Painting for Peace in Ferguson Panel Discussion and Book Signing

Monday, March 30, 2015
This event has already passed.

The St. Louis County Library Foundation presents a special story time and panel discussion of the new book Painting for Peace in Ferguson by St. Louis author Carol Swartout Klein on Monday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Library Headquarters. 

The format of the evening includes:

6:30-7 p.m. Story time with author Carol Swartout Klein.

7 p.m. Panel discussion moderated by Rebeccah Bennett, founder and principal of Emerging Wisdom LLC.

Panelists include Author Carol Swartout Klein; Patient Advocacy Coordinator at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and I Love Ferguson board member Dwayne Ingram; and Art Therapist Dana Sebastian-Duncan. 

Children will have the opportunity to join St. Louis County Library youth services staff members in an adjoining room for a special craft project inspired by Painting for Peace in Ferguson.

The program is free and open to the public. Signed copies of the books will be available for purchase at the event from Left Bank Books. 

The event will feature a panel discussion with local experts on how to talk to children about the complicated issues affecting our community–including ways to use creative expression as an outlet.

More information: slcl.org

Learn more about the book in our interview with the author

 

Our Daily Things to Do email is the easiest way to plan your day.
Follow Us
 
Things to Do

Water Waddlers Indoor Drop-In Swim
Thursday, January 9, 2025

Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.

View this event »
Want daily ideas of things to do? How about special offers & giveaways? Sign up and we’ll handle the rest.
Popular Stories

Welcome 2025 at one of these New Year's Eve Celebrations for Families in St. Louis

Who says you have to stay up late to ring in the new year? Kids can make some noise and welcome 2025 at these daytime and early evening celebrations designed just for young partygoers. 

Continue reading »
Want Your Kids to Learn? Teach Them It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

It’s normal for parents to want to protect their children from failure. It’s also normal to want them to achieve, win, and do their best. But here’s the awful truth. We don’t learn anything new without making mistakes. I’ll say it again. Making mistakes is a crucial step in learning. If we’re fearful of making mistakes, learning comes to a screeching halt.

Continue reading »
Spring Break Camps Offer a Variety of Activities for Kids and Teens in St. Louis

Excitement is building for summer and the wide variety of summer camp experiences available for kids in the St. Louis metro area. But first! Spring break is around the corner, and there are plenty of Spring Break camps enrolling soon (or even now). 

Continue reading »
Winter Break Camps Offer School Break Fun for Your Kids

Winter Break Camps offer your kids a fun way to spend their break from school! They'll participate in engaging activities that will make their school break memorable. We rounded up some fantastic options for Winter Break Camps for kids of all ages. Sign up soon! Many camps fill fast.

Continue reading »
7 Signs Your Kids Are Ready For Their First Sleepaway Camp

It’s time to decide whether to send your kids to sleepaway camp, but how do you know that's the right thing to do? How can you tell whether your kids are ready for their first extended stay away from home? Here are 7 important signs that experts say should inform your decision.

Continue reading »
You Might Also Like...

From Our Sponsors
Follow Us