Calendar of Library Programs

Story & Activity Time, recommended for ages 2 and up. This event will be held in the story time area of our children’s department.

The Jane Austen Book Club will discuss Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell.
 
The discussion will be led by Sam Harned, a retired history teacher and avid reader.
 
Book discussions are free and open to the public. Ages 18 and up. For more information, call the Library at 314.961.3784.

Read to a therapy dog in training from Dogs for Our Brave organization.  This program is recommended for ages 5 and up. 
 
 Dogs for our Brave’s mission is to provide professionally trained service dogs at no cost to veterans who have suffered debilitating injury or illness while in service to our country.

Story & Activity Time, recommended ages: infant to age 2. This event is held in our children’s department story time area.

Story & Activity Time, recommended for ages 2 and up. This event will be held in the story time area of our children’s department.

Spend an hour or two on your latest yarn creation while chatting with old friends or making new ones. For ages 15 and older.

The Evening Book Club will discuss Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro.
 
The discussion will be led by Sam Harned, a retired history teacher and avid reader.
 
Book discussions are free and open to the public. Ages 18 and up. For more information, call the Library at 314.961.3784.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED (for Bakers) ages 8-14
 
3 Teams of Five (15 bakers total) 
Team Squash
Team Pumpkin 
Team Squash & Pumpkin (aka Squashkin)
 
Each team will bake mini pies for a bake off and tasting.  Which pie is BEST?  This event was inspired by the book Squash & Pumpkin #SquashGoals by G.G. McQueen. 
 
Bakers will need to arrive by 10:00am. Tasters can arrive any time before 1pm or until pies are all eaten!

The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club will discuss Siren Queen by Nghi Vo. While they last, copies will be available at the circulation desk.Book discussions are free and open to the public. Ages 18 and up. For more information, call the Library at 314.961.3784.

Story & Activity Time, recommended for ages 2 and up. This event will be held in the story time area of our children’s department.

Read to a therapy dog in training from Dogs for Our Brave organization.  This program is recommended for ages 5 and up. 
 
 Dogs for our Brave’s mission is to provide professionally trained service dogs at no cost to veterans who have suffered debilitating injury or illness while in service to our country.

Story & Activity Time, recommended ages: infant to age 2. This event is held in our children’s department story time area.

Come play games @ the library! Snacks provided. Feel free to bring your own games. Age: 15 and up.

The Saturday Afternoon Book Club will discuss Connecting Dots by Joshua A. Miele.

For more information, contact Debbie Ladd at dladd@wgpl.org or 314.961.3784.
 
Book discussions are free and open to the public.  Ages 18 and up.

Story & Activity Time, recommended for ages 2 and up. This event will be held in the story time area of our children’s department.

The Psychological Thriller Book Club will discuss The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson. It will meet on the lower level/reference floor. While they last, copies will be available at the circulation desk.
 
For more information, call the Library at 314.961.3784.
 
Book discussions are free and open to the public. Ages 18 and up.

Becoming a parent, grandparent, or caregiver is a journey, and you don’t have to do it alone! This program is designed for you and your baby to find community and connection. Enjoy free-play and conversation while your little one interacts with age-appropriate toys in a comfortable space. This is a welcoming, open space to meet other adults in a similar stage of life, swap stories, and build a supportive network.

Play-dough free play for ages 2-5.

Story & Activity Time, recommended for ages 2 and up. This event will be held in the story time area of our children’s department.

For ages 8-14. All supplies are provided. Doors open at 2pm, program starts at 2:30. Light refreshments and beverages will be served!

Story & Activity Time, recommended for ages 2 and up. This event will be held in the story time area of our children’s department.

Read to a therapy dog in training from Dogs for Our Brave organization.  This program is recommended for ages 5 and up. 
 
 Dogs for our Brave’s mission is to provide professionally trained service dogs at no cost to veterans who have suffered debilitating injury or illness while in service to our country.

Story & Activity Time, recommended ages: infant to age 2. This event is held in our children’s department story time area.

ALL AGES AND ABILITIES ARE WELCOME!  Art supplies will be provided including glue, markers, paint pens, colored pencils, canvas, art paper, fabric, adaptive scissors, paint dobbers and more.

Spend an hour or two on your latest yarn creation while chatting with old friends or making new ones. For ages 15 and older.

For ages 15 and up. All supplies are provided. Doors open at 1pm, program starts at 1:30. Light refreshments and beverages will be served!

Come play games @ the library! Snacks provided. Feel free to bring your own games. Age: 15 and up.

The Jane Austen Book Club will discuss The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins.
 
The discussion will be led by Sam Harned, a retired history teacher and avid reader.
 
Book discussions are free and open to the public. Ages 18 and up. For more information, call the Library at 314.961.3784.

For ages 15 and up. All supplies are provided. Doors open at 1pm, program starts at 1:30. Light refreshments and beverages will be served!

Spend an hour or two on your latest yarn creation while chatting with old friends or making new ones. For ages 15 and older.

