Jefferson County Library

For Adults

Make the most of your summer break through the Summer Reading Program!

From June 1-July 31, expect engaging events, entertaining activities, and, of course, a LOT of reading.

Take a look at everything we've got to offer!

READING | What's better than a summer spent reading? Getting credit for it, too!

Participation Prize

The first three hundred (300) pages or five (5) hours you read will earn you a fun prize!
Pick up your Participation Prize, a stress rock, anytime during June or July while supplies last.

Branch Prize

Read six hundred (600) pages OR ten (10) hours to receive a chance at your branch prize.
Branch and Grand Prize drawings will be conducted on Friday, August 7th.
There will be four (4) branch prize winners per location who will be contacted for a gift with an approximate $50.00 value!

Grand Prize

Reading nine hundred (900) pages OR fifteen (15) hours to receive a chance at the grand prize!
Branch and Grand Prize drawings will be conducted on Friday, August 7th.
There will also be one (1) grand prize winner per branch who will be contacted for a Family Bundle Experience Prize (approximately $150.00 value).
Grand Prize winners can choose $150 worth of gift cards from Adventure Valley, Marcus Theaters, Swing Around Fun Town, Barnes & Noble, or Kraus Farms.

Track the books through Beanstack or with a paper log from your branch.

Prizes will be distributed at the end of the Summer Reading Program. Paper reading logs and Beanstack reading logs must be submitted by July 31.

EVENTS | Celebrate the summer at these exciting events.

JCL-Arnold Highlights

Adulting 101: Survival Spanish | Wed., June 10 at 6:00 PM

Whether you're planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country or simply looking to sharpen your language skills, the session will teach essential Spanish words and phrases that will help you survive.

Ages 12+. Registration required.

Amateur Palentology | Thurs., July 9 at 6:00 PM

Spend the evening learning about rocks and dinosaur bones with Bob and Peggy Karleskindt!

Ages 10+. Registration required.

Missouri Wild Foraging | Fri., July 17 at 2:00 PM

Find food and ingredients native to the Missouri area-- which are dangerous and which are delicious!

Adults. Registration required.

JCL-Arnold Adult Activities

JCL-Cedar Hill Highlights

Flowers, Pollinators, and Native Plants | Tues., June 2 at 10:00 AM

Presentation by Maura Horton from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Learn the best ways to get pollinators in your garden!

Adults | Registration required.

Calming Coloring with Meditation Music | Sat., June 20 at 11:00 AM

Coloring promotes mindfulness and enhances focus - a great way to reduce stress and just relax.

Adults | Registration required.

Ancient Map Craft Class | Mon., June 29 at 6:00 PM

Use various techniques to "age" paper and then draw an ancient map!

Ages 14+ | Registration required.

JCL-Cedar Hill Adult Activities

JCL-Northwest Highlights

One-off Book to Movie Discussion: Jurassic Park | Mon., July 20, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Explore the past through paleontology and unearth Michael Crichton's story concerning reconstructing the past and the perils of hubris.

Adults. Registration required.

Dino Rock Painting | Fri., July 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM

Design your own roaring dinosaur eggs- anything is fossible!

Adults. Registration required.

Silent Fallout Film Viewing with Dr. Luke Ritter | Fri., July 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM

On the 81st anniversary of the first nuclear test, we are featuring the award-winning documentary Silent Fallout, narrated by Alec Baldwin, and followed by a Q&A with Dr. Luke Ritter, who appeared in the film.

Adults. Registration required.

JCL-Northwest Adult Activities