Dive into this mash-up of reads with fantastic artwork and compelling stories, all prominently featuring queer women characters! slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

Join the quest! 🔎🐉 SLPL Creature Quest is a system-wide reading challenge for kids and teens ages 5-18, running now through May 15, 2027! Read, collect unique Creature Cards and earn entries into a grand prize raffle featuring passes to City Museum, Union Station and Six Flags.

We had a blast making Elephant Toothpaste during the STEM Lab at Baden Library! 🧪🐘 Visit slpl.org to find more STEM programs for kids and teens.

#TBT to 1928! This photo shows a woman vacuuming dust from the tops of books in the stacks. The stacks are still in use today, allowing us to store books for you to check out, even if you don’t see them on the shelves!

Did you know? All SLPL locations offer Sensory Kits to support our visitors! These kits are designed to help patrons feel more comfortable and engaged during their library visit. You can find them in the Children's area—just ask a staff member for more information.

This event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

We learned to smock with the Spirit of St. Louis Smockers! 🧵 Smocking is a decorative embroidery technique used to create gathered folds and pleats. Want to learn how? Join us from 12–1 p.m. on September 13 at Buder Library!

It’s #WAYRW! This week we’re reading “Every Arc Bends Its Radian” by Sergio De La Pava. What are you reading this week?

Take a walk back in time and appreciate the art of Ancient peoples from all over the globe. Humans have been creating works of art since we've had opposable thumbs, and we don't plan on ever stopping! Get some inspiration from the artists of old, ancient and neolithic in this booklist.

Join us for VOYCE Week at Central Library! Learn how advocacy can make a difference in your community during Advocating for Older Adults from 12–2 p.m. on September 16. Then, learn how to navigate the complicated costs of long-term care from 12–2 p.m. on September 17.

Want to raise a reader? Join us for a literacy workshop to help you transition children to independent reading. Five dates and locations are available, and registration is required. slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=...

Today’s Creative Experience 101: Film Editing workshop has been canceled.

Happy Library Card Sign-Up Month! This photo appeared in the September 17, 1961 issue of the St. Louis Globe Democrat. Interested in exploring local newspapers? Visit the microfilm collection in the Central Library’s Genealogy Room! #MicrofilmMonday

Winding hallways, dark corridors and the worn pages of an old book. Whether you still attend school or haven't been in many years, consider this your syllabus for dark academia. slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

We’ve teamed up with @foxtheatrestl to give you a chance to see Clue Live on Stage! Join any SLPL adult program for an opportunity to win a pair of tickets. Learn more at: www.slpl.org/page-to-stage/

🦄📚 Stop by Central Library and check out a book from our Cryptozoology display in the Social Science Room! Learn about Bigfoot, leprechauns, unicorns and more mysterious creatures!

Beat the heat and stay cool indoors with this end-of-summer reading collection! slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

Interested in discovering new music? With a St. Louis Public Library card, you can stream and download songs for free through Freegal!

Want to raise a reader? Join us for a literacy workshop to help you transition children to independent reading. Five dates and locations are available, and registration is required. slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=...

Voters of St. Louis approved an $87,000,000 bond issue for city improvements in 1923. By 1926, just under $80,000,000 in projects were underway - mostly upgrading infrastructure. #FridayFact

Today we pause to remember the lives forever changed on September 11, 2001. We honor the strength, the unity and the resilience that emerged from unimaginable loss. We will never forget.

In remembrance of feminist icon and Ms. magazine cofounder Gloria Steinem, explore books by and about her at your public library. slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

Looking for your next great read, movie or album? Try SLPL’s Your Next Favorite service! Tell us what you like and get a personalized list of recommendations. Get started at slpl.org/next-favorite.

We had a fun morning at Carpenter Library during Storytime: The Musical! 🎶📚 We danced, sang and enjoyed stories together!

#TBT to the 1960s! Check out this menu from Perkins Pancake House. At the time, St. Louis was home to five Perkins locations!

Remembering Wendell Berry, a celebrated novelist, poet, essayist, farmer and environmental advocate. Explore his thoughtful and enduring works, and discover the words and ideas that shaped generations of readers. slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

Adults! Ready for a new reading goal? Complete 24 challenges for a chance to win prizes. Log your progress online or pick up a bingo card at any SLPL location. Learn more: www.slpl.org/adult-readin...

We had a competitive afternoon at Carpenter Library! 🎲🃏 We rolled the dice, played our cards and battled for the victor’s crown. 👑 Visit slpl.org for future events like this!

It’s #WAYRW! This week we’re reading “Dear Genius: The Letters of Ursula Nordstrom” by Ursula Nordstrom. What are you reading this week?

Remembering Cassandra Wilson and her remarkable musical legacy. Explore this selection of her music and take a moment to celebrate the artistry and impact she shared with the world slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...