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October 2019
Upcycled Craft Night by Perennial
Join us for a fun night of upcycled crafting at The Novel Neighbor with the team from Perennial! Join Perennial at The Novel Neighbor for a fun night of upcycled crafting! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make 3 different projects with reclaimed materials, perfect for fall! Transform common t-shirts into a fashionable scarf, learn to make eco-friendly beeswax tealight candles in old bottlecaps, and cut scraps of leather into festive fall earrings. All materials and tools are provided,…
Local Author Showcase: Luke Curtis “Elder Nutrition”
Each month we are happy to host local and self-published authors to discuss their newest books. Please join us in supporting them! For October’s Showcase, we will be featuring Luke Curtis, MD, MS, CIH and his book on Elder Nutrition, the only book of its kind that focuses on nutritional needs of those over 70 years of age. Books will be available for purchase at event and signing will follow author presentation.
The Testaments – Margaret Atwood – Book Discussion
Come discuss Margaret Atwood’s newest book – The Testaments: The Sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale. All are welcome to attend. Pick up a copy of the book in the shop or order online HERE Book Description Margaret Atwood’s dystopian masterpiece, The Handmaid’s Tale, has become a modern classic—and now she brings the iconic story to a dramatic conclusion in this riveting sequel. More than fifteen years after the events of The Handmaid’s Tale, the theocratic regime of the Republic of Gilead maintains its…
Author Event – Eva Chen & Derek Desierto – St. Louis County Library
Instagram superstar and author Eva Chen and illustrator Derek Desierto present a picture book that’s equal parts fashion fairy tale and guide to girl power. It’s school picture day and Juno Valentine is having a fashion emergency! In an epic chase through time, June gets some help from female icons like Simone Biles, Audrey Hepburn, Annie Oakley, and Michelle Obama. Along the way, she discovers the self-confidence she needs to express herself in her own magical way. Eva Chen is…
November 2019
National Geographic Live! with Astronaut Terry Virts: A View from Above – Touhill
Join us as we welcome Terry Virts, former NASA astronaut and pilot of the space shuttle Endeavor, to explore space and the planets in a whole new perspective through the stories and images that he collected during his time spent in the International Space Station (ISS). Virts began his career in the United States Air Force and earned his pilot’s wings in 1989 at Williams Air Force Base in Arizona. After completing basic fighter pilot training and formal training in…
Make your own Aromatherapy Bracelet
At this make-and-take, you’ll be provided with everything you need to make and go home with a BEAUTIFUL amethyst gemstone bracelet that will allow you to diffuse and enjoy the benefits and aroma of your favorite aromatherapy throughout your day! You’ll learn the basics of WHY essential oils are beneficial as well as some common reasons people use them. You’ll also learn about the stated benefits of the semi-precious stones included in your bracelet. As a bonus, each attendee will…
Dusti Bowling – “Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus”
Dusti Bowling is currently nominated for a Mark Twain award for her first novel, Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, and we are thrilled to welcome her to the Novel Neighbor to celebrate the sequel! Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus continues Aven’s story as she faces her biggest challenge yet: high school without arms. Come celebrate this wonderful series with Dusti and your fellow fans! About the book “High School. Two words that struck fear…
Melanie Mitchell – “Artificial Intelligence” – St. Louis County Library
No recent scientific enterprise has proved as alluring, terrifying, and filled with extravagant promise and frustrating setbacks as artificial intelligence. Award-winning author and leading computer scientist, Melanie Mitchell now reveals its turbulent history and the recent surge of apparent successes, grand hopes, and emerging fears that surround AI. Interweaving stories about the science and the people behind it, “Artificial Intelligence” brims with clear-sighted, captivating, accounts of the most provocative modern work in AI. This frank, lively book will prove an…
November Tween Book Club – Class Action – Steven B Frank
Every month we invite your tween readers to join us for a book club tailored just for them! Book club is held the second Friday of each month at 4:30 pm and no registration is required! The next book club will be held on November 8th and the selection is “Class Action” by Steven B Frank. Pick up a copy of “Class Action” in the store or order online HERE Book Summary One sixth grader takes his battle against…
HOW TO DRAW TEEN TITANS GO with Mr. Todd
HOW TO DRAW TEEN TITANS GO with Mr. Todd SATURDAY, NOV.9 (3:30-4:30pm) AGES: 6-11 – $10 PER CHILD ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED Does your child love watching the TV show, TEEN TITANS GO and also loves to draw? Then you’re in luck! This class gives step by step instruction on how to draw two characters from the show. Characters taught will be voted on by the class! Limited seating, sign up ASAP! Registration OPENS 10/11/19 REGISTER NOW (external site) NOTE: Mr.…