ST. CHARLES CITY-COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT
TEEN ZONE
TEEN SPRING PROGRAMS
• Register for programs online at www.youranswerplace.org
June, July, & August 2015
• Click on Programs & Events & choose Calendar of Events
No. 61
Summer 2015
TEEN FANDOM CON
What’s your fandom?! Do you like DC, Star
Wars, manga, or Dr. Who? Come to the
Second Annual Teen Fandom Con and
spend the day! Dress in your Cosplay!
Compete in trivia! Meet authors! Enjoy food
trucks, panels, an exhibit hall, and more!
Food trucks will be on the premises for
lunch. Attendance to the con is free but
bring money to cover lunch and exhibit hall
purchases. Program will be held on the
second floor in the Community Commons area of the library.
An emergency contact name and phone number must be provided
in the notes line when you register online.
SPENCER ROAD BRANCH Saturday, June 13 10:00 am-5:00 pm
TEEN MYSTERY DINNER THEATER
“IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE, IT’S MURDER”
As you dine, participate in a murder mystery
presented by Upstage Productions. When super
heroes start dropping dead, it takes a super sleuth
to solve the mystery.
SPENCER ROAD BRANCH Friday, July 31 6:00-8:30 pm
Program will be held in Barnes-Jewish Event Room 243 of the
Community Commons area of the Library. Dinner & dessert provided.
SUPER HERO ACADEMY
Learn stage combat from professional fight
choreographers! At Hero Training Academy,
you will learn how to look good and still be
safe while fighting in epic storylines. If you
have been dazzled by summer super hero
blockbusters or if you have ever dreamed
of being part of the Justice League, the
Avengers or the Xavier Institute...Hero Training Academy is for you!
K. LINNEMANN BRANCH
Wednesday, June 17 7:00-8:00 pm
CORPORATE PARKWAY BRANCH Tuesday, June 23 7:00-8:00 pm
KISKER ROAD BRANCH Tuesday, June 30 7:00-8:00 pm
FUN! FREE! PRIZES! For Grades 6-12
Don’t forget to enter the Bookmark Design Contest!
Cash prizes in each category for each age group!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
June 1 – August 1, 2015
For a complete list of contest guidelines, visit the Library website youranswerplace.org
Age Groups
Children - Age 12 & under
Teens - Age 13 to 17
Adults - Age 18 and older
Competition Categories
•Animals & Insects
•Outdoor Beauty
•Digital Darkroom Digitally manipulated images
•2015 Summer Reading Themes
Every Hero Has A Story™ or Escape the Ordinary™
(One entry per Category)
LEARN PHOTO COMPOSITION
No matter what kind of camera you use, learn tips & techniques
to take eye catching photos. There will also be time to practice the
techniques you learn, so bring your camera or device to practice! Put
those new skills to work by entering the Summer Photography Contest!
DEER RUN BRANCH Tuesday, June 9 4:00-5:00 pm
MIDDENDORF-KREDELL BRANCH Tuesay, June 30 2:00-3:00 pm
LIBRARY EXPRESS at WINGHAVEN Monday, July 6 4:00-5:00 pm
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 101 – BEGINNER CLASS
Grab your camera! Today’s digital cameras
offer the photographer a variety of functions
and features that can lead to stunning
photographs, however, their options,
modes and settings can also prove baffling
to the beginner. This Beginner Digital
Photography 101 class will teach you the
fundamentals of photography and digital
camera operation so that you can be ready to capture the images
that matter most to you. Participants need to bring their own camera
and manual to this class.
DEER RUN BRANCH Tuesday, June 16 6:30-8:30 pm
MIDDENDORF-KREDELL BRANCH Thursday, June 18 6:30-8:30 pm
SPENCER ROAD BRANCH Wednesday, June 24 6:30-8:30 pm
KISKER ROAD BRANCH Wednesday, July 15 6:30-8:30 pm
K. LINNEMANN BRANCH Monday, July 20 6:30-8:30 pm
CORPORATE PARKWAY BRANCH Wednesday, July 22 6:30-8:30 pm
McCLAY BRANCH
2760 McClay Road; St. Charles 63303
Register online or call (636) 441-6454
Grades 6 - 12
TWEENS CREATE... BOTTLE CAP JEWELRY
Create your own pendant or bracelet using
recycled bottle caps!
