January 2014 - Adult Programs - St. Charles City

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St. Charles City-County Library District
January 2014 - Adult Programs
Register online at www.youranswerplace.org or call the library
AU T H O R P RO G R A M S
MEET THE AUTHOR: Michael Henry, Ghosts of St.Charles
St. Charles is one of the oldest cities in the United States.
Join Dr. Michael Henry, owner of St. Charles Ghost Tours,
as he keeps vigil with representatives of the city’s restless
past, from the lost dogs of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
to the mysterious Lady in White.
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Thursday, January 9
7:00-8:30 pm
Spencer Road Branch
Wednesday, January 15 7:00-8:30 pm
Deer Run Branch
Monday, January 20
7:00-8:30 pm
Corporate Parkway Branch
Thursday, January 23
7:00-8:30 pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Monday, January 27
7:00-8:30 pm
MEET THE AUTHOR: Jennifer Chiaverini, Mrs. Lincoln’s Rival
Meet the New York Times best-selling Author Jennifer
Chiaverini. Renowned author of the Elm Creek Quilt series
and Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker, Jennifer will talk about her
newest release, Mrs. Lincoln’s Rival and sign copies
of her books afterward.
Spencer Road Branch
Sunday, January 19
2:00-4:00 pm
Books will be available to purchase from Left Bank Books.
Purchase of a book may be required to join the autograph line.
More than 30 new & vintage quilts from the Library District
“Readers & Quilters” group will be on display during the event!
a n d C O M I N G I N F E B R U A RY. . .
MEET THE AUTHOR: TIMOTHY SCHAFFERT, THE SWAN GONDOLA
Join award-winning author Timothy Schaffert as he discusses his
newest book, The Swan Gondola, a lush and thrilling romantic fable
about two lovers set against the scandalous burlesques, midnight
séances, and aerial ballets of the 1898 Omaha World’s Fair. From
the critically acclaimed author of The Coffins of Little Hope, The Swan
Gondola is a transporting read, reminiscent of Water for Elephants or
The Night Circus.
McClay Branch
Thursday, February 13
7:00–8:30pm
FORENSIC SCIENCE: WHAT’S REAL, WHAT’S NOT? WHAT’S COOL, WHAT’S HOT?
Hear about the hot topics in forensics and its role in solving cold cases. Forensic scientist
and St. Charles County Criminalistics Lab director, Bryan Hampton takes a look at the
realities of forensic science and debunks some of the often glamorized science’s common
myths. You’ll learn about the tools used in the crime lab and how the efforts of forensic
scientists today impact the crimes of tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 11
7:00-8:30 pm
Bryan Hampton, Director, Criminalistics Laboratory, St. Charles County Sheriff’s
Department appears courtesy of Academy of Science - St. Louis.
SPECIAL CLOSING NOTICE
All Library Branches will be Closed for Staff
Development Day 9am -1pm on Friday, January 10.
All Branches will be OPEN:
Monday, January 20 – Martin Luther King Day
COMPUTER PROGRAMS
COMPUTER OPEN LAB
Have computer questions? Are you having
trouble with your e-mail? Don’t know how to cut
and paste? Need help with your e-reader, tablet,
laptop, or other device you use for reading? Have
questions about how it works or how to download
books from the library? Bring your technology
questions and get hands-on help!
Spencer Road Branch
Fridays
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Wednesdays
6:00-8:00 pm
Thursday, January 9
2:00-4:00 pm
Monday, January 13
2:00-4:00 pm
Monday, January 27
2:00-4:00 pm
ZINIO DIGITAL MAGAZINES
Learn how to view full digital copies of magazines
for FREE using Zinio for Libraries! Participants will
learn how to download the Zinio app or software
for their PC, MAC, iPad, iPhone, Android device
or Kindle and then create the accounts needed
to access full magazines
and download them for later
viewing using their library
cards. Hands-on participation
is encouraged.
Saturday, January 11
2:00-4:00 pm
6:30-8:30 pm
GETTING ACQUAINTED with the COMPUTER
Wondering what you can do on a computer and
what all the excitement is about? Take this class
to learn a bit about computers and using basic
software programs. This is a hands-on class that
will acquaint you with the computer and teach you
how to begin using one.
Monday, January 13
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Monday, January 13
2:00-4:00 pm
Oasis Connections Technology Curriculum
COMPUTER SURVIVAL SKILLS
Come to this short hands-on class to find out how
to keep your computer running well
and troubleshoot minor problems.
Before taking this class, you should
already know how to use a
computer mouse and keyboard.
Spencer Road Branch
Tuesday, January 14
1:30-3:30 pm
Register for programs online at www.youranswerplace.org or call the library
computer programs continued...
