Upcoming Events

This is the heartbreaking and uplifting story of a courageous girl, who was determined to survive.  She was 13 when the Nazis came.  And she was 17 when she was liberated. 

Missouri Humanities Speaker James Erwin presents: Movies Made in Missouri.

Program Summary:

Missouri courthouses are rich in genealogical resources but are often underused. Maximize your research with county registers and records in the Show Me State. This program is part of the library's genealogy series.

This program with Suzanne looks at the history of chocolate and candy and the Missouri candy makers past and present. Sign up today for a great evening learning about delicious chocolates and candies!

Paranormal History program of many of the beer barons of St Louis, plus a few extras from around the US. 

Missouri Artist, Ray Harvey, is a large-scale muralist that has created over 600 beautiful paintings on buildings all across the country. He is known statewide as the Patriotic Muralist. Some of his waving flags exceed 100’ wide!

A journey through personal love letters from presidents as we glimpse their romantic side.  Can you guess who wrote it?

For its centennial, "Route 66 expert" and local author Joe Sonderman joins us for a fascinating look at The Main Street of America.

Copies of Joe Sonderman's titles will be available for purchase and signing.

William Wells Brown was an important member of the Abolitionist movement. His brother, Joe Travis, survived the Alamo.

Understand the probate process, types of documents, and key terminology to uncover generational links and enrich your genealogy using probate records.

(*This program is part of the library's genealogy series.*)

Local author Judy Mundle gives a talk based on her title- The Block Manager: A True Story of Love in the Midst of Japanese American Internment Camps. 

Join us for an unforgettable presentation by Holocaust survivor Erika Schwartz, who shares the moving story of her survival and the loss of her family in Nazi-occupied Hungary.

Discover what military records reveal, where to find them, and how they can help preserve your ancestor’s service history and personal story.

Explore how land grants, federal sales, and bounty land records help identify original property owners and provide insights into early American ancestors.

(*This program is part of the library's genealogy series.*)

Community Read Adult Program.

Community Read Adult Program.

Community Read Adult Program.

Community Read Adult Program.

Learn how to interpret DNA matches, organize genetic information, and use AncestryDNA tools to verify known ancestors and uncover new family connections.  This program is part of the library's genealogy series.

Community Read Adult Program.