Step into Sustainability: EarthDay365
Learn about Earthday365 and the work they do, including Recycling on the Go, the Green Dining Alliance, Environmental Justice Days of Action, and the St. Louis Earth Day Festival.
Festivals & Fairs in Alton, MO
Festivals, street fairs, carnivals, and seasonal events in Alton, MO. Big events you don't want to miss.
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Leap Into Literacy: Creating Adaptive Books for Children
Rita Angelini of Leap Into Literacy will show how to make adaptive books for children with developmental disabilities and sensory needs. Presented as a demonstration, participants will receive instructions and resources to create their own fully accessible, interactive reading books at home. These..
Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals
MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium
SUMMER CAMP: Opera Explorers
Campers will explore the basics of stagecraft, including singing, writing, composing, costuming, stage makeup, and set design. Campers will use their new skills to create and stage their own original opera. After the camp, students, parents, and guardians will have the opportunity to attend an...
Wichita Wind Surge at Springfield Cardinals
MiLB Double-A: Wichita Wind Surge at Springfield Cardinals at Hammons Field
Bicycle Blast
Bring your bike for a free inspection, test your skills on an obstacle course and learn essential bike safety tips with the Willard Police Department. Plus, grab a free bike helmet certificate, courtesy of Aaron Sachs & Associates, while supplies last. Snacks will be provided.
C3 Brix LEGO Party
Join the LEGO fun with Mr. Brix himself Cody Wells! Run like a game show, kids will use their imagination as Cody leads them through LEGO games and challenges for a chance of prizes. All kids are guaranteed to have a LEGO-tastic time!
Seattle Mariners at Kansas City Royals
MLB: Seattle Mariners at Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium
Unearth an Era
Create totally cool crafts, fashion rad styles and explore totally tubular toys and tech from this awesome decade.
Teen Video Games: Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Do you have what it takes to win? Show off your fighting skills in Super Smash Bros.! Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Flashing lights and loud sounds For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Music Bingo Bash
Join us for a lively and entertaining evening of Music Bingo! Get ready to tap your toes and sing along as we play a variety of hit songs spanning from different genres and decades. Throughout the event, you'll have the chance to win fantastic prizes. Light refreshments will be served, and no prior.
City of St. Louis Tap In Center
The City of St. Louis Tap In Center can assist with recalling warrants issued due to missing a court date in the City of St. Louis Circuit Court (felony and misdemeanor cases only). The City of St. Louis Tap In Center is open every Wednesday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Individuals can show up in person,...
New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals
MLB: New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium
Chat & Craft
Whether you crochet, knit, stitch, draw, or paint, bring along your current project and chat with us! All crafts are welcome! We meet from 6 to 8 pm on the first Tuesday of every month in Community Room West. No library card, fee, or registration is required to attend. Designed for ages 18+.
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..
Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals
MLB: Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium
Chair Yoga
Using a chair as both a seated foundation and stable support for standing poses, this class modifies traditional yoga postures in combination with breathing techniques and mindfulness, allowing students to build strength, flexibility, and balance no matter their age or experience. Join Sunni Nutt...
Qigong at the Library
Join SLPL and Certified Level 1 instructor of Zhineng Qigong Melanie Galli for Qigong at the library, Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Qigong is a 5,000 year old system, which originated in China, that cultivates vital life force energy (qi) bringing body, mind, and spirit into health and...
Economic Security - Outreach Worker Visit
An Outreach Worker from Economic Security will be at the library for free consultations.
SUMMER CAMP: Beginner Balance Bike
Learn how to safely ride a balance bike for the first time or test your beginner skills on a fun obstacle course. No prior experience or balance bike required. Caregiver participation is required. Ages 2-3. Camps are free but registration is required and space is limited. Limit two camps per child..
Texas Rangers at St. Louis Cardinals
MLB: Texas Rangers at St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium
Family History Basics
Do you want to research your family, but don’t know where to start? Join us for a presentation on the fundamentals of genealogy! We will cover the steps of the research process and how to search for records on databases like Ancestry Library Edition and FamilySearch.
SUMMER CAMP: Co-Choreographers Dance Camp
Campers and their caregivers are encouraged to practice art together and get your body moving in this came designed to support early development milestones. Ages 0-3. Camps are free, but registration is required and space is limited. Limit two camps per child. Registration opens March 2, 2026 at...
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,...
SUMMER CAMP: Drum Line and Majorette
Jump into the drum line to learn drum cadences and majorette techniques! No prior experience required. Ages 6-12. Camps are free but registration is required and space is limited. Limit two camps per child . Registration opens March 2, 2026 at noon. Visit slpl.jumbula.com to register! Summer camps..
Intellectual Freedom Workshop
Definitions and the history of this practice in libraries are included in this training. You'll also learn how it applies specifically to the Springfield-Greene County Library in relation to the collection, but also for patron privacy, meeting room usage and much more. Instructors: Lisa Sampley &...
Alphabet Soup
Meetings will 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.
Missouri Botanical Garden: Dinos in the Garden!
Missouri Botanical Garden staff will present free hands-on workshops for kids. RAWR! Discover what plants ruled alongside dinosaurs and explore what plants would have been on the menu for our herbivore friends. We will even create a miniature container garden for a small dino to call home. Ideal...
SUMMER CAMP: Junior Movers and Makers
Does your student love to perform and get crafty? This camp is the perfect blend to express head-to-toe creativity! Each day will include movement activities, dance, crafts and more! Ages 6-9. Camps are free, but registration is required and space is limited. Limit two camps per child. Registration.
Kids Challenge Room: Dragon’s Den
Can you navigate the obstacles and beat the clock? The princess has been kidnapped! Can you, a humble knight, save her from the dragon’s claws? Ideal for ages 5-10. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises. For...
Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners
Your quest begins at the Sweet Branch! Form a party, hunt for ancient treasures, and use your wits, magic, or brute force to battle goblins, wyverns, and the dreaded gelatinous cube. Dungeons & Dragons is a game of adventure, imagination and near-limitless possibilities. If you've been curious but..
Balance and Revitalize
Looking for a way to increase your health and well-being? Exercising with others can help you stay motivated and offer a new community of friends. This weekly series includes a variety of stretching and strengthening techniques to improve balance and energy. The sessions are led by Eileen Kinsella,.
Paws & Crafts: Create a Pet Portrait
Add your pet to a fun scene by inserting their photo into a picture! Choose from different backgrounds to create a playful portrait featuring your pet. Bring a photo of your pet to use in your design.
Sweet Reads
Read a variety of new and classic books and discuss them with friends and neighbors. This book club meets at the Sweet Branch Meeting Room on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Tue, Jan 27, 7-8pm | The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo Tue, Feb 24, 7-8pm | The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon Tue, Mar 24,.
Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Outdoor Flower Planting
Teens, earn volunteer hours beautifying the library! We'll be clearing garden beds, planting flowers, and cleaning up outside the library. All supplies are provided. This opportunity will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather, check slpl.org for the most up to date information. Teens must...
ITALIAN LANGUAGE CONVERSATION
The City Library also carries Italian language materials and resources. Refreshments provided. For more information please contact lmarone@slcpl.org . Ti aspettiamo!
SUMMER CAMP: Wiggles and Giggles Music
Sing, dance, and laugh with musician Marko Polo and your caregiver while exploring different musical instruments and vocabulary in this high energy camp. Caregiver participation is required. Ages 1-5. Camps are free but registration is required and space is limited. Limit two camps per child ....
Bluey Party!
Celebrate Bluey with themed games, crafts and activities. Ideal for ages 3-6. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Evening Playtime
Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library . This is a recurring program. It occurs Friday evenings unless otherwise noted.
The New Romantics Book Club: The Prospects
Carpenter’s “New Romantics” is more than just a book club; it’s a vibrant community that brings together enthusiasts of the queer romance genre. This club delves into a wide array of subgenres, ranging from contemporary and literary fiction to sci-fi/ fantasy and historical romance. “New Romantics”.
Study Hall
Sat, Apr 25, 2-5pm · College Finals Week Sat, May 9, 1-5pm · AP Test Week Sat, May 23, 1-5pm · High School Finals Week
From Garden to Table: Tomato Transplant Class
Join SLPL for a three-part series combining gardening, harvesting, and cooking in this Garden to Table class! We will be growing tomatoes and basil to make caprese salad! For today’s event we will be planting basil seeds and transplanting tomato seedlings into new pots for you to take home. All...
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.
Zine Swap!
Buder Library is proud to host our first ever Zine Swap, where zine-makers of all levels of experiences can get together and share their work in a friendly, supportive environment. Whether you’ve participated in our Buder Zine Maker’s series, or are bringing your own work from home, the Zine Swap...
Playtime
Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library . This is a recurring program. It occurs Fridays unless otherwise noted.
SUMMER CAMP: Rainforest Adventures
Explore the abundance of biodiversity found in rainforests and how these regions contribute to our planet through activities, games, and more! Ages 7-10. Camps are free but registration is required and space is limited. Limit two camps per child . Registration opens March 2, 2026 at noon. Visit...
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