Machacek Library will NOT be a polling place for the upcoming election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Voters who previously cast their ballots at Machacek Library can vote across the street at Storyline Church on Election Day. Help us spread the word!
From 1934-1983, St. Louis taverns could not sell beer or liquor on Election Day until half an hour after the polls closed. The law was scrapped when an election fell on Opening Day of the baseball season. #FridayFact
Remembering Walter Koenig, take a look back at his remarkable career across film and television, celebrating the unforgettable roles and performances that left a lasting mark on audiences.
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Did you know your St. Louis Public Library card gives you FREE access to NYT Cooking? 📚Discover new recipes, find inspiration for your next meal and explore thousands of dishes. Start cooking today: slpl.org/resources/cooking/
🗳️ REMINDER 🗳️
Early voting is open now through November 2! Cast your vote at one of these SLPL locations: Buder, Carpenter, Julia Davis, Kingshighway, Schlafly or Walnut Park.
Visit slpl.org for early voting hours. Make your voice heard—get out there and vote!
#ThrowbackThursday to the 1970s! A group of young readers gathered around, diving into stories and sharing laughs. Decades later, the library continues to be a fun, safe and inviting place for kids to explore books, spark their imagination and make new friends.
Take a look at some of Supergirl's best comic moments.
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Join us from 10:30–11:30 a.m. on October 31 at Carpenter Library for a spook-tacular Storytime presented in American Sign Language, followed by crafts and social time for children and families! This event is accessible for deaf children and families, but all are welcome.
It’s #WAYRW! This week, we’re reading "Heinrich Heine: Selected Works," published by Random House in 1973. This 446-page collection features major prose and lyrical works by German writer, Heinrich Heine. What are you reading this week?
In remembrance of Tom Skerritt, check out his extensive catalog of film and television roles and revisit the memorable performances that have shaped his career.
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Have you joined the adventure? SLPL Creature Quest is a system-wide reading challenge for ages 5–18. Track your reading with a Reading Tracker or the Beanstack app, and earn a collectible Creature Cards. Sign up at the Library and start your adventure!
We had a great afternoon at Schlafly Library with author Nic Stone in conversation with author Soman Chainani about Nic’s newest book, “Dasia (Forever).”
The Odyssey is one of civilization's most ancient literary works. It's been read, adapted and re-interpreted almost as long as the written work has existed. With the newest movie adaptation by Christopher Nolan in theaters, here's a look at some modern stories.
Did you know there’s an SLPL App? 📱
Download it today to browse the catalog, place holds, check due dates and explore everything the Library has to offer—right from your phone!
From twine and toilet paper rolls to gluing yarn to balloons... we got super crafty making decorative pumpkins at Buder Library! 🎃✂️
Visit slpl.org to join an awesome program at your local SLPL branch!
Check out these books about San Francisco and the Bay Area!
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Mango Languages now offers interactive alphabet charts for Spanish and Japanese! Click through characters to hear their sounds, learn phonetics and start learning a new language. Visit slpl.org for more information.
👻🎃 Join us on October 29 from 3:30–5:30 p.m. at Baden Library for an afternoon of monster-sized fun! Enjoy puzzles and challenges inspired by classic monsters, play life-sized games, learn about monster folklore and show off your best costume. 🧛♂️🕸️



