Wednesday, June 17
6:30-7:30 pm
ADVENTURES AT THE LIBRARY:
TABLE-TOP GAMING
We’ll supply the tables
and dice, you supply
the imagination! Join
our library Dungeons &
Dragons (D&D) group
for some tabletop
adventuring. Each
session will stand-alone and players do not have
to attend all sessions of this program. Bring any
3.5 or 5th edition materials you have with you.
Registration is required.
Saturday, June 20
1:00-5:00 pm
Saturday, July 18
1:00-5:00 pm
Registration begins Wednesday, July 1
INTRO TO ASTROLOGY
Almost everyone knows their “sun” sign, but did
you know that everyone has a unique astrological
“chart” made up of 10 planets in 12 different
houses with dozens of aspects that creates your
own unique life map? Bring your birth info. (exact
time of birth, date and place) and we will reveal
the energy at work in your life.
Tuesday, June 23
6:00-8:30 pm
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
Teen Advisory Board at McClay. Meet monthly
with your friends and help plan library programs,
recommend books and music. Earn some
volunteer hours! Snacks will be provided!
Wednesday, June 24
4:00-5:00 pm
Wednesday, July 29
4:00-5:00 pm
Wednesday, August 26
4:00-5:00 pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD
Join our newly formed Middle School Advisory
Board at McClay. Meet monthly with your friends
to talk about movies and books you love! We will
do different projects and activities every month.
Earn some volunteer hours! Snacks will be
provided!
Tuesday, June 30
4:30-5:30 pm
Tuesday, July 28
4:30-5:30 pm
Tuesday, August 25
4:30-5:30 pm
TWEENS CREATE... DECOUPAGE
BOX
Create your own superhero trinket box
made from recycled comic books!
Wednesday, July 15
6:30-7:30 pm
Registration begins Wednesday, July 1
TWEENS CREATE... LOCKER ACCESSORIES
Create your own unique locker accessories from
recycled materials!
Wednesday, August 19 6:30-7:30 pm
Registration begins Saturday, August 1
KATHRYN LINNEMANN BRANCH
2323 Elm Street; St. Charles 63301
Register online or call (636) 946-0789
Grades 6 - 12
ANIME CLUB
Anime - movies, books, snacks & friends
Tuesday, June 16
6:00-7:30 pm
Tuesday, July 21
6:00-7:30 pm
Registration begins Tuesday, June 16
Tuesday, August 18
6:00-7:30 pm
Registration begins Tuesday, July 21
SUPER HERO ACADEMY
Featured program (see front cover for details).
Wednesday, June 17
7:00-8:00 pm
TEENS LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORM
Learn programming by solving challenges with a
LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot.
Thursday, June 25
2:00-3:30 pm
Registration begins Monday, May 25
TEEN STOP MOTION ANIMATION
Working in teams, create a stop motion animation
movie using Lego moviemaker.
Thursday, July 16
2:00-3:30 pm
Registration begins Tuesday, June 16
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 101 – BEGINNER CLASS
Featured program (see front cover for details).
Monday, July 20
6:30-8:30 pm
GEOCACHING 101
Learn the basic of Geocaching
from the St. Louis Area
Geocaching Association
Saturday, August 15 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Registration begins Saturday, July 18
CORPORATE PARKWAY BRANCH
1200 Corporate Parkway; Wentzville 63385
Register online or call (636) 332-9966
Grades 6 - 12
TEEN BOOK CHAT, CHEW & MORE: SUNDAE BAR EDITION
Join us for a discussion of your favorite books and hot
topics of the summer. Refreshing ice cream sundae
and toppings bar provided.
Tuesday, June 9 7:00-8:30 pm
WRITING CLUB
Join fellow writers for inspiration, feedback, and
support on your personal writing.
