Summer Concert Series

St. Louis County Library has got a great summer concert series lined up for this summer!
Join us at the Headquarters branch for some family fun! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for all concerts.

Friday, June 3, 6:30 p.m.
Babaloo
This prize-winning pied piper is popular for packing more fun than seems possible in every show! 

Friday, July 8, 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Stinky Feet
Bring your dancing shoes and join Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove for a high-energy, interactive concert guaranteed to get the whole family rockin'.

Friday, August, 5, 6:30 p.m.
Leonardo
This highly interactive performance will entertain all ages.

2016 Summer Reading Club

St. Louis County Library's Summer Reading Club starts Monday, May 23-July 30, 2016. Read, attend library events and visit community experience partners to earn points.

For more information, check out our website at www.slcl.org.

Get Reading!

Review: "Miracle Man: The Story of Jesus" by John Handrix

St. Louis' own internationally know illustrator and author John Hendrix has created a unique and wonderful telling of the life of Jesus called "Miracle Man." Working the words of Jesus into his intricate illustrations, Hendrix brings "the living Word" to life in a fresh and engaging way that will speak to both children and adults. Click on the link above to request this soon-to-be favorite book. If you like it, check out some of Hendrix's other books.

--Andrea W., Headquarters

Kids Music Friday: "Cosmic Vacation" by Michael and the Rockness Monsters

How would you like to hop in your spaceship and travel the universe? You can imagine what that would be like through "Cosmic Vacation" by Michael and the Rockness Monsters. So hop in your spacesuit and watch this fun and adorable video.

--Andrea W., Headquarters

Review: "Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too) by Keith Negley

Sometimes it's hard to talk about feelings. That's when it's nice to have a book like "Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too)" by Keith Negley to help pave the way for some good discussions. With his big and bold illustrations of all kinds of tough guys experiencing all kinds of feelings, this book is perfect for any little tough guy in your life. Whether they like ninjas or astronauts, there's something for everything in this lovely retro-style book. Click on the link above to reserve a copy today.

--Andrea W., Headquarters

Review: "When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons" by Julie Fogliano

" august 3

if you want to be sure
that you are nothing more than small
stand at the edge of the ocean
looking out"

If you appreciate words and beautiful and seasons, please read "When Green Becomes Tomatoes" by Julie Fogliano. A year's worth of poems chronicling the passage of the seasons is lovingly and gorgeously illustrated by Julie Morstad. It is chock full of the wonder and loveliness that all children should be privileged to. Click on the link above to request a copy today.

"march 13 

politely
but tired of mittens
i asked the winter to please tell the snow
thank you very much, but no"

Andrea W., Headquarters 

Kids Music Friday: "You Were Meant to Be" by Renee Stahl and Glen Phillips

Happy Mother's Day! To celebrate, watch this sweet video and listen to "You Were Meant to Be" by Renee Stahl and Glen Phillips, from Renee's album "Simpatico".  Enjoy!

--Andrea W., Headquarters