July 2015 - Adult Programs - St. Charles City

ST. CHARLES CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT
July 2015 - Adult Programs
Register online at www.youranswerplace.org or call the Library
AU T H O R P RO G R A M S
Books will be sold by Main Street Books.
COMING SOON...
LYNN CAHOON,
KILLER RUN
Spencer Road Branch
Monday, Aug. 24 7:00 pm
DAVID FITZSIMMONS, CURIOUS CRITTERS: MARINE
From award-winning photographer and writer David FitzSimmons,
Curious Critters: Marine features some of North America’s
most incredible marine animals captured through the awardwinning photography of David FitzSimmons.
KRISTAN HIGGINS,
IF YOU ONLY KNEW
Spencer Road Branch
Wed., Sept. 2 7:00 pm
Spencer Road Branch
Thursday, July 16
7:00 pm
A D U LT S U M M E R R E A D I N G P RO G R A M
ESCAPE THE ORDINARY!
ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Sign up at any Library Branch. For 20
hours of reading you will receive a way
cool prize and an entry into the grand prize
drawing! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
St. Charles City-County Library District
Monday, June 1 – Saturday, August 1
TELESCOPES @ THE LIBRARY
Check out a telescope from the Library! Our partner, the
Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri, is holding several
Star Parties at our branches so that you can get to know the
telescopes and even take a look at the night sky.
STAR PARTY
Bring the whole family and join experts from the Astronomical Society to
view our amazing universe through telescopes. Get hands-on instruction
to use the telescopes that are available for check-out at our Regional
and General Purpose branches. All ages welcome. Children must be
accompanied by an adult.
McClay Branch
Thursday, July 23 7:30-9:00 pm
Deer Run Branch
Wednesday, July 29 7:30-9:00 pm
Corporate Parkway Branch
Monday, Aug. 24 7:30-9:00 pm
Kisker Road Branch
Thursday, Aug. 27 7:30-9:00 pm
PHOTO CONTEST FOR ALL AGES
Join us for the Second Annual Summertime
Digital Photo Contest offered to all ages!
See the website for contest details.
Winners will receive ca$h prizes! Good Luck!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 101 BEGINNER CLASS
Participants need to bring their own
camera and manual to this class.
Kisker Road Branch
Wednesday, July 15
6:30-8:30 pm
K. Linnemann Branch
Monday, July 20
6:30-8:30 pm
Corporate Parkway Branch
Wednesday, July 22
6:30-8:30 pm
NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY
Spencer Road Branch
Thursday, July 23
7:00-8:00 pm
LEARN PHOTO COMPOSITION FOR TEENS
Library Express WingHaven®
Monday, July 6
4:00-5:00 pm
S P E C I A L CLOSING NOTICES
The Library is Closed all day
Saturday, July 4 & Sunday, July 5
for the Fourth of July Holiday.
Register for programs online at www.youranswerplace.org or call the library
MOVIES
AFTERNOON THEATER ESCAPE THE ORDINARY
The Theory of Everything
(2014) PG-13. Light snacks
provided & sign up for the adult
summer reading program!
Kisker Road Branch
Tuesday, July 7
1:30-3:30 pm
DOCUMENTARY FILM
& DISCUSSION SERIES
The King of Kong:
A Fistful of Quarters
(2007) PG-13. A moderated
discussion will follow the film.
Spencer Road Branch
Tuesday, July 14
6:30-8:30 pm
FUN AND GAMES
MAH JONGG BASICS
McClay Branch
Mondays
1:00-3:15 pm
BEGINNING BRIDGE
(8 sessions) Gather your friends, relatives,
and neighbors for an afternoon of fun learning
how to play bridge. Registration is limited.
Please provide your own deck of cards.
Spencer Road Branch
Tuesdays, July 7-August 25
1:30-3:00 pm
APPLES TO APPLES MEETS APPETIZERS
How well do you know your
friends? Prove it by playing in
the Apples to Apples marathon!
Prizes will be awarded. Bring
the friends you know the best
for a better chance at winning! Register as a
team or as an individual. This is a 21+ event.
