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In the late 1920s, a number of innovative jazz musicians made an exciting discovery: by ignoring the 2/4 time signature popular with dance bands and playing in 4/4 time, they could up the tempo of a piece while simultaneously allowing for a greater rhythmic freedom. Spurred on by this discovery, musicians like Louis Armstrong began…

Movie studios learned early on that, when it comes to box office intake, crime really does pay. The parent genre of mystery, suspense, and noir, crime films all

Here is our April update for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!  Remember, if you have not yet registered, there are two ways to participate in 1,000 Books Befor

On the afternoon of February 12, 1924, the culmination of a bold musical experiment is unfolding on the stage of New York City's Aeolian Hall. Popular bandleade

Here is our January update for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! 

Here is our October update for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Remember, if you have not yet registered, there are two ways to participate in 1,000 Books Befo

Each week a group of individuals gather at Schlafly Library for a program called Step For Fitness. The program - one of the longest-running programs at Schlafly

Here is our August update for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Remember, if you have not yet registered, there are two ways to participate in 1,000 Books Befor

Remember, if you have not yet registered, there are two ways to participate in 1,000 Books Before K

Here is our January update for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

Pam Webber is the bestselling author of three historical novels, "The Wiregrass," "Moon Water" and "Life Dust."

Here is our September update for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!  Remember, if you have not yet registered, there are two ways to participate in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten:  You can visit a Library location to receive a paper log. Staff will take your information and provide you with a booklet to keep track of all…

Did you know… At 4,440 words in its original version, the Constitution of the United States is not only the briefest constitution but is also the longest survi

If you’re anything like me, you can lose track of time perusing through Goodreads. Whether it’s from friends' feeds or booklists, I find no end of fodder for my

Remember, if you have not yet registered, there are two ways to participate in 1,000 Books Before

Visit Dangerous Women - An exhibit, now on display through January 7th on the third floor at Central Library, 1301 Olive Street. The exhibit is free and open to

A new eMedia reciprocal lending program allows cardholders access to...

A nun of unknown order sits quietly at a table under the roof of the public library. She writes diligently in her journal, surrounded by stacks of books, unawar

When you conjure images of people from the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, you might picture grim expressions, stiff clothing, and only the most demure of sm

Here is our first 2022 update for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Remember, if you have not yet registered, there are two ways to participate in 1,000 Books B