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Sing, dance, stretch and play as we use music and rhythm to develop early literacy skills. Ideal for ages 2-5. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. 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.
Enjoy Storytime along with sensory activities in the great outdoors! Blankets and snacks provided or feel free to bring your own! This storytime takes place in the Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape. Storytimes may be cancelled due to weather. Check slpl.org for updates. Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Stories, songs, and more! This is a special storytime that’s ideal for babies and beginning walkers. Babies will sit with caregivers during the program. Ideal for ages 0-18 months. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Includes singing and clapping.
St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library boasts some of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts and Neo-Classical Architecture in the United States. Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1912, the structure which occupies a full city block is a historic treasure. Individuals interested in participating in this tour should meet at the Great Hall desk. For more information, visit https://www.slpl.org/central-library-tours/
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. Groups, please contact the hosting location at least 24 hours prior to attending so that the proper amount of meals may be ordered.
Stories, songs, and more! This Storytime is held through Google Meet. Register to receive a link. Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping.
Cut, paste, color or paint a seasonal creation. Ideal for ages 5-12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Potential for strong smells, sticky glue and other physical sensations associated with crafts.
Humans of St. Louis (HOSTL) shares first-person stories and photographic portraits, featuring people and places throughout St. Louis, giving its audience a look into the lives of the people in this region. Stories are focused on economic growth, racial equity, community, family, and overall well-being. Co-founder, lead storyteller, and book author, Lindy Drew, will help ground us in the power of personal stories. and how storytelling and documentary street photography are used together to help connect us all. Learn how the storytelling team approaches people to be interviewed and photographed, how the site's online following of 165,000 is invited to generate community conversations and promote civic pride, and how the team self-published their first 545-page book twice! For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288
Are you up for a LEGO challenge? Meet us at the library to build, create and play with other master builders! Ideal for ages 5-12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises.
Turn an ordinary tin can into a pencil holder that looks like R2-D2 from Star Wars! Ideal for ages 5-10. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Potential for strong smells and other physical sensations associated with arts & crafts programming.
Assemble 3D Printed beads into a custom made keychain to show off your personal flare, complete with a photo of your choosing! For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288
The Library is offering free emergency diaper distribution. 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. While supplies last. This program is intended for those at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
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. Groups, please contact the hosting location at least 24 hours prior to attending so that the proper amount of meals may be ordered.
Tuesdays belong to teens! Each month, we’ll rotate between different boredom-busting activities: 1st Tuesday - Watch Movies and TV Shows 2nd Tuesday - Musical Instrument Jam 3rd Tuesday - Art Club Open Studio 4th Tuesday - Board Games and Chess 5th Tuesday - Button Maker and Fiber Arts We’ll also offer video games and coloring each and every week! Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Possibility of flashing lights and loud noises from video games / movies / musical instruments. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
In this STEM Lab, we'll use our engineering skills to create and test tiny catapults. Ideal for ages 5-10. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Potential for strong smells, bright lights, and other physical sensations associated with STEM programming.
Can you navigate the obstacles and beat the clock? Oh, the hu-manatee! Your fish friends are stuck on land! Can you help rescue them before time runs out? Ideal for ages 5-10. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Show off your gaming skills on the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox X. Games are available for all skill levels. Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises.
Show off your gaming skills on the Nintendo Switch. Games are available for all skill levels. Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Flashing lights and loud noises.
Are you up for a LEGO challenge? Meet us at the library to build, create and play with other master builders! Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
If you love mysterious stories, creepy creatures, and thrilling adventures, this book club is for you! Each month we’ll read books filled with ghosts, secrets, magic or monsters, then gather for fun discussions and activities. This month’s read is The Replay Trap by Juliana Brandt. Inquire about a copy of the book on Buder’s Children’s Floor. Ideal for ages 8 - 12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
The September installment of the 2026 SAH STL/SLPL Steedman Library Lecture Series presents Robert J. Moore Jr., senior lecturer at Washington University in St. Louis in the Sam Fox School, retired public historian for the National Park Service and Vice-President of the Society of Architectural Historians - St. Louis Chapter. Robert will be giving a talk entitled, "The Architecture of Colonial St. Louis, 1764 - 1804". The talk will take place in Central Library's Auditorium. The lecture will also be livestreamed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJ-M-MjN1E
Join us for a special Storytime on the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch! We'll start with a 30-minute storytime on the Tom Sawyer Riverboat, followed by a free 30-minute cruise. Parking will be available on the riverfront levee for an $11 fee, paid via card. Registration is required. When registering, please include yourself and all children attending — the number selected should reflect the total number of people in your party. Recommended for ages 0-5. This is a rain or shine event.
Stories, songs, and more! This is a special storytime that’s ideal for babies and beginning walkers. Babies will sit with caregivers during the program. Ideal for children 0-18 months. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Stories, songs, and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
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. Groups, please contact the hosting location at least 24 hours prior to attending so that the proper amount of meals may be ordered.
Play the world’s most popular card game! No deck? No problem. We have Jumpstart packs available. Mix two together to make a playable deck and you’re ready to play. Don’t know how to play Magic? Staff can teach you the basics and have you playing your first game before you leave. Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants.
Play video games, board games, listen to music, and relax. A teen-only hangout time. Ideal for ages 13 - 18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises.
