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Eric Carle's Mister Seahorse

Growing Minds

2021-04-24 00:00:00 2021-04-24 23:59:00 America/Chicago Eric Carle's Mister Seahorse Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning. Virtual

Saturday, April 24
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Add to Calendar 2021-04-24 00:00:00 2021-04-24 23:59:00 America/Chicago Eric Carle's Mister Seahorse Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning. Virtual

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

We will read Eric Carle's book, Mister Seahorse and then make a Coffee Filter Seahorse craft. Take and Make Kits will be available for pick up at the McClay Branch.  This class is recommended for children between the ages of 3-5.

You will need: 

Washable markers, scissors, a water mister or spray bottler, and glue.  Adult help will be needed with an iron.

Watch this pre-recorded class: This link will be available for 30 days starting 4/24/2021.
 

If you missed registration after event is closed, please call the branch and see if we have any more kits left at 636-441-6454.

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    Thu, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 5
    Explore the wonders of plants and gardening.
    This event is full
    The 4 Bucket Investment Plan - Money Smart
    Thu, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 6
    The 4-bucket strategy is used by many financial professionals to help preserve and grow your assets. Jeremy D. North, Chief Financial Advisor of 360 Investment & Retirement Advisory, LLC #moneysmart
    Media Bias - Current Conversations
    Thu, Apr 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 1
    Current Conversations covers relevant and timely topics affecting our community. Join the discussion! Peter Adams from the News Literacy Project will show us how to evaluate news coverage.
    Check YA'Shelf - Chaotic Good, by Whitney Gardner
    Thu, Apr 29, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
    Virtual
    Please pick up a copy of this book at the Kathryn Linnemann Drive-Thru window.
    Take and Make Magazine Beads - Tweens & Teens Create
    Fri, Apr 30, All day
    Virtual
    Reuse magazine paper into beads which can be fastened into a bracelet or necklace.
    This event is full
    Time for Twos
    Fri, Apr 30, All day
    Virtual
    Grow Your Reader with stories, songs and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.
    Self Care Kit: Learn to Love Your Body - Teen Self Care
    Fri, Apr 30, All day
    Virtual
    Tired of all this screen time and need a little self care? Pick up a self care kit designed with love from the library.
    This event is full
    Great Courses: 30 Masterpieces of the Ancient World - Discover Your Best Life
    Fri, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 1
    Ancient art history expert Diana Krumholz McDonald whisks you around the globe in search of the greatest art ever created and delivers insight into the fascinating cultures that produced them.
    Disney Bake-Off - Tweens & Teens Create
    Sat, May 01, All day
    Virtual
    A cooking competition inspired by your favorite Disney movies.
    Take and Make Flower Cards - Growing Minds
    Sat, May 01, All day
    Virtual
    Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.
    Registration opens Thursday, April 15 2021 at 9:00am
    Paper Flowers - Let's Explore
    Sat, May 01, All day
    Virtual
    Fun exploration of topics that keep school aged kids thinking and learning. Create beautiful paper flowers with construction paper.
    Lessons from the Alphabet - Letter "Z"
    Sun, May 02, All day
    Virtual
    Lessons from the alphabet is designed to inspire, talk, play, and learning about different letters of the alphabet. Enjoy stories, songs, and more based on a different letter each week.
    Storybook Walk - Every Day This Month
    Sun, May 02, All day
    Offsite
    The St. Charles City-County Library provides Storybook Walks throughout St. Charles County to offer a unique approach to reading. The Storybook Walks are open daily during park hours.
    Lessons from Mister Rogers - Being a Friend
    Mon, May 03, All day
    Spencer Road Branch
    Learn social and emotional skills to prepare for kindergarten. This program is intended for four- to five-year-old children and their caregivers but open for all.
    Dungeons and Dragons - Game On!
    Mon, May 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 3
    Do you enjoy table top roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons? Or are you new and really want to try it out? Either way you're welcome to join!
    Baby Yoda Felt Pin - Take & Make
    Mon, May 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 1
    Take home the pieces to make this adorable Baby Yoda pin! Recorded instructions will be available; join in on the live session for extra help. #starwarsweek