WELLNESS ON THE WEB
This short hands-on computer class will help
you find resources for health related issues. You
will get to explore many health related websites
recommended by OASIS, including the Better
Choices, Better Health online workshop. You
will also learn to be wary of inaccurate websites
dealing with health topics.
Tuesday, January 14
2:00-4:00 pm
FREEGAL MUSIC SERVICE
Do you love the CD collection the library offers?
Then come take advantage of the new Freegal
Music Service that will offer music downloads from
the comfort of your own home with your library
card! Come learn the ins and outs of this new
service that will allow you to download DRM-free
music to many devices. Feel free to bring your
laptop or device and follow along to get the app or
learn to use the website. Hands on participation
is encouraged; attendees will need their library
card number and pin to
use almost any music
player, tablet, computer or
smartphone.
6:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday, January 28
6:30-8:30 pm
EXPLORING THE INTERNET
Having trouble finding what you need on the
Internet? Come to this class and learn the best
way to search for the information you want. You will
get to try out some search strategies online with
plenty of time to practice.
Monday, January 27
10:00 am-12:00 pm
e-READER PROGRAMS
ADVANCED e-READING with your iPAD OR iPAD MINI
Do you own an iPad and use it for e-Reading?
Have you worked with your device but know it
can do more? Contemplated buying an electronic
subscription to the Wall Street Journal or the St.
Louis Post Dispatch? Join us for an exploration of
some of the subscriptions and products currently
provided to library patrons that are accessible via
these devices. Bring your iPad and some examples
of how you are currently using it. Be ready to share
your cool apps and take home some great tips
on how to get more out of your device. All devices
should be registered and ready to go, not new in
the box. This class is geared for the beginner to
intermediate user.
Thursday, January 2
6:30-8:30 pm
e-READER ONE-ON-ONE HELP SESSIONS
Call for an appointment for e-Reader help on your
new device. Just let us know what device you have
and we will help you download e-Books from our
library web page. Most sessions last an hour or less.
Deer Run Branch
Fridays in January
1:00-5:00 pm
e-READER WORKSHOP
Do you have a new e-Reader? Join us for a
demonstration of the library’s e-book provider,
Overdrive. Learn to check out e-Books from the
library. We will also offer hands-on help. Bring
your device, a laptop (if you have
one), and your library card or card
number. Kindle users will need their
Amazon.com login and password.
Nook users will need their Barnes
& Noble login and password. Apple
users will also need their user id
and password.
Saturday, January 4
2:00-4:00 pm
Tuesday, January 7
7:00-9:00 pm
Tuesday, January 28
2:00-4:00 pm
Spencer Road Branch
Wednesdays in January
2:00-3:30 pm
TRY YOUR HAND at iPAD iOS7 (Beginner)
Attendees need to bring their own fully charged
iPad. In this course you will learn the basic tricks
and techniques for using your iPad including:
physical layout of buttons and features, navigating
screens and apps, connecting to the Internet,
overview of included apps,
downloading apps from the
Apple Store and the settings you
need to know. Please bring your
own iPad fully charged.
Spencer Road Branch
Thursday, January 9
1:30-4:30 pm
Tuesday, January 14
12:00-3:30 pm
Wednesday, January 22
1:30-4:30 pm
This class is being held for 2 - two hour sessions.
You must be able to attend both classes.
(Part 1) Wednesday, January 15
1:00-3:00 pm
(Part 2) Wednesday, January 22
1:00-3:00 pm
GAIN THE UPPER HAND
with your iPAD iOS7 (Intermediate)
This class will cover: learning to master the App
Store, using your iPad to read books and subscribe
to your favorite magazines, editing your pictures
and organizing them into albums for sharing and
slideshows, using FaceTime to communicate
with family and friends, download Podcasts for
your listening convenience, staying social with
Facebook, and listening to music using the Music
app. Please bring your own iPad fully charged.
These classes are offered in 2 - two hour sessions.
You must be able to attend both classes.
Spencer Road Branch
(Part 1) Thursday, January 16
1:30-3:30 pm
(Part 2) Thursday, January 23
1:30-3:30 pm
(Part 1) Tuesday, January 21
12:00-3:30 pm
(Part 2) Tuesday, January 28
12:00-3:30 pm
ADVANCED e-READING for NOOK COLOR,
HD TABLETS and ANDROID TABLET USERS
Do you own a Barnes & Noble Color Nook or an
Android tablet and use it for e-Reading? Have you
worked with your device but know it can do more?
Contemplated buying an electronic subscription
to the Wall Street Journal or the St. Louis Post
Dispatch? Join us for an exploration of some of
the subscriptions and products currently provided
to library patrons that are accessible via these
devices. Bring your tablet and some examples of
how you are currently using it. Be ready to share
your cool apps and take home some great tips
on how to get more out of your device. All devices
should be registered and ready to go, not new in
the box. This class is geared for the beginner to
intermediate user.
2:00-4:00 pm
ADVANCED e-READING with your KINDLE FIRE
Do you own a Kindle Fire and use it for e-Reading?
Have you worked with your device but know it
can do more? Contemplated buying an electronic
subscription to the Wall Street Journal or the St.
Louis Post Dispatch? Join us for an exploration of
some of the subscriptions and products currently
provided to library patrons that are accessible
via these devices. Bring your tablet and some
examples of how you are currently using it. Be
ready to share your cool apps and take home
some great tips on how to get more out of your
device. All devices should be registered and ready
to go, not new in the
box. This class is geared
for the beginner to
intermediate user.
2:00-4:00 pm
CRAFT PROGRAMS
CHEMO CAPS
Crocheting & Knitting Group - Learn to knit or
crochet hats for cancer patients.
Spencer Road Branch
Tuesdays
12:30-4:00 pm
Thursdays
6:30-8:45 pm
LET’S CROCHET
Learn basic crochet skills and how to read
patterns. Learn how to make a scarf, blanket, hat,
holiday-themed projects, and much more! Already
love to crochet? Bring your crochet projects and
sit and stitch with the crocheters! Please bring a
skein of yarn and a crochet hook.
Spencer Road Branch
Wednesdays in January
1:00-2:30 pm
This program open to crocheters ages 12 - 112.
SCRAPBOOKING & MORE WORKDAY
We have the tables, you bring your own supplies
and projects to work on...scrapbook pages, cards,
stamping, etc! You will be in good company with
other creative papercrafters. All levels welcome,
but space is limited. Sign up to reserve a space.
Bring a lunch.
McClay Branch
Saturday, January 4
9:00 am-3:00 pm
STITCHING, CRAFTING & MORE:
HAVE A SOUPER NEW YEAR!
Bring your good ideas to help plan our year! Bring
a crock pot or soup recipe to
share. We’ll also have a small
project to work on. There will
be soup & bread provided for a
light lunch to keep us going for
our brainstorming session! :)
McClay Branch
Thursday, January 9
1:00-3:30 pm
T-SHIRT SCARVES
Learn how to turn old t-shirts into trendy new
scarves. No sewing required. Bring old t-shirts
preferably solid colors (4 are needed to make one
scarf) and watch the craft magic happen!
Spencer Road Branch
10:30 am-12:00 pm
RECYCLE CRAFT: CD COASTERS
Learn how to use old CD’s and scrapbook paper to
make a set of unique coasters.
All materials provided. Registration is required.
Wednesday, January 15
10:00 am-12:00 pm
VALENTINE CARD MAKING
Join us and share the love! Come create two
handmade Valentine cards to give your loved ones
this Valentine’s Day!
All supplies provided. Ages 13 and up.
1:30-3:30 pm
CRAFTERS/STITCHERS/QUILTERS:
SATURDAY WORKDAY
The room is reserved...bring your
unfinished projects & get ‘em done!
You’ll be in good company with other
stitchers and quilters. Bring a lunch.
McClay Branch
9:00 am-3:00 pm
CREATING WITH PUNCHES
Punches come in all shapes and sizes. Put
these shapes together and come up with some
fun, creative art. Punch art can be used as
embellishments on scrapbook pages, cards, etc.
Join us to create two different pieces of punch art
with instruction sheets and two matching greeting
cards. Cost is $6
MAKE YOUR OWN CARDS
Create several unique all-occasion cards using
rubberstamping and various tools & techniques.
Participants will make 3 cards. Cost is $6.
Both classes will be held on Monday, January 20
Spencer Road Branch
Both classes will be held on Tuesday, January 21
You may participate in both, but you must register
for both classes. Supplies needed: scissors &
adhesive.
“Punches” begins at 6:30 pm
“Cards” begins at 7:00 pm
ADULT PAPERCRAFTING
Make your own Valentines this year. Come to Deer
Run to make cards for those you love!
Deer Run Branch
Tuesday, January 21
6:30-8:30 pm
QUILTING & MORE: NINE PATCH PLUS
This presentation of experienced
quilter and lover of the nine-patch quilt
block, Tommi D., will expand on the
simple “nine patch” block with lots of
ideas and examples! Bring any nine
patch quilts you may have for show and tell.
Bring regular show and tell items also.
McClay Branch
6:00-8:30 pm
FUN AND GAMES
CHESS & BACKGAMMON DAY
Drop in for a challenging game of chess.
Or, try your skill at backgammon. Bring your own
game boards or use the library’s. Beginners are
welcome. Come with a friend, or meet a new one!
