Newsletter

September 2023

Hello Everyone, 

In case you haven’t heard, the Friends of the Library, in partnership with a private donor and State Construction, are creating an Outdoor Activity Space on the northwest corner of our lot…and it’s nearly complete!

The Outdoor Activity Space consists of a 30-foot by 30-foot concrete pad, covered by an all-seasons shade structure.  A new sidewalk connects the space to the existing sidewalk to provide easy access.

With this space we will hold a ton of outdoor children’s events. Everything from story time and STEAM activities to messy projects we’d prefer to hold outside.  The space, while primarily created with kids in mind, will be flexible enough for other purposes too.  Perhaps an outdoor book club?  Perhaps study space on a beautiful day?

Overall, we’ll be able to hold more kids per event than we currently can inside.  What’s more, we’ll still be able to utilize our indoor space for other purposes while the outdoor space is in use!  It truly is a win-win for the library and for you, our wonderful patrons.

Ryan Johnson

OFPL Director

Program Highlights

Radiation Warfare

The US Radiological Weapons program was a top-priority research and development program by the United States military during the Cold War, however little was known about this program until a few years ago. To test the viability of radiological weapons, the US Army planned large-scale human subject experiments including open-air tests of radioactive materials. St. Louis was the Army's top choice for secret open-air experiments.

The Power of Story: Colson Whitehead

We are happy to present the #1 New York Times bestselling author Colson Whitehead. His highly anticipated latest, Crook Manifesto, is a darkly funny tale of a city under siege, but also a sneakily searching portrait of the meaning of family.

Crafty Sunday

Do you need some time to work on your crafty hobbies? Would you like a space where you could work on your projects with like minded people? Then join us for Crafty Sunday! We will provide a space for you to work on a project of your choice.

Youth Services

Staff Picks

Services

Friends of OFPL Open House

Are you interested in joining an amazing group of individuals dedicated to making the library and community great?
If so, come mingle at this Open House put on by the Friends of the O'Fallon Public Library.  

Cross Stitch Basics

Come learn a new hobby with us! Avid cross stitcher and friends of the library volunteer, Ann, will introduce you to this fun and simple craft.

For these and all other events: