these programs:1. Monday, January 26 10:00-10:30 am2. Monday, January 26 11:00-11:30 am3. Thursday, January 29 10:00-10:30 am4. Thursday, January 29 11:00-11:30 amRegistration begins Mon., February 2 for these programs:1.Mon., February, 9, 16 & 23 10:00-10:30 am2.Mon., February, 9, 16 & 23 11:00-11:30 am3.Thurs., February, 12, 19 & 26 10:00-10:30 am4.Thurs., February, 12, 19 & 26 11:00-11:30 am

SANTA VISITS THE LIBRARYMonday, December 15 6:30-7:30 pmAll ages Families welcome Limit 50Registration begins Monday, December 1Please register each person attending - space is limited.

LAPSITOne year olds & caregivers Limit 121. Wednesday, December 17 10:00-10:25 amRegistration begins Mon., Dec. 1 for these programs:1. Wed., January, 7, 14 & 21 9:30 -9:55 am2. Wednesday, Jan., 7, 14 & 21 10:30-10:55 am

YOU GOTTA LOVE A PRINCESS!Stories, activities and a craft about princess love!Monday, January 12 10:00-11:00 amAges 3-6 Limit 20Reg. begins Friday, January 2

MAKE YOUR OWN GAMES WITH MAKEY MAKEY!Have you ever wanted to create your own video games? We’ll do just that using MaKey MaKey technology kits and Scratch, a visual programming language. Prepare to play! No programming experience necessary.Ages 9-12 Limit 81. Monday, January 12 2:00-3:30 pm2. Monday, January 12 4:30-6:00 pm 3. Monday, January 12 7:00-8:30 pmReg. begins Friday, January 2

“HAT OFF” STORYTIME FUNDid you know January 15 is National Hat Day? Stories and activities about hats and wear your favorite hat.Thursday, January 15 10:00-11:00 amRec. for ages 2+ No registration Families welcome

MAKING SNOWMEN ON A JANUARY MORNING!Stop by and make a snowman to take home.Monday, January 19 9:30-11:30 am

LOOMING ON A MONDAY AFTERNOON!Come and rainbow loom with us! Grades K-3 Limit 101. Monday, January 19 2:00-2:45 pm2. Monday, January 19 3:00-3:45 pmReg. begins Friday, January 2

FROZEN FAMILY FUN (Rated PG)Movie night at the Library!Monday, January 19 6:00-7:45 pmFamilies welcome Popcorn & drinks provided

MEET MAISY!Tuesday, January 20 10:00-11:00 amRec. for ages 3+ Families welcome No registration

CELEBRATE NATIONAL BOOK WEEK!Want to hear great stories? Want to get a great list of books? Want to find out ALL the library has to offer? This is the program for you!Friday, January 23 10:00-11:00 amAll ages No registration

“HEARTLY” CRAFT-TO-GOMonday, February 2 thru Sunday February 8Drop by the reference desk & get a craft with a heart!

EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH A JOURNAL JAR!Curious about journal writing? Like to write stories? Come explore fun ways to journal and get a years’ worth of story starters.Thursday, February 5 4:30-5:30 pmGrades 2-5 Limit 5Reg. begins Friday, January 2

BRRRRR STORYTIMEStories and activities about all things cold.....Monday, February, 9, 16 & 23 2:00-3:00 pmAges 3-6 Limit 25Reg. begins Monday, February 2

FEBRUARY FAIRY TALE FUNStories and activities about fairy tales!Tuesday, Feb., 10, 17 & 24 10:00-10:45 amAges 3-6 Limit 25Reg. begins Monday, February 2

A-MAZE-ING COCKROACHESFriday, February 13 10:00-10:45 amRecommended for grades K-7 Limit 35Registration begins Monday, February 2

HANDS ON SCIENCE: MARBLE RUN CHALLENGEWorking together, small groups will take on this fun, hands-on challenge to design, engineer, & create a one-of-a-kind marble run. Will the marble make it to the bottom? How long of a run can YOU build?Friday, February 13 2:00-3:30 pmGrades 2-5 Limit 20Reg. begins Monday, February 2

ALL BUTTONED UP - PICTURE FRAME CRAFTDecorate wooden picture frames with a variety of materials including buttons & paint. Bring your creativity and take a frame home!Monday, February 16 6:30-7:30 pmGrades K-1 Limit 5Reg. begins Monday, February 2

