Need a ride? If transportation is a barrier to your child accessing LitShop programs, click the button below to request transportation support from our friends at CommUNITY Arts STL. CommUNITY Arts STL provides low-to-no cost safe and reliable transportation for youth to arts opportunities across St Louis.

Request Transportation Support

UPCOMING MAKERS MARKETS

LitShop youth have the opportunity to sell their original artwork and handmade gifts at markets at LitShop and in the community. Youth who sell must work a shift at our booth and attend a pre-market orientation. In 2026, LitShop will have booths at four Saturday Tower Grove Farmers Markets, as well as Tower Grove Pride.

Sign up for 8/22 Makers Market booth

Sign up for 9/26-9/27 Tower Grove Pride booth

Sign up for 10/17 Makers Market booth

FALL 2026

Coming soon

COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB

During Community Book Club, we’ll have a facilitated book club discussion, then spend the rest of the evening hanging out in the shop. Participants can work on existing projects, start something new, or just hang out with their LitShop friends, all under the supervision of LitShop staff. We've even been known to karaoke! Dinner and snacks provided.

COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB #3: FRIDAY, 6/26 5:00-8:00PM Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk

COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB #4: FRIDAY, 8/7 5:00-8:00PM Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce

Click here for more information and application for Summer Community Book Clubs

COMMUNITY ACTION BUILDS

Community Action Builds give LitShop youth an opportunity to put their skills to work to meet needs in their community. We collaborate with other organizations to find opportunities that best fit our youth, their talents, and their passions. These one-day workshops are eligible for volunteer hours for scouts, NJHS/NHS, or other service groups.

RAMP BUILD W/GHSP

Saturday 6/13 9:00AM-2:30 PM

Click here for more information and application for Ramp Build w/GHSP

OPEN SHOP

Shop’s open! During Open Shop, LitShop youth can work on independent projects or try something new using LitShop’s tools, equipment and supplies.LitShop staff will be available to support and suggest new projects. Open Shop is drop-in and no registration is required. All current and former LitShop youth welcome!

SUMMER OPEN SHOP SCHEDULE

Wednesdays 2:00-5:00 through 5/27

Fridays 6/12-8-21 12:00-4:00

THANK YOU to our Summer 2026 workshop collaborators: