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Living with Legacy: How to Digitize Family Memories

Discover how to use Creative Experience’s DIY Memory Lab to preserve your memories, family photos, home movies, and local history. The Memory Lab includes equipment to scan documents, photographs, and slides, and to transfer film, VHS…

Thu, Sep 24 · 2:00 PM
Buder Library
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Saturday, September 26
Arts & Culture

Bite Sized Book Club - The Secret of the Old Clock

Think you're too busy for a book club? Think again! Schlafly's "Bite-Sized Books" features diverse selections under 250 pages - a perfect fit for busy students, parents and professionals. Whether you're looking to try new genres, sample a…

Sat, Sep 26 · 11:00 AM
Schlafly Library
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Monday, September 28
Arts & Culture

Monday Matinees: Dream House

Join us for a showing of "The Burbs" (1989, PG) in the Buder Auditorium. Starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Corey Feldman Three neighbors try to discover why a new family only comes out at night. 120 Minutes.

Mon, Sep 28 · 1:30 PM
Buder Library
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Sewing Machine Basics

Join us to learn how to use the sewing machines available in Creative Experience! In this workshop, we will: Discover how to set up and operate the sewing machine Explore how to thread the machine, fundamental stitches Review different…

Mon, Sep 28 · 5:30 PM
Barr Library
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Tuesday, September 29
Arts & Culture

Step for Fitness

Step for Fitness is an aerobic dance class held on Tuesday evenings at Schlafly. This dance class is suitable for beginner to advanced-level participants who wish to exercise in a social setting with good tunes in the background! No…

Tue, Sep 29 · 5:30 PM
Schlafly Library
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Poetry SLAM Night

Slam poetry is a high-energy form of spoken-word poetry performed before a live audience, often competitively. Join us for two SLAM poetry nights as we pass the mic over to you to perform your work in front of a supportive audience. Each…

Tue, Sep 29 · 6:00 PM
Buder Library
Performances · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Fated Pages Book Club

Love romance with a touch of magic? Fated Pages is a monthly book club dedicated to romantasy—where love stories unfold in worlds filled with magic, adventure, and mythical creatures. Join fellow readers as we dive into captivating tales…

Tue, Sep 29 · 6:00 PM
The Golden Hoosier
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Wednesday, September 30
Arts & Culture

The New Romantics Book Club: Role Model

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…

Wed, Sep 30 · 6:00 PM
Carpenter Library
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Saturday, October 3
Arts & Culture

Bellydancing for Joy & Fitness

Are you looking for a fun and healthy way to add exercise and joy to your week? Join us for biweekly belly dance classes at Central Library! We will learn basic belly dance moves, followed by a short minute of beginner-friendly…

Sat, Oct 3 · 9:30 AM
Central
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Freeing Words from Caged Minds: From Works of Marcellus Williams, Kevin Johnson, and Patty Prewitt

Presented by Schlafly Public Library, Left Bank Books, and the Missouri Justice Coalition. In commemoration of International Wrongful Conviction Day, join us for an event featuring the writing and poetry of people imprisoned or executed by…

Sat, Oct 3 · 2:30 PM
Schlafly Library
Author Events · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Monday, October 5
Arts & Culture

Monday Matinees: Autumn Days

Join us for a showing of "October Sky" (1999, PG) in the Buder Auditorium. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Chris Owen, William Lee Scott It's 1957, and the space race has captured the imagination of young Homer Hickam,…

Mon, Oct 5 · 1:30 PM
Buder Library
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Fiber Arts Craft Session

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…

Mon, Oct 5 · 6:00 PM
Kingshighway Library
Arts & Crafts · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Shall We Dance? A Ballroom Dance Experience - Salsa

Get ready to move, groove, and glide across the dance floor! Join us for six exciting ballroom dance classes led by expert instructor Andrea Osman. Participants will learn ballroom dance techniques in a fun, elegant, and welcoming…

Mon, Oct 5 · 6:00 PM
Carondelet Library
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Tuesday, October 6
Arts & Culture

Step for Fitness

Step for Fitness is an aerobic dance class held on Tuesday evenings at Schlafly. This dance class is suitable for beginner to advanced-level participants who wish to exercise in a social setting with good tunes in the background! No…

Tue, Oct 6 · 5:30 PM
Schlafly Library
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Cozy Cinema: Creature from the Black Lagoon

