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Remembering David Sanborn
David Sanborn (July 30, 1945 - May 12, 2024) was considered one of the most influential saxophonists of the past few decades.
AANHPI Folklore & Myths
In celebration of AANHPI (Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) Heritage Month...
Helpers and Heroes
Celebrate the helpers and heroes in our community with these thoughtful and fun books!
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Alice Munro, Nobel Laureate & Short Story Author (1931-2024)
"Ms. Munro was one of the rare breed of writer, like Katherine Anne Porter and Raymond Carver, who made their reputations ...
Tribute to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
On April 30, 1904 187,798 visitors from across the globe strolled through the gates of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
Board Games at Central
Come "roll" into the past and hang out with friends and fellow gamers at Central Library ...
Mushrooms galore!
Like mushrooms? These are some of the more recent additions to Central's Science and Technology Room.
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Butterfly Gardens at SLPL
Did you know that there are more than 700 species of butterfly native to North America? St. Louis Public Library hosts thousands of these…
SLPL Meal Program
St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering together to provide free meals to area children.
The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Swing Music
In the late 1920s, a number of innovative jazz musicians made an exciting discovery: by ignoring the 2/4 time signature popular with dance…
A Cinematic History of Crime, Part 1
Movie studios learned early on that, when it comes to box office intake, crime really does pay. The parent genre of mystery, suspense, and…