University City Public Library

05/29/2026

Join us at 1 p.m. next Wednesday, June 3 for a fascinating online discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!

A Dolly Parton crop art portrait. Size-96 cowboy boots. A button quilt. State Fairs: Growing American Craft features more than 100 photos of extraordinary and unconventional crafts from state and tribal fairs, including needlework, basketry, jewelry, ceramics, crop art, butter sculpture, and saddles. The catalog highlights personal stories and regional and cultural traditions, creating a vibrant portrait of American life. Come one, come all! State Fairs has a little something for everyone.

Register now: https://libraryc.org/ucitylibrary/161092

05/28/2026

This laid back, creative camp will give participants a chance to explore different types of crafts and some of the equipment in our makerspace! Projects include: Tshirt transfers using our shirt press and cricket, seed bombs, tie dye, paper making, and pebble mosaics. Join us for some or all of our Crafternoons, but let us know you’re coming!

All supplies provided.

Advanced Registration is Required. Contact Youth Services at 314-727-3150 or via email at [email protected]

June 1-5
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Ages 13-17

05/27/2026

The phones at UCPL are back in action! Thanks for your patience as we updated our system!

05/27/2026

Our planned update of our phone system today has taken longer than anticipated, and we're currently down to one phone that's actually ringing through to staff.

We'll do our best to answer your call, but please email us at [email protected] if you're unable to get through.

Thanks for your patience!

05/27/2026

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in the UCPL auditorium Friday, June 5 from 1-5 p.m. Please visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter “Ucitylibrary” to schedule an appointment.

05/21/2026

Free popcorn and Dinosaurs! What more could you ask for?

Come join us in the library's auditorium on Tuesday, May 26 for a 3 p.m. showing of Dinosaur train and a 4 p.m. showing of Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.

05/20/2026

UCPL will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

(That said, you may see some of our staffers cheering on runners at the Memorial Day Run!)

05/20/2026

Join us for the 52nd Annual University City Memorial Day Run on Monday, May 25! Register at www.ucitymemorialdayrun.org to join in the fun!

Only one week left! Your participation helps support the University City Public Library, The Green Center, and U City in Bloom! Reserve your spot or volunteer today: https://www.ucitymemorialdayrun.org/

05/15/2026

TOMORROW!

Join us on the library parking lot at 5:30 p.m. for music, bubbles, and a great time! We are kicking off summer reading with Bubbles Gone Bananas. Come an play and pick up your timesheets and calendars so you can be part of all the summer fun!

05/14/2026

New this summer! Join us on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Auditorium for Summer Storytime!

Ms W and Ms Sue Anne will be sharing stories, songs, and crafts geared toward our youngest patrons. Please check the calendar on the library website to see if a Thursday is All Ages or Preschool (ages 3 to 5).