BodyMindSpiritConnect: Holistic Health and Wellness

08/06/2026

National Breastfeeding Month: Celebrates and supports lactating parents.

On August 6, 2011, the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) officially declared August as National Breastfeeding Month.

~ World Breastfeeding Week (August 1–7)

~ Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25–31)

On August 6, 2011, the USBC officially declared August as National Breastfeeding Month. Read the Proclamation . ​ ​In recognition of National Breastfeeding Month (NBM), each August the U.S....

08/05/2026

Wellness Wednesday Tip!

Drinking enough water is vital for your health, requiring about 15.5 cups daily for men and 11.5 cups for women from all fluids and foods.

About 20% of daily water comes from eating fruits, vegetables, and other foods. Tea, coffee, milk, and juice also add to your fluid total.

Getting enough water every day is important for your health. See tips for drinking more water.

08/04/2026

VOTE TODAY VOTE TODAY VOTE TODAY VOTE TODAY VOTE TODAY VOTE TODAY VOTE TODAY VOTE TODAY VOTE TODAY VOTE TODAY

The 2026 Primary Election will be held today, Tuesday, August 4th.

Polls will be open for in-person voting from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Guy and Judy Jaffe Family Branch (formerly Samuel C. Sachs Branch) is closed for construction. Patron holds are being sent to the Thornhill Branch. Visit Your Library Renewed for updates.

08/04/2026

Missouri 2026 Ballot Measures

The 2026 Primary Election is today, Tuesday, August 4th.

Polls will be open for in-person voting from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Residents of Missouri have the power to initiate legislation as either a state statute or a constitutional amendment. Residents also have the power to repeal legislation via veto referendum.

08/04/2026

Primary Election Day 2026.

The 2026 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Polls will be open for in-person voting from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day

Missouri’s primary election is on Aug. 4. Here's when polling places are open until:

08/04/2026

FREE! Select Mobile Market and Food Distribution Events

August 2026 - St. Louis, MO

"Just look at all those hungry mouths we have to feed
Take a look at all the suffering we breed
So many lonely faces scattered all around
Searching for what they need"

“Is This The World We Created?”
~ Queen

07/06/2026

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July 2026 - St. Louis, MO

"What kind of world do you want?
Think anything
Let's start at the start
Build a masterpiece
Be careful what you wish for
History starts now"

~ "World" by Five for Fighting

06/02/2026

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June 2026 - St. Louis, MO

"Them belly full, but we hungry. A hungry mob is a angry mob."
~ Robert Nesta Marley OM

05/05/2026

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May 2026 - St. Louis, MO

When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.
~ Ethiopian proverb

04/03/2026

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April 2026 - St. Louis, MO

"Hunger is not an issue of charity. It is an issue of justice."
~ Jacques Diouf