Adult Programs
2024 Summer Challenge
This year's Summer Challenge is Read, Renew, Repeat! Join us in exploring our environment and furthering conservation efforts- all while reading books and winning prizes! Registration begins Tuesday, May 28.
Each week, read/listen to a book, do an activity that benefits the environment, or participate in a library activity for an entry into the raffle of your choice! Submit your entries here.
Environmental activities include...
- Walking or riding a bicycle instead of driving
- Creating an upcycled craft
- Visiting a recycling center
Library activities include...
- Completing a take-&-make craft
- Attending a program
- Bringing a child to a storytime
This year's prizes:
- $10 Big Muddy Adventures gift card & bottle sling cooler with water bottle
- $25 Garden Heights Nursery gift card & embroidery practice kit
- $25 Missouri Botanical Garden gift card and & canvas cinch sack
Take-&-make crafts will be available for duration of Summer Challenge or while supplies last. Pick up all the supplies needed to make a seed bomb and help spread native wildflowers! We’ll have two different versions- ask staff for details!
Upcycled Craft Night
The Novel Neighbor
7905 Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, MO
Get crafty with us! Perennial STL will walk participants through making book page flowers and mini notebooks!
Program is free of charge and recommended for ages 16+.
Yoga in the Park
Join us at Kellogg Park for an all-levels yoga class led by Britani Chase! Classes will be held on the following dates:
August 3
September 7
October 5
Weather cancellations will be posted on Facebook, Instagram, and our website (maplewoodpubliclibrary.org/events).
Program is free of charge and recommended for ages 16+. Kellogg Park is located on Circle and Westpoint Drives.
Book Club
Thursday, August 8
6:30pm
Print copies available through curbside pickup.
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Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm. This club is currently meeting at Maplewood United Methodist Church located on Flora Avenue until the Library's renovation is completed.
Upcoming titles:
September - The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty
November - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
December - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
For more information, email mkpoe@maplewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Twists & Turns Book Club
Tuesday, August 6
6:30pm
Print copies available through curbside pickup.
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This book club exclusively for mysteries & thrillers is held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. This club will meet at Richmond Heights Memorial Library located on Dale Avenue until the Library's renovation is completed.
Upcoming titles:
September - Recursion by Blake Crouch
October - A Botanist's Guide to Parties & Poisons by Kate Khavari
November - Rock, Paper, Scissors by Alice Feeney
December - Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes
For more information, email abryant@maplewoodpubliclibrary.org.
An objective of Maplewood Public Library's 2023-2026 Strategic Plan is to recognize and engage members of the community who have talents to share with Library patrons. As a part of this objective, we want to provide a venue for community members to present their talents at the Library. If you are interested in presenting a program or class at the Library, please complete this form. A staff member will reach out to you if your program or class is in line with Maplewood Public Library's mission and strategic plan.
Please note: this form is only for community members who would like to share their knowledge and talents with Library visitors at no charge to participants or to the Library. If you are a professional performer seeking compensation to present at Maplewood Public Library, please email info@maplewoodpubliclibrary.org. Maplewood Public Library may provide some or all required materials for the program or class; staff will discuss this with you after reviewing your completed form.
Thank you!