    Registration opens Thursday, April 15 2021 at 9:00am
    Star Wars Escape - Family Fun
    Mon, May 03, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
    Spencer Road Branch
    Solve puzzles, complete challenges, and earn themed artifacts as you journey to different Star Wars destinations in this virtual class. Are you strong enough in the Force to escape? #starwarsweek
    Registration opens Thursday, April 15 2021 at 9:00am
    Take and Make Samurai Culture - Let's Learn
    Tue, May 04, All day
    Virtual
    Fun exploration of topics to keep thinking and learning! This course includes a Take and Make kit.
    Baby Time
    Tue, May 04, All day
    Virtual
    Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 11 months and their caregivers.
    Story Time - Let's Dance!
    Tue, May 04, All day
    Virtual
    Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.
    DIY Small Gift Box: Take and Make - Discover Crafting
    Tue, May 04, All day
    Virtual
    This cute little gift box is just right for candy, potpourri, or any other small gift and it is right in time for Mother's Day!
    Take and Make Star Wars Week - DIY Light Saber - Let's Create
    Tue, May 04, All day
    Virtual
    Art Exploration! Create a light saber with a water bottle. #starwarsweek
    Registration opens Thursday, April 15 2021 at 9:00am
    Star Wars Key Fob - Take & Make
    Tue, May 04, All day
    Virtual
    May the 4th be with you! Beginning May 1st registrants can pick up supplies at the Kathryn Linnemann branch reference desk or drive up window to make a Star Wars themed key fob. #starwarsweek
    LinkedIn Basics - Discover Technology
    Tue, May 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 1
    Are you looking for a job or wanting to maximize your business network? Learn the basics of using LinkedIn to help you achieve these goals. Presenter: Frank Alaniz
    Tween & Teens Trivia - Star Wars
    Tue, May 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 2
    Test your Star Wars Knowledge! #starwarsweek
    Rescheduled
    Meet the Author: Celia Kibler, "Raising Happy Toddlers"
    Tue, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    New date Wednesday, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Virtual
    Author Celia Kibler presents their latest book, "Raising Happy Toddlers: How to Build Great Parenting Skills and Stop Yelling at Your Kids."
    Librarians Read in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
    Tue, May 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    SLCL hosting Zoom
    Your favorite librarians from St. Louis County and St. Charles City-County read short stories guaranteed to transport you across the universe. #starwarsweek
    Fun for Ones
    Wed, May 05, All day
    Virtual
    Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for one-year-olds and their caregivers.
    Take & Make Ewok Catapults - Family Fun
    Wed, May 05, All day
    Virtual
    Help the Ewoks defend their forests by building catapults from recycled materials! One kit per household. #starwarsweek
    Registration opens Thursday, April 15 2021 at 11:00am
    Book Discussion - The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
    Wed, May 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 1
    Please pick up a copy of this book at the Kisker reference desk.
    Crafting Connections - Let's Crochet
    Wed, May 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 4
    Bring your work in progress and connect with others who share your hobby. Knitters welcome!
    Tween Gaming - Tween Gaming - Jackbox & Among Us
    Wed, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 1
    Hang out with friends and fellow gamers; we will be playing a variety of online games such as Jackbox, Among Us, Drawful and skribbl.io.
    YA for Adults Book Discussion - My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows
    Wed, May 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 2
    Please pick up a copy of this book at the Deer Run Branch circulation desk or check out the item through our Hoopla or OverDrive/Libby services.
    Homeschool Explorers - Microscopes
    Thu, May 06, All day
    Virtual
    Explore and learn about microscopes.
    Story Time
    Thu, May 06, All day
    Virtual
    Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.
    Take & Make: BB-8 - Let's Create
    Thu, May 06, All day
    Virtual
    Art Exploration! Create a BB-8! #starwarsweek
    Drop Everything and Game - Space Cats RPG
    Thu, May 06, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
    Virtual
    Join us for a light role-playing game (like Dungeons & Dragons but simpler!) in this Star Wars-inspired world....as a cat! May the Force be with you, meow! #starwarsweek
    Book Discussion - The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
    Thu, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 1
