Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch

Spend the evening learning about rocks and dinosaur bones with Bob and Peggy Karleskint! They'll explain how to get into this hobby and share some of the amazing discoveries they've made! Ages 10+ Registration Required.Call 636-296-2204 or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:Thursday, July 9, 2026 Time:6:00pm - 7:00pm

Local Event: Amateur Paleontology with Bob and Peggy Karleskint 

Jefferson County

Arnold

Missouri

Amateur Paleontology with Bob and Peggy...

Spend the evening learning about rocks and dinosaur bones with Bob and Peggy Karleskint! They'll explain how to get into this...

Amateur Paleontology with Bob and Peggy Karleskint 

Enjoy an afternoon watching a film on the library's big screen. 
Food and drinks welcome.
 
7/10 -- Night at the Museum (PG) 
7/24 -- National Treasure (PG)
All ages welcome! 
Please note rating of movie.
Date:Friday, July 10, 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 2:45pm

Local Event: Friday Matinee

Friday Matinee

Enjoy an afternoon watching a film on the library's big screen. 
Food and drinks welcome.
 
7/10 -- Night at the Museum (PG)...

Drop in for a time of unstructured play with sensory toys and activities.
For ages 2-6 years! Date:Saturday, July 11, 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, July 11, 2026...

Create some new Summer drinks while also making new friends! Attendees will learn to make 3 non-alcoholic drinks and can chit chat with other attendees while enjoying some light snacks. All materials will be provided. Adults 
Disclaimer(s)The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Date:&nbsp;Saturday, July 11, 2026 Time:2:00pm - 4:00pm
Call 636-296-2204 or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar

Local Event: Summer Mocktail Social 

Summer Mocktail Social 

Create some new Summer drinks while also making new friends! Attendees will learn to make 3 non-alcoholic drinks and can chit...

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, July 13, 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 The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston. Pick up a copy at the information desk or place a hold through Libby or the library catalog. Ages 18+ Call 636-296-2204 or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar.
Upcoming Books: 
August 10 - Miranda in Retrograde by Lauren Layne 
September 14 - Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonham-Young
Date:&nbsp;Monday, July 13, 2026 Time:6:00pm - 7:00pm

Local Event: Romance Book Club - The Seven Year Slip 

Romance Book Club - The Seven Year Slip 

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 The...

Spend the afternoon painting your own trinket dish! Registrants will be provided with a glazed dish and plenty of paint to make their own unique creation! Registration required. Adults 
Call 636-296-2204 or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar 
Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Time:2:00pm
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Local Event: Trinket Dish Painting Workshop 

Trinket Dish Painting Workshop 

Spend the afternoon painting your own trinket dish! Registrants will be provided with a glazed dish and plenty of paint to make...

Conduct science experiments inspired by Benjamin Franklin.
For ages 5-12 years! 
Sign-up required!! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar. 
Registration for July programs starts Monday, June 15th!
Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm also 6:00 pm

Local Event: Kids Time: Benjamin Franklin Science | America 250 

Kids Time: Benjamin Franklin Science | America...

Conduct science experiments inspired by Benjamin Franklin.
For ages 5-12 years! 
Sign-up required!! Call 636-296-2204 to...

Kids Time: Benjamin Franklin Science | America 250 

Go on a search through the library for the directions to a dinosaur coloring activity.
For all ages! From: Thursday, July 16, 2026 To: July 31

Local Event: Color-By-Numbers Dino Scavenger Hunt | Unearth a Story

Color-By-Numbers Dino Scavenger Hunt | Unearth...

Go on a search through the library for the directions to a dinosaur coloring activity.
For all ages! From: Thursday, July 16,...

Color-By-Numbers Dino Scavenger Hunt | Unearth a Story

What can you find in the woods and fields of Missouri? Join us in welcoming a presenter from the Missouri Department of Conservation and learn what can be foraged in our own backyards and wild lands, and how to safely use it. Registration recommended.
Ages 18+ Call 636-296-2204 or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date:&nbsp;Friday, July 17, 2026 Time:2:00pm - 3:00pm

Local Event:  Missouri Wild Foraging | Unearth a Story 

 Missouri Wild Foraging | Unearth a Story 

What can you find in the woods and fields of Missouri? Join us in welcoming a presenter from the Missouri Department of...

Support the library while landing some bargain books! Paperbacks are 2 for $1 and all other items are $1. Cash only. Follow signs to JCL-Arnold's lower level. No lines will be honored.All ages. No registration required,
Date:Saturday, July 18, 2026 Time:10:00am
<ul><li>2:00pm</li></ul>

Local Event: Arnold Friends of the Library Book Sale

Arnold Friends of the Library Book Sale

Support the library while landing some bargain books! Paperbacks are 2 for $1 and all other items are $1. Cash only. Follow...

