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City of St. Louis Recreation Division · Open play · Kids
Free co-ed basketball open play ages 13–17 at 12th & Park through May 2027.
Schedule: Aug 10, 2026 – May 31, 2027; 2:30–4:00pm; ages 13–17 co-ed
Season: Aug 10, 2026 – May 31, 2027
12th & Park Community Center · 1410 S Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63104
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Adults
Come and join us for Adult Craft Evenings! All levels of crafting experience are welcome. Supplies will be provided - all you need to do is bring yourself! This month we are crafting holiday-inspired infinity cards. Registration required and spots limited. Please email Adam at ak
Schedule: Tuesday 6pm–7pm (recurring), 2026-11-10
Season: Nov 10, 2026
Buder Library
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Cut, paste, color or paint a seasonal creation. Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Potential for strong smells, sticky glue and other physical sensations associated with crafts. For accessibility accomm
Schedule: Monday 3:30pm–5pm (recurring), 2027-03-01
Season: Mar 1, 2027
Walnut Park Library · Children's Area
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
This Women’s History Month, sit in on a discussion between working artists about the ways in which women’s art and creative endeavors have been devalued and the work done to correct that. While pathways to arts education and acclaim have been open to male artists, women have been
Schedule: Saturday 1pm–2:30pm, 2027-03-13
Season: Mar 13, 2027
Carpenter Library · In the Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Stories, songs, and more! This is a special storytime that’s ideal for babies and beginning walkers. Babies will sit with caregivers during the program. Ideal for ages 0 - 18 months. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for
Schedule: Thursday 9:30am–10am (recurring), 2027-01-07
Season: Jan 7, 2027
Buder Library · 3rd Floor
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Join in for afternoon tabletop games like Wingspan, Cascadia, Rebirth, and 7 Wonders Architects. This meetup will be held at Buder on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday of each month from 1-4:45 p.m., in partnership with The St. Louis Board Game Meetup Group. If you'd like, br
Schedule: Sunday 1pm–5pm (recurring), 2027-06-27
Season: Jun 27, 2027
Buder Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Enjoy stories about candy and monsters. Children can craft a candy monster to take home. Ideal for ages 5-10. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors
Schedule: Saturday 3pm–4pm, 2027-02-13
Season: Feb 13, 2027
Baden Library · Children’s area
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Chicken Storytime. Need we say more? Bring the family for some Saturday stories and the possibility to see some live chickens with the local organization, Second Hen’d. Ideal for ages 12 and under. Semsory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other part
Schedule: Saturday 2pm–3pm (recurring), 2026-11-21
Season: Nov 21, 2026
Kingshighway Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Join student-led nonprofit Courage Canvas for an introductory art workshop that teaches kids about mental health and healthy habits, while creating an interactive art project. All supplies provided, ideal for kids and families. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-24
Schedule: Saturday 10:30am–11:30am, 2026-11-21
Season: Nov 21, 2026
Machacek Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Make and eat ice cream in a bag. Bringing gloves or mittens to protect your hands from the cold is recommended. Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Potential for stron
Schedule: Tuesday 4:30pm–5:30pm, 2027-05-11
Season: May 11, 2027
Kingshighway Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Learn about businesswomen who got their start in skin care and make a simple lip balm. Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Potential for strong smells and other physic
Schedule: Tuesday 4:30pm–5:30pm, 2027-03-09
Season: Mar 9, 2027
Kingshighway Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Make a snow globe. Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Potential for strong smells and other physical sensations associated with arts & crafts programming. For accessi
Schedule: Tuesday 4:30pm–5:30pm, 2026-12-08
Season: Dec 8, 2026
Kingshighway Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Make a snow flake to hang in your window. Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Potential for strong smells and other physical sensations associated with arts & crafts p
Schedule: Tuesday 4:30pm–5:30pm, 2027-01-12
Season: Jan 12, 2027
Kingshighway Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Decorate a journal to use to record your vacation adventures. Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Potential for strong smells and other physical sensations associated
Schedule: Tuesday 4:30pm–5:30pm, 2027-04-13
Season: Apr 13, 2027
Kingshighway Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Club · Kids
Interested in fiber arts? Bring the family and practice knitting, crochet, weaving, embroidery, or whatever other fiber skills you want. Don’t know how to knit or crochet yet? Staff can teach you the basics. Want to learn something else? We can try to figure it out together. Idea
Schedule: Wednesday 4pm–5pm (recurring), 2027-01-06
Season: Jan 6, 2027
Barr Library · Meeting Room
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Come create your own puzzle (or build pre-made ones) with the family to relaxing music. Ideal for kids aged 6-12 and their families. Supplies for creating custom puzzles are on a first-come, first-served basis. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory C
Schedule: Saturday 1pm–3pm, 2027-02-13
Season: Feb 13, 2027
Buder Library · 3rd Floor Multipurpose Room
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Do you want to research your family, but don’t know where to start? Join us for a presentation on the fundamentals of genealogy! We will cover the steps of the research process and how to search for records on databases like Ancestry Library Edition and FamilySearch.