Join us bi-weekly to watch beloved films in a relaxed, sensory-friendly atmosphere. Accommodations for those with sensitivities include a movie selection without flashing lights or sudden loud noises, low lighting, subtitles, ear plugs,…

Tue, Oct 6 · 5:30 PM
Carpenter Library
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Movie & Craft Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Join us for Movie & Craft Night! Enjoy The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) (1993) and celebrate the start of the holiday season! During the movie, you’ll string together assorted seasonal paper cut outs to design your own pennant banners.…

Tue, Oct 6 · 6:00 PM
Julia Davis Library
Creative Experience · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Thursday, October 8
Arts & Culture

Bellydancing: Choreography Practice Sessions

In continuation of the Bellydancing for Joy and Fitness series, we will be hosting choreography practice sessions at Central Library. Whether you're interested in a fun workout, or would like to expand your repertoire of dance styles, we…

Thu, Oct 8 · 5:00 PM
Central
Wellness · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Saturday, October 10
Arts & Culture

Cozy Nook Book Club: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

Cozy books are all about the vibe — heartwarming moments with sweet and thoughtful characters that bring on an abundance of "warm fuzzies." Curl up next to your favorite scented candle with a pillow and this month's cozy read, then come…

Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM
Speakeasy Café
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Mystery Lover's Book Club: "Violent Spring" by Gary Phillips

Join us on October 10 as we discuss "Violent Spring" by Gary Phillips. Limited copies available at Carondelet Library.

Sat, Oct 10 · 10:15 AM
Carondelet Library
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Step into the Past: Historical Fiction Book Club

Buder's Historical Fiction Book Club gathers one Saturday each month at 1 pm to learn about life in different time periods through the eyes of fictional characters. For the month of October, we will be reading " The Shadow of the Wind" by…

Sat, Oct 10 · 1:00 PM
Buder Library
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Family Day Out : Popcorn and Pajamas

Grab your family, your pajamas and come for “The Spongebob Movie : Search for Squarepants.” Each family that attends will be entered into a raffle for a Spongebob popcorn bucket! Ideal for families. For accessibility accommodations, please…

Sat, Oct 10 · 1:00 PM
Buder Library
Drop-in Activity · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Embroidery Machine Basics

Join us to learn how to use the embroidery machines available in Creative Experience! In this workshop, we will: Discover how to set up and operate the embroidery machine Explore different techniques and settings Create custom digital…

Sat, Oct 10 · 2:00 PM
Julia Davis Library
Creative Experience · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Tuesday, October 13
Arts & Culture

Monday Matinees: Autumn Days

Join us for a showing of "Knives Out" (2019, PG-13) in the Buder Auditorium. Starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon. On his 85th birthday, crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead in his…

Tue, Oct 13 · 1:30 PM
Buder Library
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Step for Fitness

Step for Fitness is an aerobic dance class held on Tuesday evenings at Schlafly. This dance class is suitable for beginner to advanced-level participants who wish to exercise in a social setting with good tunes in the background! No…

Tue, Oct 13 · 5:30 PM
Schlafly Library
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Wednesday, October 14
Arts & Culture

For the Fans Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Enjoy a fan-fueled afternoon at Divoll with a viewing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Synopsis: Thirty years after the Battle of Endor, a new threat has risen in the form of the First Order and the villainous Kylo Ren. Meanwhile, Rey, a…

Wed, Oct 14 · 3:00 PM
Divoll Library
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

10 Years! The Zine & Minicomic Collection Anniversary

Join us to celebrate 10 years of The Zine & Minicomic Collection at Central Library! Make a page for a collaborative zine or browse the collection’s newest titles. Art supplies and light refreshments provided while supplies last. Founded…

Wed, Oct 14 · 5:30 PM
Central
Arts & Crafts · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Central Book Club

Do you enjoy going out with friends but can never schedule anything? Do you need more books to read? And better yet, to talk about with fellow readers? Look no further than the Central Book Club! We read contemporary fiction of all kinds,…

Wed, Oct 14 · 6:00 PM
Cafe Provencal
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Thursday, October 15
Arts & Culture

Suspenseful Spines Book Club

Join "Suspenseful Spines," our new book club at Walnut Park library, for a fun fall of reading! Connect with fellow book lovers and explore a variety of genres. We will meet every third Thursday of the month. For accessibility…

Thu, Oct 15 · 4:00 PM
Walnut Park Library
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Throwback Thursday

