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Saturday, September 26

Family

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…

Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM

Schlafly Library

Drop-in Activity · Library · St. Louis Public Library

Tuesday, September 29

Family

Living with Legacy: The Things We Leave Behind: Inheritance, Memory, and Meaning

What do we do with inherited objects? This talk examines the emotional and practical challenges of family possessions and offers ways to understand their value beyond price, focusing on how objects carry stories and memory. Presented by…

Tue, Sep 29 · 3:00 PM

Buder Library

Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library

Thursday, October 1

Family

Craftumentary: Bats in "Bat Vax"

This series for both families and adults alike, highlights a short documentary followed by a recycled craft based on the topic we've observed. This weeks documentary Bat Vax explains how "a deadly fungal disease sweeps across North…

Thu, Oct 1 · 6:00 PM

Buder Library

Arts & Crafts · Library · St. Louis Public Library

Friday, October 2

Family

Genealogy On The Road - Buder

Buckle up and join us at your local library as we take our genealogy assistance on the road! This program will start off with a dedicated introductory class on how to begin your family history research. After the class, you will have an…

Fri, Oct 2 · 9:00 AM

Buder Library

Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library

Wednesday, October 7

Family

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…

Wed, Oct 7 · 2:00 PM

Central

Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library

Tuesday, October 13

Family

Legally Reading Book Group

Join us via Zoom for the Legally Reading Book Group, a joint venture of St. Louis Public Library and the Law Library Association of St. Louis that launched in August 2018. It's a lively group that comes together virtually every other month…

Tue, Oct 13 · 12:30 PM

Book Discussion · Library · St. Louis Public Library

Friday, October 16

Family

★ Community Find

Olivette Harvest Festival

A small municipal harvest festival in the inner-ring suburb of Olivette.

Fri, Oct 16 · time TBA

Olivette, MO

Neighborhood Festival · Community Find · STL Journal Scout

Family

Genealogy On The Road - Schlafly

Fri, Oct 16 · 9:00 AM

Schlafly Library

Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library

Family

Living with Legacy: Swedish Death Cleaning: A Sustainable Gift to Yourself, Your Family, Your Community

Join us for an inspiring conversation on döstädning, the Swedish tradition of mindfully sorting through your belongings before the end of life. You will learn how this gentle process can spark joy, ease burdens for loved ones, and create…

Fri, Oct 16 · 1:00 PM

Buder Library

Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library

Saturday, October 17

Family

★ Community Find

Vago Park Fall Family Fair

A neighborhood park fall fair with family activities, listed among lesser-known St. Louis metro autumn events.

Sat, Oct 17 · time TBA

Vago Park, St. Louis metro, MO

Neighborhood Festival · Community Find · STL Journal Scout

Family

★ Community Find

St. Raymond / St. Elizabeth Autumn Harvest Festival

A parish-run autumn harvest festival in St. Louis city.

Sat, Oct 17 · time TBA

St. Louis, MO

Neighborhood Festival · Community Find · STL Journal Scout

Sunday, October 18

Family

★ Community Find

Tower Grove Park Harvest Festival

A fall harvest festival held in Tower Grove Park.

Sun, Oct 18 · time TBA

Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, MO

Neighborhood Festival · Community Find · STL Journal Scout

Friday, October 23

Family

Living with Legacy: How to Leave a Legacy, Not a Mess

This discussion is designed to help audiences understand that end-of-life planning is not just about documents. It is about what families actually experience before, during, and after a death. We will: Challenge common myths Surface what…

Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AM

Buder Library

Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library

Wednesday, November 4

Family

Family History Basics

Wed, Nov 4 · 2:00 PM

Central

Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library

Thursday, November 5

Family

Craftumentary: Pangolins in "Pangolin Protectors"

This series for both families and adults alike, highlights a short documentary followed by a recycled craft based on the topic we've observed. "Pangolins are amazing, bizarre, adorable creatures, but due to the demand for their scales on…

Thu, Nov 5 · time TBA

Buder Library

Arts & Crafts · Library · St. Louis Public Library

Friday, November 6

Family

Genealogy On The Road - Buder

Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 AM

Buder Library

Classes, Lectures, and Workshops · Library · St. Louis Public Library

Saturday, November 14

Family

Where the Rivers Meet: An Exploration of the Intersection of Native American Music and Classical Music

The Gateway Festival Chamber Ensemble and guests will play music that celebrates the influence of Native American music on the classical repertoire and explores the relationship between the two genres.