Ages 18 and up. Refreshments served.
Kisker Road Branch
Saturday, January 4
10:00-11:30 am
FAMOUS AUTHOR BINGO
A night of fun & prizes along with a
little to learn about famous authors.
Come adults and teens and play
Bingo with us. Everyone gets one
card and all players are winners!
Please register as the crowds are
waiting to sign up. Bring your own 25 card covers,
like pennies or beans, if you can.
Tuesday, January 14
6:30-7:30 pm
GAMES DAY
Love to play games? We’ll supply the games-chess,
mahjong, checkers, backgammon and cribbage-you
bring the players and knowledge.
McClay Branch
10:00 am-2:00 pm
OTHER PROGRAMS
COUPON EXCHANGE
Bring your coupons and online deals to share and
exchange. For more information, call the library.
McClay Branch
Drop in anytime between 1:00pm Tuesday and
9:00pm Wednesday every week.
Deer Run Branch
Drop in anytime between 9:00am Wednesday and
5:00pm Thursday & 9:00am-5pm Friday every week.
ACT TEST TIPS AND TRICKS
About to take the ACT? “Tutor Doctor” Dan Morris is
here to help! He will cover such topics as:
1)ACT & SAT - What’s the difference? Which should
you take? 2)Free resources for study help and how
to find them. 3)Test and study skills and tips.
4)What can an improved ACT score do for you?
Spencer Road Branch
Monday, January 6
7:00-8:00 pm
Parents welcome!
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, January 13
6:30-8:00 pm
DEER RUN GUITAR CLUB (BOOKER’S GUITAR CLUB)
Learn a new song. Share your tips and guitar
wisdom with other players. We are trying to create
an environment where musicians can come
together and enjoy the art of music.
We will share a few songs
and attempt to follow up
with a jam session the
following month.
Deer Run Branch
Tuesday, January 28
6:30-8:00 pm
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
AARP FREE TAX SERVICE
AARP will provide free tax service to St. Charles
County residents with medium to low income.
Please call a branch after January 2 , 2014 to
schedule an appointment.
By appointment only.
McClay Branch
Spencer Road Branch
FREE TAX PREPARATION GATEWAY EITC COMMUNITY COALITION
Free tax preparation through the Gateway EITC
Community Coalition (GECC). To qualify you must
have a household income of $51,000 or less.
Services provided each Saturday from 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. at the Middendorf-Kredell and 9:30 a.m.
- 4:00 p.m. Spencer Road Libraries from February
8, 2014 through April 12, 2014. No appointment
necessary. Services administered on a first come,
first served basis.
Spencer Road Branch
MOVIES
DOCUMENTARY FILM & DISCUSSION SERIES
“Stories We Tell” 2012, PG-13
In this inspired, genre-twisting
film, Oscar-nominated writer/
director Sarah Polley discovers
that the truth depends on
who’s telling it. Polley is both
filmmaker and detective as
she investigates the secrets
behind a family of storytellers.
A moderated discussion will
follow the film & will include
various points of view and analysis of the film’s quality.
Admission is free. For adults & young adults (high
school age & older).
Spencer Road Branch
Thursday, January 9
6:00-8:30 pm
ART HOUSE MOVIE MATINEE
“Le Havre” 2010, Not Rated
This Cannes Film Festival
winner is about a young boy
who turns up in a container
with a group of immigrants in
the port city of Le Havre, France.
Join us for a fun afternoon at
this matinee. Popcorn and
refreshments will be served!
Kisker Road Branch
Friday, January 10
A SAMPLING OF FEBRUARY ADULT BOOK DISCUSSIONS
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT & NUTRITION CAREGIVER CLASS
Ongoing series of topics geared toward
caregivers of all types. Open to the general
public. 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. No registration needed.
For more information call 636-916-9830.
Thursday, January 9
1:30-2:30 pm
WELLNESS ON THE WEB
This short hands-on computer class will help
you find resources for health related issues.
You will get to explore many health related
websites recommended by OASIS, including the
Better Choices, Better Health online workshop.
You will also learn to be wary of inaccurate
websites dealing with health topics.
Tuesday, January 14
2:00-4:00 pm
2:00-4:00 pm
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For a complete list of all February Book Discussions and to register for programs visit www.youranswerplace.org
Corporate Parkway
Branch
Mrs.Lincoln’s Dressmaker
- By Jennifer Chiaverini
7:00pm –
Last Thursday
Kisker Road Branch
The Horse Creek Incident
- By Dusty Richards
7:00pm –
Third Tuesday
McClay Branch
Peace Like a River
- By Leif Enger
7:00 pm –
First Wednesday
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
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.

January 2014 - Adult Programs - St. Charles City

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