Offsite Event Location - The Tap House Pub
9015 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O’Fallon, MO 63366
Thursday, July 9
7:00-9:00 pm
SATURDAY MORNING CHESS CLUB
No registration required. Just drop in! No
teacher/instruction provided. Ages 12 and up.
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Saturdays (except July 4) 9:00 am-12:00 pm
ADVENTURES AT THE LIBRARY:
TABLE-TOP GAMING
Join our Library Dungeons & Dragons
(D&D) group for some tabletop adventuring.
Registration is required. Ages 13 and up!
McClay Branch
Saturday, July 18
1:00-5:00 pm
GUITAR CLUB
You should have at least
one year experience
playing your guitar.
Deer Run Branch
Tuesday, July 28
6:30-8:00 pm
BUSINESS
MORNINGSTAR WEBINAR:
5 KEYS TO RETIREMENT INVESTING
Morningstar’s Director of Public Finance,
Christine Benz, as part of Morningstar’s
2015 Financial Literary, will discuss the key
components to be aware of when investing
for your retirement. This session will cover asset
allocation, investment selection, withdrawal
strategies, estate planning, and more.
Spencer Road Branch
Wednesday, July 22
5:30-7:00 pm
GENEALOGY
GENEALOGY LAB
Are you having trouble
using Ancestry Library
Edition, Heritage Quest or
one of our genealogical
databases? Staff will help
you navigate and improve
your research skills.
K. Linnemann Branch
Tuesday, July 21
10:00-11:30 am
TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER OPEN LAB
Bring your technology questions and get
hands-on help!
Spencer Road Branch
Fridays
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Wednesdays
2:00-4:00 pm
K. Linnemann Branch
Wednesdays, July 8,15, 22 & 29 2:30-4:30 pm
eREADER ONE ON ONE HELP SESSION
Call for an appointment for eReader help on
your device. Call - 978-3261
Deer Run Branch
Fridays
2:00-4:00 pm
INTRO TO MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013
(6 Sessions) Before you take this course, you
should have experience with the computer
and the Windows operating system
K. Linnemann Branch
Tuesdays, July 7-August 11
6:30-8:45 pm
LEGO ROBOTICS:
FAMILY NIGHT
Learn Programming by solving challenges
with a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot utilizing
STEM (science, technology, engineering,
math, concepts).
Spencer Road Branch
Wednesday, July 8
7:00-8:30 pm
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT WORD 2013
(6 Sessions) Before you take this course, you
should have experience with the computer
and the Windows operating system
Spencer Road Branch
Saturdays, July 11 – Aug. 15 9:30-11:30 am
DATING IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Get practical advice about finding love online.
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Saturday, July 11
2:00-3:30 pm
MICROSOFT WORD ONLINE!
In this class you’ll learn the basics of Office
Online use, including the use of OneDrive,
Microsoft’s cloud storage solution. Bring
your email address and password with you (if
you don’t have an email, one can be set up
during the class).
Corporate Parkway Branch
Monday, July 13
1:30-3:30 pm
iPAD iOS 8 (2 SESSIONS)
You must be able to attend both classes.
Please bring your own iPad fully charged.
Spencer Road Branch
Wednesday, July 15 & 22 9:30 am-12:30 pm
ANDROID TABLET ESSENTIALS
Learn the basic skills you need to use your
Android tablet or phone.
Corporate Parkway Branch
Thursday, July 23
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Register for programs online at www.youranswerplace.org or call the library
FREEGAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION CLASS
K. Linnemann Branch
Monday, July 27
3:00-5:00 pm
BEYOND FACEBOOK: KEEPING YOUR KIDS
SAFE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Learn how your tweens and teens are
using this technology, how to manage
their privacy settings, and tools to
teach them good digital etiquette.
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Monday, July 27
7:00-8:30 pm
MODERN PARENTING
The Modern Parenting series explores a new
topic each month. Join us for future sessions
to learn about baby-wearing, attachment
parenting, and singing to your children!
LULLABY CLUB
Drop in each week to learn lullabies and
songs to sing to your little ones. Children
welcome!
