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The Children’s Poet: Eugene Field and His Verse
The Children’s Poet: Eugene Field and His Verse
Nov 27 2017 – Jan 5 2018 all-day
This exhibit will showcase Eugene's poetry as well as vintage toys from the Field House Museum's collection that highlight his creative verse. Exhibit will be available to the public during normal hours. Presented by the Field House Museum.
MA – Maplewood Knitters, Crocheters, and Needle Workers Club 10:00 am
MA – Maplewood Knitters, Crocheters, and Needle Workers Club @ Maplewood Public Library
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
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.
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Free Tutoring 11:00 am
Free Tutoring
Dec 2 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Get some help on your homework from our friendly and knowledgeable tutors at the Ferguson Public Library! They can help kids from kindergarten on up. No registration required!
Drop In IT Help 1:00 pm
Drop In IT Help @ Computer Lab
Dec 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Simply “drop in” for help with computers, tablets, the internet and other technologies. No appointment necessary. For one-on-one assistance please refer to our Grab-a-Geek program for scheduled appointments.
MA – NaNoWriMo Ending Party 1:00 pm
MA – NaNoWriMo Ending Party
Dec 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 
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Baby and Toddler Storytime 9:30 am
Baby and Toddler Storytime @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 5 @ 9:30 am – 9:45 am
Join us for a story time focusing on children from 0-2 years of age with an emphasis on short stories and songs. This is a great time to get out of the house and see what the other parents and babies are doing. Stay afterwards for play time.
Drop-In IT Help 10:00 am
Drop-In IT Help @ Computer Lab
Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Simply “drop in” for help with computers, tablets, the internet and other technologies. No appointment necessary. For one-on-one assistance please refer to our Grab-a-Geek program for scheduled appointments.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Enjoy listening to stories, singing songs and doing finger-plays in a group setting. For ages 3-5.
Big Ideas Club 3:00 pm
Big Ideas Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Big Ideas Club is a makerspace for grade school-aged children that meets every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Explore low-tech and high-tech projects and gizmos to fuel your curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and math!
BR – Big Ideas Club 3:00 pm
BR – Big Ideas Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 
Free Tutoring 3:30 pm
Free Tutoring
Dec 5 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Get some help on your homework from our friendly and knowledgeable tutors at the Ferguson Public Library! They can help kids from kindergarten on up. No registration required!
BR – Innovative Teens Club 4:00 pm
BR – Innovative Teens Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
Hour of Code 6:00 pm
Hour of Code
Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
 
MA – Healthy Holiday Foods 6:30 pm
MA – Healthy Holiday Foods
Dec 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
 
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Adult Craft Night 6:00 pm
Adult Craft Night @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
All crafts are free and open to the public, but please register by calling or emailing Gina.
BR – Adult Craft Night 6:00 pm
BR – Adult Craft Night @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 
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Free Tutoring 3:30 pm
Free Tutoring
Dec 7 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Get some help on your homework from our friendly and knowledgeable tutors at the Ferguson Public Library! They can help kids from kindergarten on up. No registration required!
BR – Scrabble Club 5:30 pm
BR – Scrabble Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 7 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
 
Scrabble Club 5:30 pm
Scrabble Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 7 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
The Scrabble Club meets on the first and third Thursday of the month. Games begin at 5:30 pm and generally conclude around 7 pm. All interested players are welcome to attend. No reservation required.
MA – Holiday Upcycling 6:30 pm
MA – Holiday Upcycling
Dec 7 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
 
RHML – Book Club – Adult 7:00 pm
RHML – Book Club – Adult
Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
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MA – Maplewood Knitters, Crocheters, and Needle Workers Club 9:30 am
MA – Maplewood Knitters, Crocheters, and Needle Workers Club @ Maplewood Public Library
Dec 8 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
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Free Tutoring 11:00 am
Free Tutoring
Dec 9 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Get some help on your homework from our friendly and knowledgeable tutors at the Ferguson Public Library! They can help kids from kindergarten on up. No registration required!
Drop In IT Help 1:00 pm
Drop In IT Help @ Computer Lab
Dec 9 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Simply “drop in” for help with computers, tablets, the internet and other technologies. No appointment necessary. For one-on-one assistance please refer to our Grab-a-Geek program for scheduled appointments.
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Baby and Toddler Storytime 9:30 am
Baby and Toddler Storytime @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 12 @ 9:30 am – 9:45 am
Join us for a story time focusing on children from 0-2 years of age with an emphasis on short stories and songs. This is a great time to get out of the house and see what the other parents and babies are doing. Stay afterwards for play time.
Drop-In IT Help 10:00 am
Drop-In IT Help @ Computer Lab
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Simply “drop in” for help with computers, tablets, the internet and other technologies. No appointment necessary. For one-on-one assistance please refer to our Grab-a-Geek program for scheduled appointments.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Enjoy listening to stories, singing songs and doing finger-plays in a group setting. For ages 3-5.
Big Ideas Club 3:00 pm
Big Ideas Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 12 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Big Ideas Club is a makerspace for grade school-aged children that meets every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Explore low-tech and high-tech projects and gizmos to fuel your curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and math!
BR – Big Ideas Club 3:00 pm
BR – Big Ideas Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 12 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 
Free Tutoring 3:30 pm
Free Tutoring
Dec 12 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Get some help on your homework from our friendly and knowledgeable tutors at the Ferguson Public Library! They can help kids from kindergarten on up. No registration required!
BR – Innovative Teens Club 4:00 pm
BR – Innovative Teens Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
BR – Brentwood Book Club 6:30 pm
BR – Brentwood Book Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
 
