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Register for the 2024 Memorial Day Run

General News

Support University City institutions and take part in a long-standing tradition! The 50thAnnual Memorial Day Run is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 a.m. Monday, May 27 at the University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar Blvd. The annual run benefits the University City Public Library, U City in Bloom, and The Green Center.

The event features 5K, 10K, and 1-mile fun run distances. For registration information, visit https://www.ucitymemorialdayrun.org/registration and we’ll see you at the starting line!

Join us for monthly events just for senior residents!

Programming

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, May 10 — Aging Ahead
  • Friday, June 14 — OASIS + Chair Yoga
  • Friday, July 12 — AARP: Avoiding Scams

     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.

Lots of virtual author talks coming up!

Programming

We’re excited to launch a virtual author talk series that features bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world, thanks to a partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. The featured writers and thought leaders will cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres. 

The free, virtual series takes place two to three times a month and includes the opportunity to ask questions to the author.  Check out a complete list of events, both upcoming and archived, at https://libraryc.org/ucitylibrary.

Learn computer skills

Programming

Join us for a series of free basic computer classes on Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

May 1— Computer Basics
Get an introduction to computers, including turning them on and off, using a mouse, and more.

May 8 — Internet Basics
Learn the basics of accessing and navigating the Internet.

May 15 — Internet Basics II
Build on the concepts of the Internet Basics class to learn about downloading, printing, and file storage.

These hour-long classes will be held in UCPL’s new makerspace. and a limited number of chromebooks will be provided during the training. Spaces for these programs are limited, so email reference@ucitylibrary.org or call the reference desk at 314-727-3150 to reserve your spot. These classes are for an adult audience.

Language learning with your UCPL card

General News

Now available at UCPL: 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. 

Learn any (or many!) languages for free 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.

Get free online access to The New York Times & The Wall Street Journal

General News

UCPL cardholders now have free access to the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal online editions using your library card! Access to these two national newspapers is available when you log into the online catalog.

Use your library card number and PIN to log in to the catalog (make sure it’s the UCPL version, with the lion logo at the top), and you’ll find links to the two newspapers in the “My Account” section, on the left-hand side. Both newspapers require a free account to log in, but once you’re in, you have 24 hours of access to the New York Times, and 72 hours of access to the Wall Street Journal.

Trouble logging in? Contact the UCPL reference librarians at 314-727-3150 or email us at reference@ucitylibrary.org.