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New year, new website, new social handles! It's now a little easier to find us online with our new username: @stchlibrary! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more to stay updated on Library news, see behind-the-scenes footage, and connect with your Library.
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Thank you @Marissa_Meyer and @MainStreetBooks for the amazing author event! We had a magical evening 💫
#MarissaMeyer #AuthorEvent #BookSigning #LibraryEvent
ALT Author Marissa Meyers speaks to a group of 230 readers
ALT Marissa Meyer poses with a group of 230 readers
ALT Reader with Lunar Chronicles-inspired tattoo smiles with author Marissa Meyer
ALT Three readers pose with their books
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Participating in NANOWRIMO? 📝 The Library is here to help!
The St. Charles City-County Library is hosting a several classes this November for any teen or tween writers, poets, or playwrights out there.
Check them out here: rebrand.ly/nanowrimo-22-tw
#NaNoWriMo #WritingHelp
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This 80* weather today has us questioning the whole "fall, winter, spring summer" thing... 🤪
Need a library card? Sign up for a virtual card for instant access to e-resources as well as material from @LibbyApp and @hooplaDigital and @Kanopy
Sign up: rebrand.ly/library-card-seas…
ALT Fool's spring Second winter Spring of deception Actual spring Pollen season Summer False Fall Actual fall Second summer Time to get a library card (you are here) Winter
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Join the Library and Pulitzer Price nominee, Bob Drury, for a presentation at the Spencer Road Library on Friday, November 18.
Drury will be discussing his latest book THE LAST HILL: The Epic Story of A Ranger Battalion and the Battle That Defined WWII.
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For adult readers: WHAT'S FOR DESSERT, a cook book by @saffitzclaire and a book of poetry, AND YET, by @KateJBaer
ALT Book cover for What's For Dessert by Claire Saffitz
ALT Book cover for And Yet by Kate Baer
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For Teen readers: CURSED by @marissa_meyer (who is also visiting our Library this Saturday! Sign up here: marissa-meyer-22-tw)
ALT Book cover for Cursed by Marissa Meyer
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For middle grade readers: MORNING SUN IN WUHAN by @YCompestine and SIR CALLIE AND THE CHAMPIONS OF HELSTON by @EsmeSymesSmith
ALT Book cover for Morning Sun in Wuhan by Ying Chang Compestine
ALT Book cover for Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith
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Did you know that new books, audiobooks, and eBooks are published EVERY TUESDAY? Here's a few we are excited about this week:
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The Library is OPEN today (Nov 8) for voters and readers alike! Visit the Library for voting resources, material browsing, resources, and more.
Join the Library and presenter Frank Alaniz (@St8Wkr) for a workshop on how to effectively complete online job applications at our Middendorf-Kredell Branch.
Registration is now open for this event on November 29 at 2:00PM: rebrand.ly/secrets-of-job-ap…
#Resume #JobSearch
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You've enjoyed watching him on TV, now see @scottontvKSDK live at the Library! Join us for a discussion with @ksdknews meteorologist in connection with our #OneRead book challenge, DRY by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman.
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Cleaning out your closets? Organizing your bookshelves? Don’t throw away your gently used books.
Donate them to the Friends of the Library to help raise money for book discussion kits, classes/events, and more! Drop off your gently used literary items at any library branch.
ALT Friends of the Library Book Drive. Now accepting: new and used books in good condition textbooks published within the last 5 years CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays sheet music jigsaw puzzles computer games video games
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Are you or someone you love struggling with the effects of Alzheimer’s or dementia? The Library and @alzassociation are here to help 💜
Join us for classes on Healthy Living and Understanding Alzheimer's throughout the month of November.
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Tweens and teens recently got into the Halloween spirit by crafting some spook-tacular Perler bead creations at the Spencer Road branch! Check out other Tween and Teen Create
classes happening monthly at various branches across the county: rebrand.ly/ttcreate10/22-tw
ALT Class participant holding their glow-in-the-dark Perler bead creation.
ALT Class participant holding their jack-o-lantern Perler bead creation.
ALT Class participants holding their Perler bead creations.
ALT Class participant holding their glow-in-the-dark Perler bead creation.
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Are Supreme Court justices guided by the law? Ideology? Partisan loyalty?
Join us at the library to discuss Supreme Court decision-making at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch on Tues, 10/18 at 7pm. Register to join this #CurrentConversation: rebrand.ly/tw-supremes
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Good morning to you! Have you been singing with your little learners lately? Use this calendar full of activities ideas (like singing) that lead to #earlyliteracy success. Take a few minutes each day to help your child become a baby bookworm.
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The #LibraryToYou Bookmobile offers lots of new services...along with the same great service you remember. Look for it rolling out all over St. Charles County! stchlibrary.org/Bookmobile
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Middendorf-Kredell Branch librarian Heather was a guest on the #FactOrFiction podcast during a live recording in July. She was asked to guess which element of the featured historical crime was fact or fiction.
Fan of #truecrime? Tune in! buzz.factorfictionpodcast.co…
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Need a will? How about help writing a simple lease? Want a directory of attorneys in your area? For all of these situations and more, Missouri Legal Forms can help. Use your library card to get started: rebrand.ly/tw-molegal
#legalhelp
Learn through play at the library! #Earlyliteracy panels were recently installed at several branches - including these at the Spencer Road Branch. Simulate the sound of rain, explore new textures, hear animal sounds, and learn about shapes. Visit soon to try them all.
