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Date: Wednesday, November 29
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
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Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: All Ages

Description:

Featuring fun crafts that maybe wacky for the time of year. Available every Wednesday. While supplies last.

 

Not recommended for children under 3.

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Date: Wednesday, November 29
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Carnegie Library
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Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Walk, crawl or run for preschool storytime at the Carnegie Library during our fall storytime session. Each session will end with a craft.

 

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.


Date: Wednesday, November 29
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Virtual Branch
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Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Adults

Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.

November's book will be Macarons Can Be Murder by Rose Betancourt. The author will be joining us.

All 4 branches have a print book (please check with your preferred branch for availability) and the e-book and audio are available through Hoopla.

 

 

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agatha

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Date: Thursday, November 30
Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Miscellaneous
Ages: Teens

Description:

YWCA GRIT program for teens that is presented by staff from the YWCA.

This weekly program is open to teens and provides various activities.

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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.


Date: Thursday, November 30
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children

Description:

Why not make a silly craft that you can eat? Creating with your child is a great way to bond with while teaching independence and enjoying quality time together. Come to the parent child craft class to design some zany food fun! 

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This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.


Date: Thursday, November 30
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Adults

Description:

Have you been looking for a way to keep your hands busy while you watch your favorite shows? Would you like to learn a skill that will enable you to make beautiful, hand-crafted gifts with a personal touch? Many think knitting is too difficult to learn, but this course will change your mind! In only five sessions you will learn to cast on, knit, purl, bind off, and create a variety of stitch patterns. We will also learn basics to reading a knitting pattern. Space is limited, registration is required. Sign up is for the entire series, as it is a progressive course. 

Please bring size 8, 9, or 10 needles and a basic yarn of your choosing (lighter colors are recommended.) The fancier the yarn, the more difficult to learn.

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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.


Date: Thursday, November 30
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Ages: Adults

Description:

This is a club for all those who love Magic the Gathering! Bring your own Magic the Gathering commander format* deck to battle and destroy your friends and strangers! The Commander format is all about picking your hero and building a deck around them. In this casual, multiplayer format, you choose a legendary creature to serve as your commander and build the rest of your deck around their color identity and unique abilities. The deck must have 100 cards, including your commander and power level 8 and under decks recommended. Time to devour your enemies! 

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Date: Friday, December 1
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Games/Gaming, Performances
Ages: Adults

Description:

Think you could be the next Nancy Drew or Hercule Poirot? Solve the clues to figure out who the real murderer is. Enjoy a delicious meal while you solve the story inspired by a real life murder that took place right here in Missouri.

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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.


Date: Saturday, December 2
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Program Type: Community Events
Ages: All Ages

Description:

Do you want to get a photograph of the family, but you are running out of time and money? Never fear, the library is here! We are hosting local photographer, Emma Spiking, to snap a quick family photo for free. Wear your holiday best! After the mini session, you will receive an email with a digital copy of the picture for your personal use. First come, first serve, no reservations needed, we will go in order of the line. Available at all four locations on the following dates and times: 

Washington Park Library on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

East Hills Library on Saturday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Carnegie Library on Saturday, December 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Downtown Library on Sunday, December 10 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m

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