ST. CHARLES CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT

March 2015 - Adult Programs

AUTHOR PROGRAMS

AVON ROMANCE Presents: KISSCON ST. LOUISSpencer Road Branch Saturday, March 28 VIP admission 1:00 pm General admission 3:00 pm

CIVIL WAR MISSOURI FEATURING AUTHOR DOUGLAS GIFFORDwith guest performance by The Buckhannon Brothers BandSpencer Road BranchThursday, March 5 6:30 pm

JEANIE FRANZ RANSOM, THE CROWN AFFAIRMiddendorf-Kredell BranchTuesday, March 10 7:00 pm

READ ST. LOUIS PRESENTS: LISA SEE, CHINA DOLLSSpencer Road Branch Monday, March 23 7:00 pm

HEATHER BREWER, THE CEMETERY BOYSSpencer Road BranchTuesday, March 31 6:30 pm

Books will be sold and autographed.

F E A T U R I N G Maya Banks, Shelly Bell, Toni Blake, HelenKay Dimon, Susan McBride, Jennifer McQuiston, Julia Quinn, Kerrelyn Sparks, & Candis Terry

TECHNOLOGY

INTRO TO MICROSOFT WORD 2010 (6 sessions)Before you take this course, it is recommended that you have experience with the computer and the Windows operating system. You must be able to attend all 6 classes.Corporate Parkway BranchMondays, March 2-April 6 1:30-3:30 pmOasis Connections Technology Curriculum

IPAD IOS 8 (2 sessions)You must be able to attend both classes. Please bring your own fully charged iPad and user ID and password.Deer Run BranchWednesday, March 4 & 11 1:00-4:00 pm

COMPUTER OPEN LABBring your technology questions and get hands-on help!Spencer Road BranchFridays 10:00 am-12:00 pmWednesdays 2:00-4:00 pm

INTRO TO MICROSOFT EXCEL (6 sessions)Before you take this course, it is recommended that you have experience with the computer and the Windows operating system. You must be able to attend all 6 classes.Spencer Road BranchThursdays, March 5- April 9 2:00-4:00 pm

eREADER ONE-ON-ONE HELP SESSIONSCall for an appointment for eReader Help on your new device. Call (636) 978-3261.Deer Run BranchFridays 2:00 pm

iPHONE ESSENTIALS iOS 8Please bring your fully charged iPhone and Apple user ID and password.Corporate Parkway BranchTuesday, March 10 1:30-4:30 pm

WINDOWS 8.1Please bring your laptop fully charged as well as any password needed to access your device. McClay BranchWednesday, March 11 6:00-8:30 pmKisker Road BranchThursday, March 26 6:00-8:30 pm

ZINIO DIGITAL MAGAZINESPlease bring your fully charged tablet or laptop, your library card number/pin, & any user names and/or passwords for your device.Corporate Parkway BranchTuesday, March 17 1:30-3:30 pm

WRITERS CORNER

WRITE YOUR BOOK @ THE LIBRARYIf you’ve thought about writing a novel (or even if you haven’t) please join us each Saturday & give the writer’s life a try! Hosted by Saturday Writers, a chapter of the Missouri Writers’ Guild.Spencer Road BranchSaturdays 2:30-5:30 pm

CRAFT PROGRAMS

BEADING 101 - LANYARDTools, beads and components provided.K. Linnemann BranchMonday, March 2 7:00-8:30 pmWednesday, March 18 7:00-8:30 pm

CHEMO CAPSSpencer Road BranchTuesdays 12:30-4:00 pmThursdays 6:30-8:45 pm

LET’S CROCHETSpencer Road BranchWednesdays 1:00-2:30 pm

KNIT-A-LONGMcClay BranchTuesday, March 3 6:30-8:30 pm

KNITTING CLUBSouth County BranchThursdays 2:00-4:00 pm

SCRAPBOOKING & MORE WORKDAYMcClay BranchSaturday, March 7 9:00 am-3:00 pm

FELT CLUBMcClay BranchSaturday, March 7 9:00 am-12:00 pm

AFTERNOON NEEDLERS: IT’S GRANDMA TIME!McClay BranchThursday, March 12 1:30-4:00 pm

BEADING BASICS – Springtime EarringsTools and supplies included.Corporate Parkway BranchThursday, March 12 7:00-8:30 pm

CRAFT-A-THONJoin us to work on your projects with fellow crafters & makers. McClay BranchMonday, March 16 10:00 am-8:30 pm

Register for programs online at www.youranswerplace.org or call the library

eREADER WORKSHOPBring your device, & a laptop, if you have one.Middendorf-Kredell BranchTuesday, March 17 2:00-4:00 pm

LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS: FAMILY NIGHTLearn programming by solving challenges with a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot utilizing STEM (science, technology, engineering, math, concepts). Spencer Road BranchWednesday, March 18 7:00-8:30 pm

SAFETY FIRST: PRIVACY & SECURITY ONLINESpencer Road BranchThursday, March 26 7:00-8:30 pm

ANDROID TABLET ESSENTIALSPlease bring your fully charged tablet and any user names and/or passwords needed to download apps to your device.Spencer Road Branch Monday, March 30 1:00-4:00 pmKisker Road BranchTuesday, March 31 1:30-4:30 pm

FUN AND GAMES

MAH JONGG BASICSMcClay BranchMondays 1:00-3:15 pm

PRESENTING THE GUITARLocal musician Guy Nelson Kingsbury will share his 42 years of knowledge & passion for the guitar. Guy is the lead singer & guitarist in 6 different bands in the St. Charles area. He’s an expert in left handed performance and was mentored by Flamenco guitarist Bill Jones.

