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SUMMER 2025 SCHEDULE

field trip: Building with technology

Are you interested in how technology is used in construction and building? Join us for an interactive tour of Russell's St. Louis Community College @ Forest Park's Hospitality Center project!

THURSDAY 6/19 1:30-3:00

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NEW! Advanced design + build institute

Design and build a REAL pergola for a community organization in LitShop’s biggest build ever! Design sessions start soon.

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concrete creations

Learn the basics of concrete while crafting a working lamp.

MONDAYS 4:00-6:00 6/9-7/28

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protest poster making

Make your voice heard! Craft posters and signs for your next protest.

MONDAYS 6:00-8:00 6/9-6/16

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DIY Tile projects

Learn mosaic and tile basics while creating fun decor projects.

MONDAYS 6:00-8:00 7/14-7/28

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builder book club: Exploring robotics

Dive into the world of coding for robotics while exploring robots in literature.

TUESDAYS 5:00-7:00 6/17-8/15

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paper mache + mythology

Craft whimsical mythological creatures both on and from paper!

WEDNESDAYS 3:00-5:00 6/11-8/13

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reuse + review

Craft marketable goods from scrap and surplus materials while learning the basics of book influencing.

WEDNESDAYS 5:00-7:00 6/11-8/13

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home maintenance skills

Learn how to be the handy ma’am of your home through a variety of hands-on demonstrations.

THURSDAYS 4:00-6:00 7/17-8/21

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print shop: Make Your own merch + Bullet journaling

Start your own bullet journal while learning basics of block printmaking, screenprinting, letterpress, stencilmaking, and more.

THURSDAYS 6:00-8:00 6/17-8/7

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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 6/20 5:00-8:00PM The Wrong Way Home by Kate O’Shaughnessy

COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB #4: FRIDAY, 8/1 5:00-8:00PM A Winter’s Promise by Christelle Dabos

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

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

Tuesdays 6/10-8/12 2:00-5:00PM

MAKERS MARKET SUMMER 2025

LitShop youth can apply to sell their handmade goods and artwork through our Makers Market program. We’ll have a booth at three Tower Grove Farmers Market Tuesday night dates, and youth can work with LitShop staff on product creation and production, marketing, merchandising, basic bookkeeping and product pricing, and other entrepreneurial skills.

Click here for more information and application to vend at our Makers Market.