LBB Presents: John K. Brown - Spanning the Gilded Age Left Bank Books presents John K. Brown to discuss his new book "Spanning the Gilded Age: James Eads and the Great Steel Bridge." Join us at Schlafly Public Library on Thursday, May 23, at 6pm as we celebrate the fascinating history of the St. Louis Bridge, the first steel structure in the world, completed in 1874. This history details the origins, design, construction, and enduring impact of a unique feat of engineering, and it illustrates how Americans built their urban infrastructure during the nineteenth century. Brown will personalize and sign copies after the presentation!
LBB Presents: Stephan Pastis - Looking Up On Friday, October 20th, Left Bank Books and Schlafly Public Library presents Stephan Pastis, award winning cartoonist and creator of the syndicated comic strip "Pearls Before Swine." Join us for discussion of "Looking Up" a quirky and heartwarming middle grade novel about a girl struggling with loneliness and the curveballs of life featuring black and white illustrations throughout! Pastis will also share from the beloved and hilarious "Pearls Seeks Enlightenment: A Pearls Before Swine Treasury!"
LBB Presents: Raj Haldar - This Book is Banned On Wednesday, October 27th, Left Bank Books, Schlafly Public Library, and Washington University Center for Humanities presents Raj Halda. Join us for a read aloud and discussion of "This Book is Banned." Haldar will personalize and sign copies after the presentation! If you are unable to make it to the event, leave a personalization note in your online order.
LBB and SLPL Presents: Michael Harriot - Black AF History kdhx.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kdhx.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.