Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch

Which foods do you like? Try them out and give your opinion.
Disclaimer: JCL cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Please contact the Arnold Kids Desk if you have any concerns or need to request specific accommodations.
For ages 8-11 years! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar 
Registration for July programs opens Monday, June 15th
. Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time:2:00pm - 2:45pm

Local Event: Tween Taste Test | Unearth a Story 

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Tween Taste Test | Unearth a Story 

Which foods do you like?  Try them out and give your opinion.
Disclaimer:  JCL cannot guarantee that food served at this...

Which foods do you like? Try them out and give your opinion.
Disclaimer: JCL cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Please contact the Arnold Kids Desk if you have any concerns or need to request specific accommodations.
For ages 12-18 years! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar 
Date:Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Time:3:00pm - 3:45pm

Local Event:  Teen Taste Test | Unearth a Story 

 Teen Taste Test | Unearth a Story 

Play a life-sized game of Candy Land.
For ages 3 years &amp; older! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar 
 
(Please sign-up all players -- children, teens, and adults)
Registration for July programs opens on Monday, June 15th.
Date:Thursday, July 30, 2026Time:10:00am - 10:45am

Local Event:  Life-Size Candy Land | Unearth a Story 

 Life-Size Candy Land | Unearth a Story 

Play a life-sized game of Candy Land.
For ages 3 years & older! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at...

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 Braided Heritage by Jessica B. Harris.
Please note that we will not be cooking any food during the meeting.
Registration Required. Adults 18+ Call 636-296-2204 or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar 
Date:Friday, July 31, 2026 Time:10:00am - 11:00am

Local Event: Friday Foodie Cookbook Club | America 250 

Friday Foodie Cookbook Club | America 250 

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

Bond with your baby with stories, songs, and rhymes.
For ages 0-36 months! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar Date:&nbsp;Saturday, August 1, 2026 Time:10:00am - 10:30am

Local Event: Baby & Me: Lapsit 

Baby & Me: Lapsit 

Bond with your baby with stories, songs, 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 August, we will be reviewing Learning Concepts to prepare us for the start of the school year.
August 3-4: Alphabet 
August 10-11: Numbers 
August 17-18: Colors 
August 24-25: Opposites 
August 31-September 1: Shapes
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 Date:&nbsp;Monday, August 3, 2026 Time:10:00am - 10:30am

Local Event: Story Time 

Story Time 

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

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

Local Event: Crafternoon - Album Painting | America 250 

Crafternoon - Album Painting | America 250 

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

Join us for this bi-monthly evening version of our regular staff-led craft class. 
Registration required. Adults Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Time:5:30pm - 7:30pm

Local Event: Crafter-Dark 

Crafter-Dark 

Join us for this bi-monthly evening version of our regular staff-led craft class.  
Registration required. Adults Call...

Meet up with other fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters for a sing-along, craft, and other activities. 
Fan dress welcome.
For ages 7-14 years! 
Sign-up required! Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Time:6:00pm - 6:45pm

Local Event:  K-Pop Demon Hunters Party 

 K-Pop Demon Hunters Party 

Meet up with other fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters for a sing-along, craft, and other activities. 
Fan dress welcome.
For ages 7-14...

What can you make 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 
Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Time:&nbsp;2:00pm - 2:45pm

Local Event: Lego-Mania Club

Lego-Mania Club

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

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, August 5, 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...

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, August 6, 2026 Time:9:30am - 12:30pm

Local Event: Charitable Angels 

Charitable Angels 

Are you looking for a way to create crafts for a cause? The Charitable Angels have donated handcrafted items to organizations...

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
Date:&nbsp;Thursday, August 6, 2026 Time:&nbsp;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...

Bring your lunch or other refreshments to eat while watching a family-friendly film on the library's big screen.
8/7 - Lilo &amp; Stitch (live action - PG) 
8/14 - Lady &amp; the Tramp (G) 
8/21 - Charlotte's Web (G)
Kids of all ages welcome! 
Please note rating of movie.
Date: Friday, August 07, 2026 Time:&nbsp;11:00am - 12:15pm

Local Event: Friday Movie

Friday Movie

Bring your lunch or other refreshments to eat while watching a family-friendly film on the library's big screen.
8/7 - Lilo &...

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:&nbsp;Friday, August 7, 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...

Enjoy an afternoon watching a film on the library's big screen. 
Food and drinks welcome.
8/7 - Newsies (PG) 
8/21 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (PG)
All ages welcome! 
Please note rating of movie. Date:&nbsp;Friday, August 7, 2026 Time:&nbsp;1:00pm - 3:00pm

Local Event: Friday Matinee | America 250 

Friday Matinee | America 250 

Enjoy an afternoon watching a film on the library's big screen. 
Food and drinks welcome.
8/7 - Newsies (PG) 
8/21 - Who Framed...

Drop in for a time of unstructured play with sensory toys and activities.
For ages 2-6 years! Date&nbsp;Saturday, August 8, 2026 Time:&nbsp;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, August 8, 2026...

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:Monday, August 10, 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 Miranda in Retrograde by Lauren Layne. Pick up a copy at the information desk or place a hold through Libby or the library catalog. Ages 18+ Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Upcoming Books: 
September 14 - Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonham-Young 
November 9 - A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
Date:Monday, August 10, 2026 Time:6:00pm - 7:00pm

Local Event: Romance Book Club - Miranda in Retrograde 

Romance Book Club - Miranda in Retrograde 

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...

Paint along with Bob Ross (and Miss Amy) as we recreate one of his paintings.
For ages 12-18 years! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events
Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Time:&nbsp;2:00pm - 3:30pm

Local Event: Teen Art Class: Bob on a Budget 

Teen Art Class: Bob on a Budget 

Paint along with Bob Ross (and Miss Amy) as we recreate one of his paintings.
For ages 12-18 years! 
Sign-up required! Call...

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