McClay BranchMonday, March 2 7:00-8:30 pm

ADVENTURES at the LIBRARY: TABLE-TOP GAMINGJoin our library Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) group for some tabletop adventuring. Registration is required. Ages 13 and up!McClay BranchSaturday, March 21 1:45-4:45 pm

GENEALOGY

FOCUS ON GENEALOGY: MAKING YOUR HISTORY LASTFrom letters to journals to photographs, learn how you can preserve your personal family history documents & artifacts for generations to come.K. Linnemann BranchTuesday, March 10 7:00-8:30 pm

MAKE YOUR OWN CARDSParticipants will make 5 cards. Materials fee is $10.Spencer Road BranchMonday, March 16 6:30-8:30 pm

EVENING QUILTERS - ORGANIZING YOUR STUFF!A guest organizer will interact with participants as she discusses basic principles of organization, along with specific organizational tips for quilters.McClay BranchThursday, March 19 6:00-8:30 pm

HOW TO DRAW MANGACome see how Manga is done and learn to draw manga yourself! Spencer Road BranchTuesday, March 24 6:30-8:00 pm

CRAFT & SEW WORKDAY - FINISH YOUR PROJECTSMcClay BranchSaturday, March 28 9:00 am-3:00 pm

OTHER PROGRAMS

COUPON EXCHANGEMcClay Branch1:00pm Tuesday to 9:00pm WednesdayDeer Run Branch9:00am Wednesday to 5:00pm Thursday and 9:00am-5pm Friday

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!: NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP Join us for a moderated discussion about current eventsK. Linnemann BranchWednesday, March 4 2:00-3:30 pm

“TALKING” PHOTO ALBUM WORKSHOPThis presentation offers a wealth of inspiring information to start you down the path of publishing your life stories and photos.Boone’s Trail BranchMonday, March 9 6:30-8:00 pm

STORY SWAPJoin area storytellers Mary Garrett, Michael Bennett, and others to hear and tell stories for all ages.McClay BranchMonday, March 9 6:30-8:00 pm

MISSOURI VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT VOLUNTEER TRAININGMiddendorf-Kredell BranchTuesday, March 10 1:00-5:00 pm

“CHAT” UP A BOOKBring a favorite book or a book you are currently reading and tell us why you like it!Kisker Road BranchThursday, March 12 2:00-3:00 pm

BASIC FIRST AID KIT (DIY)Make a basic first aid kit to keep in the car for those moments that you least expect. If you have a little one joining you, please register them for the First Aid Story Time occurring at the same time.Corporate Parkway BranchMonday, March 16 10:00-11:00 am

FIRST AID STORY TIMEChildren will enjoy a first aid and health themed story time, while adults make a first aid kit in the adjoining room.Corporate Parkway BranchMonday, March 16 10:00-11:00 am

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?Get ready for spring by decorating a pot and planting flowers.Corporate Parkway BranchSaturday, March 28 2:00-3:00 pm

EVERYBODY’S GOT TALENTCan you sing, dance, play an instrument, tell a joke, juggle, paint a picture or have another talent? Each act gets 5 minutes of fame. Deer Run BranchSaturday, March 28 7:00-9:30 pm

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

PASS IT ON: PREVENTING IDENTITY THEFT & SCAMSJoin us to share experiences, ask questions and discuss how you and the people you care about can spot and prevent identity theft and scams. Spencer Road BranchTuesday, March 3 11:00 am-12:00 pm

MODERN PARENTINGThe 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!

CLOTH DIAPERING 101McClay BranchTuesday, March 17 7:00-8:30 pmCorporate Parkway BranchThursday, March 26 7:00-8:30 pm

LULLABY CLUBDrop in each week to learn lullabies & songs to sing to your little ones. Children welcome!McClay BranchMondays, March 10:00-11:00 amPresented by St. Louis Birth Rhythms

MOVIES

DOCUMENTARY FILM & DISCUSSION SERIESDance For Me (2014) Not RatedThis event is a collaboration with POV, PBS’ award-winning nonfiction film series. www.pbs.org/pov . A moderated discussion will follow the film.Spencer Road BranchTuesday, March 10 6:30-8:30 pm

COMING IN APRIL...