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 sounds. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Are you up for a LEGO challenge? Meet us at the library to build, create and play with other master builders! Ideal for ages 5-12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Accessibility Note: This building is not wheelchair accessible and lacks an elevator. There are 13 steps to enter the building and 20 stairs to access the restrooms. Accessible parking is unavailable at this location.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by playing the Mexican board game Lotería! This BINGO-like game is fun for the whole family. Ideal for ages 5-17 and their families. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for loud noises.
Stories, songs, and more! This is a special storytime that’s ideal for babies and beginning walkers. Babies will sit with caregivers during the program. Ideal for ages 0 - 18 months. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Includes singing and clapping.
Sing, dance, stretch, and play as we use music and rhythm to develop early literacy skills. Ideal for ages 2-5. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. 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.
Stories, songs, and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
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. Groups, please contact the hosting location at least 24 hours prior to attending so that the proper amount of meals may be ordered.
Come play video games and compete in various Minute-to-Win-It challenges to win prizes! Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Potential for loud noises, flashing lights, and close proximity to peers. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Play Bingo, watch Bluey, and win prizes. Hooray! Ideal for ages 4-7. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Are you up for a LEGO challenge? Meet us at the library to build, create and play with other master builders! Ideal for ages 5-12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises.
As your lifestyle habits change, the ways you choose to stay physically active might change too! Taking a holistic approach to wellbeing, we'll talk about figuring out what activities bring you joy in movement and how to pursue them in order to take care of your physical self. The Transition Years: Survival Guide for the Modern Era series is geared towards New Adults, ages 16-24. Each class will discuss essential life tips for new adults in a fun and interactive way. We will also have snacks for participants!
Are you looking for an adventuring party to join, a new opponent to challenge, or a place to sharpen your hobby skills? Whether you’re a seasoned Dungeon Master or have never picked up a 20-sided die, the Central Library invites you to Looking for Group! Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, we transform our space into a tabletop haven. Connect: Meet local players interested in CCGs, RPGs, and miniatures. Play: We have ample table space for staples like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and Dungeons & Dragons. Explore: Don’t have a game of your own? Choose from our extensive in-house library of modern and classic board games. Create: Visit our Army Painter Painting Station! Whether you’re finishing a massive dragon or your very first space marine, we provide the space and supplies to help you get your miniatures table-ready. Learn: Newcomers are always welcome—our community is happy to teach you a new game or help you pick up a paintbrush for the first time. When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Where: Central Library(History and Languages Room) Cost: Free and open to the public. All experience and interest levels are welcome! Looking for Group (LFG) – Frequentl
This class will give participants a basic understanding of how harmony works. Part music theory, part learning harmony on a keyboard, participants will learn how to record a basic harmonic progression For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288
Stories, songs, and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping.
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. Groups, please contact the hosting location at least 24 hours prior to attending so that the proper amount of meals may be ordered.
All new users of the Creative Experience recording rooms are required to attend an in-person or virtual orientation to learn how to use the spaces. The orientation covers how to use the equipment and the room, as well as a basic introduction to recording. Schedule a Tech Connect for help with specific recording projects or software. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288
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 or just curious, there's something for everyone on this special day!
Stories, songs and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping.
Let your child explore their artistic talents with NO-MESS finger painting! Each participant will receive a canvas and get to choose colors. After the paint is on the canvas, it will be put into a ziplock bag. Let the finger painting begin! First come, first served for supplies. Ideal for ages 5 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity to others and touching unfamiliar textures. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Let's celebrate with stories, songs and rhymes! Presented by St. Louis Public Library and two local Drag Queens. Storytime may be canceled due to weather. Check slpl.org for updates.
St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library boasts some of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts and Neo-Classical Architecture in the United States. Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1912, the structure which occupies a full city block is a historic treasure. For more information, see https://www.slpl.org/central-library-tours/
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. Groups, please contact the hosting location at least 24 hours prior to attending so that the proper amount of meals may be ordered.
An afternoon of crafting! Crafts of different levels will be available. Ideal for ages 2-12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. 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.
Join in for afternoon tabletop games like Wingspan, Cascadia, Rebirth, and 7 Wonders Architects. This meetup will be held at Buder on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday of each month from 1-4:45 p.m., in partnership with The St. Louis Board Game Meetup Group. If you'd like, bring your games, or bring along a friend. New players welcome!
Sing, dance, stretch and play as we use music and rhythm to develop early literacy skills. Ideal for ages 2-5. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. 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.
Enjoy Storytime along with sensory activities in the great outdoors! Blankets and snacks provided or feel free to bring your own! This storytime takes place in the Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape. Storytimes may be cancelled due to weather. Check slpl.org for updates. Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Stories, songs, and more! This is a special storytime that’s ideal for babies and beginning walkers. Babies will sit with caregivers during the program. Ideal for ages 0-18 months. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Includes singing and clapping.
St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library boasts some of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts and Neo-Classical Architecture in the United States. Designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert and completed in 1912, the structure which occupies a full city block is a historic treasure. Individuals interested in participating in this tour should meet at the Great Hall desk. For more information, visit https://www.slpl.org/central-library-tours/
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. Groups, please contact the hosting location at least 24 hours prior to attending so that the proper amount of meals may be ordered.
Teens, come learn new art techniques and express your creativity! Each month will have a new project to complete and take home. This month: Book Nooks Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. 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.