Left Bank Books Foundation
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Our mission is to promote and increase education, literary and cultural activities in the St. Louis area. Louis Public School children.
The Left Bank Books Foundation was created in 2009 as a 501c(3) by co-founders Kris Kleindienst, Jarek Steele and Terry Koch. It’s mission is to promote and increase education, literary and cultural activities in the St. Louis area, through reading and disseminating books and related materials to low-income persons; and to advance the unfettered discussion of ideas. Our signature project, The Rive
08/13/2018
St. Louis Book Fest Coming September 22, 2018
This event is being presented by the Central West End, Left Bank Books and the Left Bank Books Foundation.
Visit http://bookfeststl.com for more information.
07/09/2017
Summer Reading For Your Woke Kid Looking for books to feed your child's curiosity and ignite the social activist inside of them? Here's our list of children's books to keep your child occupied all summer long.
07/09/2017
BookFest St. Louis: An Evening With Sherman Alexie | BookFest St. Louis Acclaimed author Sherman Alexie will kick off BookFest St. Louis with an engagement on Friday, Sept. 22, at The Sheldon.
07/09/2017
Announcing BookFest St. Louis | BookFest St. Louis Celebrate literature and literary arts at the first annual BookFest St. Louis in the Central West End. The book festival will be held Sept. 23, 2017.
06/07/2017
An article on the We Stories program from St. Louis Public Radio.
'We Stories' aims to get white families talking about race, racism through children’s books A new local organization wants to get the conversation about race and racism started with a group you may not expect: young, white families in St. Louis.
06/07/2017
We Stories: Raising Big-Hearted Kids is a new and growing organization that uses the power of children’s literature to create conversation, change, and hope in St. Louis and a stronger, more equitable and inclusive future for all.
It is targeted towards white families of children ages 7 and younger to encourage conversations about race and racism. For more information, visit http://www.westories.org
Home First one, then another, and then a few more, until dozens upon dozens of St. Louisans stood together asking how our city can reach its promise.
St. Louis Black Authors of Children's Literature Fostering awareness about the importance of early literacy by creating opportunities for all children to have access to Black children's books.
06/07/2017
Summer Food Program
Young persons 18 of age and under can enjoy free breakfast and/or lunch at more that 100 sites within the metropolitan St. Louis area. For more information, visit https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/human-services/documents/2014-schools-out-cafe-locations.cfm
The 2017 Summer Food Service Program sponsored by the City of St. Louis runs from June 5, 2017 to August 11, 2017. Young persons 18 years of age and under can enjoy free breakfast and/or lunch at more than 60 sites within the metropolitan St. Louis area.
In addition, individuals over the age of 18, who have been determined by a state or local educational agency to have mental or physical disability, are eligible to be served meals.
To become a food distribution site in you community or to find a meal site location in your area, contact the Department of Human Services, Youth and Family Division at (314) 657-1654.
2017 Schools Out Cafe Locations List of organizations participating in the School's Out Cafe Program in 2017. Offering free lunches to youth and teens throughout the summer.
06/01/2017
What are your kids doing this summer? Sign them up for one or more of the fun, exciting and educational summer camps offered for free by St. Louis Public Library!
Registration for all camps is required. Print and complete the Camp Application here, and bring it into any St. Louis Public Library Branch. Applications require a parent or guardian’s signature. Registration closes when the camp is full.
Campers must commit to attending all scheduled camp sessions. Parents or guardians should make arrangements for their child to arrive on time and be picked up at the end of the camp each day.
The Library cannot provide before or after care. Unexcused absences may lead to dismissal from the program.
For more information, visit https://www.slpl.org/news/summer-camps-slpl/
Summer Camps @ SLPL What are your kids doing this summer? Sign them up for one or more of the fun, exciting and educational summer camps offered for…
Kids and Teens Downloadables for Summer Reading
May 20, 2017
Make reading and the Library part of your summer. Join St. Louis Public Library’s Summer Reading Program between May 22 and July 29, at your local Branch or online. Once you sign up, keep track of your reading and claim your prizes at any St. Louis Public Library branch between May 30 and July 29.
The St. Louis Public Library offers downloadables just for Kids and Teens. Use your library card to download eBooks, Audiobooks, Comics and get suggestions on what to read during the summer from our digital collections. Download the apps to read or listen to books on your mobile device.
For more information, visit https://www.slpl.org/blogs/post/summer-reading-program-2017/
Kids and Teens Downloadables for Summer Reading Make reading and the Library part of your summer. Join St. Louis Public Library’s Summer Reading Program between May 22 and July…
06/01/2017
Do you want to give your child a summer filled with adventures, exploration and discoveries? Then sign them up for the Summer Reading Program at St. Louis Public Library.
Join St. Louis Public Library’s Summer Reading Program between May 22 and July 29, at your local SLPL location or online.
SLPL’s Summer Reading Program can help children discover new interests, try out new skills and open their eyes to a world of possibilities. Plus, they win prizes and become better readers!
Benefits of joining SLPL’s Summer Reading Program are:
• Children who read for pleasure are stronger readers and better students.
• Children who read at least five (5) books in the summer are more likely to start school ready to learn in the fall.
• Children who do not read over the summer actually lose the reading gains they made the previous year.
Click here to sign up online!
Make reading and the Library part of your child’s summer. Once a child is signed up, keep track of their reading and then claim prizes at any St. Louis Public Library between May 30 and July 29.
To complete SLPL’s Summer Reading Program, kids and teens must complete 5 chapter books or 15 picture books. For younger participants, books read aloud count too. Teachers can also register a class, club or daycare group.
SLPL's Summer Reading Program is organized by the St. Louis Public Library and is sponsored by the St. Louis Public Library Foundation, St. Louis Cardinals and an LSTA Grant funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the State Library.
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.