Share throwback cinema favorites with your friends and family. "Sneak in" your candy and join us! This month's feature is Beetlejuice (1988) rated PG: "The spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved…

Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PM
Buder Library
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Author Caleb Dardick - The Adventures of Superfreak

Presented by Schlafly Public Library, Left Bank Books, and the Left Bank Books Foundation Join us for this exciting author event as we welcome author Caleb Dardick to discuss his new memoir The Adventures of Superfreak: My Childhood on the…

Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00 PM
Schlafly Library
Author Events · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Saturday, October 17
Arts & Culture

Bellydancing for Joy & Fitness

Are you looking for a fun and healthy way to add exercise and joy to your week? Join us for biweekly belly dance classes at Central Library! We will learn basic belly dance moves, followed by a short minute of beginner-friendly…

Sat, Oct 17 · 9:30 AM
Central
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Reel America: Selma (PG 13)

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with Reel America, a curated film series at St. Louis Public Library. Join us as we explore the nation's complex history, diverse voices, and defining moments through the lens of cinema.…

Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PM
Central
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Monday, October 19
Arts & Culture

Monday Matinees: Autumn Days

Join us for a showing of "You've Got Mail" (1998, PG) in the Buder Auditorium. Starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Parker Posey, Greg Kinnear, Jean Stapleton Strangers Joe Fox and Kathleen Kelly live and work near each other on New York's Upper…

Mon, Oct 19 · 1:30 PM
Buder Library
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Fiber Arts Craft Session

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…

Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Kingshighway Library
Arts & Crafts · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Shall We Dance? A Ballroom Dance Experience - Rumba

Get ready to move, groove, and glide across the dance floor! Join us for six exciting ballroom dance classes led by expert instructor Andrea Osman. Participants will learn ballroom dance techniques in a fun, elegant, and welcoming…

Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Carondelet Library
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Tuesday, October 20
Arts & Culture

Cover to Cover Comic Book Club

Please join us to discuss all topics related to graphic novels. Read both fiction and non-fiction graphic literature, and engage in conversations about visual storytelling. This group meets on the Third Tuesday of each month in the Book…

Tue, Oct 20 · 6:00 PM
Central
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Wednesday, October 21
Arts & Culture

Embroidery Machine Basics

Join us to learn how to use the embroidery machines available in Creative Experience! In this workshop, we will: Discover how to set up and operate the embroidery machine Explore different techniques and settings Create custom digital…

Wed, Oct 21 · 3:30 PM
Barr Library
Creative Experience · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

The New Romantics Book Club: A Long Time Dead

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…

Wed, Oct 21 · 6:00 PM
Carpenter Library
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Thursday, October 22
Arts & Culture

The History Buffet Book Club - Wasteland: The Great War and the Origins of Modern Horror

The History Buffet Book Club returns to where it all began at the historic Lemp Mansion for a lunchtime discussion on W. Scott Poole’s Wasteland: The Great War and the Origins of Modern Horror , making it the perfect pre-Halloween deep…

Thu, Oct 22 · 12:00 PM
The Lemp Mansion
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Bellydancing: Choreography Practice Sessions

In continuation of the Bellydancing for Joy and Fitness series, we will be hosting choreography practice sessions at Central Library. Whether you're interested in a fun workout, or would like to expand your repertoire of dance styles, we…

Thu, Oct 22 · 5:00 PM
Central
Wellness · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Saturday, October 24
Arts & Culture

Bite Sized Book Club - The Body in the Library

Think you're too busy for a book club? Think again! Schlafly's "Bite-Sized Books" features diverse selections under 250 pages - a perfect fit for busy students, parents and professionals. Whether you're looking to try new genres, sample a…

Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Schlafly Library
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Monday, October 26
Arts & Culture

Sewing Machine Basics

Join us to learn how to use the sewing machines available in Creative Experience! In this workshop, we will: Discover how to set up and operate the sewing machine Explore how to thread the machine, fundamental stitches Review different…

Mon, Oct 26 · 5:30 PM
Central
Creative Experience · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Tuesday, October 27
Arts & Culture

Fated Pages Book Club

Love romance with a touch of magic? Fated Pages is a monthly book club dedicated to romantasy—where love stories unfold in worlds filled with magic, adventure, and mythical creatures. Join fellow readers as we dive into captivating tales…

Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PM
Buder Library
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Monday, November 2
Arts & Culture

Monday Matinees: Family Gatherings

Join us for a showing of "On Golden Pond" (1981, PG) in the Buder Auditorium. Starring Henry Fonda, Katharine Hepburn, Jane Fonda, Dabney Coleman, Doug McKeon Curmudgeon Norman is estranged from his daughter, Chelsea. Nevertheless, at…

Mon, Nov 2 · 1:30 PM
Buder Library
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Shall We Dance? A Ballroom Dance Experience - American Tango

Get ready to move, groove, and glide across the dance floor! Join us for six exciting ballroom dance classes led by expert instructor Andrea Osman, with each class focusing on a different style of ballroom dance. Participants will explore…

Mon, Nov 2 · time TBA
Central
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Thursday, November 5
Arts & Culture

Tea Talk with Amber Fouche: A Lesson in Tea Blending, Tea Benefits, and History

Discover the art of tea blending with Amber Fouche, the tea expert behind local business Tea ParTea.Tea blending is the process of mixing different tea leaves, herbs, or botanicals to create a uniquely flavored and balanced beverage. In…

Thu, Nov 5 · time TBA
Schlafly Library
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Saturday, November 7
Arts & Culture

Speed-Date Your Local Authors

Stop by Buder library and rotate between nine local authors, five minutes apiece. Learn about their recent or upcoming books and where you can find them. You never know: you might meet the book of your dreams. Featuring local authors…

Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM
Buder Library
Author Events · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Monday, November 9
Arts & Culture

Monday Matinees: Family Gatherings

Join us for a showing of "The Royal Tenenbaums" (2001, R) in the Buder Auditorium. Starring Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson A clan's estranged patriarch loses his home and learns that his ex-wife…

Mon, Nov 9 · 1:30 PM
Buder Library
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Tea & Robots Book Club

Rebecca Roanhorse’s “River of Bones and Other Stories” Have an appetite for science fiction but don't have time to delve into another space opera? Join us every second Monday of the month to discuss the novellas and short story collections…

Mon, Nov 9 · time TBA
Divoll Library
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Shall We Dance? A Ballroom Dance Experience - Cha-Cha

Get ready to move, groove, and glide across the dance floor! Join us for six exciting ballroom dance classes led by expert instructor Andrea Osman, with each class focusing on a different style of ballroom dance. Participants will explore…

Mon, Nov 9 · time TBA
Central
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Tuesday, November 10
Arts & Culture

Step for Fitness

Step for Fitness is an aerobic dance class held on Tuesday evenings at Schlafly. This dance class is suitable for beginner to advanced-level participants who wish to exercise in a social setting with good tunes in the background! No…

Tue, Nov 10 · 5:30 PM
Schlafly Library
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Thursday, November 12
Arts & Culture

Bellydancing: Choreography Practice Sessions

In continuation of the Bellydancing for Joy and Fitness series, we will be hosting choreography practice sessions at Central Library. Whether you're interested in a fun workout, or would like to expand your repertoire of dance styles, we…

Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM
Central
Wellness · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Saturday, November 14
Arts & Culture

Cozy Nook Book Club: Hot Pot Murder

Cozy books are all about the vibe — heartwarming moments with sweet and thoughtful characters that bring on an abundance of "warm fuzzies." Curl up next to your favorite scented candle with a pillow and this month's cozy read, then come…

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Speakeasy Café
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Reel America: All the President's Men (PG)

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with Reel America, a curated film series at St. Louis Public Library. Join us as we explore the nation's complex history, diverse voices, and defining moments through the lens of cinema.…

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Central
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Step into the Past: Historical Fiction Book Club

Buder's Historical Fiction Book Club gathers one Saturday each month at 1 pm to learn about life in different time periods through the eyes of fictional characters. For the month of November, we will be reading "The Frozen River" by Ariel…

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Buder Library
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Family Day Out : Arts and Crafts

Paint, color, draw, craft! Bring your family and come enjoy numerous art projects. Ideal for families. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with…

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Buder Library
Arts & Crafts · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Authors @ Your Library: Amanda Schoepp

Join local author Amanda Schoepp, as she talks about her book "We Don't Talk About That: One Family’s Journey to the Other Side of Tragedy." Amanda Schoepp, is a nonfiction writer, contract editor, and former journalist for Missouri-area…

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Buder Library
Author Events · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Monday, November 16
Arts & Culture

Monday Matinees: Family Gatherings

Join us for a showing of "Pieces of April" (2003, PG-13) in the Buder Auditorium. Starring Katie Holmes, Derek Luke, Oliver Platt, Patricia Clarkson, Sean Hayes A waitress invites her estranged family to Thanksgiving dinner. 80 Minutes.