Brentwood Book Club: American Heiress 6:30 pm
Brentwood Book Club: American Heiress @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
We will be discussing American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst by Jeffrey Toobin. Summary from the publisher: The saga of Patty Hearst highlighted a decade in which America seemed to be suffering a collective nervous breakdown. The Brentwood Book Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. We are always open Continue Reading
MA – An Evening of Holiday Joy 6:30 pm
MA – An Evening of Holiday Joy
Dec 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
 
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Parents as Teachers Storytime 10:00 am
Parents as Teachers Storytime
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
 
Free Tutoring 3:30 pm
Free Tutoring
Dec 14 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Get some help on your homework from our friendly and knowledgeable tutors at the Ferguson Public Library! They can help kids from kindergarten on up. No registration required!
Faith in Winter 6:00 pm
Faith in Winter
Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
 
MA – Book Club 7:00 pm
MA – Book Club @ Maplewood Public Library
Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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.
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MA – Maplewood Knitters, Crocheters, and Needle Workers Club 9:30 am
MA – Maplewood Knitters, Crocheters, and Needle Workers Club @ Maplewood Public Library
Dec 15 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
Kids Craft: Cookie Decorating! 3:30 pm
Kids Craft: Cookie Decorating! @ Brentwood Community Center
Dec 15 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Join us at the Brentwood Community Center to decorate cookies! All Kids Craft events are free and open to children and families.
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Free Tutoring 11:00 am
Free Tutoring
Dec 16 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Get some help on your homework from our friendly and knowledgeable tutors at the Ferguson Public Library! They can help kids from kindergarten on up. No registration required!
Drop In IT Help 1:00 pm
Drop In IT Help @ Computer Lab
Dec 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Simply “drop in” for help with computers, tablets, the internet and other technologies. No appointment necessary. For one-on-one assistance please refer to our Grab-a-Geek program for scheduled appointments.
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Baby and Toddler Storytime 9:30 am
Baby and Toddler Storytime @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 19 @ 9:30 am – 9:45 am
Join us for a story time focusing on children from 0-2 years of age with an emphasis on short stories and songs. This is a great time to get out of the house and see what the other parents and babies are doing. Stay afterwards for play time.
Drop-In IT Help 10:00 am
Drop-In IT Help @ Computer Lab
Dec 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Simply “drop in” for help with computers, tablets, the internet and other technologies. No appointment necessary. For one-on-one assistance please refer to our Grab-a-Geek program for scheduled appointments.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Enjoy listening to stories, singing songs and doing finger-plays in a group setting. For ages 3-5.
Big Ideas Club 3:00 pm
Big Ideas Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Big Ideas Club is a makerspace for grade school-aged children that meets every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Explore low-tech and high-tech projects and gizmos to fuel your curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and math!
BR – Big Ideas Club 3:00 pm
BR – Big Ideas Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 
Free Tutoring 3:30 pm
Free Tutoring
Dec 19 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Get some help on your homework from our friendly and knowledgeable tutors at the Ferguson Public Library! They can help kids from kindergarten on up. No registration required!
BR – Innovative Teens Club 4:00 pm
BR – Innovative Teens Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
RHML – Teen Book Discussion Group – Teen 6:30 pm
RHML – Teen Book Discussion Group – Teen
Dec 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Teen Book Group, aka the Choose Your Own Book Group, meets the 3rd Tues. of the month, with participants sharing information about good books they've read recently. Refreshments are provided.
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BR – Brentwood Bookworms: Watch Out for Flying Kids! by Cynthia Levinson 3:30 pm
BR – Brentwood Bookworms: Watch Out for Flying Kids! by Cynthia Levinson @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 20 @ 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
 
