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Join us at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 in the UCPL auditorium for an in-person visit from local author Alan Kretchmar, who will discuss his new book, Restoring the Glory: Forest Park from 1986 to 2026.

Coming out just in time for the park’s 150th anniversary this year, the book details the last 40 years of Forest Park as it rose from its run-down condition in the 1980s to a beloved regional destination today.

Alan Kretchmar spent 35 years in St. Louis as a practicing ophthalmologist. As he slowed down in his profession, he began living his dream of world travel, visiting 40 countries on 5 continents. Many of his experiences were on a bicycle with his wife, Karen. These experiences inspired his first book, A Leisurely Ride Across France, which told of the misadventures of two inexperienced, middle-aged travelers as they crossed the French countryside on two wheels.

Since retirement in 2011, Alan has volunteered in Forest Park. He knows the love and admiration the people of St. Louis have for our Forest Park and has seen first-hand the effect our park has on visitors to our city.

This program is intended for adults, but free and open to all. Copies of Restoring the Glory will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

Join us at 7 p.m. Monday, March 16 for a delightful evening as we honor the contributions of women composers throughout history. The Gateway Festival Orchestra will present a special concert featuring strings and winds, narrated by Kathy Lawton Brown of Classic 107.3 FM.

Experience the incredible works of women composers, including the brilliant Amy Beach and ground-breaking Florence Price. This powerful performance by talented string and woodwind ensembles will take place in the UCPL auditorium. This all-ages event is free and open to all.

Gather a team of up to four puzzlers to show your skills at solving a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest in UCPL’s first puzzle race! The race will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 in the auditorium.

Because space is limited, registration is required, and participation is limited to adults. Call 314-727-3150 or email reference@ucitylibrary.org to reserve your table.

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.

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.

Check out online author events with features bestselling and highly acclaimed 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.