    Compare the book and movie at this Book to Movie Discussion! Please pick up a copy of this book and movie at the Kathryn Linnemann drive-thru.
    Book Discussion - Cookbook: Pie
    Thu, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 2
    Participants should read and cook from the cookbook in advance. Cookbooks are available at the Spencer Road Branch Information Desk.
    DIY T-Shirt Headbands - Tweens Create
    Fri, May 07, All day
    Virtual
    DIY a cute headband with an old t-shirt and hair tie.
    Medicare Basics Up-To-Date Information - Health - CLAIM
    Fri, May 07, All day
    Virtual
    Are you turning age 65 soon or looking for assistance with Medicare? CLAIM, Missouri's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will provide a CLAIM-certified counselor to present information.
    Time for Twos
    Fri, May 07, All day
    Virtual
    Grow Your Reader with stories, songs and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.
    Take and Make Baby Yoda Felt Pin - Teens Create
    Fri, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 2
    Take home the pieces to make this adorable Baby Yoda pin! Recorded instructions will be available; join in on the live session for extra help. #starwarsweek
    Registration opens Thursday, April 15 2021 at 9:00am
    Tween After Hours: Take and Make Star Wars Fun
    Fri, May 07, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 3
    All Tweens are invited to a virtual after hours event celebrating all things Star Wars! Hang out, solve puzzles, do Yoda origami, play trivia, and design your own Star Wars creation! #starwarsweek
    Teen After Hours Party: Star Wars! - After Hours Party
    Fri, May 07, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 1
    We welcome all of our teens to join us for a virtual "after hours." Hang out to play various games such as: Werewolf, Among Us, escape rooms, Jackbox gaming, scavenger hunts, charades and more.
    Take and Make Sink or Float - Growing Minds
    Sat, May 08, All day
    Virtual
    Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.
    Bubble Print Hydrangeas - Let's Explore
    Sat, May 08, All day
    Virtual
    Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning. Create a unique flower print using bubbles and paper!
    Storybook Walk - Every Day This Month
    Sun, May 09, All day
    Offsite
    The St. Charles City-County Library provides Storybook Walks throughout St. Charles County to offer a unique approach to reading. The Storybook Walks are open daily during park hours.
    Take and Make Outer Space Art - Growing Artists
    Mon, May 10, All day
    Virtual
    Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art.
    Crafting Connections - English Paper Piecing
    Mon, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 5
    Learn how to English Paper Piece, a fun method of sewing fabric pieces together. Virtually stitch with others who also enjoy making things with English Paper Piecing.
    Blood Drive - American Red Cross
    Mon, May 10, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
    Corporate Parkway Branch
    Be a Donor!
    Geocaching & Letterboxing: A Beginner's Guide - Discover Your Best Life
    Mon, May 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 2
    Step into the world of modern-day treasure hunting, explore the great outdoors, and get to know your community in a whole new way with Geocaching and Letterboxing!
    Book Discussion - Where'd You Go Bernadette? by Maria Semple
    Mon, May 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 1
    Please pick up a copy of this book at the Boone's Trail reference desk or curbside.
    St. Charles Community College Chamber Choir - Live @ the Library
    Mon, May 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 4
    Listen to "ELEMENTS  - Fire and Air, Earth and Water" - a choir concert presented by the St. Charles Community College Chamber Choir and Department Chair, Becky Thorn.
    Order in the Court Trivia Night - True Crime and Curiosities
    Mon, May 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 3
    The theme of this trivia night is "Courtroom". Questions will cover topics like famous trials, legal definitions, and your favorite courtroom drama. The winner will be awarded a prize!
    Baby Time
    Tue, May 11, All day
    Virtual
    Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 11 months and their caregivers.
    Hippos - Let's Explore
    Tue, May 11, All day
    Virtual
    Fun exploration of topics that keep school aged kids thinking and learning. Have fun learning new facts about hippos you may have never known.
    Exploring Stress and Anxiety - Tween Topics
    Tue, May 11, All day
    Virtual
    Explore a different topic related to mental health each month.
    Self Care Kit: Nerds Unite! - Teen Self Care
    Tue, May 11, All day
    Virtual
