Week Calendar

Are you interested in learning how to better navigate the internet, become comfortable with computers or learn how to use a software program?

Come and check out the Friends of the Osage County Library's book sale area and find deals on books, puzzles, DVDs and more!  Call the Osage County branch at 573-897-2951 for more information.

Drop in and enjoy an open learning and play time featuring a variety of sensory and activity stations.

Representatives from KidSight will be here to offer quick, free vision screening for children six and under.

Stories and songs for families. A take-and-make craft will be available at the event. 

Join us in the Woodland Art Gallery of the Osage Branch for stories, songs and a whole lot of fun! Recommended for preschool ages.  No reservations needed. 

Come build your own Gingerbread House for the holidays.  The library will provide the supplies and you supply the creativity!  For ages 10 and up.  Space is limited so be sure to register online or call the Osage Branch at 573-897-2

Interviews

Reading Heroes is a program providing one-on-one reading enrichment sessions for kids who've completed grades K-2.  These sessions are led by a retired reading teacher and are available in half hour increments from 2:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Bring your favorite book to read to a trained therapy dog (TDI-Therapy Dogs International). Raina will be in the Children's department for an hour, and can't wait to hear your story!

Bookworms is our book discussion group for 3rd-5th grade students. The first 8 participants receive a free copy of the book before the discussion.

Anime Club is back! Join us for the latest and/or greatest anime. We'll even have popcorn and soda! 

We're starting a Teen Art Club and we want your input! We'll be discussing what types of projects we're going to do and how we want to create a space for teens to create with other teens who love art. 

Join us in learning some different methods to upcycle wine bottles into holiday decorations! Every participant will make a couple of bottles to take home!

Have you ever been interested in homesteading? Do you want to reduce the amount of chemicals in your home and food? Are you trying to go plastic free?

For grades 2-5. Limited to 30 participants and registration is required. Create and decorate Christmas ornaments. Several styles will be available to make, including painted glass, clothespin reindeer and more.

Join us for a look at how to create a resume that employers will notice. We'll talk about types of resumes, strategies to improve your own, and what employers are looking for in a job candidate. Registration required.

Novel Ideas is our 6-8th grade book group. The book we'll be discussing for December is Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko. Copies of this book are available for registered participants. 

Sometimes computers and software can be frustrating. They might freeze or shut down unexpectedly, which can lead to lost time and patience. But the library is here to help!

The sweet smell of licorice and the giant candy bar painted on the factory wall at the Eads Bridge remain locked into the collective memory of generations of St. Louisans.

All ages. No reservations needed. Family Event. Blankets and pillows welcome! Light snacks will be provided. NOTE: This is an after-hours event- the library doors will be closed at 6:15 pm.

Join us for a family movie in our Art Gallery. We are showing New Line Cinema's ELF with Will Ferrell.  We will be serving popcorn to enjoy during the show. Blankets and pillows welcome. 

Teen After-Hours is BACK, y'all! It's the after-hours party in the library that you've been missing. Play games, hang out, and eat free pizza with your friends after the library closes.