Tuesday, June 16
4:00-5:00 pm
Tuesday, July 21
4:00-5:00 pm
Tuesday, August 18
4:00-5:00 pm
SHARPIE TIE-DYE
Create a tie-dye look with Sharpies. T-shirts will be
provided but feel free to bring your own.
Wednesday, June 17
2:00-3:00 pm
TEEN GAMING CLUB
Enjoy an afternoon of gaming with fellow
teens and gamers. There will be XBox
Kinect, Wii, & traditional board games
available. Personal game devices
welcome. Snacks provided.
Friday, June 19
4:00-5:30 pm
Friday, July 17
4:00-5:30 pm
Friday, August 21
4:00-5:30 pm
SUPER HERO ACADEMY
Featured program (see front cover for details).
Tuesday, June 23
7:00-8:00 pm
IRON CHEF: NACHO NIGHT!
Take the Chairman’s challenge! Join
us at Kitchen Stadium-Corporate
Parkway for nacho night.
All supplies and food provided.
A prize will be given to the Iron Chef
champion team.
Tuesday, July 7
4:00-5:00 pm
Registration begins Tuesday, June 23
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
Make a world of difference! Volunteer, select library
materials, develop programs, promote the Library,
and make a difference!
Friday, July 10
4:30-5:30 pm
LOCKER POCKETS CRAFT
Create your own pocket for your locker to store
supplies and notes inside your locker. All supplies
and materials provided.
Wednesday, July 22
4:00-5:00 pm
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 101 – BEGINNER CLASS
Featured program (see front cover for details).
Wednesday, July 22
6:30-8:30 pm
AFTERNOON OF ANIME
This special afternoon of Anime we will make and
enjoy candy sushi, play games, watch our favorite
anime movie and plan future anime programs.
Friday, July 24
2:00-4:00 pm
TEEN SUMMER READING
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION PARTY
Summer reading teen volunteers will enjoy snacks,
a movie, and prizes in appreciation for their time
helping at the library over the summer.
Wednesday, August 5 3:00-5:00 pm
ANIME CLUB
Watch an Anime film. Stay to play anime games, read
manga and enjoy other anime activities!
Tuesday, August 18
6:00-8:00 pm
KISKER ROAD BRANCH
1000 Kisker; St. Charles 63303
Register online or call (636) 926-7323
Grades 6 - 12
ASPIRING WRITER’S CLUB
Are you trying to write? Would you like to share your
work with other aspiring young authors? Would you
like to hear what others are trying to create? Join this
new group of young writers and explore...
Tuesday, June 9
7:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, July 14
7:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, August 11 7:00-8:00 pm
BABYSITTING 101 $30 Registration Fee.
A great introduction to the basics of babysitting.
Topics include the business of babysitting, child
development, safety and first-aid, and fun and
games. A workbook and light snack are provided.
Call 636-928-WELL (9355) to register, or register
online at www.bjcstcharlescounty.org
Sponsored by BJC St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Tuesday, June 16 9:30 am-1:30 pm
3 DAY LEGO MINDSTORM CAMP
Join us for 3 days of EV3 Mindstorm
Robot challenges (obstacle courses,
color cubes, “the claw” & more...)
June 17, 18, & 19 10:00-11:30 am
or 2:00-3:30 pm
You may register for either session.
Please plan on attending all three days when you register!
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
Teen Advisory Board at Kisker. Meet monthly
with your friends and help plan library programs,
recommend books and music. Earn some volunteer
hours! Snacks will be provided!
Tuesday, June 23 7:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, July 28 7:00-8:00 pm
Tuesday, August 25
7:00-8:00 pm
SUPER HERO ACADEMY
Featured program (see front cover for details).
Tuesday, June 30
7:00-8:00 pm
ZOMBIE NERF
The Library has become a Zombie Zone. Come join
us in the Nerf battle against the Library Zombie. We’ll
provide the Nerf guns, plus feed you with pizza!
