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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - st-louis-mo (literary) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Literary Garden: The Cultivation of Plants and Gardens in Narr atives DTSTART:20260905T140000Z DTEND:20260905T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T062045Z UID:1472108-1788598800-1788627600@explorestlouis.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The upcoming special exhibition at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum explores the myriad ways that different cultures represent plants and gardens through literary media\, such as herbals\, novels\, poems\, co mics\, and other types of stories. Highlighting Garden collections\, and u sing books\, images\, objects\, and botanical specimens\, The Literary Gar den highlights how authors and creators depict plants to build our worlds of knowledge\, fiction\, and fantasy as they rely on a common vocabulary a nd vision of the plants we know and experience every day. Museum Curator N ezka Pfeifer has also planned a content-related performance series explori ng many of the genres represented through plants in the exhibition. \nIncl uded with Garden admission. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T062045Z LOCATION:Missouri Botanical Garden\, 4344 Shaw Blvd. \, St. Louis\, MO\, 6 3110\, United States URL:https://explorestlouis.com/event/the-literary-garden-the-cultivation-o f-plants-and-gardens-in-narratives/2026-09-05/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Explore St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://explorestlouis.com/events/category/sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Poetry with Laureate Justin Hamm DTSTART:20260905T180000Z DTEND:20260905T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T061556Z UID:10002788-1788613200-1788616800@mohumanities.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome Missouri Poet Lau reate\, Justin Hamm\, for a special live performance.\nJustin Hamm\, named Poet Laureate in 2025\, will bring his modern verse to the birthplace and boyhood home of the “Children’s Poet\,” Eugene Field. Join us at th e Field House Museum to enjoy an afternoon of poetry honoring the form Eug ene Field held dear.\nThis program is free with limited availability in pe rson and on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance on our website\, by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689\, or by emailing info@fieldhousemuseum .org. \nAbout the Speaker:\nJustin Hamm is the current Missouri Poet Laure ate (2025-2027). He is the author of five books of poetry—O Death\, Drin king Guinness With the Dead: Poems 2007–2021\, The Inheritance\, America n Ephemeral\, and Lessons in Ruin—as well as the creator of Poet Basebal l Cards and founding editor of the museum of americana. Justin was chosen as a 2024 and 2022 Woody Guthrie Poet\, a 2020 Missouri Arts Council Featu red Artist\, a finalist for the 2018 River Styx International Poetry Prize \, and the winner of the 2014 Stanley Hanks Memorial Poetry Prize.\nHis po ems\, stories\, collages\, and reviews have appeared in Nimrod Internation al Journal\, The Midwest Quarterly\, Sugar House Review\, Verse Daily\, So uthern Indiana Review\, the New Poetry from the Midwest anthology series\, and many other publications. In 2022 he delivered a performance entitled “The American Midwest: a Story in Poems” at TEDx Oshkosh\, and in 2019 his poem “Goodbye\, Sancho Panza” was studied by approximately 50\,00 0 students worldwide as part of the World Scholar’s Cup curriculum. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T061556Z LOCATION:Field House Museum\, 634 S Broadway\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63102\, United States URL:https://mohumanities.org/event/speaker-series-poetry-with-laureate-jus tin-hamm/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Missouri Humanities X-SOURCE-URL:https://mohumanities.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Online Author Event: Daniel Kraus DTSTART:20260908T230000Z DTEND:20260909T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T000350Z UID:ai1ec-5992@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us online as we chat with master storyteller Daniel Kraus \, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction\, to celebrate the releas e of his breathtaking new novel\, The Sixth Nik.\nDeep into space\, far pa st the triworld outposts\, beyond range of the lethal trollbot internet\, soars The Sickness: a ship woven from biomatter and capable of reacting t o every need of its human crew. Sisilla\, a nine-year-old cultist with a b rain enhanced by arcane tech known as “niks\,” has boarded to investig ate the enigma of Fém—a plague-riddled planet that has abruptly gone ro gue.\nThe mysterious crew includes a faceless assassin\, a beautiful engin eer jigsawed by plastic surgery\, a peyote-addicted medic\, and—most let hal of all—a rugged\, NonModded captain with a score to settle with Sisi lla. Other dangers abound. A hacked robot begins to believe Sisilla is its daughter. The Sickness itself is mutating\, possibly even pregnant. And the secret of Fém is more horrific than anyone could have imagined. To s urvive\, Sisilla will need to forsake her predetermined fate and embrace t he unknown.\nRegister now! LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T000350Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/online-author-event-daniel-kraus/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TJ Library Book Club DTSTART:20260909T150000Z DTEND:20260909T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180738Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52901248286232 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us in the library (Study Room 311) from 10–11 AM to mee t fellow book lovers and discuss our September book: The Last Thing He Tol d Me\, a heartfelt thriller by Laura Dave. \n\nNew members are welcome\, e ven if you haven’t finished—or even started!—the book. Expect to hea r spoilers though!\n---\nEvent Details: https://tritonconnect.umsl.edu/rsv p?id=385717 LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180738Z LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson Library\, Study Room 311 URL:https://calendar.umsl.edu/event/tj-library-book-club-september-2026 X-SOURCE-NAME:University of Missouri-St. Louis Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.umsl.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pandora's Book Club DTSTART:20260910T000000Z DTEND:20260910T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T181812Z UID:10003198-1788980400-1788984000@kplmo.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between September to December.  We meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. \n\n\n\nSept 9 This is Kind of An Epic Love Story by Kacen Callendar \n\n\n\nOct 14 Last Night at the Telegraph by Malinda Lo \n\n\n \nNov 11 The Haters by Jesse Andrews \n\n\n\nDec 9 What Girls Are Made of by Elana K. Arnold LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T181812Z LOCATION:Kirkwood Public Library\, 140 E. Jefferson Ave.\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States URL:https://kplmo.org/event/pandoras-book-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kirkwood Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://kplmo.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Saturday Signings with So Taguchi DTSTART:20260912T160000Z DTEND:20260912T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T120447Z UID:1486560-1789210800-1789218000@explorestlouis.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Cardinals Hall of Fame & Museum presents Saturday Signings with So Taguchi Saturday\, September 12! \nSaturday\, September 12th is Saturday Signings with So Taguchi from 11am-1pm in the Cardinals Museum! \nPresented by Goodwill. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120447Z LOCATION:Cardinals Hall of Fame & Museum\, 601 Clark St.\, St. Louis\, MO\ , 63102\, United States URL:https://explorestlouis.com/event/saturday-signings-with-so-taguchi/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Explore St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://explorestlouis.com/events/category/sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seasoned Dialogue with Lisa Marie Lovett DTSTART:20260914T003000Z DTEND:20260914T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182037Z UID:6a0f63fb0a1d7edf7ab41049 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:City Winery St. Louis presents Seasoned Dialogue with Lisa Mar ie Lovett live on September 13th at 7:30pm! A Georgia based spoken word poet and creator\, Lisa Marie Lovett is known for crafting performances r ooted in healing\, self worth\, and emotional renewal. Her work blends vul nerability\, warmth\, and truth\, creating a space where audiences are inv ited to slow down\, reflect\, and feel genuinely seen. Each performance is thoughtfully designed to feel like a shared meal\, drawing listeners into honest conversations about love\, boundaries\, faith\, and the ongoing jo urney toward wholeness.\nTicket URL: https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/ seasoned-dialogue-with-lisa-marie-lovett-tmi5fy LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182037Z LOCATION:City Winery St. Louis\, 3730 Foundry Way\, Suite 158 (City Foundr y)\, St. Louis\, 63110\, US URL:https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/seasoned-dialogue-with-lisa-marie -lovett-tmi5fy X-SOURCE-NAME:City Winery Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://citywinery.com/st-louis/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Orcs & Aliens Book Group DTSTART:20260915T000000Z DTEND:20260915T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182620Z UID:ai1ec-5925@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively discussion of Dreadful by Caitlin Rozakis at 7 p.m. Monday\, Sept. 14 in the UCPL makerspace. Email Kara at kkrekel er@ucitylibrary.org for more info. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182620Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/orcs-aliens-book-group-58/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mystery Readers Book Club DTSTART:20260916T190000Z DTEND:20260916T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T182052Z UID:10003186-1789567200-1789570800@kplmo.