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.
Join our “Creative Stitches” quilting class designed specifically for older adult and discover the joy of quilting as an art form that fosters creativity, mindfulness, and community. Taught by Gwen Clopton of Circle in the Square Quilters, students will learn the main techniques and skills of quilting to make and finish their own small wall hanging or table runner by the end of the class sessions.
Each class will include a presentation, a mini trunk show illustrating that week’s topic, and hands-on project time. During our 8-week class, we’ll talk about the history of quilting, how to select colors and fabrics, and techniques for piecing quilt tops and quilting them. There will be a celebration in the final ninth week to share our finished pieces.
The class will take place each Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the UCPL makerspace, starting Oct. 1 and ending Nov. 26. Participants in the class must be age 55 or older, and there is limited space available for the class, so please call 314-727-3150 or email reference@ucitylibrary.org to reserve your spot. Adults only.
This class is presented as part of the Advancing Creative Aging Through State Library Leadership Initiative, a joint initiative of Califa Group, Wyoming State Library, Missouri State Library, and Lifetime Arts. It was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant.
Google is more than a search engine and email. Learn about the free cloud storage space called Google Drive and how to use it. 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.
You’re invited to free your mind with an online visit from the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of several novels including Mexican Gothic, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Gods of Jade and Shadow, and many more!
Moreno-Garcia’s most recent novel, The Seventh Veil of Salome, is set in 1950s Hollywood. Vera Larios, an unknown Mexican ingénue, has just won a star-making role in a big budget movie about the legendary woman whose story has inspired artists since ancient times–Salome. Vera quickly becomes the talk of the town and an object of envy for Nancy Hartley, an actress whose career has stalled and who will do anything to win the fame she believes she richly deserves.
The Seventh Veil of Salome follows two actresses, both determined to make it to the top in Golden Age Hollywood—a city overflowing with gossip, scandal, and intrigue—makes for a sizzling combination. But this is the tale of three women, for it is also the story of the princess Salome herself, consumed with desire for the fiery prophet who foretells the doom of her stepfather, Herod. Salome is a woman torn between the decree of duty and the yearning of her heart. Before the curtain comes down, there will be tears and tragedy aplenty in this sexy Technicolor saga.
Join us as Moreno-Garcia chats with us about Latin American Genre fiction, her writing process and journey, as well as her newest book The Seventh Veil of Salome. Register now!
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.
Join us at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 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 about Medicare benefits with speaker Wilma Schmitz.
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.
Join our “Creative Stitches” quilting class designed specifically for older adult and discover the joy of quilting as an art form that fosters creativity, mindfulness, and community. Taught by Gwen Clopton of Circle in the Square Quilters, students will learn the main techniques and skills of quilting to make and finish their own small wall hanging or table runner by the end of the class sessions.
Each class will include a presentation, a mini trunk show illustrating that week’s topic, and hands-on project time. During our 8-week class, we’ll talk about the history of quilting, how to select colors and fabrics, and techniques for piecing quilt tops and quilting them. There will be a celebration in the final ninth week to share our finished pieces.
The class will take place each Tuesday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the UCPL makerspace, starting Oct. 1 and ending Nov. 26. Participants in the class must be age 55 or older, and there is limited space available for the class, so please call 314-727-3150 or email reference@ucitylibrary.org to reserve your spot. Adults only.
This class is presented as part of the Advancing Creative Aging Through State Library Leadership Initiative, a joint initiative of Califa Group, Wyoming State Library, Missouri State Library, and Lifetime Arts. It was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant.
Build on concepts from our Intro to Gmail session and apply what you’ve learned in our new Google Docs Basics class.
Learn how to create a folder in your Google Drive account, create and edit a Google word document, and how to share it, print it, and more. This is a great class for those who have difficulty using programs like Microsoft Word. Bring your questions!
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.
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.
