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Writer's Block

Tweens & Teens Create
2023-01-04 15:30:00 2023-01-04 16:30:00 America/Chicago Writer's Block Get your creative juices flowing with fun monthly writing prompts. McClay Branch - Meeting Room A & B

Wednesday, January 04
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-04 15:30:00 2023-01-04 16:30:00 America/Chicago Writer's Block Get your creative juices flowing with fun monthly writing prompts. McClay Branch - Meeting Room A & B

McClay Branch

Meeting Room A & B

Get your creative juices flowing with fun monthly writing prompts.

Add this statement with link below: The library has a new calendar! To register for this event please visit https://stcharles.librarycalendar.com/event/writers-block-10. For future reference please bookmark www.stcharles.librarycalendar.com.

AGE GROUP: | Grade 6-8 | Age 13-18 |

EVENT TYPE: | TWEEN | TEEN |

TAGS: | MY |

McClay Branch
Phone: 636-441-7577
Hours
Mon, Feb 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Feb 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Feb 08 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Feb 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Feb 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 12 Closed
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About the branch

The staff at the McClay Branch love to help customers find information, discover new materials, and use public computers. Come in to browse a great selection of books, music, and movies. Enjoy free WiFi and meeting spaces - including a dedicated teen space. Pick up your holds using curbside service.

Upcoming Events

Alphabet Soup
Tue, Feb 07, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Teen Room
Join LGBTQ+ teens and allies to watch movies, talk books, and more with like-minded individuals!
Canceled
Wood "LOVE" Sign - Discover Crafting
Tue, Feb 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Boone's Trail Branch
Make a wood "LOVE" sign for your home decor!
Pajama Story Time
Tue, Feb 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Bring the whole family and a stuffed friend for stories and songs in your pajamas!
Tiny Tots
Wed, Feb 08, 10:00am - 10:20am
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.
What People Diagnosed with Cancer Should Know - Discover Your Best Life
Wed, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Middendorf-Kredell Branch - Meeting Room A
Join Program Director Dannie Hodges of Cancer Support Community of Greater St. Louis as she discusses what to do if you or a loved one is facing cancer.
Book Discussion - Next Chapter Book Club
Wed, Feb 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
A community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Book Discussion - "The Lost Apothecary" by Sarah Penner
Wed, Feb 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Middendorf-Kredell Branch - Meeting Room A
Please pick up a copy of "The Lost Apothecary" at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch information desk.
Book Discussion - 2023 Genreflection Challenge
Wed, Feb 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Spencer Road Branch - Room 112,Virtual Room 1
Ready to branch out of your reading comfort zone? Stuck in a reading rut? Join the 2023 Genreflection Book Challenge.
Story Time
Thu, Feb 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.
Teen Advisory Board - Kathryn Linnemann
Thu, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:35pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Be a part of the decision making process at the Library. Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the library, and eat some snacks!
Heartfulness Meditation for Mental Wellness - Discover Your Best Life
Thu, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
WingHaven ® - Meeting Room A
In Heartfulness, we follow four simple steps – relax, meditate, rejuvenate, and connect.
This event is full
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club - Run: Book One by John Lewis
Fri, Feb 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Pick up a copy of Run: Book One by John Lewis at the Teen Desk at the Kathryn Linnemann branch.
Ukranian Language School
Sun, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Spencer Road Branch - Community Commons - Room 259
Learn about the Ukrainian language and culture.
Sip & Stitch - Yarn Arts
Mon, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Boone's Trail Branch - Meeting Room
Work on your own knit, crochet, or embroidery project with fellow yarn enthusiasts!
Canasta - Game On!
Mon, Feb 13, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
WingHaven ® - Meeting Room A
Learn and play Canasta.
This event is full
Teens and Tweens Anti-Valentine's Day Party
Mon, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Teen Room
Love bites!
Book Discussion - "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah
Mon, Feb 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Boone's Trail Branch - Meeting Room
Please pick up a copy of The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah at the Boone's Trail Branch.
LEGO Builders
Tue, Feb 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Meeting Room A
Build with the Library's LEGOs.
Canceled
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Feb 14, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Open to the Public. Monthly Library Board of Trustees Meeting.
Tiny Tots
Wed, Feb 15, 10:00am - 10:20am
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.
Book Discussion - Next Chapter Book Club
Wed, Feb 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
A community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Writers' Bloc - Fan the spark of creation into an inferno
Wed, Feb 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
For aspiring authors/writers/poets/creators of all skills and lengths of practice, find support and structure for your craft here.
Story Time
Thu, Feb 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.
We Love Pets - Growing Artists
Fri, Feb 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. Dress to be messy.
Candy! - Let's Explore
Sat, Feb 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.
Ukranian Language School
Sun, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Spencer Road Branch - Community Commons - Room 259
Learn about the Ukrainian language and culture.
Learn Guitar with the Library - Become the rockstar you always new you were!
Mon, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Learn to play guitar, and become the musician you've always wanted to be!
Teens Create - Friendship Bracelets
Tue, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Teen Room
Grab your besties and come in to make some friendship bracelets!
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tue, Feb 21, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Spencer Road Branch - Room 112
Open to the Public. Monthly Library Board of Trustees Meeting.
Tiny Tots
Wed, Feb 22, 10:00am - 10:20am
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.
Book Discussion - Next Chapter Book Club
Wed, Feb 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
A community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Story Time
Thu, Feb 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.
Teen Advisory Board - Kathryn Linnemann
Thu, Feb 23, 3:00pm - 4:35pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Be a part of the decision making process at the Library. Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the library, and eat some snacks!
Heartfulness Meditation for Mental Wellness - Discover Your Best Life
Thu, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
WingHaven ® - Meeting Room A
In Heartfulness, we follow four simple steps – relax, meditate, rejuvenate, and connect.
Ukranian Language School
Sun, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Spencer Road Branch - Community Commons - Room 259
Learn about the Ukrainian language and culture.
Canasta - Game On!
Mon, Feb 27, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
WingHaven ® - Meeting Room A
Learn and play Canasta.
This event is full
Tween Club Read - From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
Mon, Feb 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Pick up a copy of From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks at the Children's desk at Kathryn Linnemann branch.
Tweens Create - DIY Bookmarks
Tue, Feb 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch - Youth Meeting Room
Come in to make some fun and funky bookmarks!
Book Discussion - Silent Book Club
Tue, Feb 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Spencer Road Branch - Room 212
If you enjoy the camaraderie of reading together but prefer not having a deadline, not answering questions and choosing your own book, this club is for you!
Book Discussion - Next Chapter Book Club
Wed, Mar 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
A community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ukranian Language School
Sun, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Spencer Road Branch - Community Commons - Room 259
Learn about the Ukrainian language and culture.
Book Discussion - Next Chapter Book Club
Wed, Mar 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kisker Road Branch - Small Group Room
A community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Book Discussion - 2023 Genreflection Challenge
Wed, Mar 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Spencer Road Branch - Room 112,Virtual Room 1
Ready to branch out of your reading comfort zone? Stuck in a reading rut? Join the 2023 Genreflection Book Challenge.
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