Artist Ryan Horvath will discuss traditional printmaking processes while also giving us an inside look at his own process and technique, which focuses heavily on the intersection between art and nature. Registration is limited to twenty attendees. To register, please call 1-800-613-3163.

Join us for the latest iteration of Taps and Tomes, our bi-monthly book club in partnership with The Old Bakery Beer Company! Come have a drink and enjoy a discussion of this month selection- Matt Haig's The Midnight Library. Our social hour starts at 6pm, with the discussion beginning at 7pm. All Taps and Tomes […]

Join our class on the ins and outs of ancestry.com, and learn all about their databases of records, maps, and histories! On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we gather around the fireplace, and each of us gets a chance to […]

Kurt Smith, the official Thomas Jefferson of Colonial Williamsburg, will visit the Genealogy & Local History Library to present a lecture in character as Jefferson. This event is part of the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site's 2023 Departure Celebration. Please visit the Lewis & Clark Historic Site for more information about other 2023 Departure […]

For the novice and the experienced: join us for a writing prompt to get creativity flowing and receive constructive feedback from your peers. Bring a project you’re currently working on or use your prompt in guided group discussion. This month we will be focusing on ekphrasis poetry, or poetry inspired by art. We will show […]

George Portz's Friends of Bluegrass Band has always featured the amazing performance of award-winning fiddler, George Portz. Unfortunately, Mr. Portz passed away unexpectedly this winter. In this tribute concert, the band will be performing the bluegrass and Cajun sets they have always been known and admired for. Come join us for a wonderful music-filled evening […]

Join us for a discussion of the databases of ancestry.com, and anything else related to your family tree! On the second Thursday of each month, library staff presents a discussion of a genealogy research topic. On the third Thursday, we gather around the fireplace, and each of us gets a chance to share family stories, photos, […]

What were we watching fifty years ago at the Starlight Drive-In, Grand Theater, and Alton Ciné? A new film series at the Genealogy & Local History Library will answer this question as we come together to watch some of the best movies of 1973. A short introduction will precede each film. Popcorn and candy will […]

Come color with us and enjoy the company of other coloring enthusiasts! Feel free to stay the whole time, or just a little while. We will provide coloring pages, coloring bookmarks, and colored pencils. Feel free to bring your own supplies as well. Registration is not required.

Perhaps you’ve heard that you should grow native plants to attract more butterflies. Maybe you have the perception that native plants are “weedy.” Sue Leahy, with St. Louis Wild Ones, will talk about why native plants are important to the ecosystem and what you can plant to bring more birds, bees, and butterflies to your […]