Blues for Kids, the charitable arm of the St. Louis Blues, is launching Louie’s Little Free Library, a new book exchange program designed to enhance book accessibility and cultivate a love for reading within the community. This initiative allows individuals to take or share books at no cost, promoting literacy and engagement across the greater St. Louis area.

In collaboration with local youth hockey associations, the program will install Blues-themed Little Free Library book nooks at various community ice rinks. Each location will receive a customized book nook, a starter pack of books, and registration on the Little Free Library website, making it easy for anyone to find these community resources.

The inaugural host sites for Louie’s Little Free Library include:

• Centene Community Ice Center: 750 Casino Center Dr, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
• East Alton Ice Arena: 631 Lewis and Clark Blvd, East Alton, IL 62024
• Maryville University Ice Rink: 18383 Chesterfield Airport Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005
• McKendree Metro Rec Plex: 205 Rec Plex Dr, O'Fallon, IL 62269

The Blues are excited to partner with the St. Louis County Public Library and other educational groups to encourage reading and a healthy lifestyle at a young age. Check out the 2024 schedule below!

Blues For Kids and Stifel are proud to support local school tech labs. Please fill out the form below if interested in partnering with Blues for Kids to rehab your school's tech lab.

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