Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals
MLB: Kansas City Royals at St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium
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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.
Wichita Wind Surge at Springfield Cardinals
MiLB Double-A: Wichita Wind Surge at Springfield Cardinals at Hammons Field
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),...
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...
Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals
MLB: Boston Red Sox at Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium
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.
Board to Pieces: Kids Board Games
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.
Paws & Crafts: Put Your Pet on Socks
Turn your pet’s photo into a fun pair of socks! Bring a picture of your pet and create a wearable repeating pattern design featuring your pet. Materials will be provided.
Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals
MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium
Seattle Mariners at Kansas City Royals
MLB: Seattle Mariners at Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium
Teen Art Club: Paper Fan Painting
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 paper fan painting. Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and...
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,...
New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals
MLB: New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium
Step into Sustainability: Pollution Solution
Learn how you, as a community member, can help keep our watershed healthy with the River des Peres Watershed Coalition!
All Aboard for Train Day!
Join Schlafly Library and the Mississippi Valley N Scalers for a fun-filled Train Day! Patrons of all ages are invited to view intricate model train layouts, learn about model railroading, and chat with the experts who bring these miniature worlds to life. Whether you're a longtime train enthusiast.
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.
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.
Millennial Crafternoon
Whether you’re reliving your Millennial memories or sharing a craft with a younger generation, we’ve got you covered! Stop by to make a fortune teller, beaded lizard keychain, slap bracelet, and more. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited.
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.
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”.
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..
Evening Playtime
Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library . This is a recurring program. It occurs Friday evenings unless otherwise noted.
Make Your Own Bath Bombs
Make simple bath bombs. Ideal for ages 5-10. Sensory Considerations: The mixture might have a strong smell, depending on if scents are used. It will have a gritty texture. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
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...
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
STEM Lab: Mold and Cast Fossils
Want to know how paleontologists make the plaster models of fossils you see in museums? In this STEM Lab we'll learn how fossils are made, and how to cast them to take them home! Ideal for ages 5-10. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants....
Playtime
Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library . This is a recurring program. It occurs Fridays unless otherwise noted.
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.
STEM Lab: Crater Creation
We know that the moon is covered in craters, but how did they get there? In this STEM Lab we'll run an experiment to recreate the effects of asteroids and meteorites on the moon's surface! Ideal for ages 5-10. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other...
Schlafly Writers Group
Schlafly Writers Group seeks to create an open and welcoming space to write and get feedback on your writing. This is a great opportunity to meet other writers, find inspiration, and share your ideas. Writers of all experience levels and genres are welcome. Planned activities may include sharing...
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...
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...
Social Media Basics: Facebook
Discover the basics of using Facebook to connect with friends, family, and community groups. Learn how to create and manage a Facebook account, set up a profile, adjust privacy settings, add friends, create posts and share photos, comment on posts, and more. For accessibility accommodations, please.
Paint & Sip
Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 2-3 p.m. to create a beautiful watercolor painting and enjoy a cup of coffee. Paintings will be guided and supplies provided. No registration required, but attendees are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces fill up quickly, so be sure to..
Marmalade Community Book Club
Meetings are held at the Marmalade Branch on the 3rd Monday of each month, from 6:30-8pm. Mon, Jan 26, 6:30–8pm · Remarkable Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (4th Monday of the month as the 3rd Monday is a holiday) Mon, Feb 23, 6:30–8pm · The Correspondent by Virginia...
Afterschool Crafts
Cut, paste, color or paint a seasonal creation. Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Potential for strong smells and other physical sensations associated with arts & crafts programming....
12 Minutes Max
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,.
LEGO Club
Ages 6 to 12. Spend an afternoon creating brick-based fun: pixelated mosaics, strange structures, and dynamic vehicles. Let's build it all.
Family Film and Crafternoon
An afternoon of movies & crafts for the whole family! This month’s film is Raya and the Last Dragon . Rating: PG, Runtime: 1 hour 54 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..
Teen Night: Escape Rooms
Work as a team to find hidden clues, crack codes, and solve puzzles. Vampires. Join a team of vampire hunters to defeat Dracula and escape the castle before time runs out! Ideal for ages 10-18. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright...
Brushstrokes: Chinese Calligraphy Drop-In
Try your hand at Chinese calligraphy in this relaxed, drop-in program. Practice writing beautiful characters while learning the cultural significance and meanings behind them. No experience necessary—just curiosity and creativity!
Banned Books Club
We will discuss teen books that have been banned or challenged historically or currently in the United States. We will talk about the time and circumstances of the ban/challenge, as well as the book as a whole. Teens can learn about the Library Bill of Rights, censorship, and choosing what books...
Mario Kart Club: Tournament
Bracket-style tournament to find the best of the best Mario Kart Racers in St. Louis! Participation in previous Mario Kart Club sessions is not required. Be sure to arrive on time to ensure you get added to the bracket! Ideal for ages 8-18. Sensory Considerations: Flashing lights and sudden loud...
Teen Video Games
Show off your gaming skills on the Nintendo Switch. 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 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...
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