Museums, galleries, theater, dance, and cultural events in Dexter. Feed your creative side.
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Are folks always telling you that you should do standup? Have you ever wanted to try improv? Do you want to know what it takes to write something that makes someone laugh til they cry? Or, do you just like to laugh at people being funny? Join us in April for Laughter at the Library! This series of..
MLB: Baltimore Orioles at Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium
-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...
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.
Community Art Hour happens the 1st–4th Fridays of each month, from 3:30–4:30pm. The Library will provide all supplies. Friday, March 6, 3:30–4:30pm At this special Community Art Hour, you can learn about the suffragist movement in Utah while recreating banners used by the...
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..
Teens, come learn new art techniques and express your creativity! Each month will have a new project to complete and take home. This month: Clay Creations Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud...
Teens, come learn new art techniques and express your creativity! Each month will have a new project to complete and take home. This month: Yarn Words & Doodle Weaving. Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright...
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...
The Book Crafts Club invites adults and older teens (ages 14 and up) to explore the creative world of book arts. Each month, participants will experiment with projects inspired by reading and craft—ranging from handmade bookmarks and custom fandom merchandise to 3D-printed shelves and...
Suzy Farren: The Past is a Foreign Country Email | Facebook | Instagram A reception will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, 1:30 PM - 3 PM About the Exhibit “ The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there. ” The Go-Between, a novel by LP Hartley and a film by Joseph Losey,...
Join us for an evening of crafting! All skill levels and fiber art techniques (knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc.) are welcome. Bring any fiber project you'd like and join other crafters for an opportunity to build community, learn from each other, and swap patterns. Be sure to check out...
Teens, come learn new art techniques and express your creativity! Each month will have a new project to complete and take home. This month: Botanical Impressions. Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and..
An evening of stories, rhymes, and songs followed by a short craft. Pajamas encouraged! Pajama storytime is held the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Learn unique decorating techniques to make pieces of edible art for your cookies, cupcakes, and cakes. All materials will be provided! Registration is required. Se habla español.
An afternoon of movies & crafts for the whole family! This month’s film is The Iron Giant . Rating: PG, Runtime: 1 hour 24 minutes. *While craft supplies last. This program is ideal for ages 5-17 and their family members. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other.
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...
Join us for a relaxing and creative fiber arts gathering open to all skill levels! Whether you knit, crochet, weave, or just want to learn, this is a welcoming space to work on your projects, share techniques, and connect with fellow crafters. Beginners are very welcome—please note, however, that...
Knit, crochet, embroider, or macramé? Whether you’re a seasoned fiber artist or just picking up your first skein of yarn, you’re warmly invited to join the Carpenter Textile Collective —the most recent addition to St. Louis Public Library’s roster of fiber arts meetups. Held at Carpenter Library,...
We're hosting Book Fiesta all month long! Each branch will have a different event with crafts, activities, or special guests, celebrating the joy of books. Part of "El día de los niños." Children will receive a free book to keep at each event! Click here for details on all of April's..
Join us for this hands-on, sustainability-focused series highlighting regionally sourced goods and services. We’ll welcome artisans and local producers who will share with us their various crafts. From field to finished product, attendees will learn from our presenters’ practical, real-world...
We're hosting Book Fiesta all month long! Each branch will have a different event with crafts, activities, or special guests, celebrating the joy of books. Part of "El día de los niños." Children will receive a free book to keep at each event! Click here for details on all of April's..
MiLB Double-A: Midland RockHounds at Springfield Cardinals at Hammons Field
Artist's Statement At Clayton Middle School, art students have taken a closer look at the world around them. In response to what they've seen, they have formed impressions and then reimagined their world from personal vantage points. Using a variety of media, students have found ways of expressing..
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...
Give your favorite clothes a second life in this hands-on mending workshop! Learn a simple technique for repairing holes and tears while adding a touch of personal flair. We’ll cover patching with a basic running stitch. No sewing experience needed. Please bring your own jeans or denim item...
We're hosting Book Fiesta all month long! Each branch will have a different event with crafts, activities, or special guests, celebrating the joy of books. Part of "El día de los niños." Children will receive a free book to keep at each event! Click here for details on all of April's..
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.
We're hosting Book Fiesta all month long! Each branch will have a different event with crafts, activities, or special guests, celebrating the joy of books. Part of "El día de los niños." Children will receive a free book to keep at each event! Click here for details on all of April's..
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...
We're hosting Book Fiesta all month long! Each branch will have a different event with crafts, activities, or special guests, celebrating the joy of books. Part of "El día de los niños." Children will receive a free book to keep at each event! Click here for details on all of April's..
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
We're hosting Book Fiesta all month long! Each branch will have a different event with crafts, activities, or special guests, celebrating the joy of books. Part of "El día de los niños." Children will receive a free book to keep at each event! Click here for details on all of April's..
Bring some YA books and/or trinkets to trade in the Teen Dept.! Handmade or bought trinkets are both welcome. Grades 6-12
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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)
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..
Join us as we talk about weather and wind and explore wind-related activities! Ages 6-12
The world of boardgames has two capitals: Essen, Germany and St. Louis, Missouri. Kids are invited to learn and play games, each month with a different focus. Ideal for ages 6-8. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
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.
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...
Show off your gaming skills on the Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, and 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.
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),...
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...
12 Minutes Max is dedicated to the memory of our dear friend and colleague Paul Reynolds: artist, librarian, and patron of the arts. The 12 Minutes Max program is a curated monthly performance series featuring experimental short works by local artists in many different disciplines, including dance,.