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Hannagan’s was one of several restaurants on Laclede’s Landing in the 1980s. Named for the owner’s father, the menu offered tales of his career in addition to food and drink. It closed in 2015. The full menu is available to view at slpl.org. #FridayFact

It’s #WAYRW! This week we’re reading “The Hounding” by Xenobe Purvis, a gothic historical novel set in 18th‑century England about five sisters accused by their village of turning into dogs. What are you reading this week?

Looking for a fun summer job? ☀️📚 Teens ages 16–18 can apply for the Summer Teen Internship at the St. Louis Public Library! This 10-week paid opportunity lets you promote summer programs and help with youth activities. Visit slpl.org or scan the QR code to apply

Happy National Panda Day! In 1939, Happy became the first giant panda to live at the St. Louis Zoo. Check out these photos that appeared in the June 26, 1939 issue of the St. Louis Star-Times! To find more historical gems like this one, visit the Central Library’s Genealogy Room

We had a great time doing community outreach at the Missouri History Museum! It was wonderful getting to connect with people and share library resources, upcoming programs and so much more with our community.

Happy #314Day! ❤️ This historic postcard from 1940, part of the St. Louis Public Library Historical Digital Collection, spells out “St. Louis” with illustrations of local landmarks. Stop by one of our library locations and spend some time with a little St. Louis history!

Brickwork and terra cotta are defining features of building in St. Louis due to an abundance of good clay, innovative manufacturers and skilled craftsmen. Love the brick in the 314! #FridayFact

This image from our Historical Digital Collection shows children gathered for storytelling at Buder Library in 1968. Decades later, Storytime is still bringing kids and families together every week at several SLPL locations. Visit slpl.org to find a Storytime hour

It’s #WAYRW and this week we’re reading "Satantango" by Laszlo Krasznahorkai. The novel follows residents of a crumbling Hungarian farming collective whose lives are thrown into chaos when a mysterious man believed to be gone returns to the village. What are you reading? 📚

Congratulations to this rock star for finishing the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative! Each tale you read builds stronger bonds, boosts creativity and encourages a love for lifelong learning. Visit slpl.org to start your family's journey.

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.

We’re so excited to introduce our new Saturday series Weekend Watchlist! We’ll be sharing a movie or TV show recommendation to add to your must-watch list. Stop by your local SLPL branch to browse movies, or visit slpl.org to place a hold.

Get ready to sing, dance and play at Music and Movement! 🎶 Your little one will have a blast singing and dancing while enjoying an interactive storytime. Visit slpl.org to find out when the next session is at a library near you!

#ThrowbackThursday to April 1917 at Central Library! 📚✏️ This photo shows a drawing class, giving us a glimpse of learning and creativity at St. Louis Public Library over a century ago.

It’s #WAYRW! What are you reading this week? Comment below and share your current read with us!

While the Stranger Than Fiction fundraiser is sold out, you can still support the St. Louis Public Library. Please considering making a donation to Fund the Need or purchasing a raffle ticket at one.bidpal.net/stf26/welcome.

We had a wonderful time at Schlafly Library for Tea Talk with Amber Fouche of Tea ParTea. In celebration of Black History Month, Amber shared the powerful legacy behind her business, inspired by her grandmother Clara and generations of herbalist women and healers in her family.

In June 1970, civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke at Kiel Auditorium for a voter registration rally. This advertisement appeared in the St. Louis American on June 18, 1970. #MicrofilmMonday

St. Louis Public Library’s sustainability projects, completed in partnership with Veregy, have received the Champion Innovation Award from the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Green Business Challenge.

Thank you to Julius B. Anthony for presenting on how choice and diversity in children's books can inspire a love of reading as part of the Library's Literacy Expert Series. The next program in this series will be March 5 at Schlafly Library. Photo Credit: Brian McDonald