The old Soulard Library was only in service for 52 years, but the big brick building on Lafayette Avenue is going to retain its name as a bar and concert venue. The LibraryAngel and Matt Bostick are reopening the 7,000 square-foot building at 706 Lafayette Avenue as a rock club, with room for an estimated 500 concert-goers. It'll be called the Library, naturally. The Bosticks formerly operated Cruisin' Rte. 66 Bar & Grill (7895 Watson Road), which opened in 2006 and closed this past February