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Have you ever wondered how judges are selected in Missouri? Do you know the difference between federal and state judges? Find out when you join us at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch on Tues, 10/4 at 7pm to hear from a St. Charles County judge. Register at rebrand.ly/tw-judges
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Sing along with Mark Dvorak during Live @ the Library this fall! Mark's "American Folk Song" features oral history, demos, and the music of #folk artists like Lead Belly, Pete Seeger, and Woody Guthrie. Don't miss this free live concert!
Register here: rebrand.ly/tw-livemusic
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The Bookmobile is on the road. Let's celebrate!
You’re invited to a ribbon cutting for the #LibraryToYou Bookmobile at the Spencer Road Branch parking lot on Tuesday, 9/27 at 10am. See all that it offers our community, and all that our community offered to make it possible.
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Want to see everyday objects in a whole new way? Look at them under a microscope!
Microscopes are now available for a two-week checkout. Observe and experiment at home: rebrand.ly/fb-microscopes
#sciencefunforeveryone
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Frustrated by your #collegesearch?
If you're a HS student or a parent, join @mentors4college to learn to find the college that provides the best academic, social, & financial fit. Mark your calendar for Thurs, 9/29 at 7pm at the Kathryn Linnemann Branch: rebrand.ly/tw-college
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#BannedBooksWeek (September 18-24) is an annual event that spotlights attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It highlights the value of free and open access to information.
We support the right to read.
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Don't live near a library branch? Meet the #LibraryToYou Bookmobile in your neighborhood! rebrand.ly/tw-bkmobile
- Pick up holds and return materials
- Access free WiFi & computers
- Get a library card
- Print, copy, & scan documents
- Browse books (and more!) for all ages
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If you loved "A Man Called Ove", don't miss "The Winners" and author @Backmanland at the library! This is a ticketed event presented in partnership with @novelneighbor on Sat, 10/1 at 7pm. Get tickets: rebrand.ly/tw-fredrikbackman
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National #HispanicHeritageMonth, September 15 - October 15, recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans. Discover, read, and celebrate with books by Latinx and Hispanic authors. Find them at the library.
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It's the research firm that investors rely on, but did you know that @ValueLine also offers "University" classes for beginners? Learn the basics of #investing - free with your library card: rebrand.ly/tw-valueline
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Slime Science = satisfying, sensory, stress relief through experimentation at the Corporate Parkway Branch. #goodcleanfun #handsonlearning
Need some of that? Make slime at home: piped.video/mtj45XC0ZWM
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me: hey, have you heard about the new library branch?
friend: where is it?
me: everywhere!
The #LibraryToYou Bookmobile is on the road this month. Stay tuned for details!
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Your 24/7 online library just got a renovation and we're ready to open the doors! The new and improved LIBRARY WEBSITE will launch in mid-September with an easy-to-navigate layout - coming soon to your computer or device. #moderndesign #mobilefriendly #alwaysopen
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If you love picture books (or know a little one who loves to read), try this year's Building Block Award nominees. Read a variety of great books over the next few months, then vote for your favorite. You could win a book for your home library! #recommendedreadalouds
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Planning a trip? The library provides #passport services by appointment! Don't pass up the chance to browse travel books and submit your passport application at the same location. Get the details at mylibrary.org/passport-notar…
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Are you as excited as staff at the McClay Branch about the upcoming #RenaissanceFaire season? Join us for Ren-themed events this month! Learn how to make your own feather quill or halo headpiece and play board games with other Faire folk. Get the details: rebrand.ly/tw-renfest
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Curious about court? What do our country's courts do? How do they work? Join the Missouri State Supreme Court at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch to answer these questions and broaden your #civiceducation on Wed, 9/14 @ 1pm: rebrand.ly/tw-courtpurposes
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When customers have a difficult time going to the library, the library goes to them! Our #Outreach team sets up mini libraries for residents of senior living communities. These are happy customers with new library books!
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It's a new school year...are your kids still shy about reading aloud? Give them some fun practice with a teen buddy! Register for a 4-session #BookBuddies series in October in person at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch or online: rebrand.ly/tw-readtogether
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myLibrary.org is always open if you need movies or music for the long weekend. (Just try to keep the BBQ sauce away from your library books!)
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You don't have to wait for the holidays to enjoy Hallmark movies! Use the Hoopla app to stream year-round romance free with your library card: rebrand.ly/tw-hallmark
#hallmarkmoviesnow
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If you're singing, counting, talking, playing, and writing with your little learners, you're helping them build the skills they need to succeed as readers. Need some new ideas? These daily activities make it easy to practice. #GrowYourReader
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Are ye away to the #RenFaire this fall? Prepare thyself.
Join other knights, rogues, and ladies at the McClay Branch to create costume pieces, craft nearly-authentic antiquities, and play games. Discover details: rebrand.ly/tw-renfest
We shall see you anon at the library!
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Do you have a friend without a library card? Make it your mission in September to share all you love...with someone you love.
Library cards are available online: rebrand.ly/tw-librarycard
#librarycardsignupmonth
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There's still time to get your tickets!
Join the Library Foundation to celebrate (and support the library) at the #TreasureIsland-themed Imagine Gala and Auction on Sat, 9/10 @ 6pm at the Ameristar Casino. It's an experience you don't want to miss! rebrand.ly/tw-imagine
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