Jefferson County Library - Arnold Branch

Join us for the day as we watch some of our favorite holiday movies. 
Food welcome.
11:00 am - Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (G) 
12:00 pm - The Grinch (PG) 
1:30 pm - The Polar Express (G) 
3:15 pm - Arthur Christmas (PG) 
5:00 pm - Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (G) 
6:00 pm - The Grinch (PG)
For all ages! 
(Please note ratings of movies.)Date: Monday, December 22, 2025 Time: 11:00am - 7:30pm

Local Event: Merry Movie Marathon 

Jefferson County

Arnold

Missouri

Merry Movie Marathon 

Join us for the day as we watch some of our favorite holiday movies. 
Food welcome.
11:00 am - Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer...

Listen to the holiday music and see if you get a BINGO.
For ages 3 years &amp; older!! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Local Event: Christmas Music BINGO 

Christmas Music BINGO 

Listen to the holiday music and see if you get a BINGO.
For ages 3 years & older!!  
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to...

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: Pasta Pasta Lotsa Pasta by Aimee Lucido 
Recipe: Vietnamese-American Garlic Noodles 
Ingredients: Spaghetti, Water, Butter, Oyster Sauce, Soy Sauce, Fish Sauce, Scallions, Minced Garlic 
Other Supplies: Stove, Pasta Pot, Saucepan, Measuring Spoons, Knife, Cutting Board, Spoons
For ages 3 years &amp; older! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date: Monday, December 29, 2025 Time: 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Local Event: Book & Cook: Vietnamese-American Garlic Noodles 

Book & Cook: Vietnamese-American Garlic Noodles 

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...

Create a painting from a doodle.
For ages 12-18 years! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar
Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Local Event: Teen Art Class: Doodle Painting 

Teen Art Class: Doodle Painting 

Create a painting from a doodle.
For ages 12-18 years!  
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register online at...

Pick up a felt square to take home and decorate. 
Bring it back to the library by Saturday, January 31st for it to be added to our Collage of Many Colors display.
(This activity is inspired by Dolly Parton's song "A Coat of Many Colors".)
For all ages! From Friday, January 2, 2026 To: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Local Event: Collage of Many Colors

Collage of Many Colors

Pick up a felt square to take home and decorate. 
Bring it back to the library by Saturday, January 31st for it to be added to...

Bring your favorite board game or play one of the library's board games.
Food and covered drinks welcome during this event.
For all ages! Date: Friday, January 2, 2026 Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Local Event: Board Game Day 

Board Game Day 

Bring your favorite board game or play one of the library's board games.
Food and covered drinks welcome during this event.
For...

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, January 2, 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, songs, and rhymes. For ages 0-36 months! 
Sign-up required! Call 636-296-2204 to register or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar.
Date: Saturday, January 3, 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 January, we will be sharing folk song picture books.
January 5-6: The Farmer in the Dell 
January 12-13: Row, Row, Row Your Boat 
January 20: Hush, Little Baby 
January 26-27: If You're Happy and You Know It
Visit <a href="https://storytimenotes.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" 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 online at jeffcolib.org events calendar.
Date: Monday, January 5, 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 January, we will be sharing folk...

Listen to audio clips to identify songs and artists in this fun variation of bingo that tests your music knowledge. The playlist will feature mostly classic country tunes with a healthy dose of Dolly. Prizes will be given for each round! Registration required. Adults Call 636-296-2204 to register or register at jeffcolib.org events calendar.
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Local Event: Country Music Bingo | Reading 9 to 5 

Country Music Bingo | Reading 9 to 5 

 Listen to audio clips to identify songs and artists in this fun variation of bingo that tests your music knowledge. The...

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 online at jeffcolib.org events calendar.
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 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!
Date: Wednesday, January 7, 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...

Thursday, January 8 
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.

Local Event:  Charitable Angels

 Charitable Angels

Thursday, January 8 
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Are you looking for a way to create crafts for a cause? The Charitable Angels have...

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 online at jeffcolib.org events calendar.
Date: Thursday, January 8, 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...

Drop in for a time of unstructured play with sensory toys and activities.
For ages 2-6 years! Date: Saturday, January 10, 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, January 10, 2026...

Monday, January 12 
12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 
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

Local Event: Jefferson Star Quilt Guild Sew-In

Jefferson Star Quilt Guild Sew-In

Monday, January 12 
12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. 
Join members of the Jefferson Star Quilt Guild for their monthly sew-in. Bring your...

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 Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine. 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: 
February 9 - Is She Really Going Out With Him? by Sophie Cousens 
March 9 - The Geographer's Map to Romance by India Holton 
Date: Monday, January 12, 2026 Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Local Event: Romance Book Club - Any Trope But You 

Romance Book Club - Any Trope But You 

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 Any...

Join us as we celebrate one of our favorite foods with a delicious story time.
For kids of all ages! Sign-up required!
Call 636-296-2204 to register or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar.
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Local Event: Mmmm Mmmm: A Delicious Story Time 

Mmmm Mmmm: A Delicious Story Time 

Join us as we celebrate one of our favorite foods with a delicious story time.
For kids of all ages!  Sign-up required!
Call...

Learn about the artist Jasper Johns before creating a project based on his artwork "Cicada".
For ages 6-14 years! Sign-up required! 
Call 636-296-2204 to register or register online at jeffcolib.org events calendar.
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Time: 4:30pm - 5:15pm

Local Event: Art Masters Class: Jasper Johns 

Art Masters Class: Jasper Johns 

Learn about the artist Jasper Johns before creating a project based on his artwork "Cicada".
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 online at jeffcolib.org events calendar.
Date: Thursday, January 15, 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!...

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