The Classics Book Club will discuss The Radetzky March by Joseph Roth.
 
The discussion will be led by Sam Harned, a retired history teacher and avid reader.
 
Book discussions are free and open to the public. Ages 18 and up. For more information, call the Library at 314.961.3784.

The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club will discuss Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. While they last, copies will be available at the circulation desk. Book discussions are free and open to the public. Ages 18 and up. For more information, call the Library at 314.961.3784.

Come play games @ the library! Snacks provided. Feel free to bring your own games. Age: 15 and up.

Celebrate Black History Month with a presentation by Herstory.

Spend an hour or two on your latest yarn creation while chatting with old friends or making new ones. For ages 15 and older.

The Classics Book Club will discuss The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton.
 
The discussion will be led by Sam Harned, a retired history teacher and avid reader.
 
Book discussions are free and open to the public. Ages 18 and up. For more information, call the Library at 314.961.3784.

The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club will discuss The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin. While they last, copies will be available at the circulation desk. Book discussions are free and open to the public. Ages 18 and up.For more information, call the Library at 314.961.3784.

Come play games @ the library! Snacks provided. Feel free to bring your own games. Age: 15 and up.

For ages 15 and up. All supplies are provided. Doors open at 1pm, program starts at 1:30. Light refreshments and beverages will be served!

Spend an hour or two on your latest yarn creation while chatting with old friends or making new ones. For ages 15 and older.

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a presentation by Herstory. 

The Classics Book Club will discuss The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man by James Weldon Johnson.
 
The discussion will be led by Sam Harned, a retired history teacher and avid reader.
 
Book discussions are free and open to the public. Ages 18 and up. For more information, call the Library at 314.961.3784.

Come play games @ the library! Snacks provided. Feel free to bring your own games. Age: 15 and up.

Spend an hour or two on your latest yarn creation while chatting with old friends or making new ones. For ages 15 and older.

The Classics Book Club will discuss Fools Crow  by James Welch.
 
The discussion will be led by Sam Harned, a retired history teacher and avid reader.
 
Book discussions are free and open to the public. Ages 18 and up. For more information, call the Library at 314.961.3784.

Come play games @ the library! Snacks provided. Feel free to bring your own games. Age: 15 and up.

For ages 15 and up. All supplies are provided. Doors open at 1pm, program starts at 1:30. Light refreshments and beverages will be served!

Spend an hour or two on your latest yarn creation while chatting with old friends or making new ones. For ages 15 and older.

The Classics Book Club will discuss The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene..
 
The discussion will be led by Sam Harned, a retired history teacher and avid reader.
 
Book discussions are free and open to the public. Ages 18 and up. For more information, call the Library at 314.961.3784.

Local singer/songwriter, Gary Schoenberger, will teach how to write songs from 7 – 8:30 pm on Mondays, June 1, 6, 15 & 22. For ages 15 to adult. Please call 314-961-3784 to reserve your spot.

Come play games @ the library! Snacks provided. Feel free to bring your own games. Age: 15 and up.

Local singer/songwriter, Gary Schoenberger, will teach how to write songs from 7 – 8:30 pm on Mondays, June 1, 6, 15 & 22. For ages 15 to adult. Please call 314-961-3784 to reserve your spot.

Local singer/songwriter, Gary Schoenberger, will teach how to write songs from 7 – 8:30 pm on Mondays, June 1, 6, 15 & 22. For ages 15 to adult. Please call 314-961-3784 to reserve your spot.

Local singer/songwriter, Gary Schoenberger, will teach how to write songs from 7 – 8:30 pm on Mondays, June 1, 6, 15 & 22. For ages 15 to adult. Please call 314-961-3784 to reserve your spot.

Spend an hour or two on your latest yarn creation while chatting with old friends or making new ones. For ages 15 and older.

Come play games @ the library! Snacks provided. Feel free to bring your own games. Age: 15 and up.

For ages 15 and up. All supplies are provided. Doors open at 1pm, program starts at 1:30. Light refreshments and beverages will be served!

Spend an hour or two on your latest yarn creation while chatting with old friends or making new ones. For ages 15 and older.

Come play games @ the library! Snacks provided. Feel free to bring your own games. Age: 15 and up.

Spend an hour or two on your latest yarn creation while chatting with old friends or making new ones. For ages 15 and older.

Come play games @ the library! Snacks provided. Feel free to bring your own games. Age: 15 and up.

For ages 15 and up. All supplies are provided. Doors open at 1pm, program starts at 1:30. Light refreshments and beverages will be served!

Spend an hour or two on your latest yarn creation while chatting with old friends or making new ones. For ages 15 and older.

Come play games @ the library! Snacks provided. Feel free to bring your own games. Age: 15 and up.

Spend an hour or two on your latest yarn creation while chatting with old friends or making new ones. For ages 15 and older.

Come play games @ the library! Snacks provided. Feel free to bring your own games. Age: 15 and up.

For ages 15 and up. All supplies are provided. Doors open at 1pm, program starts at 1:30. Light refreshments and beverages will be served!