Maplewood Public Library

Thank you to everyone who helped put together another great Pride & Joy event- we had a blast with our friends from Brentwood Public Library and Richmond Heights Memorial Library! 🦄 Happy Pride Month, and see y'all next year!





Image descriptions: various photos of library staff at a booth at a Pride festival, along with photos of children looking at the booth.

What are the odds? When shelving books, staff noticed that the labels of these two books that belong next to eachother read "best friend," and the books just happen to be about our very best friends- dogs! 🐶 What little coincidences have made you smile lately?





Image descriptions: 1) books lined up on a shelf, the two in focus have labels that read "best" and "friend." 2) Cover images of the books The Best Dog in the World and Dog Only Knows.

Donations wanted! Stop by the Library tomorrow from 10am-2pm and volunteers from the Friends of the Maplewood Public Library will be on site for curbside drop-off. Puzzles, games, DVDs, CDs, and craft materials like these are being accepted.

Don't have anything to donate but looking for a good deal? Join us for the Everything But Books Sale June 10-13.

Please note: The Friends of the Maplewood Public Library is a stand-alone 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization independent of Maplewood Public Library.

We only have two remaining spots! Sign up soon!

Join us on Saturday, June 6th at 2:00pm to create your own custom macramé plant hanger using just two fundamental knots. No experience necessary—just a willingness to laugh and learn!

$5 materials fee and registration required. Registration is not complete until fee is collected. You can register by completing the form at maplewoodpubliclibrary.org/adult-programs or by emailing Janelle at [email protected]. Registrants can pay the $5 materials fee with cash, check, or card in person at the Library or with a card by calling 314-781-7323.

This workshop is part of our 2026 Summer Challenge, "Plant a Seed, READ!" Participation in the Summer Challenge is not required to attend this program.

Recommended for ages 14+.

Program hosted by Tracy Sharp of Knotty by Nature.





Image description: Photograph of a plant in a macramé hanger. Text reads “Plant Hanger Workshop, Saturday June 6th, 2:00-4:00 pm. Create your own custom macramé plant hanger using just two fundamental knots. No experience necessary—just a willingness to laugh and learn! $5. Email [email protected] to register. Tracy Sharp, Knotty by Nature.”

ICYMI: our 2026 Summer Challenge begins today! Challenge cards for all ages can be picked up at the Library, and adult challenge cards can also be printed from maplewoodpubliclibrary.org/adult-programs/. Read, participate in Library activities, and complete other challenges to be entered to win fun prizes! All entries must by submitted by Saturday, August 1.

Plant a Seed, Read is rooted in the concept of farm to table. A farm grows food that nourishes our bodies; a library grows ideas that nourish our minds. Both food and stories connect us to our family, culture, economy, and ecology. We hope you'll join us in reading, learning, and growing!





Image description: a busy illustration of people and animals doing various activities like eating, gardening, and reading. Text reads, "Plant a seed, read. iRead."

The Friends of the Maplewood Public Library are hosting an "Everything But Books" Sale June 10-13 at the Library! They are currently accepting donations of new and gently used puzzles, games, educational (STEM) materials, unused craft kits/materials, DVDs, music CDs, and video games. Donations may be dropped off at the Library during regular hours. Volunteers will also be available for curbside dropoff Saturday, May 30 from 10am-2pm (weather permitting).

Please note: The Friends of the Maplewood Public Library is a stand-alone 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization independent of Maplewood Public Library.





Image description: text reads, "Everything but books sale. Donations accepted through June 6. Curbside dropoff Saturday, May 30, 10am-2pm. Accepting donations of new and gently used adult and children's puzzles, games, educational (STEM) materials, unused craft kits/materials, DVDs, music CDs, and video games. Donations may be dropped off at the Librayr during regular hours. Email [email protected] if you need help getting your donations to the library. Fundraiser for Friends of the Maplewood Public Library"