St. Louis County Library

Listen to a performance of traditional Chinese music at the Clark Family Branch featuring Olivia Rulin Zhang and the erhu, a two-stringed bowed instrument with a history of more than a thousand years. Welcome to adults and families. Sign up at https://buff.ly/Xr22g3S.

Explore a different early literacy practice in the month of June at the Thornhill Branch. Attend one session or continue the learning by attending all four. Each child will receive a toy to take home after each session. Recommended for ages 3-5. See full schedule and sign up at https://buff.ly/7cAy2zT.

Submissions open tomorrow for Teen Battle of the Bands ! Record your best song, then submit online between June 1 – 26. The three bands with the most votes, plus two critics’ choices compete at the Battle of the Bands on Friday, July 31 at Clark Family Branch. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners! Learn more at www.slcl.org/battle-of-the-bands

Acclaimed Novelist Walter Mosley will discuss his new book “Ghalen: A Romance in Black” on Tuesday evening at the Clark Family Branch. www.slcl.org/authors

Presented with Eyeseeme African American Children's Bookstore

Meet local LGBTQ+ organizations and participate in crafts and games while learning about LGBTQ+ History at the Daniel Boone Branch. In celebration of Pride Month. Welcome to all ages. Sign up at https://buff.ly/8Crv9vS.

Bring your current crafting project to work on while we watch “Mamma Mia!” on the big screen at the Oak Bend Branch! Recommended for adults, registration is not required.

Summer Lunches start Monday! Six SLCL branches will offer a nutritious lunch from Operation Food Search along with fun activities for kids from 12:00-1:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Pizza Fridays take place each Friday, sponsored by the St. Louis County Library Foundation. www.slcl.org/after-school-meals

Starting today, nine SLCL branches are hosting Hero Quest exhibits, featuring historical heroes from the popular children’s book series Ordinary People Change the World by award-winning author Brad Meltzer. Pick up a passport at your local branch and see how many you can find! Learn more at https://www.slcl.org/events/hero-quest

Presented with The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum

Join us for an overview of online payment systems and digital wallets at the Eureka Hills Branch. We will discuss Venmo, Apple Pay, PayPal and other mobile pay applications. Sign up here: https://www.slcl.org/events/tech-talks-digital-payments-and-wallets-0

Get ready for summer gardening by signing up for this free workshop series with Seed St. Louis, taking place at multiple branches: https://buff.ly/ts3Rm4u