Events in St. Louis this week (Nov 2–8, 2026)

Diaper Distribution

The Library is offering free emergency diaper distribution. We offer diapers in sizes Newborn-6 and training pants in sizes 2T-4T. You may only request diapers once per month, for children in your immediate household. While supplies last.

Diaper Distribution

Julia Davis Library is offering free emergency diaper distribution Tuesdays from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Children's Area. We offer diapers in sizes Newborn-6 and training pants in sizes 2T-4T. You may only request diapers once per month, for children in your immediate household.

Free Meals

St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children. Meals are available to children 18 years old and under.

Free Meals

St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children. Meals are available to children 18 years old and under.

Free Meals

St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children. Meals are available to children 18 years old and under.

Free Meals

St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children. Meals are available to children 18 years old and under.

Free Meals

St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children. Meals are available to children 18 years old and under.

Free Meals

St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children. Meals are available to children 18 years old and under.

Storytime

Stories, songs, and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping.

Teen Night

Tuesdays belong to teens! Each month, we’ll rotate between different boredom-busting activities: 1st Tuesday - Watch Movies and TV Shows 2nd Tuesday - Musical Instrument Jam 3rd Tuesday - Art Club Open Studio 4th Tuesday - Board Games and Chess 5th Tuesday - Button Maker and Fibe.

Teen Video Games

Show off your gaming skills on the Nintendo Switch. Games are available for all skill levels. Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Flashing lights and loud noises.

Open Mic Night

Baby Bookworms Storytime

Stories, songs, and more! This is a special storytime that’s ideal for babies and beginning walkers. Babies will sit with caregivers during the program. Ideal for children 0-18 months. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants.

City of St. Louis Tap In Center

The City of St. Louis Tap In Center can assist with recalling warrants issued due to missing a court date in the City of St. Louis Circuit Court (felony and misdemeanor cases only). The City of St. Louis Tap In Center is open every Wednesday from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

LEGO Club

Are you up for a LEGO challenge? Meet us at the library to build, create and play with other master builders! Ideal for ages 5-12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Storytime

Stories, songs, and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Teen Video Games

Show off your gaming skills on the Nintendo Switch. Games are available for all skill levels. Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Flashing lights and loud sounds. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Baby Bookworms Storytime

Stories, songs, and more! This is a special storytime that’s ideal for babies and beginning walkers. Babies will sit with caregivers during the program. Ideal for ages 0 - 18 months. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Balance and Revitalize

*This week's class will take place at Buder Library* Looking for a way to increase your health and well-being? Exercising with others can help you stay motivated and offer a new community of friends.

LEGO Club

Are you up for a LEGO challenge? Meet us at the library to build, create and play with other master builders! Ideal for ages 5-12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Lavender Club

In this twice-per-month club, we’ll get together to build community among LGBTQIA+ teens/tweens. Hang out, eat snacks, do an activity, and share life together. Allies welcome! Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Music and Movement Storytime

Sing, dance, stretch, and play as we use music and rhythm to develop early literacy skills. Ideal for ages 2-5. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants.

Show Me Healthy Families St. Louis

The St. Louis Department of Health will be at Buder Library tabling every Thursday from 1:30–3:30 PM to share resources related to family, community, and school health. For additional information, please contact the St.

Storytime

Stories, songs, and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Teens and Tweens Dungeons & Dragons

In the western lee of the Grand Mountains stands the humble fort of Cahr’Pintar, barely more than a camp. Here, adventurers dreaming of treasure, fame, and glory set out to explore the wilderness lost to the mists of time.

Storytime

Stories, songs, and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping.

Central Library Architectural Tours

St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library boasts some of the finest examples of Beaux-Arts and Neo-Classical Architecture in the United States.

Reading Tutoring

We are offering free reading tutoring for ages 7-10! Participants will work in small groups to improve decoding and phonics skills. Parents or guardians must remain on site during tutoring. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Storytime

Stories, songs and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping.

Afterschool Crafts

Cut, paste, color or paint a seasonal creation. Ideal for ages 5-12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants.

Baby Bookworms Storytime

Stories, songs, and more! This is a special storytime that’s ideal for babies and beginning walkers. Babies will sit with caregivers during the program. Ideal for ages 0-18 months. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Chair Yoga @ Buder

Chair Yoga is a gentle, accessible program designed to enhance flexibility, strength, and relaxation, all while seated in a chair.