    Tired of all this screen time and need a little self-care? Pick up a self care kit designed with love from the library.
    Registration opens Thursday, April 15 2021 at 11:00am
    Story Time
    Tue, May 11, All day
    Virtual
    Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.
    Advanced LinkedIn - Discover Technology
    Tue, May 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 1
    Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to help you find a better job and make valuable business connections. Presenter: Frank Alaniz.
    Book Discussion - The Cottingley Secret by Hazel Gaynor
    Tue, May 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 6
    Please see below for e-book and e-audio links in Hoopla, or request a copy of this book to be held at the Orchard Farm Branch.
    Library Board of Trustees Meeting
    Tue, May 11, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
    Community Commons - 240 & 243
    Open to the Public. Monthly Library Board of Trustees Meeting to be held in Community Council Room 240/243 at the Spencer Road Branch.
    Comix Club - The Stonekeeper & The Dragonet Prophecy
    Tue, May 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 2
    Pick up a copy at the Children's desk at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch.
    Fun for Ones
    Wed, May 12, All day
    Virtual
    Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for one-year-olds and their caregivers.
    Book Discussion - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
    Wed, May 12, 11:30am - 12:30pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 1
    Please read or listen to the book in advance. Copies are available at the Spencer Road Branch Information Desk, drive up window, or electronically.
    Crafting Connections - Let's Crochet
    Wed, May 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 4
    Bring your work in progress and connect with others who share your hobby. Knitters welcome!
    Tweens & Teens Create: Mystery Make It Challenge - Take & Make: Mystery Make It Challenge
    Wed, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 4
    Make a mystery craft using verbal instructions only. Do NOT open the bag until the program starts!
    Meet the Author: Celia Kibler, "Raising Happy Toddlers"
    Wed, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 1
    Author Celia Kibler presents their latest book, "Raising Happy Toddlers: How to Build Great Parenting Skills and Stop Yelling at Your Kids."
    Book Discussion - 2021 Genreflection Challenge
    Wed, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 2
    The Genreflection Book Challenge will get you to explore topics, formats, or genres by reading 24 books of your choosing that you might not otherwise try.
    Why is the Instant Pot So Hot? - Discover Your Best Life
    Wed, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 6
    For beginners, seasoned cooks, and everyone in between. Learn about the marvels of the Instant Pot, from safety to unconventional uses. We share our experiences and lots of recipes.
    Book Discussion - Great River City by Andrew Wanko
    Wed, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 3
    Please pick up a copy of this book at the Middendorf-Kredell reference desk.
    Rescheduled
    Take and Make Samurai Culture - Let's Learn
    Thu, May 13, All day
    New date Tuesday, May 04, All day
    Virtual
    Fun exploration of topics to keep thinking and learning! This course includes a Take and Make kit.
    Story Time
    Thu, May 13, All day
    Virtual
    Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.
    How to Become a Highly Motivated Diabetic - Oasis Health Classes
    Thu, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Virtual
    Learn the seven healthy habits of a motivated diabetic, including extensive nutrition and exercise specifics. . Learn this information from our partner Oasis Health.Register
    Homeschool Explorers - Marvelous Muscles
    Thu, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
    Virtual
    Warm up your muscles and stretch your mind as we explore the science and the fun of body movement.
    Registration opens Thursday, April 15 2021 at 11:00am
    Teen Book Club - Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
    Thu, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 1
    Pick up a copy at the Youth Services Desk at Spencer Road branch or at the Drive-Up Window.
    Registration opens Thursday, April 15 2021 at 9:00am
    Radial Origami - Tweens Create
    Thu, May 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 1
    Let's create a fabulous origami design that is easy to make.
    Book Discussion - "After I'm Gone" by Laura Lippman
    Thu, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
    Virtual - Virtual Room 2
    Please pick up a copy of this book at the Corporate Parkway branch.
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