Schedule: Wednesday 2pm–3pm (recurring), 2026-11-04
Season: Nov 4, 2026
Central · Genealogy Room, 3rd floor
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Join us for an evening of crafting! All skill levels and fiber art techniques (knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc.) are welcome. Bring any fiber project you'd like and join other crafters for an opportunity to build community, learn from each other, and swap patterns. Be sure to
Schedule: Monday 6pm–7:30pm (recurring), 2026-12-07
Season: Dec 7, 2026
Kingshighway Library
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
With lessons taken directly from Dav Pilkey, the celebrated series author of Dog Man and Captain Underpants , this workshop will teach you the basics of drawing comics. Plus, you’ll walk out with your very own bound and ready-for-sharing comic book! Ideal for ages 8-18. For acces
Schedule: Saturday 12pm–2pm, 2027-05-01
Season: May 1, 2027
Julia Davis Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Newspapers are incredible resources for both historical and genealogical research. They provide in-depth coverage of local, national, or world events during a given time period. Additionally, they can help tell our families' stories—stories that may not be found anywhere else. Th
Schedule: Wednesday 6pm–7pm, 2026-12-09
Season: Dec 9, 2026
Carpenter Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Welcome winter with all things cozy- crafts, community, and a cup of hot cocoa. All ages welcome.
Schedule: Wednesday 1pm–5pm, 2026-12-16
Season: Dec 16, 2026
Machacek Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Drop in and explore a wide range of different arts and crafts! Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises. Potential for strong smells and other physical sensations associated
Schedule: Tuesday 4pm–5:30pm (recurring), 2027-04-06
Season: Apr 6, 2027
Buder Library · 3rd Floor Multipurpose Room
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Use the library’s button maker to make buttons of your own design. Ideal for ages _5-12______. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Schedule: Monday 6pm–7pm, 2027-05-17
Season: May 17, 2027
Carondelet Library · Children’s Room
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Make gnomes filled with cocoa and marshmallows. Ideal for ages 5-10. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Consideraitons: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Potential for strong smells and other physical sensations a
Schedule: Monday 6pm–7pm, 2026-12-14
Season: Dec 14, 2026
Carondelet Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
They wibble! They wobble! But they won’t fall down. Turn a plastic egg into a wobbly ninja! Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Considerations: There will be glue and duct tape. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Schedule: Monday 6pm–7pm, 2027-03-15
Season: Mar 15, 2027
Carondelet Library · Children’s Room
St. Louis Public Library · Club · All ages
Are you up for a LEGO challenge? Meet us at the library to build, create and play with other master builders! Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises. For accessibility acco
Schedule: Tuesday 4:30pm–5:30pm (recurring), 2027-04-27
Season: Apr 27, 2027
Schlafly Library · Children’s Area
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Stay warm, save money, and make great gifts! This program will help you have a great holiday season! Ideal for ages 13 - 18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for strong smells and other physical sensations associated wi
Schedule: Wednesday 4pm–6pm, 2026-12-02
Season: Dec 2, 2026
Buder Library · 3rd Floor Multipurpose Room
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Adults
Step into the Emerald City with us this Black History Month! Creative Experience is hosting another special Movie & Craft Night featuring The Wiz (G)—the timeless story that evolved from Tina Tippit and William Brown’s book to Charlie Smalls’ iconic stage musical, to the legendar
Schedule: Wednesday 5:30pm–8pm, 2027-02-10
Season: Feb 10, 2027
Julia Davis Library · Creative Experience
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Sing, dance, stretch, and play as we use music and rhythm to develop early literacy skills. Ideal for ages 2-5. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Music and instruments are heavily featur
Schedule: Saturday 10:30am–11:30am (recurring), 2027-04-03
Season: Apr 3, 2027
Schlafly Library · Multipurpose Room
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Enjoy Storytime along with sensory activities in the great outdoors! Blankets and snacks provided or feel free to bring your own! This storytime takes place in the Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape. Storytimes may be cancelled due to weather. Check slpl.org for updates. Ideal f
Schedule: Monday 10am–11am (recurring), 2026-11-16
Season: Nov 16, 2026
Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Explore the world of watercolor painting by following a video tutorial. Today we'll be painting a festive holiday painting. Registration is recommended.