STORIES YOU CAN SINK YOUR TEETH INTO!Family storytime about food with activities, stories and a craft in honor of February, National Pie Month!Wednesday, February 18 7:00-8:00 pmAll ages No registration

FEBRUARY FAMILY FUNAn evening of family fun with different stations having toys and activities! Play is the most important activity for children and reading!Thursday, February 26 6:30-7:30 pmRecommended for ages 2 & up Families welcome

DROP IN PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:00-10:45 amRec. for ages 3 and up No registrationTis the Season1. Wednesday, December 10 & 17 2. Thursday, December 11 & 18 Brrr… It’s Cold Outside 1. Wednesday, January 7, 14 & 21 2. Thursday, January 8, 15 & 22 February Fun1. Wednesday, February 4, 11 & 18 2. Thursday, February 5, 12 & 19

MEET THE AUTHOR: CHRISTINE SALAMONESaturday, December 13 2:00-3:00 pmAll ages Families welcome Limit 75Register online or call the Library.

HAPPY “NOON” YEAR PARTY!Stories, snacks and games to ring in the new year. We’ll ring in 2015 at noon instead of midnight!Wednesday, December 31 11:30 am-12:30 pmAges 6-11 Limit 25Registration begins Monday, December 1

LEGO MINDSTORMSLearn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot.Registration begins Mon., Dec. 1 for these programs:1. Monday, January 5 2:00-3:30 pm 2. Thursday, January 8 6:30-8:00 pmRegistration begins Mon., Feb. 2 for these programs: 1. Thursday, February 26 6:30-8:00 pm 2. Saturday, February 28 2:00-3:30 pm

SCIENCE FUN FOR LITTLE ONESBridges and balance!Friday, January 9 10:00-10:45 amAges 3-6 Limit 20Registration begins Friday, January 2

EVENING STORY TIME 6:30-7:15 pmRec. for ages 3-7 years No registrationPancakes! Monday, January 12 BRRR-DS of Winter Monday, February 23

BUILD-IT!Create & build with various materials. What will YOU make?Monday, January 19 2:00-4:00 pmGrades K-5 No registration

MEET MAISY!Friday, January 23 10:00-10:45 amRec. for ages 3 + Families welcome No registration

FROZENGames, crafts & a frozen treat based on the movie Frozen!Saturday, January 24 2:00-3:00 pmAges 4-8 Limit 25Registration begins Friday, January 2

ART-BOTSCreate your own drawing robot with a pool noodle, an electric toothbrush and markers!Saturday, February 7 2:00-3:00 pmGrades 1-5 Limit 20Registration begins Friday, January 2

ART FOR BABIESBabies and caregivers explore art mediums-crayons, finger paint, torn paper. Please wear old clothes.Friday, February 13 10:00-10:30 am18-23 Months Limit 12Registration begins Sunday, February 2

A-MAZE-ING COCKROACHESMonday, February 16 1:00-1:45 pmRecommended for grades K-7 Limit 35Registration begins Monday, February 2

CAN’T SIT STILL STORYTIME 10:00-10:45 amStorytime designed for children with special needs and/or kids who simply can’t sit still. We’ll share stories, rhymes & songs aimed at a preschool level. Families & friends welcome. Each child must be accompanied by an adult.Friday, December 19 Registration begins Monday, December 1Friday, January 30 Registration begins Thursday, January 1Friday, February 20 Registration begins Monday, February 2Registration requested but not required. If your child needs some time to become acclimated to our setting, please feel free to come at 9:45 am.

LEGO CLUB - Build with the Library’s Legos 4:30-5:30 pmGrades K-5 Limit 40Monday, December 29 Registration begins Monday, December 1Monday, January 26 Registration begins Friday, January 2Monday, February 23 Registration begins Monday, February 2

LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMSLearn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot utilizing STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) concepts.Grades 4-6 Limit 16Tuesday, December 30 10:30 am-12:00 pmRegistration begins Monday, December 1Monday, January 19 3:00-4:30 pmRegistration begins Friday, January 2

FROZEN SING-ALONG CELEBRATIONParticipate in icy crafts, then go ahead and “let it go,” singing along as we watch the adventures of Anna, Elsa & Olaf on the big screen. Costumes encouraged!Friday, January 2 2:00-4:30 pmRec. for ages 3 and up Families welcomeRegistration begins Monday, December 1. Please register each person attending - space is limited.