McClay Branch
Thursdays, June
10:00 -10:30 am
NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHY
Spencer Road Branch
Thursday, July 23
7:00-8:00 pm
CRAFT PROGRAMS
AFTERNOON NEEDLERS:
MODERN SAMPLER PILLOW
See the website or call the branch for a
materials list. (636) 441-6454
McClay Branch
Thursday, July 9
1:30-4:00 pm
CRAFT & SEW WORKDAY - FINISH YOUR PROJECTS
The room is reserved...bring your unfinished
projects and get ‘em done! Bring a lunch.
McClay Branch
Saturday, July 25
9:00 am-3:00 pm
BEADING BASICS - Hemp & Bead Anklet
Tools and supplies provided. Registration required.
Corporate Parkway Branch
Thursday, July 9
7:00-9:30 pm
OTHER PROGRAMS
FELT CLUB: CATCH UP DAY
Work on what we’ve
presented so far this year.
Bring your patterns and supplies.
McClay Branch
Saturday, July 11
9:00 am-1:00 pm
HATS FOR TROOPS PROJECT
Donate your time, yarn, and skill to make hats
for active, wounded, and hospitalized soldiers.
Spencer Road Branch
Mondays, July 13 & 27
1:00-2:30 pm
CRAFTING FOR CHARITY
Join us to craft for charity-knit for the NICU,
crochet for the VA, or bring whatever craft
you’d like to work on.
McClay Branch
Tuesdays, July 14 & 28
12:30-3:00 pm
1:00-2:30 pm
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE DRAWING
Explore different approaches
in creating original art. View
a live demonstration by local
artist, Marc Moellinger, on
creative drawing. Registration
required for all attending.
Corporate Parkway Branch
Wednesday, July 15
7:00-8:00 pm
KNIT-A-LONG
Come join us for a night of knitting/
crocheting. Bring your latest project to share.
McClay Branch
Tuesday, July 7 6:30-8:30 pm
EVENING QUILTERS: SUMMER QUILT
See the website or call the branch for a
materials list and details. (636) 441-6454
McClay Branch
Thursday, July 16
5:00-7:30 pm
KNITTING CLUB
Bring your latest project and join
us as we knit, talk, and share.
South County Branch
Thursdays
2:00-4:00 pm
YARNS, BOOKS AND CROCHET HOOKS
Stop in and share your crochet ideas and
skills or just sit with us and quietly crochet.
Basic knowledge of crochet is preferred.
K. Linnemann Branch
Wednesday, July 22
2:30-4:00 pm
CHEMO CAPS
Spencer Road Branch
Tuesdays
Thursdays
LET’S CROCHET
Spencer Road Branch
Wednesdays
12:30-4:00 pm
6:30-8:45 pm
COUPON EXCHANGE
McClay Branch
1:00pm Tuesday to 9:00pm Wednesday
Deer Run Branch
9:00am Wednesday to 5:00pm Friday
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!: NEWS & CURRENT
EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP
The discussion will be moderated by Library staff.
K. Linnemann Branch
Wednesday, July 1
2:00-3:30 pm
DATING IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Learn tips on how to keep
yourself safe while looking for
Mr. or Ms. Right. Special guest
will be Dr. Annette Vaillancourt,
an online dating expert.
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Saturday, July 11
2:00-3:30 pm
STORY SWAP
Join area storytellers Mary Garrett and
Michael Bennett and others to hear and
tell stories for all ages. Folk tales, personal
stories, tall tales, myths -- all welcome!
McClay Branch
Monday, July 13
6:30-8:00 pm
“CHAT” UP A BOOK
Bring a favorite book or a book you are
currently reading and tell us why you like it!
Kisker Road Branch
Tuesday, July 21
2:00-3:00 pm
WRITERS CORNER
WRITE YOUR BOOK @ THE LIBRARY
If you’ve ever thought about writing a novel
(or even if you haven’t) please join us each
Saturday and give the writer’s life a try!
Hosted by Saturday Writers, a chapter of the
Missouri Writers’ Guild.