Friday, July 10
7:00-9:00 pm
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 101 – BEGINNER CLASS
Featured program (see front cover for details).
Wednesday, July 15 6:30-8:30 pm
SPENCER ROAD BRANCH
427 Spencer Road; St. Peters 63376
Register online or call (636) 441-0794
Grades 6 - 12
TEEN TABLETOP GAMING
Interested in board Games,
collectible trading card games, wargaming, and tabletop RPG’s? Bring
your own games or come empty
handed to learn something new!
Thursday, June 4 4:00-6:00 pm
*LOCATION CHANGE - ROOM 212 UPSTAIRS FOR JUNE!*
Thursday, July 16 4:00-6:00 pm
Thursday, August 6 4:00-6:00 pm
DOCUMENTARY FILM & DISCUSSION SERIES
This event is a collaboration with POV, PBS’ awardwinning nonfiction film series. The moderated
discussion following the film will include various
points of view and analysis of the film’s quality.
“After Tiller”
Tuesday, June 9 6:30-8:30 pm
TBA
Tuesday, July 14 6:30-8:30 pm
TEEN FANDOM CON
Featured program (see front cover for details).
Saturday, June 13 10:00 am-5:00 pm
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
Be a part of the decision making process
at Spencer! Help plan programs, give book
recommendations, promote the Library and eat
some snacks! Filled out and accepted application
required for sign-up and attendance.
Tuesday, June 23
4:30-5:30 pm
Tuesday, July 28
4:30-5:30 pm
Tuesday, August 25
4:30-5:30 pm
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 101 – BEGINNER CLASS
Featured program (see front cover for details).
Wednesday, June 24
6:30-8:30 pm
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 101 – BEGINNER CLASS
Featured program (see front cover for details).
Tuesday, June 16 6:30-8:30 pm
TEEN TRIVIA NIGHT
A FREE trivia event just for teens! Just like a
regular trivia night, bring food to share with your
table and come prepared with all the amazingly
random knowledge you have in your brain!
We’ll provide soda, water, and prizes!
Friday, June 26
7:00-9:00 pm
Program will be held in Barnes-Jewish Event Room
243 of the Community Commons area of the Library.
Limit 5-8 people per table. Have a group? Name
yourselves and list it in the “Registrant Note” line
and we’ll make sure you sit together. Don’t have a
group? We’ll help you build a team there!
**This is a Library program for teens only.
This is not a fundraiser.**
SPORT STACKING CLUB
Cup stackers of all ability-levels
welcome. Beginners will learn how to
do the 3-3-3 stack, the 3-6-3 stack
and the cycle stack. Experienced
stackers, come and practice!
Possible double team stacking and relay races.
Some cups will be available for beginners to use.
Wednesday, June 17
4:30-5:15 pm
Wednesday, July 15
4:30-5:15 pm
Registration begins Wednesday, July 1
Wednesday, August 19
4:30-5:15 pm
Registration begins Saturday, August 1
MINECRAFT MONDAY!
Join our Minecraft group and play
against your friends! You must
already have your own account.
Monday, July 20
4:30-5:30 pm
Registration begins Wednesday, July 1
Monday, August 17
4:30-5:30 pm
Registration begins Saturday, August 1
TEEN MYSTERY DINNER THEATER “IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE, IT’S MURDER”
Featured program (see front cover for details).
Friday, July 31
6:00-8:30 pm
Registration begins Monday, June 1
ALL TEEN ADVISORY BOARD LOCK-IN
All members of Teen Advisory Boards across the
Library District are invited to participate in our TAB
Lock-in! Come enjoy pizza, games, movies, & more!
Friday, August 7
6:30 pm-12:00 am
Must be a participating TAB member to attend.
Please contact your TAB leader for required
permission slip and sign-up!
DEER RUN BRANCH
1300 North Main; O’Fallon 63366
Register online or call (636) 978-3261
Grades 6 - 12
TEEN MOVIE DAY - GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
Guardians of the Galaxy - Superheroes what else?