Conversations about the Mind

Fascination with where the mind is located, how it works and how its function becomes disordered have occupied man’s thoughts from antiquity to present.

Integrated Health Network at Buder Library

Integrated Health Network (IHN) is in to share resources with the community.

Lego Club

Are you up for a LEGO challenge? Meet us at the library to build, create and play with other master builders! Ideal for ages 5-12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Music and Movement Storytime

Sing, dance, stretch and play as we use music and rhythm to develop early literacy skills. Ideal for ages 2-5. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Outdoor Storytime at Forest Park

Enjoy Storytime along with sensory activities in the great outdoors! Blankets and snacks provided or feel free to bring your own! This storytime takes place in the Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape. Storytimes may be cancelled due to weather. Check slpl.org for updates.

Qigong at the Library

Join SLPL and Certified Level 1 instructor of Zhineng Qigong Melanie Galli for Qigong at the library, Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Virtual Storytime

Stories, songs, and more! This Storytime is held through Google Meet. Register to receive a link. Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Storytime

Stories, songs, and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises. Includes singing and clapping. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Tai Chi @ Carondelet

Improve your balance, reduce stress, and boost your overall well-being in this eight-week introductory Tai Chi series, led by Patti Gabriel of the St. Louis T’ai Chi Ch’uan Association. Tai Chi is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise rooted in ancient Chinese tradition.

Native Garden Seed Share

During the month of November pick up a packet of native plant seeds at Cabanne, Charing Cross, Divoll, or Schlafly! Be sure to check out the Divoll Seed Library year round.

Beyond Prose: Barr Writer's Group

Want a relaxed environment to learn about writing and meet other writers? Join us the first Monday of the month at Barr Library to talk about trends, writing struggles, and improving your craft.

Monday Matinees: Family Gatherings

Join us for a showing of "The Royal Tenenbaums" (2001, R) in the Buder Auditorium.

Saint Louis Billiken Mens Basketball vs. Lehigh Mens Basketball

This venue has a CLEAR BAG policy and is CASHLESS for concessions. Ticket prices may fluctuate, at any time, based on demand.

Shall We Dance? A Ballroom Dance Experience - American Tango

Get ready to move, groove, and glide across the dance floor! Join us for six exciting ballroom dance classes led by expert instructor Andrea Osman, with each class focusing on a different style of ballroom dance.

St. Louis Billikens Mens Basketball vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks Mens Basketball

Bingo @ Buder

Join us every first Tuesday of the month for a delightful afternoon of Bingo. Don’t miss out on this unique bingo event where everyone leaves with a prize. Prizes can include books and other surprises! For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Kids Challenge Room: Under the Sea

Can you navigate the obstacles and beat the clock? Oh, the hu-manatee! Your fish friends are stuck on land! Can you help rescue them before time runs out? Ideal for ages 5-10. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Kid’s Crafternoon

Drop in and explore a wide range of different arts and crafts! Ideal for ages 5 - 12. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises.

LEGO Club

Are you up for a LEGO challenge? Meet us at the library to build, create and play with other master builders! Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Consideratons: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises.

Teen Art Club: Relaxation Crafts

Teens, come learn new art techniques and express your creativity! Each month will have a new project to complete and take home. This month: Relaxation Crafts Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Teen Night: Marvel Night

In this celebration of all things Marvel, we’ll be choosing a Marvel movie to watch , learning how to draw our favorite characters, and turning those drawings into buttons! Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Teen Video Gaming

Play Nintendo Switch games. Ideal for ages 13-18 . For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises.

Undertale - The Determination Symphony World Tour

Arts & Crafts: Fairy Light Mason Jar

Create your own fairy light mason jar. Use these mini jars to light up a room or add some sparkle to a space! We have enough supplies for 20 participants, first come, first served. Ideal for ages 7-14.

Board to Pieces: Kids Board Games

Throw dice, play cards, and claim the victor’s crown. Learn new games or play classic favorites. Caregivers are welcome to join. Games will have a different focus each month. Ideal for ages 6-8.

Cabanne Fiber Arts Collective

Fiber Arts Collective is a space to gather, create, and discuss all forms of fiber arts. Bring your project and cozy up with a drink for a relaxing hour of crafting. Open to all skill levels. Accessibility Note: This building is not wheelchair accessible and lacks an elevator.

Di-November Party

Enjoy a variety of dinosaur crafts, activities, and songs, along with a dinosaur Storytime! All supplies will be provided. First-come, first-served. Ideal for ages 3-8. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Discovering Digital Recipes

Take the stress out of meal planning or whip up some tasty treats for the holidays using SLPL’s cooking-themed databases! Attendees will also take a digital trip down memory lane with SLPL’s Culinary Exhibit - a showcase of historical cookbooks, recipes, and menus from the Centra.

Family History Basics

Do you want to research your family, but don’t know where to start? Join us for a presentation on the fundamentals of genealogy! We will cover the steps of the research process and how to search for records on databases like Ancestry Library Edition and FamilySearch.

Life Hacks : Stress Relief

Create lavender play dough and learn helpful tips and tricks about staying calm in the midst of stress. Ideal for ages 13 - 18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for strong smells

Storytime

Stories, songs, and more! Ideal for ages 6 and under. Ideal for ages 0-6. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises.

Jodeci- 35th Anniversary Tour of Forever My Lady

Celebrating 35 years as one of the most influential R&B groups of all time, JODECI established themselves as a trendsetting force throughout the culture with their signature style, soulful harmonies, and chart-topping hits.

Russian Circles

Turnover - Down On Earth Tour

Voodoo Ween

Voodoo Ween Sean Canan's Voodoo Players Wed November 4 Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:00 PM Tickets- $13 EARLY BIRD $15 After About Sean Canan's Voodoo Players Voodoo Players began as a weekly jam at Broadway Oyster Bar in January 2014 with Sean Canan at the helm of a revolving cast of n.

Craftumentary: Pangolins in "Pangolin Protectors"

This series for both families and adults alike, highlights a short documentary followed by a recycled craft based on the topic we've observed.

Kids Challenge Room: Acorn Dash

Can you navigate the obstacles and beat the clock? It’s lunch time and you’re a hungry squirrel. How many acorns can you collect without leaving your tree? Ideal for ages 5-10. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Sensory Playtime

Enjoy a wide range of sensory activities as your child explores their senses and creativity. Ideal for ages 6 and under. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants.

Tea Talk with Amber Fouche: A Lesson in Tea Blending, Tea Benefits, and History

Discover the art of tea blending with Amber Fouche, the tea expert behind local business Tea ParTea.Tea blending is the process of mixing different tea leaves, herbs, or botanicals to create a uniquely flavored and balanced beverage.

Teen Art Club: Book Nooks

Teens, come learn new art techniques and express your creativity! Each month will have a new project to complete and take home. This month: Book Nooks! Ideal for ages 13-18.

Teen Night: Video Games

Come test your skills on the Xbox X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PS4! Games are available for all skill levels. Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Potential for flashing lights, loud noises, and close proximity to peers.

Teen Video Games

Show off your gaming skills on Nintendo Switch! Games are available for all skill levels. Ideal for ages 13-18. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants.

UNO & Card Games

Are you the UNO champion? Prove it! Bring your friends! Make up new house rules! Check out all of the different ways to play! Other games will be available as well. Ideal for ages 13-18. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants.

Emily Wallace Duo

Emily Wallace Duo Thursday, November 56:00-9:00PMNo Cover | Pay What you canJoin us for a happy hour lounge performance!

Heather Shaw

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Ages 16 years & over. Anyone under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

Saint Louis Billikens Women's Basketball vs. Wisconsin Milwaukee Panthers Womens Basketball

This venue has a CLEAR BAG policy and is CASHLESS for concessions.

Steve Furey

Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour

West 22nd

Yoga Happy Hour

Yoga Happy Hour Thursday, November 5 6:30PM No Cover | Pay What you can \ $10 Suggested We're excited to announce outdoor yoga at Atomic this fall. Join Casey A'Blaze for 6 weeks of fun playlists, bold movement, and beautiful autumn weather at the Atomic Pavilion. Doors at 5pm.

Genealogy On The Road - Buder

Buckle up and join us at your local library as we take our genealogy assistance on the road! This program will start off with a dedicated introductory class on how to begin your family history research.