Mon, Nov 16 · 1:30 PM
Buder Library
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Fiber Arts Craft Session

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…

Mon, Nov 16 · time TBA
Kingshighway Library
Arts & Crafts · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Tuesday, November 17
Arts & Culture

For the Fans Movie: Star Trek

Enjoy a fan-fueled afternoon at Divoll with a viewing of Star Trek. Synopsis: J.J. Abrams resurrects Gene Roddenberry's sci-fi franchise with this prequel about the formation of the Enterprise's crew. James T. Kirk is forced to take…

Tue, Nov 17 · 3:00 PM
Divoll Library
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Step for Fitness

Step for Fitness is an aerobic dance class held on Tuesday evenings at Schlafly. This dance class is suitable for beginner to advanced-level participants who wish to exercise in a social setting with good tunes in the background! No…

Tue, Nov 17 · 5:30 PM
Schlafly Library
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Cozy Cinema: Pride and Prejudice

Join us bi-weekly to watch beloved films in a relaxed, sensory-friendly atmosphere. Accommodations for those with sensitivities include a movie selection without flashing lights or sudden loud noises, low lighting, subtitles, ear plugs,…

Tue, Nov 17 · 5:30 PM
Carpenter Library
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Cover to Cover Comic Book Club

Please join us to discuss all topics related to graphic novels. Read both fiction and non-fiction graphic literature, and engage in conversations about visual storytelling. This group meets on the Third Tuesday of each month in the Book…

Tue, Nov 17 · time TBA
Central
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Wednesday, November 18
Arts & Culture

Central Book Club

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE THIRD WEDNESDAY DUE TO VETERAN'S DAY. Do you enjoy going out with friends but can never schedule anything? Do you need more books to read? And better yet, to talk about with fellow readers? Look no further…

Wed, Nov 18 · time TBA
The Vine Cafe and Market
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

The New Romantics Book Club: Love After The End

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…

Wed, Nov 18 · time TBA
Carpenter Library
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Thursday, November 19
Arts & Culture

Suspenseful Spines Book Club

Join "Suspenseful Spines," our new book club at Walnut Park library, for a fun fall of reading! Connect with fellow book lovers and explore a variety of genres. We will meet every third Thursday of the month. For accessibility…

Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM
Walnut Park Library
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Bellydancing: Choreography Practice Sessions

In continuation of the Bellydancing for Joy and Fitness series, we will be hosting choreography practice sessions at Central Library. Whether you're interested in a fun workout, or would like to expand your repertoire of dance styles, we…

Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM
Central
Wellness · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Throwback Thursday

Share throwback cinema favorites with your friends and family. "Sneak in" your candy and join us! This month's feature is The Goonies (1985) rated PG: "A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an…

Thu, Nov 19 · time TBA
Buder Library
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Uncanny Book Club: "I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom" by Jason Pargin

. Uncanny Book Club meets at various city bars and taprooms to discuss weird, absurd, dystopian, and speculative fiction. This month, join us at Bluewood Brewing as we discuss " I’m Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom" by Jason…

Thu, Nov 19 · 6:30 PM
Bluewood Brewing
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Saturday, November 21
Arts & Culture

Bellydancing for Joy & Fitness

Are you looking for a fun and healthy way to add exercise and joy to your week? Join us for biweekly belly dance classes at Central Library! We will learn basic belly dance moves, followed by a short minute of beginner-friendly…

Sat, Nov 21 · 9:30 AM
Central
Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Arts & Culture

Bite Sized Book Club - The Noh Mask Murder

Think you're too busy for a book club? Think again! Schlafly's "Bite-Sized Books" features diverse selections under 250 pages - a perfect fit for busy students, parents and professionals. Whether you're looking to try new genres, sample a…

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Schlafly Library
Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library
Monday, November 23
Arts & Culture

Monday Matinees: Family Gatherings

Join us for a showing of "Planes, Trains and Automobiles " (1987, R) in the Buder Auditorium. Starring Steve Martin, John Candy, William Windom, Michael McKean, Edie McClurg A tale about a snob and a slob on the road who keep running into…

Mon, Nov 23 · 1:30 PM
Buder Library
Movies · Library · St. Louis Public Library
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