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St. Louis County Library News Releases

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2009

June 24, 2009

Read St. Louis Presents Award-Winning Sports Columnist Joe Posnanski

19k PDF

June 19, 2009

Bestselling Romance Novelist Dorothea Benton Frank

19k PDF

June 17, 2009

Becky Kueker Joins St. Louis County Library Foundation Board

16k PDF

June 15, 2009

Library Establishes Centralized Phone Number

15k PDF

June 12, 2009

A Presentation on the 1942 Worlds Series Championship Cardinals

18k PDF

June 10, 2009

Book Release Celebration for Ridley Pearson, St. Louis' Bestselling Suspense Author

18k PDF

June 8, 2009

Professor John Hess discusses "The Galápagos: Exploring Darwin's Tapestry"

18k PDF

June 5, 2009

Ritenour Books on the Go-the Library that Comes to You!

16k PDF

June 5, 2009

Father William Barnaby Faherty and Photographer Mark Abeln discuss "Catholic St. Louis"

18k PDF

June 3, 2009

Create a Reader Workshops Put Kids on the Path to Early Success

15k PDF

June 3, 2009

Award Winning St. Louis Author Susan McBride Returns to SLCL

18k PDF

June 2, 2009

Harry Potter Release Parties at SLCL

16k PDF

June 2, 2009

St. Louis County Library Hosts Bestselling Teen Author Ally Carter

17k PDF

May 7, 2009

Natural Bridge Branch Offers Largest Collection of Free Internet Computers

19k PDF

May 5, 2009

SLCL Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Summer Reading Club

22k PDF

May 5, 2009

St. Louis County Library Foundation Presents 4th Annual Suspense Night

19k PDF

April 30, 2009

Library Foundation Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

17k PDF

April 30, 2009

Bestselling Mystery Author Michael Connelly Visits County Library

18k PDF

April 22, 2009

The Westfall Favorite Author Series Presents Author and Activist Michael Pollan

19k PDF

April 17, 2009

Asian Heritage Festival Returns to Daniel Boone Branch

14k PDF

April 15, 2009

Read St. Louis Presents Young Adult Literary Sensation Rick Riordan

18k PDF

April 15, 2009

Westfall Favorite Author Series presents Renowned Journalist Tony Horwitz

19k PDF

April 13, 2009

Teen Summer Reading Club Will Include Video Making Workshops

15k PDF

April 9, 2009

Bestselling Memoirist Rick Bragg Visits SLCL

18k PDF

March 31, 2009

Restorative Justice Explored at Florissant Valley Branch

14k PDF

March 31, 2009

SLCL Hosts an Evening with Bestselling Suspense Author Donna Leon

18k PDF

March 30, 2009

Early Literacy Workshop for Spanish Speakers at Rock Road

11k PDF

March 30, 2009

Critically Acclaimed Novelist Andrew Sean Greer at HQ

18k PDF

March 25, 2009

Writing Workshop to Be Held at Samuel C. Sachs Branch

17k PDF

March 23, 2009

Bestselling Mystery Author Lisa Scottoline at SLCL

19k PDF

March 19, 2009

SLCL Presents an Evening of Literary Adventure and Martial Arts

18k PDF

March 16, 2009

Read St. Louis Presents Renowned Author and Poet Sandra Cisneros

18k PDF

March 12, 2009

Research Your Italian Roots at St. Louis County Library

17k PDF

March 9, 2009

"Running with Scissors" Author Augusten Burroughs at Headquarters

18k PDF

March 3, 2009

Live Green with Tips from St. Louis County Library and Eco Month

18k PDF

March 2, 2009

High School Labels Help Parents and Teens With Reading Choices

18k PDF

February 12, 2009

Missouri Author Brian Katcher to Visit St. Louis County Library

21k PDF

February 11, 2009

St. Louis Regional OASIS Classes at Florissant Valley Branch

17k PDF

February 9, 2009

Teens Get Connected at St. Louis County Library

21k PDF

January 16, 2009

SLCL Hosts National Book Award-Winning Novelist Ha Jin

18k PDF

January 14, 2009

St. Louis County Library and Left Bank Books Host Beselling Fiction Writer Barbara Delinsky

18k PDF

January 13, 2009

"Profiles in Presidential Leadership" Event with Historian Charles Bracelen Flood

16k PDF

January 12, 2009

World-Renowned Poet Nikki Giovanni at County Library

18k PDF

January 5, 2009

SLCL Introduces New Missouri History Program for Kids

21k PDF

January 5, 2009

British Fantasy Author Jonathan Stroud at Library Headquarters

18k PDF
 

2008

December 17, 2008

Library Knitters Create Blankets for Warm Up America!

18k PDF

December 16, 2008

Award-Winning Children's Book Author and Illustrator Mo Willems at County Library

18k PDF

December 9, 2008

Former Congressman William Clay, Sr. Kicks off Back History Month at SLCL

19k PDF

December 8, 2008

Secrets to Success in Country Music with Gabriel Farago

18k PDF

November 18, 2008

Reference to Go Brings Library Resources to the Public

18k PDF

November 12, 2008

Family Holiday Concert with Trout Fishing in America

17k PDF

November 11, 2008

West County Branch Library Celebrates 30 Years

17k PDF

November 4, 2008

Toastmasters Sponsor Holiday Book Drive at County Library

48k PDF

November 3, 2008

County Librarian Chosen "Emerging Leader" for 2009

15k PDF

October 29, 2008

Paintings by Local Artist Daniel Hodges at County Library

17k PDF

October 17, 2008

Award-Winning Biographer Steven Watts Discusses New Book on Hugh Hefner

18k PDF

October 8, 2008

The Elusive Lemony Snicket to Visit the Daniel Boone Branch of the St. Louis County Library

18k PDF

October 3, 2008

101 Things You Didn't Know About St. Louis with Author Bill Nunes

17k PDF

October 3, 2008

Westfall Series presents a "Profile in Presidential Leadership" Event with Award-Winning Historian H.W. Brands

20k PDF

September 30, 2008

Bridgeton Trails Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary

18k PDF

September 26, 2008

High Tech Bookmobile Visits Library Headquarters

15k PDF

September 26, 2008

Family Read Night with Mary Engelbreit at Library Headquarters

19k PDF

September 23, 2008

Novelist and Humanitarian Richard Paul Evans at Library Headquarters

18k PDF

September 22, 2008

Books with Bite: Teen Read Week at SLCL

17k PDF

September 17, 2008

Encore Event with Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry at Library Headquarters

18k PDF

September 11, 2008

County Library Will Dramatize Lives of Three Prominent Missourians

16k PDF

September 7, 2008

Discover the Joys of Reading with Your Child

13k PDF

September 3, 2008

The Pacesetter Author Series presents a Book Release Celebration with St. Louis Journalist Julius Hunter

19k PDF

August 22, 2008

The 'Buzz' Westfall Favorite Author Series presents "Face the Nation" Moderator Bob Schieffer

19k PDF

August 20, 2008

Library Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary of Genealogy Center

15k PDF

August 20, 2008

The 'Buzz' Westfall Favorite Author Series presents Renowned Author and Activist Naomi Wolf

14k PDF

August 20, 2008

Uncovering Ancient St. Louis with Archeologist Mark Leach

15k PDF

August 20, 2008

Rock Road Branch Collects Letters for Troops

17k PDF

August 15, 2008

Bestselling Suspense Author Sandra Brown at Library Headquarters

18k PDF

August 14, 2008

St. Louis County Library Author-In-Residence to Receive Prestigious Broadcasters Honor

18k PDF

August 13, 2008

St. Louis County Library Foundation Presents Bestselling Novelist Tom Perrotta

18k PDF

August 8, 2008

Bestselling Authors of the Edge Chronicles Series Visit County Library

18k PDF

August 7, 2008

St. Louis County Library Knitters Warm Up America

17k PDF

August 6, 2008

St. Louis County Library Partners with Discover Your Roots Missouri

18k PDF

August 6, 2008

The ‘Buzz’ Westfall Favorite Author Series Presents Award-Winning Journalist Alan Weisman