Schedule: Thursday 12pm–1pm, 2026-12-10
Season: Dec 10, 2026
Carondelet Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Enjoy an evening of fun while expressing your creativity. Our canvas boards are pre-drawn, and you can choose the design you would like to paint. All painting supplies will be provided. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288
Schedule: Monday 5:30pm–7pm (recurring), 2026-12-14
Season: Dec 14, 2026
Walnut Park Library · Walnut Park Library's Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
An afternoon of tea and crafts and unleash your inner princess! Ideal for ages 10 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Potential for strong smells and other physical sensations a
Schedule: Monday 4pm–5pm, 2027-04-05
Season: Apr 5, 2027
Divoll Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
We are offering free reading tutoring for ages 7-10! Participants will work in small groups to improve decoding and phonics skills. Parents or guardians must remain on site during tutoring. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Registration can be done in person at either Carpenter or Julia
Schedule: Saturday 1:15pm–2:15pm (recurring), 2026-11-07
Season: Nov 7, 2026
Julia Davis Library
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Looking to practice your Spanish speaking and conversation skills with others? Join other Spanish language learners as we practice our conversation skills in a supportive and welcoming environment. Beginner and intermediate Spanish speakers welcome!
Schedule: Wednesday 12pm–1pm (recurring), 2026-11-18
Season: Nov 18, 2026
Carpenter Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Let’s use air power! In this STEM Lab, we'll learn the engineering process by building and experimenting with balloons to make air powered cars. Ideal for ages 5-10. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/
Schedule: Tuesday 4:30pm–5:30pm, 2027-02-16
Season: Feb 16, 2027
Kingshighway Library · Children’s Area
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
In this STEM Lab, we'll use our knowledge of chemical reactions to make colorful, bubbling, bath fizzes! Test out a few recipes to create some super impressive fizzes! Ideal for ages 5-10. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potenti
Schedule: Tuesday 4:30pm–5:30pm, 2027-03-16
Season: Mar 16, 2027
Kingshighway Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
What do bats and dolphins have in common? They use echolocation! In this STEM Lab, we'll learn about this animal superpower! Ideal for ages 5-10. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with ot
Schedule: Saturday 10:30am–11:30am, 2027-05-01
Season: May 1, 2027
Machacek Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
In this STEM Lab, we'll explore fractions and measurements as we create galaxy playdough to bring home! Ideal for ages 5-10. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Pote
Schedule: Wednesday 4pm–5pm, 2027-01-13
Season: Jan 13, 2027
Baden Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Have you ever wondered how a ship made of steel can float? In this STEM Lab, we'll build and test foil boats and explore the science of buoyancy! Ideal for ages 5-10. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity
Schedule: Tuesday 4pm–5pm, 2027-05-25
Season: May 25, 2027
Divoll Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Stories, songs, and more! Practice critical thinking and problem solving in this storytime designed to prepare for and spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and math! Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with
Schedule: Wednesday 10:30am–11:30am (recurring), 2027-02-17
Season: Feb 17, 2027
Carpenter Library · Children’s Area
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Stories, songs, and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Schedule: Wednesday 11am–11:45am (recurring), 2027-02-10
Season: Feb 10, 2027
Schlafly Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Join us for songs, stories and crafts. Suitable for adults with all abilities and their caregivers.
