Ongoing Computer Instruction

There are three ways you can improve your computer skills at Webster Groves Public Library:

 Computer Questions Day is held every Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Librarians are on hand to an- Webster Groves Public Library swer any questions about using the Internet, social 301 E. Lockwood Ave. media, standard programs like Microsoft Word or Webster Groves, MO 63119 Excel, or ebooks and other digital media. No ap- Main number 314 961-3784 pointments needed, just drop in! Children’s Room 314 961-7262  Book-a-Librarian. Call the Reference Department at Reference Desk 314 961-7277 314 961-7277 to make an appointment to meet www.wgpl.org with a librarian who will offer individualized assis- Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. tance in whatever you need to know. Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Public Access PCs. When you use one of our public access computers located on the Lower Level, there will be a Reference Assistant available to answer your questions. Stay in Touch With Your Library Give us your e-mail address and we will send you our monthly newsletter, full of the latest news and information about your community library!

Check www.wgpl.org any time for calendars, news We are a member of the Municipal Library Consortium. Your and information. Webster Groves Public Library card is good at these neighboring libraries: Like us on Facebook (facebook.com/wglibrary) to get updates on upcoming programs, events and more. We can also be found on Twitter and Pinterest. Ferguson Municipal Public Library Outreach Service Richmond Heights Memorial Library Webster Groves Public Library offers a free delivery ser- vice of books, movies, and music CDs to Webster Groves residents who are homebound due to illness, University City Public Library injury, or disability. If you or someone you know needs Valley Park Community Library this service, please call Debbie at 314 961-3784 or e- mail [email protected]. Webster Groves Public Library, the first public library in St. Louis County, has existed in one form or Children’s Room another since 1884. In its current location since 1951, the building received a significant renovation and ex-  Our Children’s Room features a large collection of pansion between 2010 and 2012. We have been a books, popular kids’ magazines, family-friendly member of the Municipal Library Consortium for over a movies, music, and much more. decade, offering our patrons access to the combined  We have public access computers to use for home- resources of nine independent local libraries. work and play, as well as interactive touch-screen literacy stations for eager young learners. While we are proud to be a full-service modern library,  Our calendar of activities for kids and families is full we also realize our importance in the history and cul- of story times and craft times, special events like ture of Webster Groves, and make every effort to pre- Legomania, Fashion Design Studio, family yoga, serve and make those resources available to our pa- movie nights, Minecraft Club, and more. trons.  Our dedicated professional staff is always ready to offer reading suggestions, homework help, and Using Your Library guidance in using the library. Any resident of Webster Groves is entitled to a free li- brary card. Just present a valid photo ID (most people Check it all out at use a driver’s license) with your Webster Groves ad- www.wgpl.org/childrens dress, and it only takes a few minutes to get a card. An- yone under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign for them. For an expanded list of our circulation procedures and policies—and who else may be eligible to get a free card with us!—check the About Us and Using the Library tabs on our Website.

Book Discussions We have two regular adult book discussion groups at the library:

 Saturday Afternoon Book Club, held the first Satur- day of each month at 2 p.m.  Tuesday Evening Book Discussion, held the first Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6 p.m. TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Check our Website for upcoming selections. Our Teen Advisory Board meets once a month to Book Club Kits discuss topics of interest to young people ages 12 We offer a large assortment of Book Club Kits for pa- to 18 who enjoy using the library. They advise on trons working with private book discussion groups. collections, plan events, hold library fundraisers, They include 10 copies of the book and a discussion and create opportunities for volunteers. guide, and may be checked out for up to 6 weeks at a If you have questions about the Teen Advisory time. Check under the title ‘Book Club Kit’ in our cata- Board, please call Emily Pedersen at 314 961-7277 log, or browse them at the library.