Tuesday, June 2
2:00-3:30 pm
LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS
Learn programming by solving challenges with
a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot utilizing STEM
(science, technology, engineering, math) concepts.
Thursday, June 4
2:00-3:30 pm
LEARN PHOTO COMPOSITION
Featured program (see front cover for details).
Tuesday, June 9
4:00-5:00 pm
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
Be a part of the decision making process
at Deer Run! Help plan programs, give book
recommendations, promote the Library & eat snacks!
Monday, June 15
7:00-8:00 pm
Monday, July 20
7:00-8:00 pm
Monday, August 17
7:00-8:00 pm
AFTER HOURS NERF EXTRAVANGANZA!
Pizza! Nerf! A whole Library in which
to play or hide! The Library will
supply all NERF products to
make the playing field even.
Friday, June 19
7:00-8:30 pm
TEEN SUPER HERO SPORTS Wii
Come test your super powers... We will play Wii
sports training games to see if you are super good.
Tuesday, June 23
7:00-8:30 pm
TEEN MOVIE NIGHT: MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS
Friday, July 10
7:00-8:30 pm
LEGO ROBOTICS: MINDSTORMS
Learn programming by solving challenges with
a LEGO Mindstorm EV3 robot utilizing STEM
(science, technology, engineering, math) concepts.
Tuesday, July 14
2:00-3:30 pm
Registration begins Wednesday, July 1
EVERYBODY’S GOT A SUPER TALENT
SHOW US YOUR TALENT- can you sing, dance,
play an instrument, tell a joke, juggle, paint
a picture or have another unique talent? We
want you for Everybody’s Got Talent.
No Age limit. (each act gets no
more than 5 minutes)This is not a
competition but a safe environment
to share all the unique talents in
St. Charles County.
Saturday, August 1
7:00-9:30 pm
Saturday, August 8 7:00-9:30 pm
WRITING CLUB
Come express your creative writing by blogging,
poems, music or other outlets. Let’s explore...
Tuesday, August 11 7:00-8:00 pm
DEER RUN GUITAR CLUB
(BOOKER’S GUITAR CLUB)
Come join us. Learn a new song. Share
your tips and guitar wisdom with other
players. You should have at least one
year experience playing your guitar.
Tuesday, June 30
6:30-8:00 pm
Tuesday, July 28
6:30-8:00 pm
Tuesday, August 25 6:30-8:00 pm
Register online for St. Charles City-County Library programs at www.youranswerplace.org
LIBRARY EXPRESS at WINGHAVEN®
7435 Village Center Drive; O’Fallon 63368
Register online or call (636) 561-3385
Grades 6 - 12
TEEN MOVIE NIGHT
FREE popcorn, candy, & soda. Oh MY!!!!
Marvel’s the Avengers
Saturday, June 6
6:30-8:30 pm
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
Be a part of the decision making process at
Winghaven! Help plan programs, give book
recommendations, promote the Library, and eat
snacks!
Monday, June 15 5:30-7:00 pm
Monday, July 20
5:30-7:00 pm
Monday, August 17
5:30-7:00 pm
TEEN SUPER TRAINING CAMP
Are YOU a super HERO or
VILLIAN??? Come to the training
camp and find out!!! Try out
your brute strength on the
obstacle course. Or aim high
on the target practice. And don’t
forget to plan your outfit in the
costume design areas. Afterwards,
YOU will know your true SUPERness!!!
Friday, June 19
6:30-8:30 pm
Snacks and drinks will be provided!
BOOK DISCUSSIONS Are you a teen who loves to read? Join
a book discussion group at the Library.
Participants should read the book in
advance. Sponsored by the Friends of
the Library. Pick up a copy of the book
discussion title at the check-out desk
at the library. Snacks are provided!!!
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell Tuesday, June 30 7:00-8:30 pm
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
by Ransom Riggs Tuesday, July 28
7:00-8:30 pm
The Darkest Mind by Alexandra Bracken Tuesday, August 25 7:00-8:30 pm
LEARN PHOTO COMPOSITION
Featured program (see front cover for details).