Spencer Road Branch
Saturdays (except July 4) 2:30-5:30 pm
BETTER CHOICES, BETTER HEALTH- DIABETES
Living with diabetes can present many
challenges, such as knowing how and
when to eat, living your life so you can
avoid complications, and getting the
support you want from family and friends.
A Better Choices, Better Health-Diabetes
workshop, developed and tested at Stanford
University, can help you manage these
concerns. Anyone 18 years or older with
Type II diabetes can attend this workshop.
Registration required. Fee: $15 per
participant. Call 636-928-9355 or go to www.
BJCStCharlesCounty.org to register.
Spencer Road Branch
Wednesdays July 8 – Aug. 19 6:00-8:30 pm
Presented in partnership with Barnes Jewish
St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals and OASIS.
10 Hospital Dr.
2 Progress Point Parkway
St. Peters, MO 63376
O’Fallon, MO 63368
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT & NUTRITION CAREGIVER CLASS
Get tips for setting up, storing, recording and
managing medication. Also, get tips from
a registered dietitian to help meet dietary
requirements and manage physician prescribed
diets. For more information call 636-916-9830.
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Thursday, July 9
1:30-3:00 pm
Sponsored by BJC Hospice/Supportive Care.
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SATURDAY, JULY 18
9 am – 7 pm - Open to the general public.
SUNDAY, JULY 19
DRUGGING OUR FUTURE
DEA Task Force Officer, Juan Wilson, will
discuss the epidemic of prescription drug
abuse and heroin addiction facing the St.
Charles Community. Learn how prescription
drug abuse can lead to heroin use, and how
access to dangerous drugs like heroin has
become easier than ever. Officer Wilson will
also talk about how to recognize signs of
prescription and illegal drug abuse.
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Saturday, July 18
2:00-4:00 pm
A SAMPLING OF AUGUST ADULT BOOK DISCUSSIONS
FRIDAY, JULY 17
9 am – 12 pm - Friends members only admission
12 pm – 9 pm - Open to the general public.
10 am – 3 pm - Open to the general public.
ST. CHARLES CONVENTION CENTER
One Convention Center Plaza, St. Charles 63303
Exit I-70 at 5th Street and go South.
Turn right on Veterans Memorial Parkway.
For more information call (636) 441-2300 or visit:
www.stchlibraryfriends.org
Sponsored by the FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
For a complete list of all August Book Discussions and to register for programs visit www.youranswerplace.org
Corporate Parkway Branch
The Mountains Echoed
- by Khaled Hosseini
1:30pm –
2nd Wednesday
(August 12)
Deer Run Branch
Dry Grass of August
- by Anna Jean Mayhew
10:00am –
3rd Thursday
(August 20)
Spencer Road Branch
A Walk in the Woods
- by Bill Bryson
7:00pm –
3rd Thursday
(August 20)
BRANCH LOCATIONS & PHONE NUMBERS
BOONE’S TRAIL BRANCH
#10 Fiddlecreek Plaza; New Melle - 398-6200
KISKER ROAD BRANCH
1000 Kisker Rd; St. Charles - 926-READ
MIDDENDORF-KREDELL BRANCH
2750 Hwy. K; O’Fallon 63368 - 978-7997
CORPORATE PARKWAY BRANCH
1200 Corporate Pkwy; Wentzville 332-9966
LIBRARY EXPRESS at DISCOVERY VILLAGE
378 Shadow Pines Drive; Wentzville - 332-6476
NORTH COUNTY BRANCH
1825 Commonfield Road; Portage des Sioux - 753-3070
DEER RUN BRANCH
1300 North Main; O’Fallon - 978-3261
LIBRARY EXPRESS at WINGHAVEN®
7435 Village Ctr. Dr.; O’Fallon - 561-3385
SOUTH COUNTY BRANCH
198 Jackson St; Augusta - 228-4855
KATHRYN LINNEMANN BRANCH
2323 Elm Street; St. Charles - 946-0789
McCLAY BRANCH
2760 McClay Rd.; St. Charles - 441-7577
SPENCER ROAD BRANCH
427 Spencer Road;St. Peters - 441-0522
If a sign interpreter or any special assistance is needed for a program, please call the branch at least seven days in advance.