READ S’MORE: BIG NATE!Celebrate Big Nate. Listen to a chapter or two from the books by Lincoln Peirce, play games, and create your own comic. Have a s’more, then check out more Big Nate books and read s’more. S’mores provided.Thursday, January 8 4:30-5:30 pmGrades 1-5 Limit 15Registration begins Friday, January 2

MEET MAISYThursday, January 22 6:30-7:15 pmRec. for ages 3 +. Families welcome. No registration.

PARENT MAKE-IT STATION: PRESCHOOL LEARNING GAMESCreate learning games to play with your preschooler. Limit 12Tuesday, January 27 10:00-11:00 amRegistration begins Friday, January 2Thursday, January 29 1:00-2:00 pmRegistration begins Friday, January 2

STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER - DROP OFFDrop off your favorite stuffed animal friend for a fun night at the library--don’t forget their jammies! Pick them up at a special storytime Wednesday morning and find out what your special friend did at the library all night. Drop off anytime, all day. Tuesday, February 3 Please sign up for Wednesday morning storytime in order to register for this event.

STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER STORYTIMEPick up your favorite stuffed animal friend & find out what he did at the library all night at this special storytime. Wednesday, February 4 10:00-10:30 amAges 3-6 Limit 25Registration begins Friday, January 2Drop off your stuffed animal anytime between 9am-9pm on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

LAURA INGALLS WILDER BIRTHDAY BASHDrop in to celebrate Laura’s 148th birthday and the publication of her annotated autobiography, Pioneer Girl. Learn about life in pioneer times with crafts, games, and frontier fun. Costumes encouraged.Thursday, February 5 6:30-8:30 pmAll ages No registration

VALENTINE’S DAY CARD MAKE-IT STATIONMake a card for your favorite Valentine.Drop in any time Monday, Feb. 9 - Saturday, Feb. 14Families welcome.

READ S’MORE: MAKE YOUR MARK WITH ARTShare The Dot, Ish, and Sky Color, Peter Reynolds’ inspiring books about creating art, then explore different ways to make your own mark through art. Have a s’more, then check out more of Peter Reynolds’ books and read s’more. S’mores provided.Thursday, February 12 4:30-5:30 pmGrades 1-5 Limit 15Registration begins Monday, February 2

A-MAZE-ING COCKROACHES Monday, February 16 4:00-5:00 pmRecommended for grades K-7 Limit 35Registration begins Monday, February 2

HAWAIIAN LIBRARY LUAUSay “aloha” (goodbye) to February and say “aloha” (hello) to tropical crafts, games and island fun at our third annual Library Luau.Thursday, February 26 4:30-5:30 pmGrades 1-5 Limit 20Registration begins Monday, February 2

MIDDENDORF-KREDELL BRANCH2750 Hwy K; O’Fallon 63368Register online or call (636) 978-7926

WINTER STORY TIMES 10:00-10:45 amDrop in on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft.Rec for ages 3-6 No registration1.Tuesday, December 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 January 6, 13, 20 & 27 February 3, 10, 17 & 242.Wednesday, December 3, 10, 17 & 31 January 7, 14, 21 & 28 February 4, 11, 18 & 25 CRAFTY KIDS COUNT DOWN TO CHRISTMASMake your own Advent calendar to count down the days to Christmas!Tuesday, December 2 6:00-6:45 pmGrades K-5 Limit 25Registration begins Saturday, November 1

TINY TOT STORY TIME 9:30-10:00 amBirth to 23 months & caregivers No registrationThursday, Dec. 4 & 11, Jan. 8 & 15, Feb. 5 & 12 SATURDAY DISCOVERY 11:00 am-12:00 pmGrades K-5 No registrationParents, please participate with your children.MARBLE RUN Saturday, December 6 THE SCIENCE OF SNOWFLAKES Saturday, January 3ART EXPLOSION! Saturday, February 7

LEGO CLUB – Build with the Library’s LEGOSAges 5-11 No registration Monday, December 8 6:00-6:45 pmFriday, January 2 2:00-2:45 pm Monday, February 23 6:00-6:45 pm

