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St. Louis Public Library announces Storytime Theater, a new, reoccurring program which will connect young audiences to the magic of…

E.S.C.A.P.E. Junk News by Newseum

Nov 1st | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Schlafly Library

A representative from Washington D.C.'s Newseum will join a panel of local academics and journalists to share everything there is to know...

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10 Scary Books to Give You Chills 10 Scary Books to Give You Chills

recommended by SLPL_LibraryParents
Scary books can be very fun. Children tend to love things that will give them goosebumps but allow them to be perfectly safe at the same…
Scary books can be very fun. Children tend to love things that will give them goosebumps but allow them to be perfectly safe at the same…
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Something Wonderful This Way Comes Something Wonderful This Way Comes

By Digitalweb
If you look up the word “theater,” you will find a number of varied meanings, but what is perhaps my favorite definition is “the area in…
If you look up the word “theater,” you will find a number of varied meanings, but what is perhaps my favorite definition is “the area in…
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9 Reads for Banned Books Week 9 Reads for Banned Books Week

recommended by SLPL_Teens
Typically held during the last week of September, this is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read what you want to read. Banned…
Typically held during the last week of September, this is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read what you want to read. Banned…
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6 Sci-fi Pageturners 6 Sci-fi Pageturners

recommended by SLPL_Teens
Secret missions, super cyborgs, space fleets, and the potential demise of the human race--these science fiction books will have you…
Secret missions, super cyborgs, space fleets, and the potential demise of the human race--these science fiction books will have you…
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9 Books to Explore Color in Autumn 9 Books to Explore Color in Autumn

recommended by SLPL_LibraryParents
It’s that time of year where leaves are beginning to fall and the bright greens of summer will soon be changing into the many warm colors…
It’s that time of year where leaves are beginning to fall and the bright greens of summer will soon be changing into the many warm colors…
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My Card, My Way My Card, My Way

St. Louis Public Library and St. Louis County Library are working together to spread awareness about the services and resources offered at the Library. The My Card, My Way campaign features real patrons telling their stories and how they use the Library. Here are their…
St. Louis Public Library and St. Louis County Library are working together to spread awareness about the services and resources offered at…
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SLPL begins automatic renewal for… SLPL now has automatic renewal for all cardholders

Did you forget to renew your items? No need to worry. St. Louis Public Library now has automatic renewal service for all cardholders. Materials will be automatically renewed 24 hours before the due date, up to three times in a row. Renewals will only…
Did you forget to renew your items? No need to worry. Starting September 1, St. Louis Public Library will roll out automatic renewal…
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Christmas in St. Louis 2018 Coloring… Christmas in St. Louis 2018 Coloring and Essay Contest

The 2018 Christmas in St. Louis Coloring and Essay contest is open to all children between the ages of 5 and 13 in the St. Louis Metropolitan area currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 8th Grades, including homeschooled children. The Christmas in St. Louis Foundation (CISL)…
The 2018 Christmas in St. Louis Coloring and Essay contest is open to all children between the ages of 5 and 13 in the St. Louis…
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Lynda.com Lynda.com

Online learning library that helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills from over 3,000 engaging video courses…
Lynda.com is an online learning library that helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills from over 3,000 engaging video courses taught by recognized industry experts.
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Digital Content Digital Content

SLPL offers a large variety of digital content, including downloadables, online resources, courses and tutorials, language classes,…
SLPL offers a large variety of digital content, including downloadables, online resources, courses and tutorials, language classes, exhibi…
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Streaming Music Comes to SLPL Streaming Music Comes to SLPL

St. Louis Public Library is proud to announce that you can now stream five hours of music per day through the Library’s Freegal Music servi…
St. Louis Public Library is proud to announce that you can now stream five hours of music per day through the Library’s Freegal Music servi…
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Downloadables Downloadables

St. Louis Public Library offers several downloadable and digital materials to enhance the electronic library experience.
St. Louis Public Library offers several downloadable and digital materials to enhance the electronic library experience.
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October is National Breast Cancer… October is National Breast Cancer…

recommended by SLPL_Carpenter
Our selections cover topics from prevention, treatment, emotional well being, and support.
Our selections cover topics from prevention, treatment, emotional well being, and support.
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Jack Ryan: spies, political intrigue… Jack Ryan: spies, political intrigue…

recommended by SLPL_SocialSciences
Introduced by author Tom Clancy, the character of Jack Ryan is an analyst for the C.I.A. His specialty is tracking funds through bank…
Introduced by author Tom Clancy, the character of Jack Ryan is an analyst for the C.I.A. His specialty is tracking funds through bank…
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What will be better: The book or the… What will be better: The book or the…

recommended by SLPL_Trends
Some of the hottest YA books are getting ready to be made into movies. We suggest you read the book first. It's always better! Annotations
Some of the hottest YA books are getting ready to be made into movies. We suggest you read the book first. It's always better! Annotations
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Halloween Arts, Crafts and Costumes Halloween Arts, Crafts and Costumes

recommended by SLPL_Carpenter
October means Halloween, and SLPL has you covered with a full collection of books on arts, crafts and costumes.
October means Halloween, and SLPL has you covered with a full collection of books on arts, crafts and costumes.
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Fall Into Non-Fiction Fall Into Non-Fiction

recommended by SLPL_JuliaDavis
September marks the end of Summer and beginning of the school year. Here are some non-fiction titles to bring in the Fall season.…
September marks the end of Summer and beginning of the school year. Here are some non-fiction titles to bring in the Fall season.…
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I Love Lucy. I Love Lucy.

