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Join us for the St. Louis Storytelling Festival. Storytellers from around the region will share stories that are suitable for all members of the family. All are offered FREE to the public.Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Join us at the Maplewood Public Library for this fun group. Just bring your needles, your yarn, and you can craft with others who love crafting. This is not instructional but while you are with fellow crafters, you can help each other.

 

 

Come and read to the Champ Reading Dogs. Free and open to the public. For information call: 314-821-5770, ext: 1015.

 

What a wonderful craft to learn and to share. -----Learn to make quilts in this time-honored way. ----Learn how to make them for those in need or for yourself. ----Learn simple techniques of quilt making.

Please join us to discuss It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips at 7:00 pm in the Kirkwood Public Library's meeting room. A little bit about It Had to Be You: What if a woman who knows nothing about sports inherits a professional football team? The Windy City definitely isn't ready for Phoebe Somerville, the outrageous York knockout Continue Reading

Maplewood resident, Yvonne White, will once again be offering knitting instruction. This is a great opportunity for one-on-one instruction and a lot of fun. Just bring a pair of knitting needles and Yvonne provides the yarn & guidance.

Hear a story and enjoy block playtime with your child. Recommended for ages 6 months thru preschool. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Story time is designed for children ages 2 to 5, although all ages are welcome.

Make Superheroes with peg people!

 

 

Hear a story and enjoy block playtime with your child. Recommended for ages 6 months thru preschool. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

 

Intermediate Microsoft Word Learn some of the more advanced functions of Word, such as adding page numbers, adding footnotes, and using various font types, sizes, and colors.

 

 

 

Story time is designed for ages 5 through 8, although all ages are welcome.

 

Hear a story and enjoy block playtime with your child. Recommended for ages 6 months thru preschool. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Story time is designed for children ages 2 to 5, although all ages are welcome.

 

Game Night @ the Library - Call (314)821-5770 ext 1020 for more information. Teens are invited to come to the Teen room and play board games with their friends.

 

Join us at the Maplewood Public Library for this fun group. Just bring your needles, your yarn, and you can craft with others who love crafting. This is not instructional but while you are with fellow crafters, you can help each other.

This training is for volunteers with the StoryCorps project.

Join us for books & crafts. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin Anne Morrow Lindbergh few know her accomplishments as an aviator in her own right and her inner strength. Always she seems willing to stand in the tall shadow of her husband. Find out the true story of this complicated woman. This program is free and open to the public. Please call Information Services for more Continue Reading

Using the Library Catalog - For more information call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 Join us for Library Skills Saturday as we learn about using the library catalog on computer and with the BookMyne Mobile App. We will also discuss Library Elf and how it can help you remember when you library materials are due. Sign up required.

 

Story time is designed for children ages 2 through 8, although all ages welcome

This training is for volunteers with the StoryCorps project.

 

 

What a wonderful craft to learn and to share. -----Learn to make quilts in this time-honored way. ----Learn how to make them for those in need or for yourself. ----Learn simple techniques of quilt making.

Maplewood resident, Yvonne White, will once again be offering knitting instruction. This is a great opportunity for one-on-one instruction and a lot of fun. Just bring a pair of knitting needles and Yvonne provides the yarn & guidance.

MS Office vs. OpenOffice - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information This session will focus on introducing you to the layout and functions of the Microsoft Office 2013 software in comparison to the free software OpenOffice. This is recommended for those who are unfamiliar with this software and plan on later attending the Word and Excel classes. Sign Continue Reading

Effective Research Using Library Resources Learn to use the resources of your public library for effective research, including use of periodical databases, online citations, and more.

 

 

Story time is designed for ages 6 to 18 months, although all ages are welcome.

MS Office vs. OpenOffice - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information This session will focus on introducing you to the layout and functions of the Microsoft Office 2013 software in comparison to the free software OpenOffice. This is recommended for those who are unfamiliar with this software and plan on later attending the Word and Excel classes. Sign Continue Reading

 

Book titles will be announced. Join us for a lively discussion of new and classic titles. For dates & upcoming titles, sign-up and we will add your name to our email list for future notification.

Join us at the Maplewood Public Library for this fun group. Just bring your needles, your yarn, and you can craft with others who love crafting. This is not instructional but while you are with fellow crafters, you can help each other.

Like anime? Are you an otaku? Join your friends to watch some anime and discuss Japanese pop culture and manga!

 

 

 

Activities for all ages - River Bound Band, ice cream, crafts & activities. SIGN UP FOR SUMMER READING! Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

 

Activities for all ages - River Bound Band, ice cream, Comic Book Artist, Jeff Weigel, crafts, activities and more! SIGN UP FOR SUMMER READING! Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Using the Library Catalog - For more information call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 Join us for Library Skills Saturday as we learn about using the library catalog on computer and with the BookMyne Mobile App. We will also discuss Library Elf and how it can help you remember when you library materials are due. Sign up required.

 

 

 

Book club is for children ages 9 through 12. The book being discussed is The Name of this Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch

What a wonderful craft to learn and to share. -----Learn to make quilts in this time-honored way. ----Learn how to make them for those in need or for yourself. ----Learn simple techniques of quilt making.

