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“We know that reading is a crisis in the region. We know that test scores for children are not where we would hope that they would be, and as the library, literacy is one of our central focuses, so it really made sense for us to think deeply about what we could do to support what's happening in our schools,” Laura Polak, Early Literacy Coordinator at St. Louis County Library. https://lnkd.in/dqqGMk7X St. Louis Public Radio

Join us on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Natural Bridge Branch Library (7606 Natural Bridge Rd., St. Louis, MO 63121). This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with crucial resources and support those reintegrating into the community post-incarceration. Our RE-LINK team, Health Insurance Navigator, and Community-Based Community Referral Coordinators will be on site, alongside other local partners, to provide essential resources and guidance for individuals transitioning back into their communities after incarceration. Don't miss out! This is FREE event, and no registration is required. If you have any questions, please call 314-994-3300. . . . #HealthEquitySTL #IHNCommunity #RELINK #Reentry #CRC #CommunityHealth #ReentryResources #Community #Health #HealthEquity #IHN Affinia Healthcare CareSTL Health Family Care Health Centers SSM Health BJC HealthCare Missouri Foundation for Health Generate Health STL Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis WashU In St. Louis For St. Louis St. Louis University School of Medicine St. Louis County Library

St. Louis Forum is pleased to announce that Kristen Sorth, Director and CEO of St. Louis County Library, is the winner of this year’s Trailblazer Award. Kristen became St. Louis County Library’s first female Director and CEO in November 2013. She was recently honored with the 2025 Community Builders Network Award for Excellence in Public Sector Leadership. Kristen has also received the Community Changemaker Award from Focus St. Louis for What's Right with the Region in 2024, St. Louis Magazine's 2024 A-List Visionary Award for her efforts in changing how local libraries serve their communities, as well as a 2023 Titan Business Award, which acknowledges the achievements of both entrepreneurs and organizations worldwide. To learn more and register for the ceremony luncheon, click here: https://lnkd.in/g-Czgv6n

Collaboration is a core value for FOCUS and an essential element of effective leadership. That's why we're excited to bring you this breakout session at our upcoming Start With Leadership conference. In Growing Together: Regional Leadership Through Collaboration & Collective Vision, we'll discuss how fostering a growth mindset can break down silos, create innovative partnerships, and address the unique challenges facing the St. Louis region. Moderated by FOCUS Board Member Melissa "Missy" Kelley of Anders CPAs + Advisors, this session will feature: ● june mcallister fowler, Board Chair, Cortex Innovation District ● Kristen Sorth, Director & CEO, St. Louis County Library ● Julie Murphy, Strategic Partner, KBS Group, & Managing Principal, JFM Strategies, LLC ● Michael McMillan, CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis ● Amy Shaw, President & CEO, Nine PBS Get your ticket today for this session and many more on May 15 at the Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis! Register: https://lnkd.in/eFgyi4r2

There’s something special happening at the Clark Family Branch. It’s more than just books and technology—it’s people like Ja'Mel McCaine making a real difference in the lives of St. Louisans. Ja’Mel is the Creative Lab Manager at the Clark Family Branch of the St. Louis County Library. Every day, he opens the door for others to explore, build, and express themselves. I'm proud of the people who make the branch a place where anyone can grow. Thank you, Ja’Mel. You inspire us all! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g-EERQT7

Congrats to St. Louis County Library Director & CEO Kristen Sorth on receiving the 2025 Trailblazer from the St. Louis Forum! The Trailblazer Award recognizes a woman who is an influential community leader, is “the first” in her field, or is making a significant contribution toward elevating the image of women in business. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEeJrPtb

St. Louis County Library has added Visual Accessibility Kits and more specialized items to its collection, in an effort to make content more easily accessible to patrons with low vision or blindness.  https://lnkd.in/gAQjgBCv

St. Louis County Library’s SkillMill provides a pathway to the trades, offering free online training courses in 13 trades, including electric, HVAC, solar and more.  https://lnkd.in/gwGFmRUC via St. Louis Magazine

Happy Opening Day! Thanks to a partnership between St. Louis County Library and St. Louis Cardinals Care, there's a new bookmobile bringing books to area students. https://lnkd.in/gG8gcgpu #openingday #stlcardinals

First look at the new Sachs Branch! Construction begins later this year. Preliminary designs include a coffee shop, a dynamic children’s space, a teen area, a larger community meeting room, 8 study rooms, an outdoor patio and enhanced reading garden.