recommended by SLPL_Schlafly
The last episode of I Love Lucy aired September 24th, 1961. It premiered in October 1951. It has remained in syndication through today…
The last episode of I Love Lucy aired September 24th, 1961. It premiered in October 1951. It has remained in syndication through today…
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1989, 1990 and the fall of the Wall 1989, 1990 and the fall of the Wall

recommended by SLPL_History
In November, 1989, thousands of people from East Germany were let through to West Germany and by October 3, 1990, the two Germanys had…
In November, 1989, thousands of people from East Germany were let through to West Germany and by October 3, 1990, the two Germanys had…
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What Book Should You Read Based on Your… What Book Should You Read Based on Your…

recommended by SLPL_Trends
When we saw this list on Off the Shelf by Lara Blackman, we knew we had to borrow it."There are plenty of ways to judge a book: by its…
When we saw this list on Off the Shelf by Lara Blackman, we knew we had to borrow it."There are plenty of ways to judge a book: by its…
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The Turning Point: Unity Day, October… The Turning Point: Unity Day, October…

By Pastpresent
On October 3, 1990, less than one year after the Berlin Wall came down, East and West Germany came together on what is known as “Unity…
On October 3, 1990, less than one year after the Berlin Wall came down, East and West Germany came together on what is known as “Unity…
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New Book Club in a Bag additions in… New Book Club in a Bag additions in…

By SLPL_CenterfortheReader
We have added three new titles to our ever-growing Book Club in a Bag collection! Follow these links to read more about each new addition:…
We have added three new titles to our ever-growing Book Club in a Bag collection! Follow these links to read more about each new addition:…
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Kehinde Wiley: Saint Louis Kehinde Wiley: Saint Louis

By SLPL_FineArts
Beginning October 19th, the St. Louis Art Museum will open an exhibition titled Kehinde Wiley: Saint Louis which is strongly connected to…
Beginning October 19th, the St. Louis Art Museum will open an exhibition titled Kehinde Wiley: Saint Louis which is strongly connected to…
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Scariest books ever written Scariest books ever written

recommended by SLPL_Trends
Happy October! It's time for pumpkins, sweaters and scary stories. Here are few that we came to mind that had us sleeping with the lights…
Happy October! It's time for pumpkins, sweaters and scary stories. Here are few that we came to mind that had us sleeping with the…

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Not So Quiet! DRACLA Not So Quiet! DRACLA

Oct 18th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
October offers something special for everyone, changing seasons, vibrant colors and darker days. So it's only fitting that this month's...
October offers something special for everyone, changing seasons, vibrant colors and darker days. So it's only fitting that this month's...
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime

Oct 18th | 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Carpenter Library
Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a bedtime storytime, and leave them here for an overnight adventure. Come back the next day to pick…
Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a bedtime storytime, and leave them here for an overnight adventure. Come back the next day to pick…
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Upcoming GFC Programs Upcoming GFC Programs

By SLPL_GrantsFoundations
For the final quarter of 2018, the GFC is offering programs on measuring outcomes (October!), legal issues nonprofit boards should be…
For the final quarter of 2018, the GFC is offering programs on measuring outcomes (October!), legal issues nonprofit boards should be…
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U.S. Citizenship Basics U.S. Citizenship Basics

By SLPL_SchlaflyGatherings
St. Louis Public Library will partner with the International Institute of St. Louis for this one-time workshop on becoming a U.S. citizen.…
St. Louis Public Library will partner with the International Institute of St. Louis for this one-time workshop on becoming a U.S. citizen.…
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Play Date Theater presents: Metro… Play Date Theater presents: Metro…

Oct 20th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Performance features music inspired by the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and explores the meaning of transformation, bravery,…
Performance features music inspired by the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and explores the meaning of transformation, bravery,…
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​Society of Architectural Historians… ​Society of Architectural Historians…

Oct 23rd | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Society of Architectural Historians lecture: Housing the Mentally Ill: A look at the history and architecture of asylums in America.Peter…
Society of Architectural Historians lecture: Housing the Mentally Ill: A look at the history and architecture of asylums in America.Peter…
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Cell Phone Computing Cell Phone Computing

Oct 25th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Julia Davis Library
Join us at the Julia Davis Branch for the instructional Class, "Cell Phone Computing." Learn how to perform computer tasks from your cell...
Join us at the Julia Davis Branch for the instructional Class, "Cell Phone Computing." Learn how to perform computer tasks from your cell...
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Introduction to Tarot Introduction to Tarot

Oct 27th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Join us for an afternoon with the St. Louis Card Slingers! This group of local tarot experts will share the history of tarot, its uses, and…
Join us for an afternoon with the St. Louis Card Slingers! This group of local tarot experts will share the history of tarot, its uses, and…
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Read It Together with author James Yang Read It Together with author James Yang

Oct 27th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Schlafly Library
Author James Yang will read from "Bus! Stop!" and engage the audience by drawing buses and characters from the book. Each family will...
Author James Yang will read from "Bus! Stop!" and engage the audience by drawing buses and characters from the book. Each family will...
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SLPL: The Original Search Engine SLPL: The Original Search Engine

The St. Louis Public Library is St. Louis’ Original Search Engine. SLPL has 16 locations across the city and sees more than 2.3 million visitors each year. The Library has more than four million books and items in its collection and more than 83,000 Library cardholders. Visit a …
The St. Louis Public Library is St. Louis’ Original Search Engine. SLPL has 16 locations across the city and sees more than 2.3 million vis…
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