Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch

Are you ready to "Book It" for community literacy? 
 
Join the Jefferson County Library for a no-cost, family foam run on Saturday, April 18th, 2026. This run will be held at Arnold City Park, 2400 Bradley Beach Rd, Arnold, MO 63010, with a timed 5k option OR an untimed 1 mile option. Whether you're ready to run or just here for the fun, this community event sponsored by the Arnold Tourism Commission can be your chance to spring into warmer weather with a little help from your Jefferson County Library! All participants welcome regardless of whether they are JeffCo residents. Run for reading and register TODAY!
 
Registration opening Sunday, February 15th via Start2Finish. Participants MUST register.
Registration open now &gt;&gt;: <a href="https://raceroster.com/events/2026/115492/book-it-foam-run" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Book It - Foam Run</a>
Date:Saturday, April 18, 2026 Time:8:00am - 12:00pm

Local Event: Book It: Foam Run @ Arnold City Park

Jefferson County

Arnold

Missouri

Book It: Foam Run @ Arnold City Park

Are you ready to "Book It" for community literacy? 
 
Join the Jefferson County Library for a no-cost, family foam run on...

Conduct science experiments with eggs.
For ages 5-12 years! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:Saturday, April 18, 2026 Time:3:00pm - 4:00pm and Tuesday April 21 @ 6:00 pm

Local Event: Kids Time: Egg Science 

Kids Time: Egg Science 

Conduct science experiments with eggs.
For ages 5-12 years! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at...

Bring your own project and materials and use our sewing equipment to complete projects independently. Staff WILL NOT be available to assist and alteration services are not being offered. No registration required.
Ages 16+
Date:Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Time:1:00pm - 4:00pm

Local Event: DIY Makerspace Open Lab 

DIY Makerspace Open Lab 

Bring your own project and materials and use our sewing equipment to complete projects independently. Staff WILL NOT be...

Join us for a presentation by Wild Birds Unlimited at 2 PM on how to make one's home bird friendly. Afterwards, talk with local organizations on how you can support conservation in your neighborhood, play bird bingo, and try your hand at conservation crafts. No registration required. All Ages
Tentative Schedule
2-2:30: Presentation by Wild Birds Unlimited
2:30-4: Bird Bingo, Community Organization Tabling, and Conservation Crafts
Tentative Organizations
1. Wild Birds Unlimited
2. MU Extension
3. Missouri Master Naturalists - Miramiguoa Chapter
4. Missouri Prairie Foundation and Grow Native!
5. Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic
Date:Saturday, April 25, 2026 Time:2:00pm - 4:00pm

Local Event: Birds & Beyond: Connecting Community with Conservation 

Birds & Beyond: Connecting Community with...

Join us for a presentation by Wild Birds Unlimited at 2 PM on how to make one's home bird friendly. Afterwards, talk with local...

Birds & Beyond: Connecting Community with Conservation 

Join us virtually as we read a book and make a simple recipe to eat. 
The Zoom link and ingredient list will be emailed to participants prior to the event.
Book: I Am Bear by Ben Bailey Smith 
Recipe: Gummy Bear Fizz 
Ingredients: Gummy Bears, Lemon-Lime Soda, Fruit Juice (cranberry, mango, fruit punch, etc), Club Soda 
Optional Ingredients: Ice Cubes, Fresh Fruit Slices (orange, lime, lemon), Sugar, Lemon Juice 
Other Supplies: Tall Clear Glass, Spoon 
Optional Supplies: Straw, Skewer
For ages 3 years &amp; older! 
Sign-up required! ! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:Monday, April 27, 2026 Time:4:30pm - 5:15pm

Local Event: Book & Cook: Gummy Bear Fizz 

Book & Cook: Gummy Bear Fizz 

Join us virtually as we read a book and make a simple recipe to eat. 
The Zoom link and ingredient list will be emailed to...

In this intermediate embroidery class, participants will practice free hand embroidery, intermediate stitches such as french knots, and hand sewing. The result will be a beautiful felt bookmark to gift or keep! We will teach a few less common stitches, but participants should have basic embroidery experience. All supplies are provided.
Registration required. Ages 16+ Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events Date:Monday, April 27, 2026 Time:5:00pm - 7:00pm

Local Event: Embroidery Class: Teabag Bookmarks 

Embroidery Class: Teabag Bookmarks 

In this intermediate embroidery class, participants will practice free hand embroidery, intermediate stitches such as french...

Join Mrs. Heather for frog stories, craft, game, and more!
For kids of all ages! 
Sign-up required! ! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Time:6:30pm - 7:15pm

Local Event: Get Froggy With It! 

Get Froggy With It! 

Join Mrs. Heather for frog stories, craft, game, and more!
For kids of all ages! 
Sign-up required! ! Call 636-296-2204 to...

Stop by the Arnold Branch any time between 12:00pm and 3:00pm on Thursday, April 30 to receive free health screenings and information from organizations including Compass Health Network, Jefferson Franklin Community Action, Chiro One, Alzheimer's Association, and others. Various screenings will be available. 
 

All ages. No registration required.
Date:Thursday, April 30, 2026 Time:12:00pm - 3:00pm

Local Event: Community Health Fair 

Community Health Fair 

Stop by the Arnold Branch any time between 12:00pm and 3:00pm on Thursday, April 30 to receive free health screenings and...

Join us on Fridays from noon to 3:30 for Needles &amp; Hooks, the Arnold Branch’s yarn crafting club. No registration is required and all yarn crafters are welcome!
Ages 14+ 
Date:Friday, May 1, 2026 Time:12:00pm - 3:30pm

Local Event: Needles & Hooks 

Needles & Hooks 

Join us on Fridays from noon to 3:30 for Needles & Hooks, the Arnold Branch’s yarn crafting club. No registration is required...

Bond with your baby with stories, sogns, and rhymes.
For ages 0-36 months! 
Sign-up required!Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:Saturday, May 2, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 10:30am

Local Event: Baby & Me: Lapsit 

Baby & Me: Lapsit 

Bond with your baby with stories, sogns, and rhymes.
For ages 0-36 months! 
Sign-up required!Call 636-296-2204 to register or...

Join us at the library for stories and a craft activity centered around a monthly theme. 
In May, we will be reading about the Parties.
May 4-5: I Am Invited to a Party! 
May 11-12: Do I Have to Go to a Party? 
May 18-19: Groovy Joe: Dance Party Countdown 
May 26: Mr. Pumpkin's Tea Party
Visit <a href="https://storytimenotes.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">storytimenotes.blogspot.com</a> for extension activities.
A limited number of Story Time crafts will be available for pick up at the Arnold Branch (while supplies last) for those unable to attend in person.
For kids of all ages! Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:Monday, May 4, 2026 Time:10:00am
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Local Event: Story Time 

Story Time 

Join us at the library for stories and a craft activity centered around a monthly theme.  
In May, we will be reading about the...

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for a staff-led craft class. 
Registration required. Adults Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events
Date:Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Time:2:00pm - 4:00pm

Local Event: Crafternoon - Card making 

Crafternoon - Card making 

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for a staff-led craft class.  
Registration required. Adults Call 636-296-2204 to...

Join Mrs. Heather as she shares some of her favorite picture books.
Each attending family will receive a free book to take home.
For kids of all ages! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Time:6:30pm - 7:00pm

Local Event: My Favorite Books: A 1000 Books Story Time 

My Favorite Books: A 1000 Books Story Time 

Join Mrs. Heather as she shares some of her favorite picture books.
Each attending family will receive a free book to take...

What can you create to meet the Lego building challenges? 
Three Lego building challenges will be given.
For ages 3 years &amp; older! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Time:4:30pm - 5:15pm

Local Event: Lego-Mania Club 

Lego-Mania Club 

What can you create to meet the Lego building challenges? 
Three Lego building challenges will be given.
For ages 3 years &...

Are you looking for a group of friends to chat with while working on your yarn projects? Join the Stitching Club! Bring your current WIP project and make friends while you work! Registration Recommended. Ages 18+Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar.
Date:Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Time:5:30pm - 7:00pm

Local Event: Stitching Club 

Stitching Club 

Are you looking for a group of friends to chat with while working on your yarn projects? Join the Stitching Club! Bring your...

Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Are you looking for a way to create crafts for a cause? The Charitable Angels have donated handcrafted items to organizations around the area. No sewing experience needed and new volunteers are welcome !All ages. Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm

Local Event: Charitable Angels 

Charitable Angels 

Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Are you looking for a way to create crafts for a cause? The Charitable Angels have donated...

Learn a “new” crochet technique that has been around for centuries! Make a filet crochet bookmark with us with micro hooks and thread. Must know how to crochet already to attend. Registration required. Adults. Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events
Date:Thursday, May 7, 2026 Time:2:00pm - 4:00pm

Local Event: Crafting through the Ages- Filet Crochet Bookmark 

Crafting through the Ages- Filet Crochet Bookmark 

Learn a “new” crochet technique that has been around for centuries! Make a filet crochet bookmark with us with micro hooks and...

Join other teen fans to watch anime. 
Ask at Kids Desk for anime to be shown.
Disclaimer: The animes shown at the Teen Anime Club are chosen by the teens to watch from a list selected by JCL librarians. Some of these anime may have a higher rating than others. Please ask at the Kids Desk for the anime to be shown each month and what that anime is rated.
For ages 12-18 years! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:Thursday, May 7, 2026 Time:6:15pm - 7:45pm

Local Event:  Teen Anime Club 

 Teen Anime Club 

Join other teen fans to watch anime. 
Ask at Kids Desk for anime to be shown.
Disclaimer:  The animes shown at the Teen Anime...

Learn basic terminology and skills to help you be successful at word processing functions including creating, saving, and opening documents in this hands-on class using library laptops. Must be familiar with how to use a computer keyboard and mouse.
Registration required. Adults. . Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events
Date:Friday, May 8, 2026 Time:11:00am - 12:30pm

Local Event: Google Doc Basics 

Google Doc Basics 

Learn basic terminology and skills to help you be successful at word processing functions including creating, saving, and...

Drop in for a time of unstructured play with sensory toys and activities.
For ages 2-6 years!
 Date:Saturday, May 9, 2026 Time:10:00am - 12:00pm

Local Event: Explore & Play 

Explore & Play 

Drop in for a time of unstructured play with sensory toys and activities.
For ages 2-6 years!
 Date:Saturday, May 9, 2026...

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