Friday, Jan. 23

• It’s playtime | Explore songs, finger plays, music and more at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 10 – 11 a.m. This Music and Movement program is meant for children ages 18 months to five years.
• It’s playtime | There will be stories, songs and play time to help develop early literacy skills from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. This Lap Time program is meant for children ages 0-24 months.
• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair yoga at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5 and SilverSneakers is accepted.
• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5.
• Start skating | The Kennedy Recreation Complex, 6050 Wells Road, is hosting a Homeschool Skate from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Admission — which includes skate rental — is $6.
• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.

Saturday, Jan. 24

• Attend a school hiring event | This event has been rescheduled for Jan. 31 due to the predicted incliment weather. There will be a hiring event from 8 a.m. to noon at Webster Groves High School’s Frick Theater/Cafeteria, 100 Selma Avenue. This is a Collaborative Diversity Recruitment event, now in its third year. Research shows that having a teacher of color can help students of color reach better outcomes, but the benefits extend to all young people, preparing them to live and work in an increasingly diverse society. Exposure to teachers from different racial backgrounds can enhance cross-cultural understanding and reduce stereotypes among students. While the emphasis is on recruiting educators and support staff members of color, anyone is encouraged to attend. The hiring fair is a joint event between Lindbergh, Maplewood-Richmond Heights, Kirkwood and Webster Groves school districts.
• Get crafty | Bring in your crochet, knit, crewel, cross-stitch, needlepoint, embroidery or other project to learn and enjoy in the company of others. This event will take place from 9:30 – 11 a.m. at the Grant’s View Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 9700 Musick Ave.
• It’s playtime | Have fun building with LEGOs at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. The LEGOs will be provided — you provide the creativity!
• Dive into history | Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Julia Dent Grant’s birth in St. Louis on January 26, 1826. The presentation will trace Julia‘s life from her childhood when she interceded with her father on behalf of the enslaved at the plantation to her widowhood when she befriended Varina Davis, wife of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. It will also focus on Julia Dent Grant’s role as a diplomat and unofficial ambassador. Pam Sanfilippo, former historian at Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, will discuss how Julia’s personality made her well-suited for her diplomatic duties. A cake and punch reception will follow the presentation. This event will take place from 10 – 11 a.m. at the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, 7400 Grant Road. The program is free, but please call 314-842-1867 ext. 230 for reservations.
• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.

Sunday, Jan. 25

• Join in worship | Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 3600 Hampton Ave., has worship recorded and streamed every Sunday from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Facebook and YouTube and in person.

Monday, Jan. 26

• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Get crafty | Bring your current fiber arts or craft project in and meet up with other crafters from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Cliff Cave Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 5430 Telegraph Road.
• Play bingo | Play bingo, have fun and win books at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. This event is meant for children and families.

Tuesday, Jan. 27

• It’s playtime | Let your little ones explore the world around them through sensory play at the Meramec Valley Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 1501 San Simeon Way. Dress to be messy. This program — which will take place from 8 – 11 a.m. — is meant for children ages 6-18 months, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.
• Connect with others | The Take-Off Pounds Assembly meets from 9 – 10 a.m. at 824 Union Road.
• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting chair exercise at 10:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is free.
• Get your workout in | SAJE Senior Ministry is hosting ZumbaGold at 11:30 a.m. at Concord Trinity United Methodist Church, 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd. Admission is $5.
• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Learn about kindergarten | How can you help your student get ready for kindergarten? Lindbergh Schools teachers are here to help! Learn what to expect during your student’s first year of elementary school at Lindbergh during this fun, informative webinar at 6 p.m. Join by clicking here. All new families are welcome to attend!
• Watch a movie | Bring blankets and enjoy crafts, snacks and the movie “Dog Man” starting at 6 p.m. at the Oak Bend Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 842 S. Holmes Ave. The film is rated PG and has a runtime of 93 minutes. This event is meant for children and families.
• Connect with others | GriefShare meets at 6:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Webster Gardens, 8749 Watson Road.

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• Connect with others | Join other veterans at “Veterans Coffee Talk” hosted at American Legion Post 162, 9305 S. Broadway Street, at 9 a.m. every Wednesday. Conducted by Saint Louis Vets Connect, “Veterans Coffee Talk” was created so veterans can enjoy the brotherhood shared by all branches of service, providing a non-political atmosphere where their stories and valor can be shared. Free donuts and coffee – and occasionally breakfast – will be provided.
• Get tax assistance | St. Louis Tax Assistance Program offers high-quality tax preparation services at no-cost to individuals and families making less than $69,000. Get assistance from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road. Appointments are required. Visit www.stlouistap.org or call 314-377-3076 to make an appointment.
• Connect with others | The Rotary Club of Crestwood and Sunset Hills meets at Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd., at noon.
• Connect with others | The Kiwanis Club of South County meets from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. at Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Road.
• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Connect with others | South County Toastmasters meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Hills Community Center, 3915 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

Thursday, Jan. 29

• Play pickleball | The Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Road, is hosting open pickleball from 9:30 – 11:45 a.m., noon – 1:30 p.m. and 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or free for Renew Active and SilverSneakers members. Reservations start Monday at 8 a.m. by calling 314-615-8822.
• Dive into history | Dig up dinosaur bones and enter the prehistoric era as you use the arts and sciences to explore what life was like in the past. This program is presented by DaySpring Arts & Education, and it will take place at the Weber Road Branch of the St. Louis County Library, 4444 Weber Road, from 6 – 7 p.m. The program is meant for children ages 8-12, and registration is required. Visit slcl.org/events for more information.