St. Louis, Missouri STL

Oldest neighborhood newspaper in St. Louis · Independent and all volunteer-run since 1970

Tag: Books

Summer Reading Club Celebration

Historical October 1981 report or notice.

October 1, 1981

In Your Ear — A Mailaholic

Historical humor and personal reminiscence.

October 1, 1981

Who’s Afraid of the Disco Alien?

Historical September 1981 report or notice.

September 1, 1981

Who Is Margaret Hermes and What Is a Phoenix Nest?

Book review and author profile by Jo Ann Vatcha (existing JoAnn Vatcha profile), June 1981.

June 1, 1981

Count on Your Library

Historical May 1981 report or notice.

May 1, 1981

Stall Inflation with Your Library Card

Historical April 1981 report or notice.

April 1, 1981

Growing Vegetables in the Closet

Historical March 1981 report or notice.

March 1, 1981

Love in the Library

Historical February 1981 report or notice.

February 1, 1981

At the Lie-brary

Historical humor by Arlene Sandler.

December 1, 1980

It’s Gnat True

Historical November 1980 report or notice.

November 1, 1980

There’s No Excuse

Historical October 1980 report or notice.

October 1, 1980

No Creativity and No Typewriter…

Historical September 1980 report or notice.

September 1, 1980

This Week in and around Skinker DeBaliviere — October 29, 2026

Ghosts of Halloweens Past: A Spooky Stroll Through SD History

Remember Halloween in Skinker DeBaliviere when you were a kid?

Free Friday: Women Impressionists and the Land

The Saint Louis Art Museum continues its Free Friday program tomorrow with the Women Impressionists and the Land exhibition, which explores how…

History, Halloween and a Few Friendly Ghosts

The Missouri History Museum is hosting its History-Lovin' Halloween Party today from 4 to 7 p.m.

Boo at the Zoo wraps up tomorrow!

Boo at the Zoo comes to a close tomorrow evening.

All Aboard for Halloween Trick-or-Treating in the Loop!

The Loop Trolley is extending its season for one last ride, and it’s gonna be spook-tacular!

Voting Reminder (STL)

Remember to Vote Next Tuesday November 3!

RochtoberFest

St. Roch’s neighbors and friends are invited to Rochtoberfest, an evening of barbecue, good food and community fellowship on Saturday, November 7.

TSD Fundraiser

Join us for a free concert and fundraiser to support The Times of Skinker DeBaliviere, St. Louis’ oldest neighborhood newspaper.

Hamilton Elementary Looks Set to Close

On October 20, 2026, Hamilton Elementary hosted a St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) meeting on the proposal to close the school.

Why Not Vote?

by Jo Ann Vatcha [Editor’s Note: Fifty years ago, longtime Times editor Jo Ann Vatcha wrote this reflection on voting and the…

6000 & 6100 Westminster Host Annual Block Party

6000 and 6100 Westminster Place Block Party - 2026 The residents of the 6000 and 6100 Westminster Place blocks gathered on the…

A Voter’s Guide for Missouri Ballot Measures on November 3

November 3 is an important election day. In addition to voting for federal and state offices, judges, the state auditor and more,…