Calendar

Check here for all of the upcoming events at UCPL. If you have questions about any of them, give us a call at 314-727-3150.

Jul
30
Tue
Online Author Visit: Dan Santat
Jul 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, Dan Santat, online as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.

Register now!

Jul
31
Wed
Adventure Begins! Take and Makes Available
Jul 31 all-day

Grab a Take and Make craft kit! Three types of kit are available: Pre-school, School Age, and Teen! One per child as there is a limited supply.

Aug
1
Thu
Yoga at the Library
Aug 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the auditorium for a free one-hour yoga class. Taught by independent yoga instructor Paul Cunningham, the class is open to all levels of yoga practitioners. Cunningham will teach basic-level yoga postures, breathwork, and dynamic movements designed to increase range of mobility in our joints and muscles. Options will be offered for increased challenge for those who want to go deeper into poses, as well as variations to make poses more accessible as needed.

The yoga class is intended for adults and teens. Please bring your own yoga mat. To register, please call the reference desk at 314-727-3150 or email reference@ucitylibrary.org.

Aug
7
Wed
Online Author Visit: Dr. Jennifer Levasseur
Aug 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a virtual behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur on Wednesday, August 7 at 1 p.m. via digital live-stream in partnership with UCPL!

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Computer Class: Google Workspace
Aug 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Google is more than a search engine and email. Learn about the wide variety of Google apps that having a Gmail account allows access to. It is recommended that participants already have a Gmail account to refer to during the class.

A limited number of Chromebooks are available to attendees based on a first-come, first-served basis, or you can bring your own and follow along.

To register for this event, email reference@ucitylibrary.org or call 314-727-3150

This class will be held in the Auditorium.

Discover African Jewelry
Aug 7 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us for a lecture about African jewelry by jewelry maker Kenya Ajanaku. During this program, Kenya will demonstrate how the jewelry is made and provide information about the meanings and uses of different materials used in African jewelry. This program is open to all, but intended for an adult audience.

Aug
8
Thu
Yoga at the Library
Aug 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the auditorium for a free one-hour yoga class. Taught by independent yoga instructor Paul Cunningham, the class is open to all levels of yoga practitioners. Cunningham will teach basic-level yoga postures, breathwork, and dynamic movements designed to increase range of mobility in our joints and muscles. Options will be offered for increased challenge for those who want to go deeper into poses, as well as variations to make poses more accessible as needed.

The yoga class is intended for adults and teens. Please bring your own yoga mat. To register, please call the reference desk at 314-727-3150 or email reference@ucitylibrary.org.

Aug
9
Fri
Senior Lunch & Learn
Aug 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join us at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9 for a lunch-and-learn event focused on U.City’s senior residents. The monthly series features local experts discussing programs and services that are available for seniors in the St. Louis area. This program will feature a presentation about senior health and nutrition.

Lunch is provided free-of-charge to those over 60 who pre-register for the event. Free transportation may be available to those who qualify. Call 636-207-0847 to register and learn more. You can also register by clicking here.

This series is presented in partnership with the University City Senior Commission and Aging Ahead.

Aug
12
Mon
Orcs & Aliens Book Group
Aug 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a lively discussion of Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12 in the UCPL makerspace. Email Kara at kkrekeler@ucitylibrary.org for more info.

Aug
14
Wed
Computer Class: Intro to Gmail
Aug 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Build on the concepts from the Internet Basics classes and apply what you’ve learned in our Intro to Gmail session.

Learn how to label, organize and search for emails, attach items from your Google Drive account, avoid spam, and more.

It is recommended that attendees already have a Gmail account before attending this session. A limited number of Chromebooks will be available for patron use and they are first-come, first-served. Patrons are welcome to bring their own laptop, tablet or notepad to follow along and take notes. Adults only.

This class will be held in the Makerspace.

To register for this event, email reference@ucitylibrary.org or call 314-727-3150.