YOUR HEALTHY ANSWERPLACE

BIGGEST WINNER OF ST. CHARLES COUNTY ROUND 7 KICK-OFFDid you know that nearly 40 percent of the residents in St. Charles County are overweight? Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals want to help you make lifestyle changes for a healthier tomorrow. Take the first step by enrolling in this 10-week weight loss contest today.St. Charles Community CollegeDaniel J. Conoyer Social Sciences Building AuditoriumTuesday, March 3 6:00-7:30 pmWednesday, March 4 6:00-7:30 pmCall 636-928-WELL (9355) for more information and to register for this program.

HOME CARE CHOICES AND HOW TO FIND ASSISTANCE AT HOMELearn about private duty services, home health care services, medical equipment & supplies for use at home. No registration needed. For more information call 636-916-9830.Middendorf-Kredell BranchThursday, March 5 1:30-3:00 pmSponsored by BJC Hospice/Supportive Care.

HELPING YOUR CHILD BUILD A HEALTHY BODY IMAGEDr. Nguyen will share basic guidelines for healthy lifestyle choices; discuss how attitudes, roles and behaviors can help shape viewpoints; and provide ways we can encourage our children to adopt positive and realistic weight goals. Registration required. Call 636-928-9355 or register online at www.BJCStCharlesCounty.orgMiddendorf-Kredell BranchMonday, March 23 6:00-7:00 pm

KISKER ROAD BRANCH1000 Kisker Rd; St. Charles - 926-READ

LIBRARY EXPRESS at DISCOVERY VILLAGE 378 Shadow Pines Drive; Wentzville - 332-6476

LIBRARY EXPRESS at WINGHAVEN®7435 Village Ctr. Dr.; O’Fallon - 561-3385

McCLAY BRANCH2760 McClay Rd.; St. Charles - 441-7577

MIDDENDORF-KREDELL BRANCH2750 Hwy. K; O’Fallon 63368 - 978-7997

NORTH COUNTY BRANCHPortage des Sioux - 753-3070

SOUTH COUNTY BRANCH198 Jackson St; Augusta - 228-4855

SPENCER ROAD BRANCH427 Spencer Road;St. Peters - 441-0522

BOONE’S TRAIL BRANCH#10 Fiddlecreek Plaza; New Melle - 398-6200

CORPORATE PARKWAY BRANCH1200 Corporate Pkwy; Wentzville 332-9966

DEER RUN BRANCH1300 North Main; O’Fallon - 978-3261

KATHRYN LINNEMANN BRANCH2323 Elm Street; St. Charles - 946-0789

If a sign interpreter or any special assistance is needed for a program, please call the branch at least seven days in advance.

BRANCH LOCATIONS & PHONE NUMBERS

“HERE, THERE, & EVERYWHERE” EXHIBITDuring April, visit the NASA

“Here, There & Everywhere” exhibit at the Spencer Road Branch. Discover how daily experiences reveal much about how our world works and how interconnected everything in science is. Learn about atomes colliding, light that does not pass, where the wind blows, the flow of electric charge, the shape of speed, bending of light and more.Spencer Road BranchOn display in April

3D PRINTING DEMONSTRATIONSpencer Road BranchMonday, April 20 7:00 pm Presented by Matt Roggen, Matt Cushman, and Abram Whitehead of Think A Little Bigger.

TELESCOPES @ THE LIBRARYStarting April 27th, you will be able to check out a telescope from the library! Our partner, the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri,

will hold several Star Parties at our branches so that you can get to know the telescopes and even take a look at the night sky - stay tuned for details!

C O M I N G S O O N

A SAMPLING OF APRIL ADULT BOOK DISCUSSIONS • Sponsored by the FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

For a complete list of all April Book Discussions and to register for programs visit www.youranswerplace.org North County BranchBitter Brew - by William Knoedelseder7:00pm – 2nd Monday

Kathryn Linnemann BranchThe Paris Architect- by Charles Belfoure7:00pm – Last Wednesday

Library Express at WingHaven®Me Before You - by Jojo Moyes11:00am – 3rd Saturday

SARA GRUEN, AT THE WATER’S EDGEThis is a ticketed event.Spencer Road BranchWed., April 8 7:00 pm

READ ST. LOUIS PRESENTS: JENNIFER NIELSEN, THE MARK OF THE THIEFSpencer Road Branch Thurs, April 9 7:00 pm

LISA SCOTTOLINE, EVERY FIFTEEN MINUTESSpencer Road BranchWed, April 15 —6:30 pm - cocktail reception with Lisa Scottoline courtesy of the Library Foundation

7:00 pm - Presentation followed by book signing

SUSANNA KEARSLEY,A DESPERATE FORTUNECorporate Parkway BranchThurs, April 16 7:00 pm

JOHN STEPHENS, THE BLACK RECKONINGSpencer Road Branch Fri, April 17 6:00 pm

MICHAEL HENRY,GHOSTS OF ST. CHARLESKisker Road BranchThurs, April 16 7:00 pmCorporate Parkway BranchTues, April 21 7:00 pmMcClay BranchMon, April 27 7:00 pm