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Bookmark Contest and Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime at the Library

Our 25th Annual Design-a-Bookmark Contest! Contest Starts February 1 • Deadline for Entries March 15 Since 1999, the library has been asking youth to share original designs that promote and inspire literacy, and we have received thousands of amazing submissions over the years. To honor all of the talented participants,

Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

It’s happened to the best of us. You’re in a meeting—perhaps learning about a new company initiative or listening to a boss who wasn’t happy with your team’s performance—and you have something to say, but then you just… don’t. Because, after all, you want to keep your job, or you

Travel Guru Rick Steves On the Value of Culture Shock

If you want to plan a trip to Europe, then Rick Steves is your go-to guide. There’s no shortage of ways to learn about his travel tips—from guidebooks to television shows to podcasts… well, you get the idea. Who is Rick Steves? Even though Steves is now the expert on

Indulge In the Benefits of a Cold Plunge at These 6 Epic Locations

With fans like Chris Hemsworth, Steve Aoki, Kristen Bell and many other celebrities, cold plunges are quickly becoming one of the hottest trends in wellness. As the name suggests, a cold plunge is submerging your body in cold water, usually under 60 degrees Fahrenheit). And some proponents claim it can

How to Rest and Recharge

Taking the steps needed to get started on your own journey toward growth is a big deal, especially given how busy life can be. We all have to work, handle the details of our personal lives and foster a social life, while also trying to grow personally and professionally. I

3 Life and Business Lessons From Adventure Racing

I set my bike down, peeled off my helmet and grabbed a handful of peanut butter M&Ms, my go-to fuel during outdoor adventures.  As I ate in this suburban St. Louis park, I looked to my right toward a hill that sloped down to a wooded area. Two men walked

Bookmark Contest and Celebrating Black Brilliance Storytime at the Library

Our 25th Annual Design-a-Bookmark Contest! Contest Starts February 1 • Deadline for Entries March 15 Since 1999, the library has been asking youth to share original designs that promote and inspire literacy, and we have received thousands of amazing submissions over the years. To honor all of the talented participants,

Unlearning Silence in the Workplace: How to Speak Up at Work

It’s happened to the best of us. You’re in a meeting—perhaps learning about a new company initiative or listening to a boss who wasn’t happy with your team’s performance—and you have something to say, but then you just… don’t. Because, after all, you want to keep your job, or you

Travel Guru Rick Steves On the Value of Culture Shock

If you want to plan a trip to Europe, then Rick Steves is your go-to guide. There’s no shortage of ways to learn about his travel tips—from guidebooks to television shows to podcasts… well, you get the idea. Who is Rick Steves? Even though Steves is now the expert on

Indulge In the Benefits of a Cold Plunge at These 6 Epic Locations

With fans like Chris Hemsworth, Steve Aoki, Kristen Bell and many other celebrities, cold plunges are quickly becoming one of the hottest trends in wellness. As the name suggests, a cold plunge is submerging your body in cold water, usually under 60 degrees Fahrenheit). And some proponents claim it can

How to Rest and Recharge

Taking the steps needed to get started on your own journey toward growth is a big deal, especially given how busy life can be. We all have to work, handle the details of our personal lives and foster a social life, while also trying to grow personally and professionally. I

3 Life and Business Lessons From Adventure Racing

I set my bike down, peeled off my helmet and grabbed a handful of peanut butter M&Ms, my go-to fuel during outdoor adventures.  As I ate in this suburban St. Louis park, I looked to my right toward a hill that sloped down to a wooded area. Two men walked