St. Louis County Library

Library Journal (LJ) announced on February 3, 2025 that St. Louis County Library (SLCL), has been awarded the sixth annual Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize. Developed in partnership between the Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation and LJ, this award recognizes the powerful synergy that results when a library works closely with both its local government and its community. To honor its exemplary record, SLCL will receive $250,000 from the Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation and is showcased in LJ’s February 2025 issue, available in print and online.

The Empowering Encore Entrepreneurs series is an 8-week program for new entrepreneurs that are 55-years-old or older. Participants will develop skills through expert-led presentations and workshops. Applications will be accepted February 1-28.

St. Louis County Library will host a Black History Celebration in February. The theme for 2025 is “African American Arts: Inspiring, Impacting, and Influencing Every Generation.” Events include performances by the Black Rep, a jazz concert, a gospel celebration, author events, dance workshops, and more.

St. Louis County Library and Emerson unveiled a new bookmobile on January 29 at Buder Elementary in the Ritenour School District. To celebrate the new bookmobile, representatives from Emerson and SLCL held a school assembly with an appearance by the children’s book character Splat the Cat, followed by an opportunity for students to explore the new bookmobile.