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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.
Seniors are invited to join us for weekly chair yoga classes every Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. These classes are free and open to all, and are taught by certified yoga instructor and longtime UCPL patron Paula Gold. Call 314-727-3150 or email reference@ucitylibrary.org to register.
Join us online as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work, The Democracy We Must Keep, and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America’s founders say about democracy, and can we remain true to their vision for America?
Register now to gain a deeper understanding of how American democracy started, why it still matters, and the active role each generation must play to uphold it.
Two hundred fifty years ago, passionate men attempted to create something the world had never seen before: a nation built not on kings or armies, but on ideas where the people ruled.
In The Democracy We Must Keep, historian David O. Stewart takes readers inside the nine key documents that shaped the formation of the United States—from Patrick Henry’s thunderous cry for liberty to the carefully crafted design of a government chosen by the people, with limits on all officials holding power under the Constitution.
Through the words of seven visionary founders — Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, Gouverneur Morris, and others — Stewart shows how a fragile experiment in self-government took shape.
These men were not saints. They argued passionately. They worried that the new nation might fall apart. Yet together, they forged the principles that must still define American democracy:
- Power must be limited.
- Leaders must answer to the people.
- Individual rights must be protected by law.
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, The Democracy We Must Keep urges readers to rediscover core ideas that built the nation—and to consider what it will take to protect them.
Seniors are invited to join us for weekly chair yoga classes every Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. These classes are free and open to all, and are taught by certified yoga instructor and longtime UCPL patron Paula Gold. Call 314-727-3150 or email reference@ucitylibrary.org to register.
Join us online for a mouth-watering, lively conversation with viral social media star Jenny Martinez as we dive into her celebrated debut cookbook, My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! Beautiful Flavors, Family Style. Famous for her warm personality and her signature catchphrase, “y listo and enjoy,” Jenny is ready to share the multigenerational family recipes and soulful cooking techniques that have captivated millions of fans worldwide.
My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! features 100 recipes ranging from breakfast and appetizers to tacos, tamales, and taquitos. Jenny also covers kitchen basics for making tortillas and salsas from scratch—recipes that are sure to become staples in the home of anyone who enjoys the book. And let’s not forget her tasty desserts like churros, paletas, and Mexican bread pudding, and a few cocktails too.
Whether you are craving crispy carnitas, comforting chiles rellenos, or sweet treats like golden churros and Mexican bread pudding, Jenny makes authentic Mexican cuisine feel approachable, joyful, and deeply rewarding.
Join us Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium for a free one-hour yoga class. Taught by yoga instructor and longtime UCPL patron Paula Gold, the class is open to all levels of yoga practitioners. 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.
Join us online as we chat with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel, The Sixth Nik.
Deep into space, far past the triworld outposts, beyond range of the lethal trollbot internet, soars The Sickness: a ship woven from biomatter and capable of reacting to every need of its human crew. Sisilla, a nine-year-old cultist with a brain enhanced by arcane tech known as “niks,” has boarded to investigate the enigma of Fém—a plague-riddled planet that has abruptly gone rogue.
The mysterious crew includes a faceless assassin, a beautiful engineer jigsawed by plastic surgery, a peyote-addicted medic, and—most lethal of all—a rugged, NonModded captain with a score to settle with Sisilla. Other dangers abound. A hacked robot begins to believe Sisilla is its daughter. The Sickness itself is mutating, possibly even pregnant. And the secret of Fém is more horrific than anyone could have imagined. To survive, Sisilla will need to forsake her predetermined fate and embrace the unknown.
Seniors are invited to join us for weekly chair yoga classes every Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. These classes are free and open to all, and are taught by certified yoga instructor and longtime UCPL patron Paula Gold. Call 314-727-3150 or email reference@ucitylibrary.org to register.
Join us Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium for a free one-hour yoga class. Taught by yoga instructor and longtime UCPL patron Paula Gold, the class is open to all levels of yoga practitioners. 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.
Join us at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 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 from AARP on Downsizing & Decluttering.
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 or 314-413-1240 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.
Seniors are invited to join us for weekly chair yoga classes every Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the auditorium. These classes are free and open to all, and are taught by certified yoga instructor and longtime UCPL patron Paula Gold. Call 314-727-3150 or email reference@ucitylibrary.org to register.