Machacek Book Discussion: The Mighty Red

Let's discuss Louise Erdrich's The Mighty Red . More details about our read are available here . We have some print copies available at Machacek for checkout, and there are also ebook and audiobook options.

Mizzou vs. SLU Men's Basketball

Craig Conant

Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour!)

Please be advised that the performance is deemed to begin at the time indicated. No refunds or exchanges for late arrivals. This is a Phone/Devices OFF event and it is a condition of entry that ticket holders agree to not photograph, film, record or stream the show.

MISERY by William Goldman, Based on the Book by Stephen King

Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home.

Sisters Of The Canyon

Sisters Of The Canyon Friday, November 6 6:00PM-9:00PM No Cover | Pay What you can \ $10 Suggested Sisters of the Canyon are Beth Bombara & Emma Nobbe: Bringing you songs from Laurel Canyon era and more, including Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, CSNY, Dan Fogelberg, Ne.

The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour

$1 per ticket purchased for this event will benefit the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is a dedicated resource for music industry professionals, especially the teams that make your favorite shows come to life.

Close Encounters of the Book Kind: The Terraformers

Join us for book discussions about the fantastical and extraterrestrial on the 1st Saturday of the month at 1pm at Buder Library. If you’re a fan of speculative fiction, this is the club for you! This month we'll be discussing The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz.

Collage Club

Seeking out a bit of creative community? Join us each month for an afternoon of socializing and paper collaging based on a monthly theme. Bring your own clippings or sort through an array of items we will have on hand.

Diaper Distribution and Sensory Play Time

Central Library’s monthly diaper distribution event will be accompanied by a drop-in sensory play time! Stop by the Children’s Library between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm to pick up a pack of free diapers.

For the Fans Craft: Custom Stickers

Whether you’re a graphic design beginner or an expert, come and practice all of the amazing design possibilities you can make using Canva. Create your own fan-fueled design for a custom sticker sheet! While space/supplies last.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire 2026 Tour brings fans' favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life, including Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, and Skelesaurus, alongside FMX riders performing jaw-dropping stunts and a fire-breathing, car-crushi.

Make Your Own Bookmark

Join designer and illustrator Natashna Anderson (known creatively as natashNa A.) for this 90-minute workshop where you’ll design and hand-carve linoleum blocks to print your very own bookmarks! Natashna will guide participants through the whole process, from drafting your design.

Music Quest with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

Live at SLPL presents: Music Quest Get ready for a fun-filled musical adventure where you become the hero on a mission to bring music back to the world! Along the way, you’ll explore sounds, solve fun challenges, and unlock the magic of music.

Music and Movement Storytime

Sing, dance, stretch, and play as we use music and rhythm to develop early literacy skills. Ideal for ages 2-5. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants. Some bright colors and loud noises.

Mystery Lover's Book Club: "Cahokia Jazz" by Francis Spufford

Join us on November 7 as we discuss "Cahokia Jazz" by Francis Spufford. Limited copies available at Carondelet Library.

Osage Culture Traveling Trunk presented by Tower Grove Park

The Osage Culture Traveling Trunk is designed to educate young Missourians about the Osage people who lived in Missouri when Europeans first arrived. The Traveling Trunk contains Osage Nation approved materials about Osage history, language, and culture.

STEM Lab: Spinning Out

In this STEM Lab, we'll use our knowledge of both simple machines and gravity to make tops out of recycled materials! Ideal for ages 5-10. For accessibility accommodations, please call 314-241-2288.

Speed-Date Your Local Authors

Stop by Buder library and rotate between nine local authors, five minutes apiece. Learn about their recent or upcoming books and where you can find them. You never know: you might meet the book of your dreams.

Teen Career Exploration and Resume Workshop

Whether you are hoping to apply for your first job soon, looking to apply to colleges, or just curious about your options, this career exploration and resume workshop can help! We will first explore career paths, then learn to create a resume. Ideal for ages 13-18.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Healthy Relationships Workshop with Safe Connections

Earn volunteer hours attending Safe Connection's Healthy Relationship Workshop.

Basement

All tickets are general admission, standing room only. Limited barstool seating will be available on a first come, first served basis. -- Ticket prices include all fees and taxes. Tickets purchased at the box office have reduced fees.

Extreme Dwarfanator Wrestling

Three Days Grace - Alienation Tour

WAGE WAR - EMERGENCY BROADCAST TOUR