Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch

Enjoy stories and a craft with Mrs. Heather. 
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:&nbsp;Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Time:6:00pm - 6:30pm

Local Event: Iguana Miss You: A 1000 Books Story Time 

Jefferson County

Arnold

Missouri

Iguana Miss You: A 1000 Books Story Time 

Enjoy stories and a craft with Mrs. Heather. 
Each attending family will receive a free book to take home.
For kids of all...

Let your creativity flow by designing and painting your own custom antique-style wooden hair brush. All supplies will be provided and all levels of painting skills are invited to participate. Registration Required. Adults. Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar.
Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Time:2:00pm - 4:00pm

Local Event: Crafting Through the Ages - Hairbrush Painting | America 250 

Crafting Through the Ages - Hairbrush Painting...

Let your creativity flow by designing and painting your own custom antique-style wooden hair brush. All supplies will be...

Crafting Through the Ages - Hairbrush Painting | America 250 

Discover strange and unexplained mysteries across our planet.
Kids Learn classes are geared towards homeschoolers and other interested youth.
For ages 5-16 years! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar. Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Time:4:00pm - 5:00pm

Local Event: Mysterious World: The Strange & Unexplained -- A Kids Learn Class In

Mysterious World: The Strange & Unexplained --...

Discover strange and unexplained mysteries across our planet.
Kids Learn classes are geared towards homeschoolers and other...

Mysterious World: The Strange & Unexplained -- A Kids Learn Class In

Do you have photos on your phone that you're worried about losing? Take part in this technology workshop and learn how to back up your photos so that doesn't happen! Google photos is an application that allows the user to access their photos from any device. Attendees must already have a google account created and be able to access it on their device in class.
This Senior Planet from AARP class is being offered through the Senior Planet licensing program, but all adults are welcome.
Registration required. Adults. Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar.
Date:Thursday, September 10, 2026 Time:10:00am - 11:30am

Local Event: Google Photos 

Google Photos 

Do you have photos on your phone that you're worried about losing? Take part in this technology workshop and learn how to back...

If you’re curious what trees are native to Missouri and will do well in your yard, this is the class for you. Learn how to identify common trees in Missouri, the benefits of a few of our most useful species, and which ones fit best in which environments. Presented by the Missouri Department of Conservation. 
Registration recommended. Adults. Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:&nbsp;Friday, September 11, 2026 Time:2:00pm - 3:00pm

Local Event: Which Tree for Me? 

Which Tree for Me? 

If you’re curious what trees are native to Missouri and will do well in your yard, this is the class for you. Learn how to...

Drop in for a time of unstructured play with sensory toys and activities.
For ages 2-6 years! Date:Saturday, September 12, 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, September 12, 2026...

Learn the basics of knitting and get started on a dishcloth for yourself (or a friend)! We'll cover what you need to get started on a knitting project, how to read a pattern, how to do the basic stitches, and then allow participants time to work on a simple project and get individualized help. This class is intended for beginners and all supplies will be provided. Registration required. Ages 16+. Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:Saturday, September 12, 2026 Time:1:30pm - 3:30pm

Local Event: Beginner Knitting 

Beginner Knitting 

Learn the basics of knitting and get started on a dishcloth for yourself (or a friend)! We'll cover what you need to get...

Join members of the Jefferson Star Quilt Guild for their monthly sew-in. Bring your own project, materials, and equipment, or just drop by to learn more about sewing and quilting basics. Non-members are welcome and no quilting experience is necessary! No registration required.
Adults Date:&nbsp;Monday, September 14, 2026 Time:12:30pm - 4:30pm

Local Event: Jefferson Star Quilt Guild Sew-In 

Jefferson Star Quilt Guild Sew-In 

Join members of the Jefferson Star Quilt Guild for their monthly sew-in. Bring your own project, materials, and equipment, or...

If you love reading about love, join us on the second Monday of the month for our Romance Book Club. This month's book is Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonham-Young. Pick up a copy at the information desk or place a hold through Libby or the library catalog. Ages 18+
Upcoming Books: 
November 9 - A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna 
December 14 - Grace &amp; Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman
Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:&nbsp;Monday, September 14, 2026 Time:6:00pm - 7:00pm

Local Event: Romance Book Club - Out of the Woods 

Romance Book Club - Out of the Woods 

If you love reading about love, join us on the second Monday of the month for our Romance Book Club. This month's book is Out...

Conduct some worm themed science experiments.
For ages 5-12 years! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar. Date:Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Time:6:00pm - 7:00pm
 Or Saturday September 19 @ 3:00-4:00 pm

Local Event: Kids Time: Worm Science 

Kids Time: Worm Science 

Conduct some worm themed science experiments.
For ages 5-12 years! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register...

Learn about the artist Edvard Munch before creating a project based on his artwork "The Scream".
For ages 6-14 years! Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:Thursday, September 17, 2026 Time:4:30pm - 5:15pm

Local Event: Art Masters Class: Edvard Munch 

Art Masters Class: Edvard Munch 

Learn about the artist Edvard Munch before creating a project based on his artwork "The Scream".
For ages 6-14 years!  Sign-up...

Join us to talk about the books you've been reading. 
Suggested book list available.
For ages 12-18 years! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:Thursday, September 17, 2026 Time:6:45pm - 7:30pm

Local Event: Teen Book Club 

Teen Book Club 

Join us to talk about the books you've been reading. 
Suggested book list available.
For ages 12-18 years! 
Sign-up required!...

Learn more about the Constitution and America's four other founding documents from Mary Boyd, a Constitutional attorney and former adjunct professor in Education, Business, and Constitutional Law at Wilmington University. Professor Boyd will discuss the core documents, the philosophical underpinnings of our governance system, and other aspects of American history before inviting questions and discussion from participants. Coffee and donuts will also be served! 
Mary Boyd is also President of the non-profit Kynder &amp; Jentler Foundation, Inc., an educational program dedicated to helping instill in all children those traits that lead to personal success and financial prosperity in America by teaching very young children the concepts of empathy, respect, economic initiative, thrift, and service. She is also the author of Apples of Gold -- Voices From the Past that Speak to Us Now, available on Amazon.com.
Registration required. Teens and Adults. + Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar 
Date:&nbsp;Saturday, September 19, 2026 Time:11:00am - 12:00pm

Local Event:  Adulting 101: Coffee and the Constitution | America 250 

 Adulting 101: Coffee and the Constitution |...

Learn more about the Constitution and America's four other founding documents from Mary Boyd, a Constitutional attorney and...

 Adulting 101: Coffee and the Constitution | America 250 

Gear up for the October 1 Back to Books author event with bestselling romance writing team Christina Lauren by joining us to discuss Love &amp; Other Words on September 22 at the Arnold Branch. The library is providing a limited number of copies of Love &amp; Other Words, so register for this discussion early to claim yours! And, for more information on the author event with Christina Lauren, visit jeffcolib.org. 
Registration required. Adults. Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar. Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Time:6:00pm - 7:00pm

Local Event: Christina Lauren Book Discussion - Love & Other Words 

Christina Lauren Book Discussion - Love & Other...

Gear up for the October 1 Back to Books author event with bestselling romance writing team Christina Lauren by joining us to...

Christina Lauren Book Discussion - Love & Other Words 

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:&nbsp;Wednesday, September 23, 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...

Are you a science fiction or fantasy fan looking for a way to share your love of the genre? Or are you stuck in a reading rut and hoping to expand your reading horizons in 2026? No matter what your reader subspecies, you're welcome at JCL-Arnold's new bi-monthly science fiction and fantasy book club. This month, we're reading Anji Kills a King by Evan Leikam. Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar.
Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Time:6:00pm - 7:00pm

Local Event: Scifi & Fantasy Book Club 

Scifi & Fantasy Book Club 

Are you a science fiction or fantasy fan looking for a way to share your love of the genre? Or are you stuck in a reading rut...

If you enjoy cooking and need some inspiration to try something new, we have just the group for you! Grab our cookbook of the month at the Information Desk, try out a recipe (or several) and come to discuss your results with other foodies. The cookbook for this month is Easy Weeknight Dinners by New York Times Cooking.
Please note that we will not be cooking any food during the meeting.
Registration Required. Adults 18+ Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Local Event: Friday Foodie Cookbook Club 

Friday Foodie Cookbook Club 

If you enjoy cooking and need some inspiration to try something new, we have just the group for you! Grab our cookbook of the...

Drop off up to 2 bags/boxes of washed, clean, and undamaged clothing (kids, teens, and adult sizes accepted: see a list of accepted vs not accepted items below) between Sept. 8th-23rd. Then return to the Arnold Branch on Saturday, September 26th to “shop” new (to you) clothes for your family. Those that donate get early access half an hour (12:30) before the event opens to the public. 
For all ages.
Accepted Items*:
<ul>
 <li>Coats</li>
 <li>Jackets</li>
 <li>Athletic Clothing</li>
 <li>Pants</li>
 <li>Shirts</li>
</ul>
Mens, Kids, and Teen Sizes most in need.
*All items must be washed and clean.
Not Accepted:
<ul>
 <li>Shoes</li>
 <li>Socks</li>
 <li>Undergarments</li>
 <li>Accessories</li>
 <li>Headwear</li>
 <li>Swimsuits </li>
 <li>Jewelry/Belts</li>
 <li>Diapers</li>
 <li>Costumes</li>
 <li>Pet Clothes</li>
 <li>Hangers</li>
</ul>
Date:&nbsp;Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time:1:00pm - 3:00pm

Local Event: 2nd Annual Community Closet Event 

2nd Annual Community Closet Event 

Drop off up to 2 bags/boxes of washed, clean, and undamaged clothing (kids, teens, and adult sizes accepted: see a list of...

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: Snack Attack! by Terry Border 
Recipe: Seasoned Pretzels 
Ingredients: Twist Pretzels, Ranch Seasoning, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Dill, Oil (Canola, Olive, or Coconut) 
Other Supplies: Large Bowl with Lid, Measuring Spoons, Spoon/Spatula, Baking Sheet, Parchment Paper, Oven, Pot Holders For ages 3 years &amp; older! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar Date:&nbsp;Monday, September 28, 2026 Time:4:30pm - 5:15pm

Local Event: Book & Cook: Seasoned Pretzels 

Book & Cook: Seasoned Pretzels 

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...

Join us on the last Monday of each month for a fun and creative collage art session. Most supplies will be provided, so you can jump right in and start creating. You’re also welcome to bring your own items from home to personalize your project—such as notebooks, boxes, or anything else you’d like to transform into something unique.
 Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:&nbsp;Monday, September 28, 2026 Time:6:00pm - 7:30pm

Local Event: Collage Club 

Collage Club 

Join us on the last Monday of each month for a fun and creative collage art session. Most supplies will be provided, so you can...

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