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The Book Was Better: Upcoming Film Adaptations

It Although the recent Dark Tower adaptation got mixed reviews (the audience had a hard time deciding if it was terrible or merely awful), buzz surrounding the new adaptation of It is much more positive. Stephen King has had a bit of a resurgence lately, and he's long overdue for proper big screen treatment. It remains to […]

Czech Literature

The Unbearable Lightness of Being - Milan Kundera is probably the most well-known living Czech author, though he's been a French citizen for over forty years. The Unbearable Lightness of Being is his seminal work, set during the Prague Spring of 1968. You may also remember the film of the same name, which mostly features Daniel Day-Lewis peering […]

Reflections on Race and Justice June 28th at Schlafly

The Schlafly Branch of the St. Louis Public Library has partnered with Left Bank Books for a conversation on race and justice at 6 PM on Wednesday, June 28 at the Schlafly Library. The talk will be moderated by Dr. Sandra Weissinger, author of Violence Against Black Bodies and will feature: Aaron Layton, author of […]

Let Your Voice Be Heard!

Get ready to Let Your Voice be Heard! This contest, now in its fourth year, celebrates the musical contributions of African-Americans to culture and society. Contestants can audition with a performance of an original or cover song at Schlafly, Julia Davis, Cabanne, and Divoll. The finals will be at Schlafly on June 24, 2017. […]

The Fourth Awakens at Schlafly Library

May the Fourth Be With You! Celebrate Star Wars Day in style at the Schlafly Branch Library. On Thursday, May 4, come enjoy a host of events for adults and children. This afternoon will feature a costume contest, trivia, a presentation by Zachary Feinstein, and a showing of the new Star Wars film, Rogue One. […]

“Let Your Words Be Heard” Contest Winner, 1st Place

For National Poetry Month, the Schlafly region asked Library patrons to submit original poetry. We were overwhelmed by both the number and quality of the submissions. We've chosen three winners and have counted them down over the course of the month. Our first place winner is Tim Boehme, a professor of English at Jefferson College in […]

“Let Your Words Be Heard” Contest Winner, 2nd Place

For National Poetry Month, the Schlafly region asked Library patrons to submit original poetry. We were overwhelmed by both the number and quality of the submissions. We've chosen three winners and will count them down over the course of the month. Our second place winner is Samira Hicks. She is a resident of the Central West […]

“Let Your Words Be Heard” Contest Winner, 3rd Place

For National Poetry Month, the Schlafly region asked Library patrons to submit original poetry. We were overwhelmed by both the number and quality of the submissions. We've chosen three winners and will count them down over the course of the month. Our third place winner is Arthurine Harris, a self-described "butterfly in the wind, riding the […]

Author Shout Out 2017

Get ready for Schlafly's Annual Author Shout Out! This annual celebration of local talent in St. Louis will take place on Saturday, April 22, at 2 PM. The Schlafly Branch Library loves to showcase home-grown St. Louis author talent. Each author will host a table and give a 5-minute presentation about themselves and their work. […]

Schlafly Artist Spotlight: “The Mourners” by Joanne Kluba & David Ottinger

In the late Fourteenth and early Fifteenth Centuries, small figures carved in alabaster were created to commemorate of the line of the Duke of Burgundy. The figures, between fifteen and twenty inches in height, depict heavily robed monks and other members of the clergy in a state of mourning. Philip the Bold and his son, […]

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