Monday, July 6
4:00-5:00 pm
Sign up for Teen Zone online!
Here’s how it works 
Have questions or problems? We are here to help.
Please call or stop by the Library.
HEROES VS. VILLIANS NERF FREE-4-ALL
An epic battle against the forces in the library!
Come dressed up like your favorite Superhero or
Super villain. We’ll make the team! Bring your own
labeled Nerf stuff if you’d like but the library is not
responsible for lost or broken items.
Friday, July 17 6:30-8:30 pm
Snacks and drinks will be provided!
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
Be a part of the decision making process at
Middendorf-Kredell. Help plan programs, give
book recommendations, promote the Library, and
eat some snacks!
Thursday, June 25
4:00-5:00 pm
Thursday, July 23
4:00-5:00 pm
Thursday, August 27
4:00-5:00 pm
MIDDENDORF-KREDELL BRANCH
LEARN PHOTO COMPOSITION
Featured program (see front cover for details).
Tuesday, June 30
2:00-3:00 pm
2750 Hwy K; O’Fallon 63368
Register online or call (636) 978-7997
Grades 6 - 12
SATURDAY MORNING CHESS CLUB Join other players for a friendly chess game at the
library. No registration required. Just drop in!
No teacher/instruction provided. Ages 12 and up.
Sat, June 6, 13, 20 & 27
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Sat, July 11, 18 & 25
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Sat, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 9:00 am-12:00 pm
TEEN BOOK DISCUSSION
Are you a teen who loves to read? Join
a book discussion group at the library.
Participants should read the book in
advance. Sponsored by the Friends
of the Library. To register please call
636-978-7997 or register online. Pick
up a copy of the book discussion title
at the Information desk at the Library.
Paper Towns by John Green
Tuesday, June 9
7:00-8:00 pm
The 5TH Wave by Richard Yancey
Tuesday, July 14
7:00-8:00 pm
Chose One by Carol Lynch Williams
Tuesday, August 11
7:00-8:00 pm
TEEN CROCHET CLUB
Interested in learning how to crochet? Join us and
learn the basic stitches so you can start your own
project. Already know how? Bring the project you
are working on and get to know other teens who
love crocheting. Bring a skein of worsted weight
yarn and a size H hook.
Tuesday, June 16 3:00-4:00 pm
Tuesday, July 21 3:00-4:00 pm
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 101 – BEGINNER CLASS
Featured program (see front cover for details).
Thursday, June 18 6:30-8:30 pm
Go to the Library website, youranswerplace.org,
and click on “Your Account.”
Enter your Library card number, your PIN number
and click “Log In.”
Hint – Your PIN number is the last 4 digits of
the phone number listed in your Library record.
COMIC BOOK MAGNETS
Get creative and make your own
personalized marble magnets from
old comic books for your locker or
refrigerator at home.
Thursday, July 9 3:00-4:00 pm
DRUGGING OUR FUTURE Since 2011, Missouri has had an average of 200
heroin-related deaths every year, many of them in
St. Charles County. Hear DEA Task Force Officer,
Juan Wilson discuss the epidemic of prescription
drug abuse and heroin addiction facing the
St. Charles County community.
Saturday, July 18
2:00-4:00 pm
BOONE’S TRAIL BRANCH
#10 Fiddlecreek Plaza; New Melle 63365
Register online or call (636) 398-6200
Grades 6 - 12
TIE-DYE WITH SHARPIE’S
Create a Tie-Dye look with Sharpie pens. T-Shirts
will be provided but feel free to bring your own.
Tuesday, June 9
6:00-7:00 pm
PIXILATED CRAFT
From Mario to Minecraft create
your favorite videogame characters
by melting perler beads together to
achieve a pixilated look.
Materials supplied.
Tuesday, July 21
6:00-7:00 pm
Registration begins Monday, June 15
TEENS - BOOK TALK
Have you read any of the 2015-2016 Truman or
Gateway award nominees? Let’s get together and
talk about the new nominees. Snacks provided.
Tuesday, August 18
6:00-7:00 pm
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