Brentwood Bookworms: Watch Out for Flying Kids! by Cynthia Levinson 3:30 pm
Brentwood Bookworms: Watch Out for Flying Kids! by Cynthia Levinson @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 20 @ 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm
Kids ages 9 and older are invited to meet on the fourth Wednesdays of the month (unless otherwise noted) after school from 3:30-4:15. Each meeting includes a game, craft, or activity, and usually includes a snack (please let us know if your child has allergies). Please join us if you have read the book or are interested in joining for Continue Reading
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Free Tutoring 3:30 pm
Free Tutoring
Dec 21 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Get some help on your homework from our friendly and knowledgeable tutors at the Ferguson Public Library! They can help kids from kindergarten on up. No registration required!
BR – Scrabble Club 5:30 pm
BR – Scrabble Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
 
Scrabble Club 5:30 pm
Scrabble Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
The Scrabble Club meets on the first and third Thursday of the month. Games begin at 5:30 pm and generally conclude around 7 pm. All interested players are welcome to attend. No reservation required.
MA – Writers Group 7:00 pm
MA – Writers Group @ Maplewood Public Library
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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
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MA – Maplewood Knitters, Crocheters, and Needle Workers Club 9:30 am
MA – Maplewood Knitters, Crocheters, and Needle Workers Club @ Maplewood Public Library
Dec 22 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
Crafternoon 5:00 pm
Crafternoon
Dec 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Unwind, relax, and flex your creative muscles at the Ferguson Public Library on the fourth Friday of each month with Crafternoon! Registration is required, and space is limited. For more information and to sign up, please call the library at (314) 521-4820.
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CLOSED – Christmas
Drop In IT Help 1:00 pm
Drop In IT Help @ Computer Lab
Dec 23 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Simply “drop in” for help with computers, tablets, the internet and other technologies. No appointment necessary. For one-on-one assistance please refer to our Grab-a-Geek program for scheduled appointments.
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Library Closed for Christmas Holiday
Library Closed for Christmas Holiday
Dec 24 – Dec 25 all-day
We will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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CLOSED – Christmas
MA – Library Closed
RHML – Baby & Toddler Stories – Children 9:15 am
RHML – Baby & Toddler Stories – Children 10:00 am
Library Board Meeting 6:00 pm
Library Board Meeting
Dec 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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.
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Baby and Toddler Storytime 9:30 am
Baby and Toddler Storytime @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 26 @ 9:30 am – 9:45 am
Join us for a story time focusing on children from 0-2 years of age with an emphasis on short stories and songs. This is a great time to get out of the house and see what the other parents and babies are doing. Stay afterwards for play time.
Drop-In IT Help 10:00 am
Drop-In IT Help @ Computer Lab
Dec 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Simply “drop in” for help with computers, tablets, the internet and other technologies. No appointment necessary. For one-on-one assistance please refer to our Grab-a-Geek program for scheduled appointments.
Preschool Storytime 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Enjoy listening to stories, singing songs and doing finger-plays in a group setting. For ages 3-5.
Big Ideas Club 3:00 pm
Big Ideas Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Big Ideas Club is a makerspace for grade school-aged children that meets every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Explore low-tech and high-tech projects and gizmos to fuel your curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and math!
BR – Big Ideas Club 3:00 pm
BR – Big Ideas Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 
Free Tutoring 3:30 pm
Free Tutoring
Dec 26 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Get some help on your homework from our friendly and knowledgeable tutors at the Ferguson Public Library! They can help kids from kindergarten on up. No registration required!
BR – Innovative Teens Club 4:00 pm
BR – Innovative Teens Club @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
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Free Tutoring 3:30 pm
Free Tutoring
Dec 28 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Get some help on your homework from our friendly and knowledgeable tutors at the Ferguson Public Library! They can help kids from kindergarten on up. No registration required!
BR – PAWS for Reading 6:00 pm
BR – PAWS for Reading @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 
PAWS for Reading 6:00 pm
PAWS for Reading @ Brentwood Public Library
Dec 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dogs make the best listeners! Stop by the library to read your favorite book to dogs from Support Dogs, Inc. Event is free and open to children and families.
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MA – Maplewood Knitters, Crocheters, and Needle Workers Club 9:30 am
MA – Maplewood Knitters, Crocheters, and Needle Workers Club @ Maplewood Public Library
Dec 29 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
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CLOSED – New Year’s
Drop In IT Help 1:00 pm
Drop In IT Help @ Computer Lab
Dec 30 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Simply “drop in” for help with computers, tablets, the internet and other technologies. No appointment necessary. For one-on-one assistance please refer to our Grab-a-Geek program for scheduled appointments.
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Library Closed for New Year’s Holiday
Library Closed for New Year’s Holiday
Dec 31 2017 – Jan 1 2018 all-day
We will close for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.