Category: Programming

Join us at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 for a lively family-friendly evening of West African dance and music by acclaimed local dance troupe Spirit of Angela. This program is part of the Adult Summer Reading Big Book Challenge, focusing on Chinua Achebe’s The African Trilogy. It will take place in the UCPL auditorium and is free and open to all.

Older adults are invited to join us on the second Friday of each month at 11 a.m. in the auditorium for a new series of lunch-and-learn events focused on U.City’s senior residents. The monthly series will feature local experts discussing programs and services that are available for seniors in the St. Louis area. Upcoming events and topics are:

• Friday, May 10 — Aging Ahead
• Friday, June 14 — OASIS + Chair Yoga
• Friday, July 12 — AARP: Avoiding Scams

     Lunch is provided free-of-charge to those over 60 who pre-register for the event. Free transportation may be available to those who qualify. Call 636-207-0847 to register and learn more. Visit our events calendar to learn more, and for links to register online.
     This series is presented in partnership with the University City Senior Commission and Aging Ahead.

Join us for a series of free basic computer classes on Wednesdays at 2 p.m.

July 3 — Computer Basics
Get an introduction to computers, including turning them on and off, using a mouse, and more.

July 10 — Internet Basics
Learn the basics of accessing and navigating the Internet.

July 17 — Internet Basics II
Build on the concepts of the Internet Basics class to learn about downloading, printing, and file storage.

These hour-long classes will be held in UCPL’s auditorium. and a limited number of chromebooks will be provided during the training. Spaces for these programs are limited, so email reference@ucitylibrary.org or call the reference desk at 314-727-3150 to reserve your spot. These classes are for an adult audience.