The Library invites readers of all ages to participate in the sixth annual ONE READ shared community reading experience September 2 - October 31. This event was made possible by the Friends of the Library.
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is a 1953 dystopian novel that presents a future American society in which books have been outlawed and "firemen" burn any that are found.
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Read Fahrenheit 451 and join upcoming ONE READ events and activities at the Library
Combat Paper Workshop
Combat Paper is a free hand papermaking workshop facilitated by artist and Iraq War veteran Drew Francis Cameron that teaches people to make paper from United States military uniforms.
- <b>September 27 and 28 at 2 pm</b>
- <b>Spencer Road Branch</b>
Movie: Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
Join us at the Library and watch the cinematic classic Fahrenheit 451, and enjoy snacks and drinks.
- <b>Monday, September 29 at 6 pm</b>
- <b>Spencer Road Branch</b>
Fire Safety with Your Local Fire Department
Learn about fire safety with the experts at the St. Charles, O'Fallon, Wentzville, and Central County Fire Districts during October.
- <b>October 2, 6, 15, and 25</b>
- <b>At various branches</b>