LEGO FUN FOR LITTLE ONES 10:30-11:00 amListen to a story and build with the library’s Lego’s.Rec. for ages 4-6 No registrationFriday, December 12, January 9 & February 13

SCHOOL’S OUT EARLY, WATCH A MOVIE WITH US!Nanny McPhee (Rated PG)Friday, February 27 2:00-4:00 pmNo registration Families welcome Snacks provided

DEER RUN BRANCH1300 North Main; O’Fallon 63366Register online or call (636) 978-3261

GRINCH-MAS CELEBRATIONCelebrate Grinch Day & kick off 25 days of good-deed doing inspired by the holiday season and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Grow your heart as big as the Grinch’s! Enjoy crafts, games & good deeds galore.Monday, December 1 4:30-5:30 pmGrades K-5 Limit 20Register online or call the Library.

TIME FOR TWOS 10:00-10:30 am2 year olds & caregivers Limit 15Registration begins Mon, Dec 1 for these programs:Santa Monday, December 8Registration begins Fri, Jan 2 for these programs:All About Me Monday, January 12 Snowy Stories Monday, January 26 Registration begins Mon, Feb 2 for these programs:Hugs & Kisses Monday, February 9 Get Up & Go! Monday, February 23

WINTER STORYTIMES 10:00-10:45 amAges 3-6 Limit 20Registration begins Monday, December 1Tuesday, December 9 & 16Wednesday, December 10 & 17 Registration begins Friday, January 2Tuesday, January 6, 13 & 20Wednesday, January 7, 14 & 21Registration begins Monday, February 2Tuesday, February 10, 17, & 24Wednesday, February 11, 18, & 25

FAMILY STORYTIME 6:30-7:00 pmAges 2-7 Limit 20North Pole Stories Wednesday, December 10 Registration begins Monday, December 1Polar Bear Fun Wednesday, January 14 Registration begins Friday, January 2Be My Valentine Wednesday, February11 Registration begins Monday, February 2

BABY TIME 10:00-10:30 amBabies 3-11 months Limit 10Thursday, December 11 Registration begins Monday, December 1Thursday, January 8 Registration begins Friday, January 2Thursday, February 12 Registration begins Monday, February 2

MILK & COOKIES STORYTIME 10:00-11:00 amStart your morning with a story time full of fun books, songs and rhymes. Afterward, enjoy milk and cookies and stay to play!Saturday, December 13, January 10 & February 14Rec. for ages 2 & up Families Welcome No Registration

FUN FOR ONES 10:00-10:20 am1 year olds & caregivers Limit 10Monday, December 15 Registration begins Monday, December 1Monday, January 19 Registration begins Friday, January 2Monday, February 16 Registration begins Monday, February 2

SANTA VISITS THE LIBRARY!Thursday, December 18 6:30-7:30 pmAll ages Families welcome Limit 50Registration begins Monday, December 1Please register each person attending - space is limited.

CORPORATE PARKWAY BRANCH1200 Corporate Parkway; Wentzville 63385Register online or call (636) 327-4010

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:00-10:45 amStories and songs for preschool age children.Ages 3-6 No registrationWednesdays, December 3, 10, & 17, January 14, 21 & 28, February 11, 18 & 25

SATURDAY MORNING STORY TIME 10:00-10:30 amStart your weekend with an interactive story time full of fun books, songs and rhymes. Stay to play with the library’s fun toys!Ages 2-6 No registrationSat., Dec. 6, Jan. 3 & Feb. 7

BOUNCING BABIES 10:00-10:20 amStories and songs for babies and caregivers.1-23 months No registrationMon., Dec. 8 & 22, Jan. 12 & 26, Feb. 9 & 23

TIME FOR TWOS 10:00-10:45 amTwo year olds and caregivers No registrationTues., Dec. 9 & 16, Jan. 13, 20 & 27, Feb. 10,17 & 24

GINGERBREAD HOUSEBuild your winter fantasy with graham crackers, icing and candies.Saturday, December 13 10:00-11:00 am All Ages Limit 30Register online or call the Library.

