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The St. Louis County Library Foundation presented fiction writer Wally Lamb for a discussion of signing of his holiday novella "Wishin' and Hopin': A Christmas Story" on December 3 at Library Headquarters. (Photo by Dave Moore)

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  St. Louis County Library Foundation presents New York Times Bestselling Author of "The Glass Castle" Jeannette Walls Friday, January 8, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.) St. Louis County Library Headquarters 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 314/994-3300 Master of Ceremonies: Memoirist Jeannette Walls' "Half-Broke Horses" is a magnificent "true-life novel" based on her no-nonsense, hard working, and spectacularly compelling grandmother. "Half Broke Horses" is Laura Ingalls Wilder for adults. Destined to become a classic, it will transfix audiences everywhere. Jeannette Walls' debut book, "The Glass Castle," a triumphant account of life with her dysfunctional but vibrant family, has been a New York Times bestseller for over three years. Books for signing will be available for purchase from Barnes & Noble. The St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Pacesetter Author Series presents Jane Bryant Quinn Bestselling Author of "Making the Most of Your Money Now" Sponsored by Merrill Lynch Tuesday, January 12, 2010 7:00 p.m.  (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.) Library Headquarters 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 314/994-3300 One of America's most trusted financial advisers, Jane Bryant Quinn offers a completely updated version of her classic bestseller. Books for signing will be available for purchase from Barnes & Noble. The SLCL Foundation's 'Buzz' Westfall Favorite Author Series Presents Veteran Journalist Gwen Ifill "Wild Child" by T.C. Boyle
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2010 Author Schedule Announced

The St. Louis County Library Foundation's enormously successful author series has announced the schedule for winter 2010. Highlights include a visit by Jeanette Walls, whose novel “Half-Broke Horses” was recently named one of 2009’s top ten books by the New York Times. Other notable appearances include Gwen Ifill, T.C. Boyle, Chris Cleve, and Martha Grimes. Check the Foundation’s blog for the full schedule: http://slclfoundation.wordpress.com/.

 

SLCL Teams Up with Operation Food Search

Each year St. Louis County Library partners with Operation Food Search to collect food for the needy. In 2008, the library collected 1,892 pounds of food! Help us exceed last year’s donation by bringing a canned good or other non-perishable food item (no glass containers please) to any SLCL branch. The food drive runs through January 4, 2010.

 

Thornhill Branch Brightens UpNew Thornhill Sign

A new exterior sign was installed at the Thornhill branch on Monday, November 30. The contemporary design shows off the new Library logo and will serve as a model for future exterior signage at the branches.

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Follow SLCL on Facebook, Twitter and Flickr

You can now follow the Library on Facebook and Twitter. Keep track of the latest library news, meet other library fans, and find out about upcoming events. If you missed a recent author program, be sure to visit the Library's Flickr page for event photos.

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The Library will be closed on Friday, January 1 for New Year's Day.

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*Sept 13, 2009 - May 23, 2010 at the Headquarters, Daniel Boone, Florissant Valley, Tesson Ferry branches only
 
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