April 2026 Newsletter

The library's monthly newsletter contains information about our hours and contact information, upcoming programming, and various other information about library services. The Friends of the Library Purse Sale will be held at the library on April 18th from 9AM-1PM. Thank you for all of the donations, but we are out of space now! The deadline for standard filing is on April 15th. Pick up tax forms for free at the library! Thank you to the city of De Soto and the Saint Louis Chess Club for our new outdoor chess tables! Pick up pieces inside or bring your own to play. Thank you, STL Astronomical Society for our new telescopes! Check them out for a week today!  See us at the De Soto Lifestyle & Home Show at De Soto Sr. High GYM from 9am-4pm on April 18th after the Purse Sale. Our therapy dogs will visit with us on April 9th & 15th @ 4PM. Registration is not required! Are you confused about AI and would like to learn more? Visit the library on Wednesday, April 29th for an AI informational program. Registration is not required! 
Celebrate National Library Week at DSPL with a dress up spirit week! 
Monday: Use your words...wear something with words!
Tuesday: Dress up as your favorite character.
Wednesday: Dress according to your favorite genre.
 Romance - Red 
Mystery- Black 
Fantasy- Purple 
Horror- Grey 
Historical- Yellow 
Si-fi- Blue 
Action/Adventure- Green 
Nonfiction- White 
Children’s- Orange
Thursday: Hat Day!
Friday: Dress in the setting of your favorite book.
Saturday: PJ Day!
Are you interested in traveling outside the United States? The first step on your adventure should include a passport. Fill out forms for free on travel.state.gov and call the library to set up an appointment. Have you been getting all of the perks out of your library card? The library offers two ebook apps, Libby & Hoopla for online reading. Visit our website for more information on how to login with DSPL.
Upcoming Events: 
Friends of the Library Meeting - April 2nd @ 2:00PM
Kid Book Club - April 6th @ 4:00PM
Alzheimer’s Support Group - April 6th @ 5:30PM
Pup Tales - April 9th @ 4:00PM
Canine Companion April 15th @ 4PM
Purse Sale - April 18th @ 9-1PM
Teen Book Club - April 20th @ 4:00PM
Adult Craft - April 21st @ 3:30PM
AI Basics: What You Should Know - April 29th @ 4:00PM
Macrame Craft Class - May 6th @ 4:30P 

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