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Hello Book Lovers, October is a big month for in person events for readers! We hope you'll join us at Book Group Picks Sip & Stroll next week. This will be our fifth year hosting this event, and we've made it even bigger and better, with 13 SLCL book group leaders highlighting their favorite picks. We also have the Teen Book Festival this month, featuring visits by 22 popular YA authors. See the Upcoming Programs section below for more information. We have new Book Discussion Kits available for you to reserve! Also, Hispanic Heritage Month continues through October 15, and we're offering some great programs to celebrate. See the News section below for more information. Let me know if you have any questions. We look forward to sharing our love of books with you! Happy Reading, Sarah |
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Tuesday, October 6, 6:00 p.m. | Clark Family Sip a tasty drink and stroll between stations where library book group leaders will chat with you about their favorite book discussion titles. Mingle with other readers and enter a door prize raffle.
Adults. Registration required. View details. |
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The St. Louis Teen Book Festival takes place on Saturday, October 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Clark Family Branch. The event is free and open to all readers. The festival features book talks, author signings, and meet-and-greet opportunities with 22 of the hottest young adult authors in a variety of genres. Learn more. |
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Thursday, November 5, 6:00 p.m. | Grant’s View Get the lowdown on the library's noir films from shadowy classics, rough gems, to neo-noir. Trench coats and fedoras encouraged. Adults. Registration recommended. View details. |
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| Book Discussion Kits are designed for book clubs and other groups to read and discuss the same book. The kits include multiple copies of the book and a discussion guide. The kit is checked out to one group member who is responsible for all the materials. You may see what titles are available by visiting slcl.myturn.com. Click the "New" category in the left side menu to see our recently ordered titles. Click the cover, title, or "check availability" button to see the calendar of available dates for each kit. You can find step by step directions under the "Reservation Instructions" tab in the upper left corner. |
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library from September 15-October 15! We will have special programs including scavenger hunts, food demonstrations, crafts, film screenings and more. Learn more.
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If you missed it, check out the recording of our virtual program Fabulous Fall Reads on the library's YouTube Channel. Library staff share great books to read this fall and beyond. Adults. Watch it by selecting this link! Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss other great library programs. |
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Join a Book Discussion GroupMeet other readers and talk about great books! Please visit the events calendar to find a group that matches your schedule and interests.
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Personalized Reading ListLet us help you find your next book! Tell us about your reading preferences using this form. We’ll suggest similar books that we think you may like based on what you say you’re in the mood to read and what you’ve liked in the past.
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Author EventsDid you know we have the biggest, number one author event series in the country? Each month the St. Louis County Library Foundation brings bestselling and award-winning authors from a variety of genres to the library, offering readers exclusive opportunities to meet and engage with their favorite writers. View upcoming events. |
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