Maplewood resident, Yvonne White, will once again be offering knitting instruction. This is a great opportunity for one-on-one instruction and a lot of fun. Just bring a pair of knitting needles and Yvonne provides the yarn & guidance.

Microsoft Word 2013, Part I - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information Part one of this two part series; focuses on the basic functions of inserting, editing and formatting text. Sign up required.

Teens meet on the third Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) for book discussion, games, and refreshments with Ms. Betsy. Each month teen participants vote on the next month's featured book. Registration is required for this free program.

Death Stalks Door County: a Dave Cubiak Door County mystery by Patricia Skalka Vacationers at Wisconsin’s charming Door County peninsula are shocked when six people are found dead. Dave Cubiak, a newly hired state park ranger and former detective from Chicago, must confront his personal grief after losing his wife and daughter in order to determine whether the six were Continue Reading

 

 

 

Microsoft Word 2013, Part I - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information Part one of this two part series; focuses on the basic functions of inserting, editing and formatting text. Sign up required.

Children aged 7 through 12 come and read to dogs and cats. (Dogs and cats are provided by a therapy group--PLEASE DON'T BRING YOUR OWN)

BOOK CHOICE: One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Register at the library to pick up your copy of the book--yours to keep. This program is appropriate for children Kindergarten - 5th grade Discussion and activities led by Kim.

Devil in the Grove by Gilbert King. Discussion led by Lee Potts.

 

This is a casual, loosely structured event. You can come for as long or as short a time as you wish. This is not a class, and there’s no formal program. Just bring your laptop or pencil and paper. We will gather in the Reading Room (fireplace room) around 7:00 for introductions and a brief chat, followed by writing time Continue Reading

Children age 5 through 12 (reading age) are invited to come read to dogs and cats.

Join us at the Maplewood Public Library for this fun group. Just bring your needles, your yarn, and you can craft with others who love crafting. This is not instructional but while you are with fellow crafters, you can help each other.

Like anime? Are you an otaku? Join your friends to watch some anime and discuss Japanese pop culture and manga!

Ages 9 through 17. Must have PC/Mac version of Minecraft to join our server, although a (very) few accounts are available to borrow. If library is closed when you arrive, go to side door.

Ages 9 through 17. Must have PC/Mac version of Minecraft to join our server, although a (very) few accounts are available to borrow. If library is closed when you arrive, go to side door.

Minecraft Night! - Call (314)821-5770 ext 1020 for more information. Join other teens for an evening of Minecrafting! Play on our library server, enjoy special challenges and spend time with your friends! We have reached over 1,600 hours played. Will you join the phenomenon! Sign up required.

Library Databases - For more information call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 Join us for Library Skills Saturday as we learn about using the library's databases. Learn what kind of information is within your reach and what you can do from home. Sign up required.

 

 

 

 

The Library Board of Trustees adopts policies to oversee and review administration of the Library. Nine trustees are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Ferguson. Meetings are the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board will meet remotely via Zoom. Meetings will be streamed live at the Ferguson Library's Youtube Page.

What a wonderful craft to learn and to share. -----Learn to make quilts in this time-honored way. ----Learn how to make them for those in need or for yourself. ----Learn simple techniques of quilt making.

Maplewood resident, Yvonne White, will once again be offering knitting instruction. This is a great opportunity for one-on-one instruction and a lot of fun. Just bring a pair of knitting needles and Yvonne provides the yarn & guidance.

 

 

Hear a story and enjoy block playtime with your child. Recommended for ages 6 months thru preschool. Questions? Call 314-821-5770, ext. 1015. Event is free and open to the public.

Bev Schuetz from History Talks presents three diverse but equally unique women: Peggy Shippen, the young, beautiful wife of Benedict Arnold who orchestrated the betrayal of America and feigned madness in the process. Nellie Bly, the daring and talented investigative reporter, gave voice to the voiceless by exposing the horrors in an insane asylum and spotlighting other scandals. And Marie Continue Reading

Microsoft Word 2013, Part II - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information Part two of this two part series; focuses on intermediate functions such as adding and formatting pictures, headers/footers, table of contents, shapes, etc... Sign up required.

Learn E-mail Using Free Accounts Set up your own free e-mail account and learn the basics of how to send and receive e-mails.

Summer hours for tutoring.

 

Story time is designed for ages 6 to 18 months, although all ages are welcome.

Microsoft Word 2013, Part II - Call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 for more information Part two of this two part series; focuses on intermediate functions such as adding and formatting pictures, headers/footers, table of contents, shapes, etc... Sign up required.

Join Susan Zimmerman as she discusses the US 83rd Infantry Division moving from the hedgerow battles of France to the Hürtgen Forest on the German-Belgium border to the war’s end at the Elbe. Her article about the unit has appeared in the Spring 2015 issue of WWII Quarterly Magazine. This program is free and open to the public. Please call Continue Reading

 

 

Join us at the Maplewood Public Library for this fun group. Just bring your needles, your yarn, and you can craft with others who love crafting. This is not instructional but while you are with fellow crafters, you can help each other.

 

 

Library Databases - For more information call (314) 821-5770 ext. 1020 Join us for Library Skills Saturday as we learn about using the library's databases. Learn what kind of information is within your reach and what you can do from home. Sign up required.