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.

Sep
30
Wed
Author Event: Will Saulsbery, 50 Forgotten Cardinals
Sep 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Will Saulsbery 50 Forgotten Cardinals Join us for an evening with local author Will Saulsbery as he discusses his new book, 50 Forgotten Cardinals.

Will Saulsbery was born in St. Louis City Hospital and has resided in the state of Missouri his entire life. In 2025 he co-wrote You Wouldn’t Believe Me If I Told You with PGA Tour professional Jay Delsing which won runner up for Sports Book of the Year from the American Writing Awards. His collection of short stories, Death in the Midwest, was released to critical acclaim in the fall of 2025. He is currently a contributor for the Scoops Sports Network. All ages. 7 p.m. Auditorium.

 

Oct
1
Thu
Online Author Event: Veronica Roth
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation, and get an exclusive sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcoming novel, The Sixth Faction!

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Oct
6
Tue
Online Author Event: Joe Sasto
Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for an online conversation with Top Chef finalist and Food Network star Joe Sasto as we explore his hit national bestselling cookbook, Breaking the Rules: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics.

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Oct
7
Wed
Mark Glenshaw: How to Find an Owl in your Neighborhood
Oct 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Photo of Mark GlenshawMark Glenshaw is an award-winning naturalist who has closely observed and documented the lives of Great Horned Owls in Forest Park since December 2005. Mark’s engaging and educational talk will show which owls you’re most likely to see or hear, where to look, how to find them in a safe and ethical manner, and much more! This program is intended for adults, but free and open to all. Auditorium. 

Oct
8
Thu
Online Author Event: Carolyn Russo
Oct 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book, The Ascent of Rauschenberg: Reinventing the Art of Flight. Explore the towering legacy, unexpected inspirations, and creative heights of one of America’s most influential artistic icons.

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Oct
10
Sat
ABCs of Disability – Author Visit with Sean Gold
Oct 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join University City Public Library as it hosts local author Sean Gold as
he shares his new children’s book The ABCs of Disabilities!

The book introduces young learners to topics of disability, accessibility,
and inclusion in an easy-to-understand ABC book format. Designed for
both disabled and non-disabled readers, complicated issues are made
simple through compassionate writing and fun illustrations. This book
has something for everyone, from children to adults!

ASL Interpretation provided by Deaf, Inc.

October 10 at 1 p.m.
All Ages

Nov
4
Wed
Author Discussion: Thomas Eyssell, The Automobile in St. Louis
Nov 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a lively discussion with local author Thomas Eyssell who will discuss his new book, The Automobile in St. Louis: An Illustrated Timeline. Learn about everything from horseless carriages to luxury vehicles and how St. Louis contributed to modern transit. Auditorium. All ages.