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between September to December  We meet on the third Wednesday of every m onth at 2 pm. \n\n\n\nSept 16 The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz \n\n\ n\nOct 21 The Briar Club by Kate Quinn \n\n\n\nNov 18 The Monk by Tim Sull ivan \n\n\n\nDec 16 Epilogue to A Murder by Lauren Elliott LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T182052Z LOCATION:Kirkwood Public Library\, 140 E. Jefferson Ave.\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States URL:https://kplmo.org/event/mystery-readers-book-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kirkwood Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://kplmo.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Book Talk with G'Ra Asim\, author of 99 Problems Finding the One DTSTART:20260916T230000Z DTEND:20260917T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260805T002433Z UID:35378-1789581600-1789585200@www.grandcenter.org CATEGORIES:literary,music DESCRIPTION:Left Bank Books and the Left Bank Books Foundation are delight ed to welcome St. Louis writer and musician G’Ra Asim to celebrate his n ew book 99 Problems Finding the 1: A Love Story (Sort Of) (2026). Join us at the High Low Literary Arts Cafe to welcome G’Ra Asim for a presentati on\, musical performance\, and book signing\, free and open to the public. RSVP and pre-order books at left-bank.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T002433Z LOCATION:High Low\, 3301 Washington Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/book-talk-with-gra-asim-author-of-99 -problems-finding-the-one/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Grand Center Arts District X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/poetic-justice-open-mic END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Community for Understanding and Hope Book Club DTSTART:20260918T000000Z DTEND:20260918T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T002025Z UID:10003177-1789671600-1789677000@kplmo.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Want a say in which books get picked for the year? Come to our selection party! Bring up to 3 nominations for next year’s reading sele ction and the group votes. \n\n\n\nIn the quest to transform the Kirkwood area into a prejudice-free community of highly respectful individuals\, CF UH initiates ongoing dialogue and social interaction to create an environm ent of understanding and healing.  Questions? Email Joy Weese Moll at cfu hbookgroup@gmail.com  \n\n\n\nThis group is co-sponsored by Kirkwood Publ ic Library. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T002025Z LOCATION:Kirkwood Public Library\, 140 E. Jefferson Ave.\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States URL:https://kplmo.org/event/community-for-understanding-and-hope-book-club / X-SOURCE-NAME:Kirkwood Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://kplmo.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SLICE Workshop: Crystal Odelle DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T180836Z UID:10000656-1789819200-1789826400@stlouispoetrycenter.org CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be held in-person at Sheldon Concert Hall – Konneker Room. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn partnership with SLICE\, Saint L ouis Poetry Center is thrilled to welcome Crystal Odelle for a special SL ICE workshop! This will be a generative workshop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT TH E WORKSHOP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWriting to Recollect\, or Time Travel 101 \n\n\n \nDo you sometimes feel like an unreliable narrator with an inconsistent b ackstory? Are you experiencing prolonged discomfort from a rupture in your Central Timeline? Time travel might be worth the risk. Join Crystal Odell e for an afternoon of fabulous experiments in storytelling\, supported by the St. Louis Independent Comics Expo (SLICE). Together\, writers will bre ak point of view\, tense\, chronology\, and just maybe reality itself. Cry stal will talk from experience in (non)fiction\, but creatives in other di sciplines warmly welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGUIDELINES & REGISTRATION\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required\, and is first-come\, first-served.\n\ n\n\nThose registering are expected to attend the workshop.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nVENUE LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T180836Z LOCATION:Sheldon Concert Hall\, 3648 Washington Ave.\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63108\, United States URL:https://stlouispoetrycenter.org/events/slice-workshop-crystal-odelle/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Louis Poetry Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://stlouispoetrycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Author Talk: Forest Park: St. Louis’s Gathering Place Since 1876 with Amanda E.  Doyle and Cameron Collins DTSTART:20260920T190000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T182021Z UID:10003215-1789912800-1789916400@kplmo.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Come with authors Amanda E. Doyle and Cameron Collins for a fu n and fascinating turn on the WHEEL! OF! FOR…EST PARK!  \n\n\n\nAs the heart of St. Louis celebrates its 150th year in 2026\, you’re invited to take an interactive tour through some of Forest Park’s most familiar an d beloved features\, as well as get treated to hidden histories and fascin ating trivia…all from the comfort of your seat at the Kirkwood Public Li brary! Your guide: “Forest Park: St. Louis’s Gathering Place Since 187 6\,” the new\, lushly illustrated book by Doyle and Collins. We’ll hav e a carnival-style spinny wheel and you\, the audience\, will use it to di rect our talk. Come hear about the animals who arrived before the Zoo\, th e generations of folks who've slept in tent cities in the park\, the count ry's first hot-air balloon race\, and more.  \n\n\n\nThe park has been bo th a mirror for St. Louis and its people. It showed us examples of all the trials and triumphs we experienced in our everyday lives\, from racial st rife and economic freefall to population abandonment and urban decline. It ’s also been a window\, giving us glimpses of what else lay beyond our o wn experiences and broadening our lives\, from bringing the world’s wond ers here for a spectacular exposition to providing a home for the playgrou nd movement\, accessible arts\, and a free place to breathe and just be. O f particular interest to Kirkwood fans will be the pivotal role played by Hiram W. Leffingwell in the park's conception and creation. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your favorite Forest Park memories and your burning questions\; we' ll do our best to answer them! Books will be available for purchase and pe rsonalized signing by the authors. (Cash/check/credit/debit/Venmo accepted \; $49.36 per copy.) LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T182021Z LOCATION:Kirkwood Public Library\, 140 E. Jefferson Ave.\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States URL:https://kplmo.org/event/author-talk-forest-park-st-louiss-gathering-pl ace-since-1876-with-amanda-e-doyle-and-cameron-collins/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kirkwood Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://kplmo.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Resume Writing Workshop DTSTART:20260921T190000Z DTEND:20260921T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180738Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53378985060278 CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Overwhelmed by the job application process? Learn tips and tri cks for making your resume stand out to employers. Presented in collaborat ion with Career Services. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180738Z LOCATION:Lucas Hall (LH)\, 107 URL:https://calendar.umsl.edu/event/resume-writing-workshop-2527 X-SOURCE-NAME:University of Missouri-St. Louis Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.umsl.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Haunted Book Club DTSTART:20260922T000000Z DTEND:20260922T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T060421Z UID:10003194-1790017200-1790020800@kplmo.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The list below are the books we will be discussing every month between September to December  We meet on the third Monday of every mont h at 7 pm. \n\n\n\nSept 21 Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito \n\n\n\nOct 19 The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson \n\n\n\nNov 16 The Glutto n by A.K. Blakemore \n\n\n\nDec 21 The Night Guest Hildur Knútsdóttir LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T060421Z LOCATION:Kirkwood Public Library\, 140 E. Jefferson Ave.\, Kirkwood\, MO\, 63122\, United States URL:https://kplmo.org/event/haunted-book-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Kirkwood Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://kplmo.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Audiobook Club – Ages 8 and up DTSTART:20260922T210000Z DTEND:20260922T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T000324Z UID:ai1ec-5972@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:community,family,literary DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming Audiobook Club is a new offering! Kids 8 and up c an either check out a library audiobook or bring one they are already list ening too.\nAt the club\, we will listen to our books while completing han ds-on activities like puzzles or coloring. The meeting will finish off wit h a chance to share something about our audiobooks in order to find recomm endations or just to connect to other kids about books they like.\nThis cl ub will meet the 4th Tuesday of the Month at 4 p.m. starting on September 22nd.\n\n\n\nOur Audiobook Club is supported by the institute of Museum an d Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Techno logy Act administered by the Missouri State Library\, a division of the Of fice of Secretary of State. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T000324Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/audiobook-club-ages-8-and-up/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Books and Bagels with Gerry Mandel DTSTART:20260923T150000Z DTEND:20260923T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001752-1790157600-1790164800@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:food,literary DESCRIPTION:A Few Words Before I Go by Gerry Mandel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnj oy the fourth and final Books and Bagels event of our 2026 season with Ger ry Mandel\, author of A Few Words Before I Go\, which grapples with issues of memory and aging in a warm\, humorous way\, and takes on the task of p utting a 70+ year career into words. \nSchedule\n10 a.m. Doors open & lig ht brunch\n11 a.m. Author talk \n\nRegistration\nTickets: $12.97/person (c overs brunch\; includes fees) \nTickets with Brunch: $12.97/person (includ es all transaction fees)\nTickets for Program Only: Free to attend. Just c laim a ticket to help us forecast attendance\, please! \nReserve Tickets \ n\nQuestions?\nContact Josiah Schmidt\, Director\, Literary Arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/books-and-bagels-with-gerry-mandel/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:U City Book Group DTSTART:20260924T000000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T180420Z UID:ai1ec-6002@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively discussion of The Keeper by Tana French a t 7 p.m. Wednesday\, Sept. 23 in the auditorium. For more information\, em ail pjwall@ucitylibrary.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T180420Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/u-city-book-group-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Online Author Event: Lucky Diaz DTSTART:20260924T230000Z DTEND:20260924T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T000350Z UID:ai1ec-5993@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us at 6 p.m. for an energetic conversation as we celebrat e the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician L ucky Diaz\, author of the sensational bilingual picture book\, Paletero Ma n. Diaz will repeat the presentation in Spanish at 7 p.m. Links to both se ssions are below.\nWhat’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José!\nFollow along with our narrator as he p asses through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But whe n he finally catches up with him\, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire commu nity to get the tasty treat now.\nInspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los A ngeles and Diaz’s own hit song\, this beautiful story invites readers in to a sun-drenched neighborhood where the ring of a bell means the best tre at of the day is just around the corner.\nClick here to register for the E nglish session.\nClick here to register for the Spanish session. LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T000350Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/online-author-event-lucy-diaz/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Steve Gonsalves LIVE - A Life With Ghosts DTSTART:20260925T233000Z DTEND:20260926T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T180617Z UID:35608-1790361000-1790366400@www.grandcenter.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:A Life with Ghosts returns this fall with Steve Gonsalves for an immersive evening of hauntings\, history\, and true tales from his reve aling archive. \nKnown for Ghost Hunters\, Ghost Nation\, The House Inbetw een\, and as the bestselling author of A Life with Ghosts\, Steve shares s tories from some of his favorite and most well-known cases. This updated s how features new stories\, historical details and exclusive footage. \nThr ough firsthand accounts\, rare clips\, haunted objects\, and behind-the-sc enes moments\, Steve gives audiences a close look at the cases\, evidence\ , and experiences from his years of investigations. Along the way\, he exp lores the real history behind these cases — history that is sometimes ju st as unsettling as the hauntings themselves. \nThe evening also includes humor\, audience interaction\, and a live Q&A\, giving fans the chance to ask Steve about ghost hunting\, evidence\, and the stories behind the inve stigations. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180617Z LOCATION:The Grandel Theatre\, 3610 Grandel Square\, St. Louis\, MO\, Unit ed States URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/event/steve-gonsalves-live-a-life-with-gho sts/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Grand Center Arts District X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.grandcenter.org/poetic-justice-open-mic END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:From Researching to Writing: Preserving Our Family Stories DTSTART:20260926T140000Z DTEND:20260926T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T183348Z UID:71570-1790413200-1790434800@stlgs.org CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:All-Day Hands-On Workshop\, Fall 2026\n\nEvery family has stor ies to tell\; it’s what makes us unique and why it’s so important to e nsure our own history is saved. \nThis workshop will help you begin to cap ture your family’s stories. We’ll look at how to . . . \n\nStart with Yourself: Autobiographical Writing\nOrganize Your Writing Using MS Word\nH andle Family Mythology\nGather ideas for Many Creative Writing Projects\n\ nHow it works:\nThe day will include several short lectures and time to pr actice. You’ll have the chance to learn by observing and by doing. You c an work via pen and paper or on the computer\, whichever way is comfortabl e for you. Bring your own laptop or use our office computers (Windows). \n Bonus Class for Participants Only \nYour registration includes an addition al class on Saturday\, 3 October\, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. This time will be set aside for sharing\, writing and editing\, and receiving support fr om the group. \nWhat to bring: \n\nA laptop or use one of our society comp uters (no tablets\, please)\nRelevant information on anyone you’d like t o write about\n\nSpace is limited—register now to reserve your seat! T his workshop will be in-person only. \n  \nReady to Register for the Work shop? \nYou can register for the workshop by using our secure online store or by downloading a flyer and mailing in your check or credit card inform ation. \n\nTo register for the writing workshop in our secure store\, cli ck here..\nTo download a flyer\, click here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nQuestions: Send an email to office@stlgs.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T183348Z LOCATION:St. Louis Genealogical Society\, 4 Sunnen Drive\, Suite 140\, Map lewood\, MO\, 63147\, United States URL:https://stlgs.org/event/from-researching-to-writing-preserving-our-fam ily-stories X-SOURCE-NAME:St. Louis Genealogical Society X-SOURCE-URL:https://stlgs.org/events/meetings/monthly-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sunday Workshop: Kristin Emanuel DTSTART:20260927T183000Z DTEND:20260927T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T180836Z UID:10000654-1790515800-1790515800@stlouispoetrycenter.org CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be held in-person at High Low. \n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\nIn conjunction with our September Observable Readings\, Saint Lou is Poetry Center is thrilled to welcome poet Kristin Emanuel for the Septe mber Sunday Workshop! This will be a generative workshop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ABOUT THE WORKSHOP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPoetry Comics! \n\n\n\nBy including visu als in our writing practice\, we can escape from creative ruts and embrace poetry’s dreamlike qualities. Poets like Bianca Stone\, Gabrielle Bates \, and Mita Mahato create surreal comics that involve collages\, ink drawi ngs\, and paintings. The resulting images are striking: a man with the hea d of a bird\, a papercut whale\, and a human-sized ice cream cone in space . This workshop offers the time and art materials for you to craft your ve ry own poetry comic. As a participant\, you need not identify as an artist or a poet\; you need only bring your curiosity and imagination. \n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\nGUIDELINES & REGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: this workshop is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required\, and is first-co me\, first-served. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is due by Wednesday\, September 23\n\n\n\nThis is a generative workshop in which participants will draft & revise their own poems\n\n\n\nNo poem submissions will be accepted for th is event\n\n\n\nPoets will not review manuscripts or provide feedback ahea d of time\n\n\n\nThose registering are expected to attend the workshop\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register\, email:sunday.workshop@stlouispoetrycenter.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 23\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ABOUT THE POET\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKRISTIN EMANUEL is a PhD candidate at Washin gton University studying poetry and poetics. She is the author of Birdwatc hing in the 4th Dimension\, which was selected by judge Shann Ray as the w inner of the 2025 Emma Howell Rising Poet Prize. Her poems\, essays\, and comics have appeared in journals such as Ecotone\, Blackbird\, and The Rum pus. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVENUE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Sunday W orkshop series is supported in part by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T180836Z LOCATION:High Low\, 3301 Washington Ave\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63103 URL:https://stlouispoetrycenter.org/events/sunday-workshop-september-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Louis Poetry Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://stlouispoetrycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Observable Readings: Anna Ojascastro Guzon & Kristin Emanuel DTSTART:20260929T000000Z DTEND:20260929T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T180836Z UID:10000655-1790622000-1790622000@stlouispoetrycenter.