TALE WAGGERS - READ TO A DOG!Read to the dogs in this special program offered by members of Love on a Leash. Wednesday, December 17 6:00-7:00 pmAges 5-12 Limit 24Registration begins Monday, December 1

LEGO CLUB - Build with the Library’s LEGOS 6:00-7:00pmLego Club is held monthly & children work in groups or independently to build a creation to fit the monthly theme.Grades K-5 Limit 30Monday, December 29 Registration begins Monday, December 1Monday, January 26 Registration begins Friday, January 2Monday, February 23 Registration begins Monday, February 2

AFTERNOON MOVIEHow to Train Your Dragon 2 (Rated PG)Tuesday, December 30 2:00-4:00 pmNo registration Families welcome

MARBLE PAINTINGCreate an abstract painting using marbles instead of paintbrushes.Wednesday, January 14 7:00-8:00 pmGrades K-5 Limit 20Registration begins Friday, January 2

PRESCHOOL SCIENCEEnjoy a science-themed story followed by plenty of time for exploring hands-on science activities. For preschool-age children and their caregivers.Tuesday, February 3 10:00-10:30 amRec. for ages 3-6 No registration

LOVE BIRDSUse a no sew, tie method to make a stuffed love bird.Monday, February 9 4:30-5:30 pmGrades 1-5 Limit 20Registration begins Friday, January 2

A-MAZE-ING COCKROACHESFriday, February 13 4:00-4:45 pmRecommended for grades K-7 Limit 35Registration begins Monday, February 2

YEAR OF THE SHEEP Learn about Chinese New Year and the Year of the Sheep with activities and craftsWednesday, February 18 5:00-5:45 pmGrades 1-5 Limit 20Registration begins Monday, February 2

McCLAY BRANCH2760 McClay Road; St. Charles 63303Register online or call (636) 441-6454

BABY SIGN STORY TIME 10:00-10:25 amAn introduction to baby sign language through stories and rhymes; for the beginning talker and not-yet talker.6-23 months Limit 15Tuesday, December 2 Please register online or call the Library.Tuesday, January 6 Registration begins Monday, December 1

LEGO CLUB - Build with the library’s LEGOs 4:30-5:30pmGrades 1-5 Limit 36Thursday, December 4 Please register online or call the Library.Thursday, February 5 Registration begins Friday, January 2

LEGO JR. CLUB 4:30-5:30 pmAges 3-6 Limit 10 Thursday, December 4 Please register online or call the Library.Thursday, February 5 Registration begins Friday, January 2

TIME FOR TWOS 10:00-10:30 amStories and activities for two year olds. Limit 15Tuesday, December 9 Registration begins Monday, December 1Tuesday, January 13 & 27 Registration begins Friday, January 2Tuesday, February 10 & 24 Registration begins Monday, February 2

HOLIDAY ORNAMENTSWednesday, December 10 5:00-6:00 pmGrades 1-5 Limit 24Registration begins Monday, December 1

WINTER STORYTIME 10:00-10:45 amAges 3-6 Limit 24Registration begins Mon, Dec 1 for these programs:Winter Animals Friday, December 12 Fun in the Snow Friday, December 19 Registration begins Friday, January 2 for these programs: Hats and Mittens Friday, January 23Blankies Friday, January 30 Registration begins Monday, Feb 2 for these programs:Hugs and Kisses Friday, February 13 Bubble and Bath Friday, February 20

FUN FOR ONES 10:00-10:20 amStories and activities for one year olds Limit 12Tuesday, December 16 Registration begins Monday, December 1Tuesday, January 20 Registration begins Friday, January 2Tuesday, February 17 Registration begins Monday, February 2

SANTA VISITS THE LIBRARY!Tuesday, December 16 6:30-7:15 pmAll ages Families welcome Limit 50Registration begins Monday, December 1Please register each person attending - space is limited.

DECK THE HALLS WITH CRAFTS!Drop in and make holiday crafts and some of our favorite story time crafts.Saturday, December 13 10:00 am-12:00 pmAll ages No registrationChildren under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.

READ TO A DOG WITH YANKEE AND LUCY!Grades K-5 No registrationTues., Dec. 16, Jan. 20 & Feb. 17 6:30-7:30 pm

SANTA VISITS THE LIBRARY!Wednesday, December 17 6:30-7:30 pmAll ages Families welcome Limit 50Registration begins Monday, December 1Please register each person attending - space is limited.

TIME FOR TWOS 9:30-10:00 am2 year olds & caregivers. No registrationThursday, December 18, January 29 & February 26

FRIDAY FUN 10:00-10:30 amStories, songs, crafts and activities Rec. for ages 2-6 No registrationChristmas Fun! Friday, December 19 Fire Breathing Dragons! Friday, January 23 Puppy Love Friday, February 20

SATURDAY STORY TIME 10:30-11:00 amDrop in for stories, rhymes and songs.Rec for ages 2-6 No registrationSaturday, December 20, January 10 & February 21

LET’S MAKE GINGERBREAD HOUSES!Listen to a story and then build and decorate your own gingerbread house. Monday, December 22 2:00-3:00 pmGrades K-5 Limit 25Registration begins Monday, December 1

CLUB READ 7:00-7:45 pmPick up a copy of the book at the Children’s DeskTuesday, December 30 Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris GrabensteinRegister online or call the Library.Tuesday, January 27 A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’EngleRegistration begins Tuesday, December 30Tuesday, February 24Amos Fortune Free Man by Elizabeth YatesRegistration begins Tuesday, January 27

LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS Learn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot utilizing STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) concepts!Saturday, January 17 10:30 am-12:00 pmGrades 4-8 Limit 16Registration begins Friday, January 2

MEET MAISY!Monday, January 19 1:30-2:30 pmRec. for ages 3 + Families welcome No registration

AMERICAN GIRL: ISABELLEListen to a story about Isabelle, who attends a performing arts school and has a passion for ballet dancing. Crafts and activities.Tuesday, February 3 6:00-7:00 pmGrades K-5 Limit 25Registration begins Friday, January 2

A-MAZE-ING COCKROACHES!Monday, February 16 10:00-11:00 amRecommended for grades K-7 Limit 35Registration begins Monday, February 2

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LIBRARY EXPRESS at WINGHAVEN® 7435 Village Center Drive; O’Fallon 63368Register online or call (636) 561-3385

SNOW FUN MAKE IT/TAKE ITLots of snowy projects to take home.Tuesday, December 16 4:00-6:00 pmAll ages No registration

FROZEN FUNHave fun with all things “Frozen”--games, crafts and activities relating to your favorite movie!Monday, January 19 4:00-6:00 pmRec. for ages 2 & up No registration

ART BOTSCombine art and engineering to create your very own drawing robot. All materials will be provided.Monday, February 16 3:00-4:00 pmGrades K-5 Limit 15Registration begins Sunday, February 1

LIBRARY EXPRESS at DISCOVERY VILLAGE 378 Shadow Pines Drive; Wentzville 63385Register online or call (636) 332-6476

SNOW FUN MAKE IT/TAKE ITLots of snowy projects to take home.Wednesday, December 17 4:00-6:00 pmAll ages No registration

FROZEN FUNHave fun with all things “Frozen”--games, crafts and activities relating to your favorite movie!Tuesday, January 13 10:30-11:30 amRec. for ages 2 & up No registration

ART BOTSCombine art and engineering to create your very own drawing robot. All materials will be provided.Tuesday, February 10 6:00 pm-7:00 pmGrades K-5 Limit 12Registration begins Friday, January 2

NORTH COUNTY BRANCH1825 Commonfield Road; Portage des Sioux 63373Register online or call (636) 753-3070

SNOW FUN MAKE IT/TAKE ITLots of snowy projects to take home.Thursday, December 11 6:00 pm-7:00 pmAll ages No registration

FROZEN FUNHave fun with all things “Frozen”--games, crafts and activities relating to your favorite movie!Thursday, January 22 6:00-7:00 pmRec. for ages 2 & up No registration

ART BOTSCombine art and engineering to create your very own drawing robot. All materials will be provided.Thursday, February 26 3:00-4:00 pmRec for grades K-5 No registration

SOUTH COUNTY BRANCH198 Jackson Street; Augusta 63332 Register online or call (636) 228-4855

SNOW FUN MAKE IT/TAKE ITLots of snowy projects to take home.Tuesday, December 23 3:30-6:00 pmAll ages No registration

FROZEN FUNHave fun with all things “Frozen”-- games, crafts and activities relating to your favorite movie!Thursday, January 8 3:30-4:30 pmRec. for ages 2 & up No registration

VALENTINE’S DAY FUNCelebrate Valentine’s Day with crafts and fun.Thursday, February 12 3:30-4:30 pmAll ages No registration

BOONE’S TRAIL BRANCH#10 Fiddlecreek Plaza; New Melle 63365Register online or call (636) 398-6200

STORIES & CRAFT Ages 2 ½ to 6Reindeer:Thursday, December 4 11:00-11:45 am Tuesday, December 9 6:30-7:15 pmChristmas Treats:Thursday, December 18 11:00-11:45 am Tuesday, December 23 6:30 pm-7:15 pmSnowmen:Thursday, January 8 11:00 am-11:45 am Tuesday, January 13 6:30 pm-7:15 pmPenguin:Thursday, January 22 11:00 am-11:45 am Tuesday, January 27 6:30 pm-7:15 pmValentine:Thursday, February 5 11:00 am-11:45 am Tuesday, February 10 6:30 pm-7:15 pmTeddy Bear:Thursday, February 19 11:00 am-11:45 am Tuesday, February 24 6:30 pm-7:15 pm

LITTLE LEARNERS 10:00-11:00 amAges 3-6 Limit 24Reg. begins Monday, December 1 for this program:Gingerbread Activities with a STEM ConnectionWednesday, December 17Reg. begins Friday, January 2 for these programs:Winter Season Activities with a STEM connection.Wednesday, January 14 Dots, Spots and Circles - Activities and Crafts based on the book PRESS HERE and others by Herve Tullet.Wednesday, January 28 Reg. begins Monday, February 2 for this program:Community HelpersWednesday, February 25

RAINBOW LOOM CLUB & BEGINNER CLUB Make the project of the month and get a free charm. Sign up for the beginner club if you’ve never made a project before.Grades 3-6 6:30-7:30 pmWednesday, December 17 Registration begins Monday, December 1Wednesday, January 21 Registration begins Friday, January 2

MEET MAISY!Tuesday, January 20 7:00-8:00 pmRec. for ages 3 and up Families welcome Limit 50 Registration begins Friday, January 2Please register each person attending - space is limited.

YOU WOULDN’T WANT TO BE AN EGYPTIAN MUMMYYou wouldn’t want to be an Egyptian mummy --disgusting things you’d rather not know! A light-hearted approach to the process of mummification in ancient Egypt.Thursday, January 22 4:30-5:30 pmGrades 1-5 Limit 24Registration begins Friday, January 2

CANDY LAND PARTYPlay a life-size game of Candy Land and other activities based on the board game with a STEM connectionWednesday, February 11 10:00-11:00 amAges 3-6 Limit 24Registration begins Monday, February 2

A-MAZE-ING COCKROACHESFriday, February 13 1:00-1:45 pmRecommended for grades K-7 Limit 35Registration begins Monday, February 2

PINKALICIOUS PARTYWhat better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a Pink Party. Join us for refreshments activities and craftsFriday, February 13 4:30-5:30 pmAges 4-8 Limit 20Registration begins Monday, February 2

STUFFED FRIENDS SLEEPOVER - DROP OFFDrop off your favorite stuffed animal friend for a fun night at the library--don’t forget their jammies! Pick them up at a special storytime Wednesday morning and find out what your special friend did at the library all night. Thursday, February 26 Drop your fluffy friend off any time from 9 am-9 pmAges 3-6 Limit 24Please sign up for the Friday morning storytime to register for this event.

STUFFED FRIENDS SLEEPOVER STORYTIMETime to pick up your stuffed friend from their sleepover. Share a storytime with milk & cookies before going home.Friday, February 27 10:00-10:45 amAges 3-6 Limit 24Registration begins Monday, February 2

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H O L I DAYC L O S I N G N O T I C E S

All Library Branches will be Closed ALL DAY Wednesday, December 24th & Thursday, December 25th

for the Christmas Eve & Christmas Holidays.

All Library Branches will Close at 5pm on Wednesday, December 31st for New Year’s Eve

and will be Closed ALL DAY on January 1st.

All Library Branches will be Open on Martin Luther King Day - Monday, January 19th

All Library Branches will be Open on Presidents’ Day - Monday, February 16th