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Cleveland Guardians at St. Louis Cardinals
MLB: Cleveland Guardians at St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium
Free Meals
St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children. Meals are available to children 18 years old and under. For more information about the services provided by Operation Food Search, visit https://www.operationfoodsearch.org Groups, please...
Wit, Whimsy and Fanciful things, by Rosemarie Dunn
Artist's Statement One of the best compliments I have ever received was that “Every picture made them smile”. That describes my mission perfectly. If I can shine my light and put a smile on someone’s face, then I can be an influence for good in some small way. Artist's Bio I am a...
Midland RockHounds at Springfield Cardinals
MiLB Double-A: Midland RockHounds at Springfield Cardinals at Hammons Field
Baltimore Orioles at Kansas City Royals
MLB: Baltimore Orioles at Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium
Read and Play Toddler Hour
This fun storytime geared towards 0-2 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, rhyming, and connection. No registration or library card required to attend. Disclaimer(s)Accompanying AdultsThis program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be...
Teen Peer Mediation with the Conflict Resolution Center of St. Louis
Teens, are you interested in becoming a peer mediator? Join St. Louis Public Library and the Conflict Resolution Center of St. Louis for a six-week training session. You will develop leadership and peacebuilding skills, learn healthy communication tools and earn volunteer hours. Teens that complete.
When Words Take Flight: The Musical Life of Poetry
-Performance by the Gateway Festival Orchestra- A poet-narrator guides you through lyrical scenes - moments of love, loss, and discovery—while a chamber ensemble of strings and woodwinds paints each line in vivid color. This isn’t just a concert; it’s an experience. For adults and open to all, it...
Family STEM: Weather
From sunshine to rainstorms and everything in between, the seasons bring many different types of weather that impacts us all. In this session, children will explore different aspects of weather and get to do hands-on experiments and art projects based on various weather types. For children...
Tea & Robots Book Club
Have an appetite for science fiction but don't have time to delve into another space opera? Join us every third Monday of the month to discuss the novellas and short story collections of award-winning sci-fi authors. Through this Spring's offerings of stories, readers will explore a range of...
Paint & Sip
Join us at Buder Library on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 2-3 p.m. to create a beautiful watercolor painting and enjoy an assortment of tea. Paintings will be guided and supplies provided. No registration required, but attendees are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces fill up..
Baby Playdate
Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers!
Creative Lab Club
All ages and skill levels are welcome to drop in between 3:30pm-5:30pm! In partnership with " Game Night Games ." Game Night Games is a game and hobby store located in Salt Lake City, Utah carrying a full line of board games, card games, collectible card games (CCGs), role playing games (RPGs),...
Read and Play Preschool Hour
This fun storytime geared towards 3-5 year olds and their families includes reading, singing, moving, dancing, and playing! Disclaimer(s)Accompanying AdultsThis program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs.
Music and Movement Storytime
Sing, dance, stretch, and play as we use music and rhythm to develop early literacy skills. Ideal for ages 2-5. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Music and instruments are heavily featured in this program..
Family History Fridays
Getting started is one of the hardest parts of researching your family history. Drop-in to our Family History Fridays at your local branch to gain 1-on-1 assistance from a Genealogy Room librarian. The Genealogy Librarian will be available to help you start your research, troubleshoot your brick...
AARP Free Tax Prep Service
AARP will provide free tax service to people with medium to low income at the Spencer Road Branch by appointment only. Please go to our online scheduling system or call 636-441-0522 to make an appointment beginning January 2, 2026. Please only sign up for one slot on one day to give others a chance.
Family Crafternoon
Make a seasonal craft creation. Littles can practice motor skills as older kids and parents craft and unwind. Ideal for all ages. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Potential for strong smells and other physical sensations associated with arts.
Kids Challenge Room: Dinosaur Stomp
Can you navigate the obstacles and beat the clock? You’re trapped on an island of dinosaurs! Can you find your way out before you become a T-Rex’s dinner? Ideal for ages 5-10. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud...
DUPLICATE (no not publish) - Yoga Storytime
Jayme Vetz will lead a yoga storytime for little ones and their caregivers to celebrate Day of the Child. We'll incorporate themes such as mindfulness, curiosity, playfulness, and childhood into the yoga poses and story. We'll end the yoga portion with exploring creativity through completing a...
123 Play With Me
A 5 week program for parents/caregivers and children ages 1-3 focused on learning through play and connection! Visit with community resource professionals in the following fields: child developmentspeech and languagenutritionearly literacyphysical developmentPlease plan to commit to all 5...
Teen Night: Video Games
Show off your gaming skills on the Nintendo Switch 2 or the Xbox X! Games are available for all skill levels. Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Flashing lights and loud noises For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Teen Art Club: Tie Dye
Learn new art techniques and express your creativity! Each month will have a new project to complete and take home. This month’s project is tie dye banners or tote bags. Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright...
Stuffy Sleepover Storytime
Bring your stuffed animal to a sleepover at the library! We will be hosting a storytime, making crafts, and tucking in our stuffies for a night of fun library adventures. Come pick up your stuffy after 3 p.m. the next day and take home pictures of their adventures! Kiddos are encouraged to wear...
Family Reading Night
Cozy up with your family and join the Children’s Department as we read a few good stories and sing some songs. Ages 3-12
Alphabet Soup
Meetings alternate locations, with the 1st Wednesday at the Sprague Branch, the 2nd Wednesday at the Main Library, and the 3rd Wednesday at the Day-Riverside Branch.
Trinket & Book Swap
Bring some YA books and/or trinkets to trade in the Teen Dept.! Handmade or bought trinkets are both welcome. Grades 6-12
Diaper Distribution
The Library is offering free emergency diaper distribution Tuesdays from 4:30-7:30 PM in the Children's Area. We offer diapers in sizes Newborn-6 and training pants in sizes 2T-4T. You may only request diapers once per month, for children in your immediate household. You will be asked for a library.
LEAP! After School
LEAP into 45 minutes of reading, creating, building, and exploring. Parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ages 6-12 Disclaimer(s)Accompanying AdultsThis program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this...
Earth Day Bingo
Join us for an afternoon of Earth Day themed bingo and have the chance to win native plants and other sustainable prizes. While space/supplies last. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Sibylline Letters and the History of the Epistolary
Dear Readers, I do hope you will join me to learn about the history of epistolary fiction from its earliest roots in classical Roman literature, through the golden age of the epistolary novel in the 18th century, and into its modern variations. From the Sibylline leaves of the Cumaean Sibyl to...
Playtime
Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library . This is a recurring program. It occurs Fridays unless otherwise noted.
STEM Lab: Bridge Engineering Challenge
What kind of bridge can hold the most weight? In this STEM Lab, we'll use our engineering skills to put three different types to the test! Ideal for ages 5-10. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Potential for strong smells, bright lights, and.
Teen Movie
Hang out, eat snacks, and watch a movie based on a book with us about a peculiar home with peculiar children. Blankets and snacks welcome! (PG-13)
Deep Dives in the Archives
Deep Dives in the Archives! Explore a research topic or special interest with help from a librarian during open assistance hours. If you're frustrated by web searches full of AI, clickbait, and sponsored results, go straight to the source with our collection of microfilm, archival magazines,...
Spark Lab
Join us as we talk about weather and wind and explore wind-related activities! Ages 6-12
Family Knitting Club
Bring the family and practice your knitting skills. Don’t know how to knit yet? Staff can teach you the basics. Ideal for ages 7-12 and their caregivers. Yarn and needles are provided on a first come first serve basis. Feel free to bring your own knitting tools and supplies. Sensory Considerations:.
Treat Your Shelf Book Club
We meet every 4th Monday from 6–7pm in the Level 2 Conference Room. Reading Schedule Monday, March 23, 6–7pm · The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig Monday, April 27, 6–7pm · The People We Keep, by Allison Larkin Monday, May 18, 6–7pm · Home is Where the...
Lavender Club
In this twice per month club, we’ll get together to build community among LGBTQIA+ teens/tweens. Hang out, eat snacks, do an activity, and share life together. Allies welcome! Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Teen and Tween Dungeons & Dragons
In the western lee of the Grand Mountains stands the humble fort of Cahr’Pintar, barely more than a camp. Here, adventurers dreaming of treasure, fame, and glory set out to explore the wilderness lost to the mists of time. A tween and teen D&D adventure for beginners and experts alike! Ideal for...
Make Your Own Board Game
Design your own original board game then challenge others to play it with you! Ideal for ages 8-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Yarn Y'all
Chat with new friends while working on fiber arts projects. Bring your own supplies or borrow some basics from the Library (while supplies last). Yarn Y'all meets every Thursday on the 4th floor.
The Great Marmalade Plant Swap of 2026
Houseplants, outdoor plants, edible, inedible, flowers, succulents, herbs — all fair game! The Library will provide some pots, soil, gardening tools, gloves, and plants, but patrons are encouraged to bring their own. Please take home approximately the amount of plants you bring to the program.
Kids Button Making
Use a button maker to turn magazine pictures, your own drawings, pictures from the computer, or whatever you like into a button you can pin onto clothes or book bags. Ideal for ages 5-10. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors...
DIY Corsages and Boutonnieres
Create your own adornment for prom or just to get a little festive! Ideal for ages 14-18. We’ll have enough supplies for 15 participants, first-come, first-served. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises....
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