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A visit from the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" ice cream truck. (Photo by Dave Moore)

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St. Louis County Library Foundation presents Acclaimed Suspense Writer Martin Cruz Smith Author of "Three Stations" Monday, September 13, 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Library Headquarters – Auditorium 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 314/994-3300 Author of the espionage classic "Gorky Park," Martin Cruz Smith presents a haunting vision of an emergent Russia's secret underclass. Books for signing will be available for purchase from Barnes & Noble.

The St. Louis County Library Foundation's 'Buzz' Westfall Favorite Author Series and the KMOX/Fontbonne University Book Club Present Pulitzer Prize-winning Biographer T.J. Stiles Author of "The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt" Wednesday, September 15, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Library Headquarters – Auditorium 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 314/994-3300 Master of Ceremonies: Charles Brennan, KMOX 1120 T.J. Stiles tells the dramatic story of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the combative man and American icon who did more than any other individual to create modern capitalism. Epic in its scope, the life of Vanderbilt is also the story of the rise of America itself. "The First Tycoon" was awarded the 2009 National Book Award for Non-Fiction and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Biography. Books for signing will be available for purchase from Puddn'Head Books.

St. Louis County Library Foundation presents The Sixth Annual Family Read Night with Eoin Colfer Author of "Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex" Sponsored by Delta Dental Friday, September 17, 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Library Headquarters – Main Reading Room 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 314/994-3300 Eoin will perform a monologue, interview Artemis Fowl (that’s right, Artemis Fowl in the flesh!), and sign copies of the seventh book in the blockbuster series, "Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex." Books will be available for purchase and signing from Pudd'nHead Books.

The St. Louis County Library's Reading Garden Event Series and Pudd'nHead Books present Ellen Hopkins Teen Fiction Author of "Fallout" Monday, September 20, 7 p.m. Library Headquarters 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63131 314/994-3300 "Fallout" is the stunning conclusion to Hopkins' bestselling "Crank" trilogy about teenage addict Kristina Snow. Written from the perspective of Kristina's children, "Fallout" is a transfixing, vivid look at teenage drug abuse and a testament to the harsh reality that addiction is never just one person's problem. Books for signing will be available for purchase from Pudd'nHead Books.

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Martin Cruz Smith

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T. J. Stiles

9/17
Family Read Night
Eoin Colfer

9/20
Ellen Hopkins

Library Headquarters Closing Early

Library Headquarters will close at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 25 for a special event.

2010 Family Read Night Presents Eoin Colfer

Eoin Colfer (photo) The Library Foundation and Delta Dental are proud to present the 2010 Family Read Night featuring internationally bestselling young adult author of the Artemis Fowl series Eoin Colfer on Friday, September 17, 7:00 p.m. at Library Headquarters, Main Reading Room. Colfer will present the Artemis Rocks! Show with special guests Artemis Fowl (that's right, Artemis Fowl in the flesh) and bestselling young adult adventure writer Ridley Pearson. Colfer will also discuss and sign copies of the seventh installment in his blockbuster series "Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex."

Art @ Your Library Writing Contest

Calling all kids and teens ages 7-18 with a talent for creative writing! The Library is holding a contest for all writers of poetry, fiction and creative memoirs.The theme is “If I Could Go Back in Time.” Submissions must be received by October 1. There will be prizes and a public reading for the winners. Additional rules apply, for more information and an entry form visit www.slcl.org/writestuff/.

Rick Riordan Returns to St. Louis

The St. Louis County Library Foundation is pleased to announce the return of Rick Riordan to St. Louis. The Foundation’s Reading Garden Event Series will host the popular action/adventure author at MICDS (Mary Institute and Country Day School) on Thursday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. MICDS is located at 101 N. Warson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63124. The event will be free and open to the public, but tickets will be required. More information about the event is posted on the Library Foundation blog: http://slclfoundation.wordpress.com/

Additional blockbuster author announcements are planned in the coming weeks. Please follow the Library on Facebook and Twitter for updates.

Ask a Librarian

School is back in session and SLCL librarians are standing by ready to help answer your questions and assist with research projects. You can chat with a librarian online, email your question or call 314-994-3300 for assistance. You may also reserve a 30-minute session with librarian for free! Don’t forget to check the Library’s selection of databases for information on a variety of topics.

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