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Local author discusses WWII letters home in new book

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Join us at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the UCPL auditorium for a fascinating discussion with St. Louis author Christopher Alan Gordon as he discusses his latest book, Letters Home From World War II: St. Louis. This nonfiction book captures the experiences of St. Louisans who served in World War II, sharing their struggles, fears, and hopes through letters sent home. Through their own words, St. Louisans bring history to life, sharing the horrors of war, the pain of separation, and encounters with distant lands. Their letters preserve a deeply personal and powerful perspective on World War II.

Gordon is an American historian and museum professional living in St. Louis, Missouri. His 2018 book, Fire, Pestilence, and Death: St. Louis 1849, was a regional bestseller and won the American Association of State and Local History Award of Excellence in 2019. As a recognized authority on Missouri history, Gordon has appeared on numerous television shows, podcasts, and other media, including The Travel Channel, Fox Business, Atlas Obscura, New York Times, and The Washington Post.

Books will be available for purchase and signing. This program is intended for adults, but free and open to all.

Join us for monthly events just for senior residents!

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Older adults are invited to join us on the second Friday of each month at 11 a.m. in the auditorium for a new series of lunch-and-learn events focused on U.City’s senior residents. The monthly series will feature local experts discussing programs and services that are available for seniors in the St. Louis area. Upcoming events and topics are:

  • Friday, Sept. 12 — Exercises for Seniors
  • Friday, Oct. 10 — Medicare
  • Friday, Nov. 14 — University City Public Safety
  • Friday, Dec. 12 — Estate Planning and Probate

     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. Visit our events calendar to learn more, and for links to register online.
     This series is presented in partnership with the University City Senior Commission and Aging Ahead.

Lots of virtual author talks coming up!

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Check out online author events with features bestselling and highly acclaimed authors!

Click here to register and submit questions for the authors!

Thanks to a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium, UCPL is excited to offer a free, virtual series of author talks two to three times a month. The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres, and all events include the opportunity to ask questions of the author. Check out a complete list of events, both upcoming and archived, at https://libraryc.org/ucitylibrary.

Language learning with your UCPL card

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Learn a new language for free with Mango Languages! Choose from more than 70 world languages to learn via computer or on your mobile device, from anywhere, at any time. Enjoy native speaker audio and cultural context that will fully immerse you in the language. 

Get started on your free language lessons at https://connect.mangolanguages.com/ucitylibrary/start or by clicking the Mango Languages link on the Research & Learning page of our website. All you need is a UCPL card to get started.

You can also download the Mango app to learn on the go! Search for “Mango Languages” in your device’s app store. Call 314-727-3150 or email reference@ucitylibrary.org for more information.