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The reading will be held in-person at High Low. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nSaint Louis Poetry Center welcomes poets Anna Ojascastro Guzon and  Kristin Emanuel for Observable Readings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooks available for purchase from Left Bank Books. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE POETS\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nANNA OJASCASTRO GUZON is a Filipino-American writer\, mother\, tea cher\, former physician\, and co-founder of YourWords STL\, a nonprofit th at uses creative writing workshops to amplify the voices of St. Louis yout h. She received an MD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School o f Medicine and an MFA from The New School Graduate Writing Program in New York City. One may find her writing in Bone Bouquet\, The Boiler Journal\, and Bellingham Review\, among other publications. A Moth Collection is he r debut book of poetry\, released in May of 2026\, by Finishing Line Press .   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKRISTIN EMANUEL is a PhD candidate at Washington Univ ersity studying poetry and poetics. She is the author of Birdwatching in t he 4th Dimension\, which was selected by judge Shann Ray as the winner of the 2025 Emma Howell Rising Poet Prize. Her poems\, essays\, and comics ha ve appeared in journals such as Ecotone\, Blackbird\, and The Rumpus. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nVENUE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Observable Readin gs series is supported in part by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T180836Z LOCATION:High Low\, 3301 Washington Ave\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63103 URL:https://stlouispoetrycenter.org/events/observable-readings-september-2 026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Saint Louis Poetry Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://stlouispoetrycenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Author Event: Will Saulsbery\, 50 Forgotten Cardinals DTSTART:20261001T000000Z DTEND:20261001T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260810T180330Z UID:ai1ec-5945@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with local author Will Saulsbery as he discusses his new book\, 50 Forgotten Cardinals.\nWill Saulsbery was bor n in St. Louis City Hospital and has resided in the state of Missouri his entire life. In 2025 he co-wrote You Wouldn’t Believe Me If I Told You w ith PGA Tour professional Jay Delsing which won runner up for Sports Book of the Year from the American Writing Awards. His collection of short stor ies\, Death in the Midwest\, was released to critical acclaim in the fall of 2025. He is currently a contributor for the Scoops Sports Network. All ages. 7 p.m. Auditorium. LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T180330Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/author-event-will-saulsbery/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Amy Bruni DTSTART:20261005T000000Z DTEND:20261005T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182037Z UID:6a590ffbe95a0ddd135a787f CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:City Winery St. Louis presents Amy Bruni live on October 4th a t 7pm! Amy Bruni is a renowned paranormal investigator\, author\, podc aster\, entrepreneur\, and television personality. Her fascination with th e supernatural began in childhood\, growing up in a haunted house where he r family embraced their spirited cohabitants. \nTicket URL: https://ticket s.citywinery.com/event/amy-bruni-2wb80p LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182037Z LOCATION:City Winery St. Louis\, 3730 Foundry Way\, Suite 158 (City Foundr y)\, St. Louis\, 63110\, US URL:https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/amy-bruni-2wb80p X-SOURCE-NAME:City Winery Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://citywinery.com/st-louis/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Academic Writing Workshop DTSTART:20261005T190000Z DTEND:20261005T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180738Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53378985347044 CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Do you need help writing your research papers? Join us to lear n tips for quality academic writing. Presented in partnership with the UMS L Writing Center. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180738Z LOCATION:Lucas Hall (LH)\, 107 URL:https://calendar.umsl.edu/event/academic-writing-workshop X-SOURCE-NAME:University of Missouri-St. Louis Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.umsl.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Treehouse Book Club DTSTART:20261007T000000Z DTEND:20261007T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T002449Z UID:ai1ec-3126@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Is your child a voracious book reader in need of something new ? Are they curious about what other kinds of books they might like?\nTreeh ouse Book Club to the rescue!\nReaders complete books independently and th en come together to talk\, snack\, and grab their next read.\nTreehouse Bo ok Club meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the Month at 7 p.m.\nCall Yout h Services at 314-727-3150 or email youthservices@ucitylibrary.org to regi ster. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T002449Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/treehouse-book-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Uncorked – A Night of Spoken Word DTSTART:20261008T003000Z DTEND:20261008T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T000114Z UID:6a91dd1d1eda898712c7ced9 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:City Winery St. Louis presents Uncorked – A Night of Spoken Word live on October 7th at 7:30pm! Tiffany Mariie is a St. Louis-base d poet\, spoken-word artist\, author\, and entertainer known for her bold storytelling\, commanding stage presence\, and unapologetic approach to cr eativity. Through poetry\, music\, and live performance\, she transforms r eal-life experiences into powerful moments that connect\, challenge\, and inspire her audience.\nTicket URL: https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/un corked-a-night-of-spoken-word-fl30rz LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T000114Z LOCATION:City Winery St. Louis\, 3730 Foundry Way\, Suite 158 (City Foundr y)\, St. Louis\, 63110\, US URL:https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/uncorked-a-night-of-spoken-word-f l30rz X-SOURCE-NAME:City Winery Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://citywinery.com/st-louis/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Orcs & Aliens Book Group DTSTART:20261013T000000Z DTEND:20261013T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182620Z UID:ai1ec-5930@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively discussion of Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang at 7 p.m. Monday\, Oct. 12 in the UCPL makerspace. Email Kara at kkrekeler@ucitylibrary.org for more info. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182620Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/orcs-aliens-book-group-59/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Lior Raz DTSTART:20261013T000000Z DTEND:20261013T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001779-1791831600-1791838800@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Lior Raz is the co-creator\, screenwriter\, and star of the in ternationally acclaimed Israeli Netflix series Fauda\, as well as numerous other shows and films. Drawing on his firsthand experience in an elite Is raeli military unit\, Raz brings gripping authenticity and emotional compl exity to stories of Israel\, conflict\, courage\, and shared humanity. \nJ oin fellow community members for a rare opportunity to hear the stories\, experiences\, and creative vision behind one of Israel’s most compelling cultural phenomena. Come away feeling more connected—to Israel\, to the Jewish community\, and to one another—after an unforgettable evening of solidarity\, inspiration\, and Jewish joy. \nThis event is sponsored by S t. Louis Friends of Israel. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Loui s Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book F estival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrated authors\, speakers\, a nd storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas\, perspectiv es\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrounds to connect\, l earn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Fitness & Wellness Building)\ , 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146\, United States URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-lior-raz/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Book Vs Book Club DTSTART:20261014T230000Z DTEND:20261015T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T002449Z UID:ai1ec-3127@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:It’s like a “Who Would Win?” rumble\, but with books and snacks!\nEach week Ms Stephanie shares two picture books and YOU PICK THE WINNER!\nYour votes will be submitted to the Show Me Readers Award\, wher e the kids pick the Best Picture Book of the Year!\nGrades 2-3. Club meets 2nd Wednesdays of the month at 6 p.m.\nCall Youth Services at 314-727-315 0 or email youthservices@ucitylibrary.org to register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T002449Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/show-me-book-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Members Party and Book Release DTSTART:20261018T200000Z DTEND:20261018T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T001602Z UID:13825-1792335600-1792342800@campbellhousemuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:Our former special exhibit At the Back of the House: Servants and Slavery was featured on Nine PBS program “Living St. Louis.” \nA new discovery is shedding light on someone who has been left out of the Ca mpbell House Museum’s history. Eliza Rone was a Black woman who was ensl aved and later emancipated by the Campbell family. Her story is now includ ed in the museum. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As Seen On LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001602Z URL:https://campbellhousemuseum.org/event/fall-members-party-4/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Campbell House Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://campbellhousemuseum.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Dr. Barak Benaryeh DTSTART:20261022T000000Z DTEND:20261022T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001780-1792609200-1792616400@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Barak Benaryeh is a veterinarian and host of the podcast The V et Off-Leash. His new book\, The Vet Will See You Now: What Every Pet Owne r Needs to Know (but Doesn’t) is described as “Kitchen Confidential me ets All Creatures Great and Small.” \nIf you feel overwhelmed by all the advice and options on pet food\, behavior\, and veterinary care\, come en joy an entertaining evening with Dr. Benaryeh that will give you usable in formation on how to make better decisions for your pet. \nThis event is ma de possible by the Jewish Book Council and is sponsored by CareVet. \nRese rve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker S eries\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversation s with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival exp lores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming r eaders of all backgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-dr-barak-benaryeh/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Author Talk: Carondelet DTSTART:20261025T180000Z DTEND:20261025T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T001556Z UID:ai1ec-4799@fieldhousemuseum.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome author and histor ian Dr. John Wright Sr.! Dr. Wright will discuss his book\, Carondelet\, a nd explore the storied past of one of St. Louis’ oldest neighborhoods. W ith a history of diversity\, Carondelet was the home of a large population of African Americans and Irish\, German\, and Italian immigrants whose st ories the Carondelet community continues to preserve. Join us at the Field House Museum\, Sunday\, October 25th\, 2026 at 1:00 pm as we dive in to the history of St. Louis with one of its most passionate storytellers!\n\ n\n\nThis program is free with limited availability in person and on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance on our website\, by calling the Muse um at 314-421-4689\, or by emailing info@fieldhousemuseum.org.\n\n\n\n\n\ n\nAbout the Author:\nJohn A. Wright Sr. is a Fulbright Scholar\, educator \, and historian. He has written books ranging from the study of some of S t. Louis’ most storied neighborhoods\, to detailed collections of Africa n American history.\n\n\n\nTickets: https://fieldhousemuseum.org/events/pr ograms/. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001556Z LOCATION:Field House Museum @ 634 S Broadway\, St. Louis\, MO 63102 URL:https://fieldhousemuseum.org/event/author-talk-carondelet/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Field House Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://fieldhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents David Shl achter DTSTART:20261027T000000Z DTEND:20261027T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T191500Z UID:10001781-1793041200-1793048400@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:David Shlachter is a Tel Aviv- and California-based portrait p hotographer whose work reveals the human stories behind contemporary Israe l. His new book\, Hinenu: Israel at Ten Million\, combines striking photog raphy with oral history\, portraying 100 Israelis–Jewish and non-Jewish\ , religious and secular\, and people of all ages–at the moment Israel’ s population reached ten million. \nExperience Israel beyond headlines\, a rguments\, and abstractions through the faces and stories of the people wh o call it home. Whether your connection to Israel feels strong\, complicat ed\, distant\, or still developing\, this visually rich evening offers a m oving opportunity to deepen your understanding and reconnect with Israel ’s diversity\, resilience\, and humanity. \nThe Jewish Book Festival and Speaker Series is proud to partner with this event’s sponsor: Shaving I srael\, a St. Louis-based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising fund s to send non-military supplies to IDF soldiers in need\, including towels \, winter wear\, shirts\, socks\, phone chargers\, toiletries\, and other personal items. We join Shaving Israel in celebrating their 20+ years of s ervice. For more information\, and to get involved or donate to Shaving Is rael\, please visit: ShavingIsrael.org. \nThis event is made possible by the Jewish Book Council. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis J ewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Fest ival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\ , and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrounds to connect\, lear n and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Spe aker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T191500Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-david-shlachter/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Audiobook Club – Ages 8 and up DTSTART:20261027T210000Z DTEND:20261027T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T000324Z UID:ai1ec-5972@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:community,family,literary DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming Audiobook Club is a new offering! Kids 8 and up c an either check out a library audiobook or bring one they are already list ening too.\nAt the club\, we will listen to our books while completing han ds-on activities like puzzles or coloring. The meeting will finish off wit h a chance to share something about our audiobooks in order to find recomm endations or just to connect to other kids about books they like.\nThis cl ub will meet the 4th Tuesday of the Month at 4 p.m. starting on September 22nd.\n\n\n\nOur Audiobook Club is supported by the institute of Museum an d Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Techno logy Act administered by the Missouri State Library\, a division of the Of fice of Secretary of State. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T000324Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/audiobook-club-ages-8-and-up/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:U City Book Group DTSTART:20261029T000000Z DTEND:20261029T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T180420Z UID:ai1ec-6007@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively discussion of Kin by Tayari Jones at 7 p. m. Wednesday\, Oct. 28 in the auditorium. For more information\, email pjw all@ucitylibrary.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T180420Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/u-city-book-group-17/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jewish Book Month with the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speake r Series DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTSTAMP:20260807T063147Z UID:10001778-1793491200-1794355199@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is an annual celebration of authors\, books\, and ideas\, typically during the first two weeks of Nov ember\, with additional events year-round. The range of topics is vast: bu siness\, cooking\, economics\, family\, fiction\, history\, music\, religi on\, sports\, and more. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T063147Z LOCATION:Various Venues\, MO URL:https://jccstl.com/event/jewish-book-month-with-the-st-louis-jewish-bo ok-festival-speaker-series/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Women’s Night w ith Zibby Owens DTSTART:20261102T010000Z DTEND:20261102T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001782-1793559600-1793566800@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Zibby Owens is an author\, podcaster\, publisher\, bookstore o wner\, and founder of Zibby Media—one of today’s most dynamic champion s of books and writers. In her candid new essay collection\, Between Chapt ers: How I Started Over\, Took Some Chances\, and Found the Plot\, she ref lects with warmth and humor on motherhood\, friendship\, love\, career rei nvention\, and the unexpected risks that helped her reshape her life. \nGa ther with women across generations for an uplifting evening about the chap ters that shape us—and the ones we have yet to write. Whether you are st arting over\, navigating a transition\, nurturing a long-delayed dream\, o r simply asking\, “What is my next chapter?”\, come for honest stories \, meaningful connection\, laughter\, and inspiration to take your own nex t step. \nThis event is made possible by the Jewish Book Council and is sp onsored by the St. Louis Woman’s Club. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series prese nted by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas \, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrounds t o connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Boo k Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- womens-night-with-zibby-owens/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Danny Mey er DTSTART:20261103T010000Z DTEND:20261103T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001783-1793646000-1793653200@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:St. Louis native Danny Meyer is the celebrated restaurateur an d entrepreneur behind Union Square Hospitality Group and the founder of Sh ake Shack. In his new book\, What Could Possibly Go Right?\, he shares can did stories\, hard-earned leadership lessons\, and practical tools for bui lding energized teams\, enduring cultures\, and organizations where people can thrive. \nWhether you lead a business\, a nonprofit\, a classroom\, a community\, or simply want to bring out the best in the people around you \, this evening will help you approach challenges with greater optimism an d courage. Discover how to learn from setbacks\, create a stronger sense o f belonging\, and turn everyday interactions into opportunities to make so mething meaningful—and lasting. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St . Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrated authors\, speake rs\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas\, pers pectives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrounds to conne ct\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festi val & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-danny-meyer/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Treehouse Book Club DTSTART:20261104T010000Z DTEND:20261104T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T002449Z UID:ai1ec-3126@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Is your child a voracious book reader in need of something new ? Are they curious about what other kinds of books they might like?\nTreeh ouse Book Club to the rescue!\nReaders complete books independently and th en come together to talk\, snack\, and grab their next read.\nTreehouse Bo ok Club meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the Month at 7 p.m.\nCall Yout h Services at 314-727-3150 or email youthservices@ucitylibrary.org to regi ster. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T002449Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/treehouse-book-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Marc Shai man DTSTART:20261104T010000Z DTEND:20261104T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001784-1793732400-1793739600@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Marc Shaiman is the award-winning composer\, lyricist\, arrang er\, and producer behind beloved Broadway shows and films including Hairsp ray\, Smash\, When Harry Met Sally\, Sleepless in Seattle\, Sister Act\, a nd many more. In his candid and wickedly funny memoir\, Never Mind the Hap py: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner\, he looks back on five decades of creative triumphs\, memorable collaborations\, personal heartbreaks\, spec tacular disappointments\, and life behind the curtain. \nCome for an irres istible evening of show-business stories\, communal laughter\, and an inti mate look at how memorable art gets made. Whether you are navigating rejec tion\, reinvention\, creative uncertainty\, or simply need a joyful night out\, Shaiman’s humor and hard-earned perspective will help you embrace life’s wrong notes\, keep moving through the setbacks\, and rediscover t he beat that keeps you going. \nThis event is in partnership with STAGES. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Spe aker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally reco gnized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conver sations with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festiv al explores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welco ming readers of all backgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back t o the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-marc-shaiman/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Niki Russ Federman & Josh Russ Tupper DTSTART:20261105T010000Z DTEND:20261105T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001785-1793818800-1793826000@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Cousins Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper are the fourth -generation co-owners of Russ & Daughters\, the beloved New York appetizin g institution founded in 1914. Their new book\, Russ & Daughters: 100 Year s of Appetizing\, brings together treasured recipes\, family stories\, and the remarkable history of a business that has helped define Jewish food c ulture for more than a century. \nCome hear the inside story of a Jewish i nstitution from the family carrying its legacy forward. Through food\, mem ory\, tradition\, and humor\, this event offers a delicious opportunity to reconnect with Jewish culture\, share in the comfort of familiar flavors\ , and experience the joy and nostalgia that gather around the table. \nThi s event is made possible by the Jewish Book Council. \nReserve Tickets \n\ n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nTh e St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrat ed authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide ra nge of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all b ackgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Loui s Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calend ar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-niki-russ-federman-josh-russ-tupper/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Janice Ka plan DTSTART:20261105T170000Z DTEND:20261105T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T011956Z UID:10001786-1793876400-1793883600@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:What if feeling happier didn’t require changing your life\; just changing how you use your body? Bestselling author Janice Kaplan expl ores the surprising science behind the mind-body connection in her new boo k\, What Your Body Knows About Happiness. \nDrawing on cutting-edge resear ch and engaging storytelling\, Kaplan reveals simple\, practical ways your posture\, movement\, breathing\, and everyday habits can boost joy\, redu ce stress\, spark creativity\, and strengthen relationships \nWhether you ’re looking for more energy\, greater resilience\, or a brighter outlook \, you’ll leave with science-backed strategies you can begin using immed iately to feel happier\, healthier\, and more fully engaged in everyday li fe. \nThis event is made possible by the Jewish Book Council and is sponso red by NORC (the Naturally Occurring Retirement Community). \nReserve Tick ets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\ n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literar y arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with c elebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers o f all backgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the S t. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T011956Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-janice-kaplan/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Fiction Panel with Emily Matchar & Jenna Blum DTSTART:20261106T010000Z DTEND:20261106T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T072030Z UID:10001787-1793905200-1793912400@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Sometimes the best way to understand ourselves is through some one else’s story. Join acclaimed novelists Emily Matchar and Jenna Blum for an engaging conversation about the art of fiction\, unforgettable char acters\, and the stories that stay with us long after we’ve turned the f inal page. \nMatchar’s The Lost Girl of Craven County brings Depression- era North Carolina vividly to life through a gripping mystery rooted in Je wish history\, while Blum’s Murder Your Darlings showcases the emotional depth and masterful storytelling that have made her an international best selling author. Whether you’re an avid reader or simply love a great sto ry\, you’ll leave inspired\, entertained\, and eager for your next favor ite read. \nThis event is made possible by the Jewish Book Council. \nRese rve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker S eries\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversation s with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival exp lores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming r eaders of all backgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T072030Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- fiction-panel-with-emily-matchar-jenna-blum/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Missouri ’s Own Panel DTSTART:20261106T190000Z DTEND:20261106T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T011913Z UID:10001788-1793970000-1793977200@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Come to the 2026 Jewish Book Festival’s Missouri’s Own pan el for a lively\, thought-provoking conversation with four homegrown autho rs whose books could hardly be more different—and whose questions could hardly be more timely. \nProf. Flora Cassen’s Stained Glass helps reader s look more clearly at the long history of antisemitism and the ways it ha s shaped culture and memory\; Prof. Samuel Cohen’s Banning Books in Amer ica speaks to anyone trying to understand censorship\, education\, and int ellectual freedom in today’s divided public square\; Mark Heller’s Sco op Dreams & Rocky Roads offers hard-earned lessons from a life of work\, a mbition\, and adaptation\; and Debbie Kimberg’s A Blind Spot on Autism i nvites readers to reconsider what we think we know about autism and what m ight be driving its rise. \nTogether\, these four Missouri-connected autho rs offer an evening for people who want more than a standard book talk: co me to make sense of difficult issues\, discover new local voices\, stretch your thinking across disciplines\, and leave with fresh questions—and p erhaps a few practical insights—for how we understand history\, learning \, resilience\, health\, and community today. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\n About the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. L ouis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrated auth ors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrou nds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewis h Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T011913Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-missouris-own-panel/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Dr. David Tuch DTSTART:20261108T010000Z DTEND:20261108T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T071833Z UID:10001789-1794078000-1794085200@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:You’ve never heard a story like this. History is rarely as s imple as heroes and villains. Dr. David Tuch uncovers the astonishing true story of his own cousin\, a British sailor whose daring exploits helped s hape the modern drug trade while also rescuing Jewish refugees fleeing dan ger on their journey to Israel. \nIn The Wireless Operator\, Tuch reveals a life filled with adventure\, impossible choices\, and unexpected acts of courage that challenge our assumptions about morality and history. If you enjoy untold stories that leave you questioning what you thought you knew \, you’ll be captivated by this remarkable journey into one of the most surprising chapters of modern Jewish history. \nThis event is made possibl e by the Jewish Book Council. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Lo uis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas\, perspect ives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T071833Z LOCATION:The J – Staenberg Family Complex (Arts & Education Building)\, 2 Millstone Campus Drive\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63146 URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-dr-david-tuch/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents Bruce Fei ler DTSTART:20261108T190000Z DTEND:20261108T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T011809Z UID:10001790-1794142800-1794150000@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:Jewish tradition has long understood the power of ritual to sh ape meaningful lives. In his inspiring new book\, A Time to Gather\, bests elling author and TED speaker Bruce Feiler explores why those timeless pra ctices remain essential today\, not only in Jewish life\, but for anyone s eeking greater connection\, resilience\, and purpose. \nBlending history\, contemporary research\, and engaging storytelling\, Feiler shows how inte ntional rituals help us celebrate\, grieve\, gather\, and grow. Whether yo u’re looking to strengthen family traditions\, build community\, or simp ly bring more meaning to everyday moments\, you’ll leave with fresh pers pectives and practical ideas for creating rituals that enrich your life an d the lives of those around you. \nThis event is made possible by the Jewi sh Book Council and is hosted in partnership with Congregation B’nai Amo ona. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationally recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through c onversations with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the F estival explores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\n \n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< B ack to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T011809Z URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-bruce-feiler/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Orcs & Aliens Book Group DTSTART:20261110T010000Z DTEND:20261110T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182620Z UID:ai1ec-5931@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively discussion of Some Desperate Glory by Emi ly Tesh at 7 p.m. Monday\, Nov. 9 in the UCPL makerspace. Email Kara at kk rekeler@ucitylibrary.org for more info. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182620Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/orcs-aliens-book-group-60/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series Presents a Holocau st Memorial Speaker: Douglas Century DTSTART:20261111T010000Z DTEND:20261111T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T011641Z UID:10001791-1794337200-1794344400@jccstl.com CATEGORIES:festival,literary DESCRIPTION:In moments of crisis\, what gives ordinary people the courage to act? Bestselling author and investigative journalist Douglas Century ex plores that timeless question through the extraordinary story of Hannah Se nesh and the only Allied military mission to rescue Europe’s Jews during World War II. \nIn Crash of the Heavens\, Century brings to life a daring mission filled with impossible choices\, remarkable bravery\, and endurin g hope. More than a wartime history\, this unforgettable presentation offe rs fresh insight into Jewish resilience\, moral courage\, and the power of individuals to make a difference\, even when the odds seem insurmountable . You’ll leave inspired by a story of action\, conviction\, and extraord inary Jewish heroism. \nThis event is made possible by the Jewish Book Cou ncil. \nReserve Tickets \n\n\n\n\nAbout the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is a nationall y recognized literary arts series presented by the J - St. Louis. Through conversations with celebrated authors\, speakers\, and storytellers\, the Festival explores a wide range of ideas\, perspectives\, and experiences\, welcoming readers of all backgrounds to connect\, learn and be inspired.\ n\n\n< Back to the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival & Speaker Series\n\n\n< Back to the J Events Calendar LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T011641Z LOCATION:St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum\, 36 Millstone Campus D r\, St Louis\, 63146\, United States URL:https://jccstl.com/event/st-louis-jewish-book-festival-speaker-series- presents-a-kristallnacht-memorial-speaker-douglas-century/ X-SOURCE-NAME:The J - St. Louis X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccstl.com/fitness-recreation/sports-recreation/st-lo uis-senior-olympics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Special Program: And Lincoln Wrote DTSTART:20261114T190000Z DTEND:20261114T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T002727Z UID:ai1ec-4932@fieldhousemuseum.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome Dick Benach on Sa turday\, November 14\, 2026\, at 1:00 PM. This program features Dick Benac h as Junior Officer Robert Zavel. Lieutenant Colonel Zavel was assigned to the security detail protecting President Lincoln at the Summer White Hous e located just north of Washington\, D.C. Zavel had almost daily contact w ith the President\, and observed Mr. Lincoln with family members\, guests\ , and official visitors. On November 14th\, Lt. Colonel Zavel (Dick Benach ) will share some personal memories and will read some of the President’ s oral and written messages addressed to the people and country he loved s o well…\nThe UNITED States of America.\nThis program is free with limite d availability in person. Reservations must be made in advance on our webs ite\, by calling the Museum at 314-421-4689\, or by emailing info@fieldhou semuseum.org.\n \nAbout the Actor:\nDick is a 50-year Mason/Shriner\, a m ember of the Screen Actors Guild\, and a Life Member of the Lincoln Forum and the Lincoln Presenters Association. Dick also serves as a Director on the boards of the George B. Vashon Museum of African American History and Lutheran Resale Services. Dick regularly appears as the poet\, Eugene Fiel d\, and the merchant/banker\, Robert Campbell. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T002727Z URL:https://fieldhousemuseum.org/event/special-program-and-lincoln-wrote/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Field House Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://fieldhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Book Vs Book Club DTSTART:20261119T000000Z DTEND:20261119T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T002449Z UID:ai1ec-3127@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:It’s like a “Who Would Win?” rumble\, but with books and snacks!\nEach week Ms Stephanie shares two picture books and YOU PICK THE WINNER!\nYour votes will be submitted to the Show Me Readers Award\, wher e the kids pick the Best Picture Book of the Year!\nGrades 2-3. Club meets 2nd Wednesdays of the month at 6 p.m.\nCall Youth Services at 314-727-315 0 or email youthservices@ucitylibrary.org to register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T002449Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/show-me-book-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:U City Book Group DTSTART:20261119T010000Z DTEND:20261119T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T180420Z UID:ai1ec-6008@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively discussion of Dungeon Crawler Carl by Mat t Dinniman at 7 p.m. Wednesday\, Nov. 18 in the auditorium. For more infor mation\, email pjwall@ucitylibrary.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T180420Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/u-city-book-group-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Audiobook Club – Ages 8 and up DTSTART:20261124T220000Z DTEND:20261124T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T000324Z UID:ai1ec-5972@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:community,family,literary DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming Audiobook Club is a new offering! Kids 8 and up c an either check out a library audiobook or bring one they are already list ening too.\nAt the club\, we will listen to our books while completing han ds-on activities like puzzles or coloring. The meeting will finish off wit h a chance to share something about our audiobooks in order to find recomm endations or just to connect to other kids about books they like.\nThis cl ub will meet the 4th Tuesday of the Month at 4 p.m. starting on September 22nd.\n\n\n\nOur Audiobook Club is supported by the institute of Museum an d Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Techno logy Act administered by the Missouri State Library\, a division of the Of fice of Secretary of State. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T000324Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/audiobook-club-ages-8-and-up/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Treehouse Book Club DTSTART:20261202T010000Z DTEND:20261202T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T002449Z UID:ai1ec-3126@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Is your child a voracious book reader in need of something new ? Are they curious about what other kinds of books they might like?\nTreeh ouse Book Club to the rescue!\nReaders complete books independently and th en come together to talk\, snack\, and grab their next read.\nTreehouse Bo ok Club meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the Month at 7 p.m.\nCall Yout h Services at 314-727-3150 or email youthservices@ucitylibrary.org to regi ster. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T002449Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/treehouse-book-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Book Vs Book Club DTSTART:20261210T000000Z DTEND:20261210T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260804T002449Z UID:ai1ec-3127@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:It’s like a “Who Would Win?” rumble\, but with books and snacks!\nEach week Ms Stephanie shares two picture books and YOU PICK THE WINNER!\nYour votes will be submitted to the Show Me Readers Award\, wher e the kids pick the Best Picture Book of the Year!\nGrades 2-3. Club meets 2nd Wednesdays of the month at 6 p.m.\nCall Youth Services at 314-727-315 0 or email youthservices@ucitylibrary.org to register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T002449Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/show-me-book-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Speaker Series: Archer Alexander and the Underground Railroad DTSTART:20261212T190000Z DTEND:20261212T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T001556Z UID:ai1ec-4801@fieldhousemuseum.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Field House Museum is pleased to welcome award-winning aut hor\, historian\, and archivist Dorris Keeven-Franke.\n\n\n\nThrough her r esearch and writing\, Dorris Keeven-Franke will share the story of Archer Alexander. Once enslaved in St. Charles County\, Archer Alexander successf ully escaped to St. Louis. His legacy endures as his likeness is ingrained in the image of the enslaved man of the Emancipation Memorial in Washingt on\, D.C.’s Lincoln Park. Join us to learn about Archer Alexander’s st ruggle for freedom and his lasting legacy\, Saturday\, December 12th\, 20 26 at 1:00pm.\nThis program is free with limited availability in person an d on Zoom. Reservations must be made in advance on our website\, by callin g the Museum at 314-421-4689\, or by emailing info@fieldhousemuseum.org.\ n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nDorris Keeven-Franke loves to share the m ore difficult stories that help us understand our history and who we are t oday. She has been writing those stories and sharing her programs everywhe re for nearly thirty years. An award-winning author\, she is also a profes sional genealogist\, archivist\, and public historian. She spends her time volunteering at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum and is involved in s everal local history organizations and Civil War Roundtables. She has been awarded the German-American Friendship Award from the Federal Republic of Germany in recognition of her efforts in fostering a sustaining relations hip between Germany and the U.S.. She is actively involved with the NPS Na tional Underground Railroad Network to Freedom by documenting stories of f reedom seekers. She has won several awards from local organizations for he r efforts.\n\n\n\nTickets: https://fieldhousemuseum.org/events/programs/. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001556Z LOCATION:Field House Museum @ 634 S Broadway\, St. Louis\, MO 63102 URL:https://fieldhousemuseum.org/event/speaker-series-archer-alexander-and -the-underground-railroad/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Field House Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://fieldhousemuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Orcs & Aliens Book Group DTSTART:20261215T010000Z DTEND:20261215T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T182620Z UID:ai1ec-5932@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively discussion of Time’s Agent by Brenda Pe ynado at 7 p.m. Monday\, Dec. 14 in the UCPL makerspace. Email Kara at kkr ekeler@ucitylibrary.org for more info. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T182620Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/orcs-aliens-book-group-61/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:U City Book Group DTSTART:20261217T010000Z DTEND:20261217T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T180420Z UID:ai1ec-6009@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively discussion of Land by Maggie O’Farrell at 7 p.m. Wednesday\, Dec. 16 in the auditorium. For more information\, em ail pjwall@ucitylibrary.org. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T180420Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/u-city-book-group-19/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Audiobook Club – Ages 8 and up DTSTART:20261222T220000Z DTEND:20261222T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T000324Z UID:ai1ec-5972@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:community,family,literary DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming Audiobook Club is a new offering! Kids 8 and up c an either check out a library audiobook or bring one they are already list ening too.\nAt the club\, we will listen to our books while completing han ds-on activities like puzzles or coloring. The meeting will finish off wit h a chance to share something about our audiobooks in order to find recomm endations or just to connect to other kids about books they like.\nThis cl ub will meet the 4th Tuesday of the Month at 4 p.m. starting on September 22nd.\n\n\n\nOur Audiobook Club is supported by the institute of Museum an d Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Techno logy Act administered by the Missouri State Library\, a division of the Of fice of Secretary of State. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T000324Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/audiobook-club-ages-8-and-up/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Audiobook Club – Ages 8 and up DTSTART:20270126T220000Z DTEND:20270126T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T000324Z UID:ai1ec-5972@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:community,family,literary DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming Audiobook Club is a new offering! Kids 8 and up c an either check out a library audiobook or bring one they are already list ening too.\nAt the club\, we will listen to our books while completing han ds-on activities like puzzles or coloring. The meeting will finish off wit h a chance to share something about our audiobooks in order to find recomm endations or just to connect to other kids about books they like.\nThis cl ub will meet the 4th Tuesday of the Month at 4 p.m. starting on September 22nd.\n\n\n\nOur Audiobook Club is supported by the institute of Museum an d Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Techno logy Act administered by the Missouri State Library\, a division of the Of fice of Secretary of State. LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T000324Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/audiobook-club-ages-8-and-up/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Treehouse Book Club DTSTART:20270203T010000Z DTEND:20270203T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T062406Z UID:ai1ec-3126@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:Is your child a voracious book reader in need of something new ? Are they curious about what other kinds of books they might like?\nTreeh ouse Book Club to the rescue!\nReaders complete books independently and th en come together to talk\, snack\, and grab their next read.\nTreehouse Bo ok Club meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the Month at 7 p.m.\nCall Yout h Services at 314-727-3150 or email youthservices@ucitylibrary.org to regi ster. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T062406Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/treehouse-book-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Book Vs Book Club DTSTART:20270211T000000Z DTEND:20270211T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T000335Z UID:ai1ec-3127@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:family,literary DESCRIPTION:It’s like a “Who Would Win?” rumble\, but with books and snacks!\nEach week Ms Stephanie shares two picture books and YOU PICK THE WINNER!\nYour votes will be submitted to the Show Me Readers Award\, wher e the kids pick the Best Picture Book of the Year!\nGrades 2-3. Club meets 2nd Wednesdays of the month at 6 p.m.\nCall Youth Services at 314-727-315 0 or email youthservices@ucitylibrary.org to register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T000335Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/show-me-book-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Audiobook Club – Ages 8 and up DTSTART:20270223T220000Z DTEND:20270223T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T000440Z UID:ai1ec-5972@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:community,family,literary DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming Audiobook Club is a new offering! Kids 8 and up c an either check out a library audiobook or bring one they are already list ening too.\nAt the club\, we will listen to our books while completing han ds-on activities like puzzles or coloring. The meeting will finish off wit h a chance to share something about our audiobooks in order to find recomm endations or just to connect to other kids about books they like.\nThis cl ub will meet the 4th Tuesday of the Month at 4 p.m. starting on September 22nd.\n\n\n\nOur Audiobook Club is supported by the institute of Museum an d Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Techno logy Act administered by the Missouri State Library\, a division of the Of fice of Secretary of State. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T000440Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/audiobook-club-ages-8-and-up/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Treehouse Book Club DTSTART:20270303T010000Z DTEND:20270303T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T062036Z UID:ai1ec-3126@www.ucitylibrary.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Is your child a voracious book reader in need of something new ? Are they curious about what other kinds of books they might like?\nTreeh ouse Book Club to the rescue!\nReaders complete books independently and th en come together to talk\, snack\, and grab their next read.\nTreehouse Bo ok Club meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday of the Month at 7 p.m.\nCall Yout h Services at 314-727-3150 or email youthservices@ucitylibrary.org to regi ster. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T062036Z URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/event/treehouse-book-club/ X-SOURCE-NAME:University City Public Library X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.ucitylibrary.org/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR