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St. Louis County Library Foundation presents architect John C. Guenther, author of “The Gateway Arch: An Illustrated Timeline.” An icon of Structural Expressionism, the Gateway Arch expresses both a timeless monumentality and a contemporary dynamism. The story of how this monument came to be is remarkable. John Guenther, architect and historian, seeks to “connect the dots” of history and take readers through the key events which led to the building of the Gateway Arch, assisted by historic images. Enjoy a chronological look at the historic foundations of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, starting from the very beginning: when the Louisiana territory was controlled by France. Architect JOHN C. GUENTHER has produced a distinguished body of architecture that contributes significantly to the built environment. Guenther has been a Lecturer in the College of Architecture, Washington University in St. Louis, where he taught Introduction to Design Processes and co-founded and taught Mid-Century Modernism in St. Louis 1930-1970.

St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Arthur Gale Medical Arts Lecture Series presents physician and bestselling author Sandeep Jauhar for a discussion of his book “My Father’s Brain: Life in the Shadow’s of Alzheimer’s.” PUBLICATION DATE: 5/16/2023 LEGACY LINK: https://www.slcl.org/content/distinguished-physician-sandeep-jauhar-presents-new-book-alzheimer%E2%80%99s-disease ARTICLE TYPE: Press Release ELEPHANT

St. Louis County Library will offer Pickleball Kits for check out starting May 15. Anyone with a valid SLCL card can check out a kit. Each kit contains a set of 4 graphite pickleball paddles, 4 balls (two for indoor and two for outdoor play), and a carrying case. PUBLICATION DATE: 5/12/2023 LEGACY LINK: https://www.slcl.org/content/pickleball-equipment-available-check-out-st-louis-county-library%C2%A0 ARTICLE TYPE: Press Release ELEPHANT

St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Westfall Politics & History Series presents acclaimed journalist Brooke Kroeger for a discussion and signing of “Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism.” PUBLICATION DATE: 5/9/2023 LEGACY LINK: https://www.slcl.org/content/slcl%E2%80%99s-westfall-series-presents-brooke-kroeger-history-women-journalism ARTICLE TYPE: Press Release ELEPHANT

St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Favorite Author Series presents former St. Louis Post Dispatch columnist and popular mystery writer Elaine Viets for a discussion and signing of “The Dead of Night,” a new installment in her Angela Richman Death Investigator series. PUBLICATION DATE: 5/4/2023 LEGACY LINK: https://www.slcl.org/content/slcl-hosts-mystery-writer-elaine-viets-daniel-boone-branch ARTICLE TYPE: Press Release ELEPHANT

St. Louis County Library is launching a new program for individuals with previous state or federal convictions to learn the basics for starting and running a business. The Small Business Launchpad is a free, 6-month program where formerly incarcerated individuals will develop skills through expert-led presentations and workshops. PUBLICATION DATE: 5/1/2023 LEGACY LINK: https://www.slcl.org/content/st-louis-county-library-introduces-small-business-launchpad-formerly-incarcerated ARTICLE TYPE: Press Release ELEPHANT