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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 3h

Welcome back to another Weekend Watchlist! 🍿 This weekend we’re recommending "Maude," by Norman Lear. Stop by one of our locations to check it out in person or visit slpl.org to place a hold!

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 15h

Join us from 6-7:30 p.m. on October 7 at Schlafly Library to discuss, “Dasia (Forever),” with author Soman Chainani and Nic Stone! While you wait, check out these read-alikes featuring stories of struggle and triumph. slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 19h

When the materials you need are not owned by the St. Louis Public Library System, you can request them through our Interlibrary Loan Service, borrowing from some of our neighboring systems. Visit slpl.org to learn how.

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 23h

We had a fun afternoon at Buder Library with the Misfit Marionettes! 🎭 We enjoyed the puppet show and learned all about the art of marionette puppetry. It was a wonderful afternoon filled with creativity, laughter and fun!

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The 1926 World Series opened October 2 in New York. The Cardinals and Yankees split the first two games in New York, Yankees took 2 of 3 in St. Louis, but the Cards came back in New York, winning the final two games and their first World Series. #FridayFact

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Metro Theater Company is bringing the incredible story of Josephine Baker to life this weekend at St. Louis Public Library! Before the curtain rises, explore our booklist celebrating the life, legacy and extraordinary story of this legendary St. Louisan. slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Have an emerging reader at home? Our Lit Kits help kids build literacy through books, toys and guided activities that make reading and learning fun. www.slpl.org/lit-kit/

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Celebrate #WorldPostcardDay with us! Our Souvenir Postcards feature five designs inspired by the beauty and history of Central Library—just $1 each. Available at Central’s circulation desks or in the SLPL store online. Which one will you choose? www.slpl.org/central-souv...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Check out this dinner menu from the restaurant at the historic Hotel Statler! The hotel was built in 1917 and has had various owners throughout the years. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. A little taste of history for this #TBT! 🍽️🏨

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Check out this booklist to learn why our fall seasons are getting shorter and discover how we can turn that knowledge into action to help save fall! slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We enjoyed learning about the dances of India at Schlafly Library! Want to join the fun? Visit slpl.org to discover upcoming Live @ SLPL events and see what’s happening at your local library!

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Get creative with postcards on World Postcard Day! Drop in between 3-7 p.m. on October 1 at Central Library and design your own postcard. Then write a special message to send to someone you want to reach out to! Blank postcards and supplies will be provided.

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Stories shape our week, one page at a time. What’s keeping your mind busy lately? #WhatAreYouReadingWednesday

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Enhance your visual literacy with one of these great graphic novel memoirs! slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Stay on top of business news with your SLPL card. Access the St. Louis Business Journal, including daily articles, the Weekly Edition and the Book of Lists—free for all SLPL cardholders. www.slpl.org/resource/st-...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🎶 Live at SLPL is back! 🎶 Join us for amazing live performances in a kid-friendly environment! Upcoming performances include The Nutcracker & The World’s Fair, Princess of the Pose: A Josephine Baker Story and Music Quest. Visit the link below for more information! www.slpl.org/live-at-slpl

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We had a sweet afternoon at Baden Library decorating cupcakes with funny faces! 🧁 Find future events like this at slpl.org.

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Horror and thrillers favorite darling...the final girl! Take a look at these titles to help you discover what it takes to be a final girl and defeat all manner of horrors. slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join us from 6-7 p.m. on September 29 at Buder Library for SLAM Poetry Night as we pass the mic over to you to perform your work in front of a supportive audience. Any level of experience is welcome - if you don’t have a poem, we will provide one!

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Join the Adult Reading Challenge! Complete 24 challenges in 52 weeks for a chance to win prizes. Log your progress online or pick up a bingo card at any SLPL location. Learn more: www.slpl.org/adult-readin...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Check out Baden Library staff participating in the City’s Cleanup and Resource Fair in the Baden neighborhood! 🧹🌱 Thank you to everyone who helped care for our community!

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Join us from 1–3 p.m. on September 28 at Buder Library! Integrated Health Network (IHN) will be on-site to share helpful health resources and information with the community.

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Did you know you can borrow more than just books from the library? Browse our catalog at slpl.org to check out telescopes, binoculars, fishing poles and much more using your SLPL card!

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Tour one of St. Louis' Grand Spaces - Central Library! Free weekly tours are available or download the SLPL Central Library tour app and explore on your own.

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

St. Louis Public Library is proud to partner with various artists to feature exhibits and displays at select locations throughout the SLPL system. Check out what’s on display this month! www.slpl.org/art-exhibits...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Thank you to the customer who sent flowers to Cabanne Library! 💐 We’re flourishing and appreciate our community for noticing! 🌸

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Celebrate Tower Grove Pride with stories, songs and rhymes! 🌈📚 Join us from 10–11 a.m. on September 26 at the Roman Pavilion in Tower Grove Park for Outdoor Storytime, presented by St. Louis Public Library and two local drag queens. slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The 1936 St. Louis National Horse Show benefitting the Firemen’s Pension Fund ran from September 28-October 3 at the Arena on Oakland Avenue. #FridayFact

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Calling all local filmmakers! St. Louis Public Library will be hosting our third SLPL Film Festival. Submissions are being accepted until October 31, or until we receive 200 submissions. For more information, rules and to submit your film, visit FilmFreeway.com/SLPLFF.

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We had a great afternoon at Walnut Park Library with Lindy Drew learning about the stories and photographs featured in "Humans of St. Louis: The Book." 📚📸

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#TBT to 1966! 📚 Check out this photo of two young women working in the Library’s Reference Department, looking through dictionaries to answer patrons’ questions.

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Check out this list of fantasy, science-fiction and dystopian book recommendations from teen volunteers at SLPL! slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We’ve teamed up with @foxtheatrestl to give you a chance to see Death Become Her! Join any SLPL adult program for an opportunity to win a pair of tickets. Learn more at: www.slpl.org/page-to-stage/

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It’s #WAYRW! This week we’re reading “Humans of St. Louis” by Lindy Drew and Dessa Somerside. What are you reading this week?

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Check out this booklist all about lighthouses. slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Free period supply kits are available at all SLPL locations through our ongoing partnership with @stldiaperbank. Just ask any staff member for a “period supply kit” or “mixed kit”—no library card needed.

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

New to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra? 🎶 Experience the power of music for free! Stop by any SLPL location to pick up a complimentary SLSO ticket voucher, valid for select classical and family concerts. Visit any SLPL location to learn more.

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Catch up on these on-going series before the next book comes out! slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Did you know you can check out video games at any St. Louis Public Library location? 🎮 We have games for PlayStation, Xbox and more. Visit slpl.org to see the full collection!

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We had a relaxing afternoon at Walnut Park Library during Painting with Joy! 🎨 Visit slpl.org for future events like this.

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Autumn signals harvest time for Missouri’s state fruit! Check out this ode to the pawpaw that appeared in the St. Louis Post Dispatch on October 27, 1906. If you’d like to explore more historical newspapers, visit the microfilm collection in the Central Library’s Genealogy Room! #MicrofilmMonday

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A selection of artists and authors who have passed on that we would want to have a cup of tea and a discussion with. slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Immerse yourself in the world of coding with this fun, interactive platform—ideal for all ages. Learn real-world programming skills, create websites and design your own video games: www.slpl.org/resource/fie...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Do you remember your first trip to the library? 📚 Tell us about it in the comments!

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Science is often associated with statistics and facts, but great beauty can be found in the natural world too. Check out one of these books for a deeper dive into the artistry and beauty found in all aspects of science, math and statistics. slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Get into the back to school spirit with these movies set in academia! 🎬 slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We had a great afternoon at Cabanne Library learning how to make pie crust from scratch! 🥧 We picked up tips and tricks and even took home apple filling to finish our pies. Visit slpl.org for future events like this!

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

In 1926 St. Louis Shoe Manufacturers hosted the Pageant of Footwear Fashions drawing 6,000 buyers from around the country who viewed and purchased locally-made shoes and clothing. It also cemented the city’s place as the style center for shoes. #FridayFact

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Dive into this mash-up of reads with fantastic artwork and compelling stories, all prominently featuring queer women characters! slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...

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St. Louis Public Library @stlpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Join the quest! 🔎🐉 SLPL Creature Quest is a system-wide reading challenge for kids and teens ages 5-18, running now through May 15, 2027! Read, collect unique Creature Cards and earn entries into a grand prize raffle featuring passes to City Museum, Union Station and Six Flags.

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