Turn your favorite memories into beautiful, functional keepsakes! In this hands-on class, participants will create a personalized coaster by adhering a photograph or a decorative image to a ceramic tile. You'll learn techniques for properly preparing images, applying adhesive, sealing your design for durability, and adding a protective finish. 
Photographs must be submitted to <a href="mailto:amonroe@jeffcolib.org">amonroe@jeffcolib.org</a> no later than Thursday, July 16 in order to attend. 
No prior crafting experience is required. All materials will be provided. 
Adults. Registration required. Call 636-296-2204 or register online at jeffcolib.org events
Date:Monday, July 20, 2026 Time:6:00pm - 7:00pm

Local Event: Keepsake Coasters | Unearth A Story 

Keepsake Coasters | Unearth A Story 

Turn your favorite memories into beautiful, functional keepsakes! In this hands-on class, participants will create a...

Join us for a summer Littles Party with a photo booth, crafts, activities!
For ages 0-5 years! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar. Registration for July programs starts Monday, June 15th!
Date:&nbsp;Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Time:3:00pm - 4:00pm

Local Event: Littles @ the Library: Summer Bash | Unearth a Story 

Littles @ the Library: Summer Bash | Unearth a...

Join us for a summer Littles Party with a photo booth, crafts, activities!
For ages 0-5 years! 
Sign-up required! Call...

Littles @ the Library: Summer Bash | Unearth a Story 

Drop in to put together puzzles with friends.
For kids of all ages! Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Time:1:00pm - 4:00pm

Local Event: Puzzle Palooza | Unearth a Story 

Puzzle Palooza | Unearth a Story 

Drop in to put together puzzles with friends.
For kids of all ages! Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Time:1:00pm - 4:00pm

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, July 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...

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 The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu.
 Call 636-296-2204 or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar 
Date:&nbsp;Wednesday, July 22, 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...

Don’t know the first thing about using the internet? Learn the ins and outs of navigating the internet during this hands-on class using library laptops. 
Adults. Registration required. . Call 636-296-2204 or register online at jeffcolib.org events
Date:&nbsp;Thursday, July 23, 2026 Time:10:00am - 11:30am

Local Event: Internet Basics 

Internet Basics 

Don’t know the first thing about using the internet? Learn the ins and outs of navigating the internet during this hands-on...

Did you know that your smartphone can enhance your outdoor experiences? This lecture introduces popular outdoor apps for all kinds of wilderness adventures from hiking and biking to camping and fishing. You’ll learn about useful app features such as GPS navigation, nature ID, real-time updates and more. We’ll also cover considerations for choosing apps and best practices regarding data and privacy. 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 or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar 
Date:&nbsp;Thursday, July 23, 2026 Time:6:00pm - 7:00pm

Local Event: Outdoor Adventure Apps 

Outdoor Adventure Apps 

Did you know that your smartphone can enhance your outdoor experiences? This lecture introduces popular outdoor apps for all...

Attention Quilters!!! How many designs from a simple Nine Patch can you make? We don’t know either, but we’re up to the challenge! As we observe America’s 250th birthday, what’s more traditional than quilt creation? Attend this series of quilt block sessions! We will gather at the Arnold Branch to create, collaborate, and share inspiration! All materials are provided and the fabric is, you guessed it….red, white and blue. Registration required. Adults
Call 636-296-2204 or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar 
Date:&nbsp;Saturday, July 25, 2026 Time:1:30pm - 4:00pm

Local Event: Patriotic Piecing - A Quilting Series | America 250 

Patriotic Piecing - A Quilting Series | America...

Attention Quilters!!! How many designs from a simple Nine Patch can you make? We don’t know either, but we’re up to the...

Patriotic Piecing - A Quilting Series | America 250 

Celebrate Christmas in July with the dinosaurs! 
Activities will include a story, a craft, and more.
<h1>For ages 3-12 years! 
Sign-up required!Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar </h1>
Registration for July programs starts Monday, June 15th! 
Date:&nbsp;Saturday, July 25, 2026 Time:3:00pm - 3:45pm

Local Event: The Dinosaurs' Christmas in July | Unearth a Story 

The Dinosaurs' Christmas in July | Unearth a...

Celebrate Christmas in July with the dinosaurs! 
Activities will include a story, a craft, and more.
For ages 3-12 years!...

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