19k PDF

August 5, 2008

St. Louis County Library Hosts Multicultural Resource Fair

14k PDF

August 5, 2008

Graphic Novel Workshop with Cartoonist Phil Yeh

17k PDF

August 1, 2008

New Computer Lab Opens at Prairie Commons Branch

17k PDF

July 28, 2008

Susan McBride Launches New Young Adult Series at County Library

18k PDF

July 23, 2008

"Breaking Dawn" Release Parties at St. Louis County Library

17k PDF

July 21, 2008

Dr. Allen E. Wagner Chronicles St. Louis Police Department History

17k PDF

July 21, 2008

Family Legacy Workshop with Author Linda Weaver Clarke

16k PDF

July 8, 2008

St. Louis County Library Offers Health and Wellness Programs

17k PDF

June 23, 2008

County Library Joins Nationwide Simulcast of Author Eoin Colfer's One-Man Show

13k PDF

June 20, 2008

Bestselling Espionage Author Daniel Silva Returns to County Library

18k PDF

June 17, 2008

The St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Pacesetter Author Series presents Journalist Don Marsh

 18k PDF

June 16, 2008

Foundation Store Unveiled at County Library

 9k PDF

June 9, 2008

Celebrated St. Louis Journalist Harper Barnes at County Library

18k PDF

June 4, 2008

Tesson Ferry Branch Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary

 18k PDF

May 19, 2008

Black Music Month Event to Feature Local Legend Jeanne Trevor

10k PDF

May 11, 2008

Bestselling Author of "Peace Like A River" Leif Enger at County Library

 12k PDF

May 6, 2008

Third Annual Suspense Night Returns in June

15k PDF

May 5, 2008

"The Devil Wears Prada" Author Lauren Weisberger at Library Headquarters

 13k PDF

May 1, 2008

Summer Reading Club Fun at St. Louis County Library

12k PDF

April 22, 2008

Digital Photography Tips and Tricks with Kathy O¹Donnell

 8k PDF

April 21, 2008

The ‘Buzz’ Westfall Favorite Author Series presents Journalist and Bestselling Historian Cokie Roberts

13k PDF

April 21, 2008

Historian Gives the Whole Scoop on Food at the 1904 World¹s Fair

15k PDF

April 10, 2008

Bestselling Suspense Author John Sandford at Library Headquarters

13k PDF

April 6, 2008

SLCL and KETC Channel 9 host "St. Louis Stories: The Jewish Americans"

12k PDF

April 6, 2008

Video Games Now Available for Checkout at County Library

15k PDF

April 3, 2008

Asian Heritage Festival Returns to Daniel Boone Branch

67k PDF

April 1, 2008

One-on-One Help Now Available: Book a Librarian

11k PDF

March 31, 2008

Connecting with Your Community - Library Outreach To Spanish Speakers Series

20k PDF

March 28, 2008

Historian Discusses 19th Century Steamboat Disasters

12k PDF

March 28, 2008

Children, Families and Books Honored at Rock Road Dia Celebration

15k PDF

March 28, 2008

Authors Capture State's Beauty in "Painting Missouri"

16k PDF

March 26, 2008

Special Mother's Day Event with Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark

16k PDF

March 24, 2008

Pulitzer-Prize Winning Author Michael Chabon at County Library

16k PDF

March 19, 2008

Overcome Fear of Public Speaking with Tips from the Toastmasters

14k PDF

March 15, 2008

Manage Your Money with Tips from Financial Advisor Bob Hardcastle

16k PDF

March 13, 2008

Comic Workshops for Teens at County Library

16k PDF

March 11, 2008

Indian Trails Branch Celebrates Poet Power

14k PDF

March 4, 2008

Ridley Pearson Launches New Young Adult Suspense Series at County Library

15k PDF

March 4, 2008

St. Louis County Library Adopts Cutting Edge Technology

15k PDF

March 4, 2008

Tesson Ferry Branch Holds Used Book Sale

15k PDF

February 29, 2008

Mary Engelbreit Designs New Tote Bag for St. Louis County Library

16k PDF

February 29, 2008

Top Teen Author Lauren Myracle at Library Headquarters

17k PDF

February 25, 2008

Reading Buddy Program Pairs Teens, Kids, and Books

15k PDF

February 14, 2008

County Library Hosts 5-Part Series for Spanish Speakers

13k PDF

February 12, 2008

SLCL Hosts Panel Discussion featuring New Voices of St. Louis Immigrants

16k PDF

February 11, 2008

Free Job Search Seminars at County Library

18k PDF

February 11, 2008

County Library Hosts Africa World Documentary Film Festival

23k PDF

February 4, 2008

Branches Offer Free Tax Help

15k PDF

February 1, 2008

St. Louis County Library Celebrates Teen Tech Week

28k PDF

February 1, 2008

Internet Safety For Parents and Children at Grand Glaize

13k PDF

February 1, 2008

Children and Diversity Top List of Priorities for Library Strategic Plan

18k PDF

January 26, 2008

Best Selling Fiction Writer Susan Vreeland Kicks-Off 2008 Adult Reading Club

13k PDF

January 16, 2008

Diabetes Cooking Program at Natural Bridge

12k PDF

January 9, 2008

Gift of Reading Puts Kids on the Path to Success

13k PDF

January 7, 2008

St. Louis County Library Celebrates Black History Month

18k PDF
 

2007

December 18, 2007

The ‘Buzz’ Westfall Favorite Author Series presents Pulitzer Prize-Winner Geraldine Brooks

17k PDF

December 17, 2007

Book Sale at Daniel Boone Branch

14k PDF

December 17, 2007

National Medal of the Arts Winning Educator Rafe Esquith

18k PDF

December 14, 2007

Bestselling Author of the Young Adult Fantasy Series “Artemis Fowl”

16k PDF

November 20, 2007

SLCL Foundation Holiday Program and Local Author Showcase

17k PDF

November 26, 2007

Investigating Your Ancestors Seminar Featuring Researcher Pam Boyer Porter

15k PDF

November 14, 2007

ReadMOre Announces 2008 Pick - Starcatchers Trilogy by Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson

16k PDF

October 19, 2007

International Bestselling Romance Writer Barbara Taylor Bradford Visits County Library

12k PDF

October 17, 2007

Holiday Baking Extravaganza: Featuring Father Dominic Garramone

13k PDF

October 15, 2007

SLCL and the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival Present a Family Event with Explorer Peter Lane Taylor

12k PDF

October 12, 2007

St. Louis County Library Welcomes Back Ridley Pearson & Dave Barry

13k PDF

October 3, 2007

"Day of the Dead" to be Celebrated at Rock Road Branch of St. Louis County Library

19k PDF

October 3, 2007

Area Borders Group Stores Recognized for Support of Library's Bookmobile Program

13k PDF

September 18, 2007

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Fiction Writer Edward P. Jones Visits County Library

16k PDF

September 18, 2007

The 'Buzz' Westfall Favorite Author Series presents Renowned Historian Hampton Sides

16k PDF

September 17, 2007

SLCL Foundation Hosts Giant Used Book Sale

15k PDF

September 4, 2007

Inspirational Fiction Author Pat Simmons at Lewis and Clark Branch

16k PDF

August 27, 2007

Boeing Sponsors St. Louis County Library Bookmobile

19k PDF

August 23, 2007

John Dean In Conversation with Charles Brennan at Library Headquarters

19k PDF

August 22, 2007

Bob Rubright Talks About Walks and Trails in St. Louis County

16k PDF

August 15, 2007

County Library Begins Permanent Bookmobile Service In Wellston

15k PDF

August 14, 2007

National Book Award Winning Author Jonathan Franzen to Speak at SLCL

20k PDF

July 24, 2007

Shop at Borders and Support County Library Bookmobiles

11k PDF

July 23, 2007

Third Annual Family Read Night Features Author Gail Carson Levine

18k PDF

July 18, 2007

Meet Author Howard Frank Mosher At Library Headquarters

18k PDF

July 18, 2007

Author Daniel Silva Brings Intrigue To Library Headquarters

18k PDF

July 17 , 2007

Learn New Moves at St. Louis County Rock Road Branch Chess Club

15k PDF

July 13, 2007

Art of Living Arrives at St. Louis County Library Thornhill

16k PDF

July 12, 2007

Wizard Rock Band Performs for Harry Potter Fans

15k PDF

June 29, 2007

Indian Trails Branch Celebrates Twenty Years of Service

29k PDF

June 28 , 2007

Bridgeton Trails Features Movie Favorites

24k PDF

June 27, 2007

Hometown Can Be A great Vacation Destination -- Kimberlee Riley

18k PDF

June 26 , 2007

Tesson Ferry Branch Offers Free Ramping and Step Classes

18k PDF

June 26, 2007

County Library Provides Harry Potter Fans A Place To Party

18k PDF

June 26 , 2007

Bridgeton Trails Summer Programs For Children

17k PDF

June 21, 2007

English As A Second Language Class at Rock Road Branch

12k PDF

June 19 , 2007

"Killer Weekend" Author Ridley Pearson At Library Headquarters

19k PDF

June 19 , 2007

Literary Icon Jackie Collins at Library Headquarters

19k PDF

June 19 , 2007

Bridgeton Trails Has Summer-Long Book Sale

16k PDF

June 19 , 2007

Celebrate Black Music Month At Percussion Workshop

16k PDF

June 7, 2007

Special Showing of Classic "Peter Pan" at Library Headquarters

16k PDF

June 5, 2007

Tesson Ferry Offers Aerobics Class

18k PDF

June 1, 2007

Authors Guide Readers Through Natural Havens in Missouri Region -- Don Corrigan & E.J. Thias

19k PDF

May 24, 2007

Pacesetter Author Series Presents SSM Health Care CEO -- Sister Mary Jean Ryan

21k PDF

May 24, 2007

Julius Hunter Becomes Author-In-Residence At County Library

20k PDF

May 16, 2007

Rock Road Has Two for One Day

16k PDF

May 16, 2007

Pictorial History Documents Planning and Construction of Arch -- Robert J. Moore, Jr.

17k PDF

May 16, 2007

Suspense Writers In Town To Talk Mystery, Murder and Passion --
Peter Spiegelman, Reed Farrel Coleman, Ridley Pearson, Scott Phillips, Michael Kahn

23k PDF

May 15, 2007

Adult Reading Club Finale Features Book Discussion Expert -- Dr. David Carr

20k PDF

May 14, 2007

County Library Summer Reading Club Starts June 2

19k PDF

May 14, 2007

County Library Receives Civic Organization of the Year Award

18k PDF

May 8, 2007

Sports Writer Posnanski Honors Baseball Legend Buck O’Neil -- Joe Posnanski

22k PDF

May 4, 2007

Chef Frank Grant Shares Summer Salad Secrets at Bridgeton Trails

17k PDF

May 3, 2007

Wild West Adventure For Children at Grand Glaize Branch

16k PDF

April 30, 2007

Veteran Gives Powerful First-Hand Account of War -- Francis Catanzaro

19k PDF

April 27, 2007

Author Pens Remarkable Story of Survival During Depression-Era -- Paulette Jiles

20k PDF

April 26, 2007

Domestic Violence Novel Sends Message of Hope, Courage and Love -- L.Y. Marlow

19k PDF

April 25, 2007

Clayton Silver Strings Perform at Mid-County Branch

16k PDF

April 24, 2007

Author Travels, Experiences Inspire First Novel -- John Dalton

21k PDF

April 23, 2007

Mystery Series Author Adds Humor and Wit to Thicken Plot -- Susan McBride

17k PDF

April 18, 2007

Historian Presents Unique View on Mound City Past -- William Barnaby Faherty, S.J.

18k PDF

April 11, 2007

Indian Trails Branch Feature Paintings of Retired Librarian

15k PDF

April 11, 2007

Walter Isaacson Discusses Einstein at Library Headquarters