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Prepare for May the 4th by Stopping by the library’s make & take station to design your very own lightsaber. Fun for all ages while supplies last! Wednesday, May 1st-Saturday, May 4th.

Smokey the Bear is hidden around the Children’s Library. Find all ten Smokey the Bears and bring your scavenger hunt sheet to the lower circulation desk for a prize. Family

Author Amanda E. Doyle and illustrator Dan Zettwoch scoured the state, from border to border, to find these nuggets for curious kids of all ages. Tuesday, April 30th at 6:30 p.m. Adult & Teen

Patrick Murphy takes us beyond the sights and sounds of the Fair into the minds of those who were there. His stories are those of a generation standing on the brink of a new century, with a sense of wonder and optimism. Author presentation and book signing. Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30 p.m. Adult & Teen

April is National Poetry Month and April 18th in National Poem in Your Pocket Day! To celebrate we invite you to write a poem for your pocket. All Ages. Monday, April 15th to Sunday, April 21st.

Leah Schulte, long-time member of the library’s Washington Wordsmiths, has published her first book of poetry, Laundromat Detour: Poems about Liberated Bra Underwires, Quirky Customers, Mopping and More. Poetry lovers are invited to join us for an evening celebrating Leah’s book launch with a poetry slam. Read a favorite poem or two, share one of your own, or just listen. Teen/Adult

Rachel Wray from Washington’s Salt & Light Cheeseboards will discuss the art of charcuterie. Samples will be provided for attendees. Registration for this free program is required. Registration begins Monday, April 15th. Call 636-390-1070 to register. Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Adult

Show your library love by visiting the library during National Library Week and painting a rock to add to the “Libraries Rock” snake, Medusa. The library will have a station set up on the lower level with all supplies provided (while supplies last). Lets see how long we can make Medusa before the end of the week. Monday, April 8th-Sunday, April 14th All Ages

Amy Lutz, Director of Marketing & Communications for the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, shares the little-known story of Carl Lutz, one of the Righteous Among the Nations. Thursday, April 11th at 6:30 p.m. Adult