St. Louis Public Library

From 1968-2014, diners at the Millenium Hotel (Stouffer’s / Clarion) could enjoy an elegant meal and a panoramic view of St. Louis at the Top of the Riverfront restaurant as it slowly revolved atop the hotel. Menu from the Local Menu Collection #FridayFact

#TBT to 1922! 📚 This photograph captures the first and youngest visitors at Buder Library, which was originally located inside the Susan R. Buder School.

As millions of migrating songbirds travel over St. Louis this season, Central Library is proud to participate in Lights Out Heartland by doing our part to reduce light pollution and help keep birds safe at night. lightsoutheartland.org

It’s #WAYRW and this week we recruited one of our youngest little readers! 📚 What are you and your crew reading this week?

For 25 years in the current building—and 80 years at this location—Kingshighway Library has been a welcoming home for readers, families, neighbors and new friends alike. ❤️ These vintage photos remind us just how loved this space has always been—and still is today.

Join us from 6-7 p.m. on May 13 at Carpenter Library, as Missouri author Michelle Collins Anderson discusses her new novel, “The Moonshine Woman,” with special guest and KMOX host Debbie Monterrey. Hear about the inspiration behind this gripping story.

Take a fun, family stroll while exploring this month’s Storybook Walk featuring “Another Word For Neighbor” by Angela Pham Krans. Visit Ruth Porter Mall Park—starting at Delmar Blvd and DeBaliviere Ave.

In 1899 the St. Louis Globe-Democrat described a St. Paul Sandwich of deviled ham, fried egg, mustard and onion sold by an Italian food cart vendor. Explore the history on Tuesday May 12 at 6 p.m. at Central Library. #FridayFact slpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69b87e6…

In 1924, in St. Louis, A.W. Heitmeyer Hardware, located at 5350 Devonshire Ave., was the go-to place for paints, polish, tools and just about anything else needed to keep your home running smoothly. #TBT

It’s #WAYRW! This week we’re reading “Spectators” by Brian K. Vaughan and Niko Henrichon What are you reading this week?

Young library visitors had a great time building bug hotels out of recycled materials at Kingshighway Library 🐞🌿 It was a fun, hands-on way to explore STEM, creativity and caring for our environment. Visit slpl.org to find more STEM events like this for kids!

The Power In Unity event “Watoji Bookbinding,” scheduled for May 5 at Carpenter Library, has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Visit slpl.org for future events.

Historical newspapers can be incredibly helpful for researching the story of a home. These photos were featured in the Real Estate section of the St. Louis Star-Times on June 4, 1937. Check out the Events calendar at SLPL.org! #MicrofilmMonday

We had a hilarious evening at Central Library with The Improv Shop 😂 From lots of laughs to learning about the art of improv, it was a fun and interactive experience with an awesome cast. Visit slpl.org to find more events like this!

We had a fun afternoon at Baden Library meeting Louie, the mascot for the St. Louis Blues! 🏒💙 We learned all about the sport of hockey, the importance of staying active and picked up some fun new facts along the way. Visit slpl.org to find more events like this!

It’s #WAYRW! This week we are reading “Fearless, Sleepless, Deathless” by Maria Pinto. What are you reading this week?

Kids at Kingshighway Library put their engineering skills to the test! 🏗️ They built two types of bridges—beam and suspension—and then tested them to see which could hold the most weight.

Due to weather, this event has been canceled.

Come meet Tracker the Bassett Hound and learn tips for kids and teens financial literacy with Arsenal Credit Union from 4–5 p.m. on April 29 at Buder Library. Learn more: slpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6939a0c…

From 1845 to 1882, 12th Street (now Tucker) between Chestnut and Olive was home to Lucas Market, a block of public market houses and sidewalk stalls leased to vendors. The market was as an area until it was ultimately closed to allow for the widening of 12th Street. #FridayFact