St. Louis County Library

This week, the St. Louis County Library @SLCL broke ground on a new branch in Chesterfield! The new branch will be named after Guy Jaffe and Judy Schwartz Jaffe, who donated $1 million to the project. Learn more: buff.ly/K3SHHaG

Acclaimed novelist Sadeqa Johnson will discuss her new book “Keeper of Lost Children” Tuesday night at the Clark Family Branch. slcl.org/authors. Part of SLCL's Black History Celebration.

Don't miss the Gift of Gospel next week at the Clark Family Branch. Pastor Shaun Williams presents amazing local gospel talents, including the Community Gospel Choir of St. Louis, Chrystal and Charity Williams & Valaur Dickerson. slcl.org/black-history-… #BlackHistoryMonth

Join us for a (post)Valentine’s Day celebration with popular Black romance writers LaQuette, Kristina Forest and Jaime Wesley this Friday at the Florissant Valley Branch! Visit slcl.org/events/african… for details. #BlackHistoryMonth

In this new novel from the bestselling author of “The House of Eve,” one American woman’s vision in post WWII Germany will tie together three people. Author Sadeqa Johnson will discuss her new book "Keeper of Lost Children" next week at the Clark Family Branch.

The @stlBlackRep will give a free performance of "Takunda" next week at the Lewis & Clark Branch. This coming of age story incorporates African folk tales and songs, featuring an ensemble of four actors and the vibrant art of storytelling. slcl.org/black-history-…

Veteran ABC News correspondent and 20/20 co-anchor, Deborah Roberts shares a celebration of sisterhood in her new book “Sisters Loved and Treasured: Stories of Unbreakable Bonds." Meet her this Thursday at the Clark Family Branch. slcl.org/authors Presented with Ameren.

In "Antihero," the latest installment in Gregg Hurwitz’s bestselling Orphan X series, Evan Smoak takes on his most complex mission yet. Find out more and meet the author on Tuesday night at the Clark Family Branch. slcl.org/authors. Presented with Novel Neighbor.

Join us for a (post)Valentine’s Day celebration with popular Black romance writers LaQuette, Kristina Forest and Jaime Wesley on February 20 at the Florissant Valley Branch! Visit slcl.org/events/african… for details. #BlackHistoryMonth

We're proud to support @SLCL with events exploring “100 Years of Black St. Louis.” Enjoy jazz and gospel concerts, author talks, dance workshops and more. spr.ly/904428140

Join us for an evening with veteran news correspondent Deborah Roberts next week at the Clark Family Branch. She will discuss her new book “Sisters Loved and Treasured: Stories of Unbreakable Bonds.” Presented in Partnership with Ameren.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Drew Project at the Florissant Valley Branch this Friday! Enjoy music, light refreshments and a fun photo backdrop. Singing and dancing encouraged. slcl.org/black-history-… #BlackHistoryMonth

Bestselling thriller author Gregg Hurwitz will discuss his new Orphan X book “Antihero" next week at the Clark Family Branch. slcl.org/authors. Presented with @novelneighbor

Tomorrow night, local author Pat Simmons will discuss her experiences in the publishing world and highlight her work as an African American Christian at the Natural Bridge Branch. slcl.org/authors. #BlackHistoryMonth

The picture books from this week's library haul. Accidentally requested the Spanish edition of one of them. Yes, I am going to read it. But I've now requested the English edition as well. #BookLovers @SLCL

In case you missed it The Heidi Glaus Book Club @Heidi_Glaus @joshuagilbert and @RammerSTL will be sitting down with Author Gregory O’Malley of “The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom and the American Revolution @SLCL #ktrs #radio #talkofstl

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Drew Project at the Florissant Valley Branch! Enjoy music, light refreshments and a fun photo backdrop. Singing and dancing encouraged. slcl.org/black-history-… #BlackHistoryMonth

Join us Wednesday night at the Natural Bridge Branch for a viewing and discussion of the film “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth.” slcl.org/black-history-… #BlackHistoryMonth

Local author Pat Simmons will discuss her experiences in the publishing world and highlight her work as an African American Christian author next week at the Natural Bridge Branch. slcl.org/authors. #BlackHistoryMonth

Acclaimed historian Gregory O’Malley will discuss his new book “The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom, and the American Revolution" next week at the Clark Family Branch. slcl.org/authors #BlackHistoryMonth