Get moving and participate in any physical activity to support your fitness goals during our Fall into Fitness Challenge! Track your progress and complete the challenge for a chance to win a $125 gift card to Foot Locker. Learn more: buff.ly/Y39wP8Q

Another EPIC St. Louis Teen Book Festival is in the books. This was our biggest Festival to date–with over 1200 attendees and 23 authors! Thanks to everyone who attended, all the amazing authors and our bookstore partner Novel Neighbor!

Bestselling author of “Polostan” and “Cryptonomicon,” Neal Stephenson presents the second installment in his Bomb Light historical series, “D: Heavy Water.” Meet the author next week at the Clark Family Branch. www.slcl.org/authors

Race through the Grand Glaize Branch to keep your team alive in an epic laser tag battle. Costumes and zombie makeup is encouraged. In celebration of Teentober. Recommended for ages 12-17. Sign up at buff.ly/Xz0RFrZ.

Elizabeth Kostova takes us deep into the Gilded Age in pursuit of an ancient evil in her new novel “Mystery Play." Meet the author Wednesday night at the Clark Family Branch. www.slcl.org/authors.

Take a shuttle from the Florissant Valley Branch to the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis for a matinee performance of "2 Pianos 4 Hands." Shuttle departs promptly at 1:00 p.m. For adults. Visit repstl.org/shuttle or call 314-968-4925 to purchase your ticket.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Ayad Akhtar will discuss his new novel “The Radiance” on Tuesday night at the Clark Family Branch. Learn more at www.slcl.org/authors.

Join us at the Eureka Hills Branch for a party filled with enchanting tales, playful songs, and myth-inspired crafts. Come dressed in your most magical attire! Sign up here: buff.ly/BEMWXf3

Join local author Nicki Jacobsmeyer at the Daniel Boone Branch for spooky stories and activities inspired by ghostly tales about haunted lighthouses. Books will be available for purchase along with an author signing. Details: buff.ly/KVnn2ku

Whether you’re new to Medicare or a long-time recipient, get the insights you need to make informed decisions during Open Enrollment. Presented by Missouri SHIP. For adults. This program is being held at multiple branches; see full schedule at buff.ly/RsZLkGI.

Working on a scary story? Bring two pages to read out loud and receive feedback during our Horror Writing Workshop at the Mid-County Branch! Sign up here: buff.ly/Vc7WWxz

Tickets are still available for next week's event with bestselling novelist Bonnie Garmus, author of "Lessons in Chemistry." She will discuss her new book "Peck & Peck" next Friday at the Clark Family Branch. Tickets: buff.ly/RJAUqRR

Acclaimed comedian and cultural critic D.L. Hughley documents his rise from the streets of South Central Los Angeles to the national spotlight in his deeply personal memoir "Charlie’s Boy." Tickets are still available to hear him speak about the book next week at the Pageant: buff.ly/qmcVuh0

Join us at the Clark Family Branch to explore the industries, occupations, and workforce trends expected to shape the local economy over the next decade. This program provides valuable insights into emerging opportunities and the skills employers are seeking. For adults. Sign up at buff.ly/NQ0GPvh.

We're one month away from the St. Louis Storytelling Festival! This free storytelling celebration takes place from November 8 to 15. Events include music-infused storytelling, global folktales, comedy, puppets and workshops. There are programs for all ages. Details at www.slcl.org/storytelling

Calling all Breaking Bad fans! Tickets are on sale now for an evening with Dean Norris! He'll discuss his new book “Do What You’re Gonna Do: The Definitive Oral History of Breaking Bad” on November 18 at the Clark Family Branch. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/author-eve...

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marcia Chatelain shares the little-known story of the pioneering Black women artists and activists at the 1963 March on Washington in her new book "How Bright the Path Grows." Meet the author next week at the Clark Family Branch. www.slcl.org/authors

Join us at the Clark Family Branch to unlock free access to professional-grade financial tools like Morningstar and Value Line using your library card. For adults. Sign up at buff.ly/FwJprcm.

Don't miss this opportunity for a free training and telescope viewing session presented by the St. Louis Astronomical Society. Several branches are hosting this fun program, learn more: buff.ly/hpn7nDF

Bestselling author Elizabeth Kostova returns to the thrilling world of her hit novel, “The Historian" in her new book “Mystery Play.” Meet the author next week at the Clark Family Branch. www.slcl.org/authors

Enjoy free coffee by Found Coffee at the Lewis & Clark Branch while connecting on planning for the future. The first session will cover estate planning and financial foundations focused on the LGBTQ+ community, in partnership with Bluebird Society.

This Saturday! Meet your favorite YA authors at the St. Louis Teen Book Festival! Join us for book talks, author signings and meet-and-greet opportunities with 22 authors from a variety of genres. The festival is FREE! Learn more at buff.ly/eGRL97J.

Enjoy free coffee at the Lewis & Clark Branch while connecting with financial experts and planned giving professionals. Drop-ins welcome. Presented by the St. Louis County Library Foundation in partnership with the Bluebird Society. For adults. No registration necessary.

Hooray for Elise! She finished the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Bridgeton Trails Branch and took home a prize bag. 🎉 🎉 www.slcl.org/1000books #superreader #earlyliteracy

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and acclaimed novelist, Ayad Akhtar shares his most daring work yet in “The Radiance”–a visionary novel of spiritual transformation in an age of fracture. Meet the author next week at the Clark Family Branch. www.slcl.org/authors

Join us this Thursday for an event with “Ordinary People Change the World” author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos. They will discuss the next book in the series “We Are the Wright Brothers” at the Clark Family Branch! Details at www.slcl.org/authors

Drop off your unwanted textile items at the Grand Glaize Branch and Remains LLC textile recycling will give them a second chance. Stop by the circulation desk for a list of acceptable items. For adults. No registration necessary.

October is LGBTQ+ History Month! Learn about the people, events, and milestones that have shaped LGBTQ+ history and continue to inspire the fight for equality at these upcoming programs: slcl.events.mylibrary.digital/series?sn=LG...

Spots are still available for our Diabolical Disney Trivia event at the Daniel Boone Branch! Test your knowledge of Disney’s dark side at this after hours event! There will be prizes, snacks, and other Disney lovers to geek out with. Sign up here: www.slcl.org/events/30519...

This week! The Small Business and Nonprofit Conference takes place this Wednesday-Friday at the Clark Family Branch and online. Join us for three days packed with actionable strategies, game-changing insights, and valuable connections. The conference is FREE. Learn more at buff.ly/RPb0GyM