Schedule: Thursday 11am–11:30am (recurring), 2026-12-10
Season: Dec 10, 2026
Divoll Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Stories, songs, and more! This month's theme is Bluey. Ideal for ages 6 and under. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes
Schedule: Saturday 10:30am–11:30am, 2027-01-23
Season: Jan 23, 2027
Central · Children’s Library
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Stories, songs, and more! Let’s read our way through the century in this story time from old to new! Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and cl
Schedule: Sunday 2pm–3pm, 2027-02-14
Season: Feb 14, 2027
Carpenter Library · Children’s Area
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Stories, songs, and more! This month’s theme is Pete the Cat. Ideal for ages 6 and under. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. In
Schedule: Saturday 10:30am–11:30am, 2027-02-27
Season: Feb 27, 2027
Central · Children’s Library
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Stories, songs, and more! This month’s storytime will get kids excited for the Summer Adventure season at Central. Ideal for ages 6 and under. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other
Schedule: Saturday 10:30am–11:30am, 2027-05-22
Season: May 22, 2027
Central · Children’s Library
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Stories, songs, and more! This special Storytime is for kids who love music as much as reading. It turns reading books into a musical experience! Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright co
Schedule: Wednesday 10:30am–11:30am (recurring), 2027-05-12
Season: May 12, 2027
Carpenter Library · Children’s Area
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Stories, songs, and more! This month’s theme is Trains! Ideal for ages 6 and under. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes
Schedule: Saturday 10:30am–11:30am, 2027-03-27
Season: Mar 27, 2027
Central · Children’s Library
St. Louis Public Library · Club · All ages
Martha Wells’s “All Systems Red” Have an appetite for science fiction but don't have time to delve into another space opera? Join us every second Monday of the month to discuss the novellas and short story collections of award-winning sci-fi authors. Through this book club's offe
Schedule: Monday 6pm–7:30pm, 2026-12-14
Season: Dec 14, 2026
Divoll Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Club · Kids
Teens, come learn new art techniques and express your creativity! Each month will have a new project to complete and take home. This month: Spooky Specimens Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for clo
Schedule: Thursday 4:30pm–5:30pm, 2026-11-19
Season: Nov 19, 2026
Kingshighway Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Test your skills at video games, or enjoy crafts, art projects and more. Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Flashing lights and loud noises.
Schedule: Monday 4pm–6pm (recurring), 2027-04-12
Season: Apr 12, 2027
Baden Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Can you get through, around, or under the obstacle course in the shortest amount of time? Make sure you avoid the “lasers!” Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with ot
Schedule: Tuesday 4pm–5pm, 2027-03-09
Season: Mar 9, 2027
Carondelet Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Use the library’s button maker to make buttons of your own design. Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Potential for strong smells and other p
Schedule: Tuesday 4pm–5pm, 2027-05-11
Season: May 11, 2027
Carondelet Library · Children’s Room
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Come celebrate friendship, watch a movie, and craft a one of a kind card for someone important to you at Schlafly’s Galentine’s Day Party. Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Potential for sudden loud noises, close proximity to peers and strong smells. For accessibility
Schedule: Thursday 4pm–6pm, 2027-02-11
Season: Feb 11, 2027
Schlafly Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Get ready to build, create, learn, and explore with these STEM activities that bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life! We have enough supplies for 16 participants. Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.
Schedule: Thursday 5pm–6pm (recurring), 2027-05-27
Season: May 27, 2027
Julia Davis Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
In the western lee of the Grand Mountains stands the humble fort of Cahr’Pintar, barely more than a camp. Here, adventurers dreaming of treasure, fame, and glory set out to explore the wilderness lost to the mists of time. A tween and teen D&D adventure for beginners and experts
Schedule: Thursday 4:30pm–6pm (recurring), 2027-04-01
Season: Apr 1, 2027
Carpenter Library · Auditorium
St. Louis Public Library · Class · Kids
Stories, songs, and more! This Storytime is held through Google Meet. Register to receive a link. Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sen
Schedule: Monday 3:30pm–4pm (recurring), 2026-12-21
Season: Dec 21, 2026
St. Louis Public Library
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
Lavender has been in use for thousands of years, but it can sometimes be tricky to grow in our region. You will find out how to use lavender for cooking, fragrance, decorating and in crafts. You’ll learn about various cultivars of lavender, and which ones have the best chance for
Schedule: Saturday 1pm–2pm, 2026-12-12
Season: Dec 12, 2026
Central · Carnegie Room
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
This year's Black History Month theme revolves around telling your stories, building community, advocating for justice, and preserving culture. Join us for an afternoon of co-expression and networking. Get started writing with prompts and exchange ideas with fellow writers. Seati
Schedule: Saturday 2:30pm–3:30pm, 2027-02-27
Season: Feb 27, 2027
Divoll Library
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
This year's Black History Month theme revolves around telling your stories, building community, advocating for justice, and preserving culture. Join us for an afternoon of co-expression and networking. Get started writing with prompts and exchange ideas with fellow writers. Seati
Schedule: Saturday 2:30pm–3:30pm, 2027-02-13
Season: Feb 13, 2027
Schlafly Library
St. Louis Public Library · Class · All ages
This is a low-key work space for zinesters, open to experts and beginners alike. Want to learn a new technique? Need help learning how to scan, copy, or format your pages? Just need a place to draw? Stop by and we’ll make it happen! Ideal for ages 8-18. We will have a selection o
Schedule: Wednesday 4:30pm–6pm, 2027-04-21
Season: Apr 21, 2027
Carpenter Library · Mezzanine