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We provide resources and services that support and improve individual, family and community life through a variety of services, programs and initiatives.
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Check out a WhaZoodle to choose and explore your own adventures! WhaZoodle offers a learning approach that engages children through stories, activities, physical movement, interactive games, guided meditation and immersive nature soundscapes. Ages 3-5. Visit slpl.org to place one on hold.
November 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Check out a WhaZoodle to choose and explore your own adventures! WhaZoodle offers a learning approach that engages children through stories, activities, physical movement, interactive games, guided meditation and immersive nature soundscapes. Ages 3-5. Visit slpl.org to place one on hold.
Get ready to battle at the Super Smash Bros. Tournament! Join us from 1–3 p.m. on November 15 at Schlafly Library. Ideal for ages 10–18.
Learn more: slpl.bibliocommons.com/events/684c7...
Learn more: slpl.bibliocommons.com/events/684c7...
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Get ready to battle at the Super Smash Bros. Tournament! Join us from 1–3 p.m. on November 15 at Schlafly Library. Ideal for ages 10–18.
Learn more: slpl.bibliocommons.com/events/684c7...
Learn more: slpl.bibliocommons.com/events/684c7...
It’s #WhatAreYouReadingWednesday! This week we’re reading “Fall of Ruin and Wrath,” a tale of power, betrayal and survival. What are you reading this week?
November 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
It’s #WhatAreYouReadingWednesday! This week we’re reading “Fall of Ruin and Wrath,” a tale of power, betrayal and survival. What are you reading this week?
Join us from 10:30-11 a.m. on November 14 at Barr Library for a Storytime with author-illustrator duo Eugenia Yoh and Vivienne Chang as they share their picture book “What If We...,” a heartwarming story about imagination, family and finding adventure at home! slpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6849a...
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Join us from 10:30-11 a.m. on November 14 at Barr Library for a Storytime with author-illustrator duo Eugenia Yoh and Vivienne Chang as they share their picture book “What If We...,” a heartwarming story about imagination, family and finding adventure at home! slpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6849a...
Celebrate the power of joy, creativity and resilience with this booklist. slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Celebrate the power of joy, creativity and resilience with this booklist. slpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/disp...
Check out one of our Book Clubs in a Bag! These kits come with copies of your chosen title, as well as a discussion guide. Each kit is checked out for 6 weeks at a time, so you have time to hand out and collect your copies for a monthly club. Here are some brand new titles to our collection!
November 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Check out one of our Book Clubs in a Bag! These kits come with copies of your chosen title, as well as a discussion guide. Each kit is checked out for 6 weeks at a time, so you have time to hand out and collect your copies for a monthly club. Here are some brand new titles to our collection!
This week we’re reading "Crown of Midnight" by Sarah J. Maas! What is everyone else reading? Share your current reads in the comments! #WhatAreYouReadingWednesday
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This week we’re reading "Crown of Midnight" by Sarah J. Maas! What is everyone else reading? Share your current reads in the comments! #WhatAreYouReadingWednesday
Did you know you can check out video games at any St. Louis Public Library location? 🎮 We have games for PlayStation, Xbox and more. Visit slpl.org to see the full collection!
November 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Did you know you can check out video games at any St. Louis Public Library location? 🎮 We have games for PlayStation, Xbox and more. Visit slpl.org to see the full collection!
🎃 Happy Halloween from your friends at the St. Louis Public Library! 👻
October 31, 2025 at 8:23 PM
🎃 Happy Halloween from your friends at the St. Louis Public Library! 👻
#ThrowbackThursday to the 1970s! A group of young readers gathered around, diving into stories and sharing laughs. Decades later, the library continues to be a fun, safe and inviting place for kids to explore books, spark their imagination and make new friends.
October 30, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#ThrowbackThursday to the 1970s! A group of young readers gathered around, diving into stories and sharing laughs. Decades later, the library continues to be a fun, safe and inviting place for kids to explore books, spark their imagination and make new friends.
This week we’re reading “Let’s Split Up,” a YA LGBTQ+ thriller about a group of teens investigating a haunted manor and uncovering deadly secrets. What are you reading this week? #WhatAreYouReadingWednesday
October 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This week we’re reading “Let’s Split Up,” a YA LGBTQ+ thriller about a group of teens investigating a haunted manor and uncovering deadly secrets. What are you reading this week? #WhatAreYouReadingWednesday
TumbleBooks are animated talking picture books kids will love. They can read, listen and enjoy fun games. Find them under Audiobooks at slpl.org.
October 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
TumbleBooks are animated talking picture books kids will love. They can read, listen and enjoy fun games. Find them under Audiobooks at slpl.org.
SLPL has free gun locks available at all locations. Stop by and pick one up!
October 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
SLPL has free gun locks available at all locations. Stop by and pick one up!
October 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Come celebrate Earth Day with us at the St. Louis Earth Day Festival in beautiful Forest Park on April 26 and 27! Whether you choose to bike, walk or hop on the Metro, we’d love to see you there.
Swing by the Home & Family Section to connect with your friends from the St. Louis Public Library.
Swing by the Home & Family Section to connect with your friends from the St. Louis Public Library.
April 24, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Come celebrate Earth Day with us at the St. Louis Earth Day Festival in beautiful Forest Park on April 26 and 27! Whether you choose to bike, walk or hop on the Metro, we’d love to see you there.
Swing by the Home & Family Section to connect with your friends from the St. Louis Public Library.
Swing by the Home & Family Section to connect with your friends from the St. Louis Public Library.
𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐲
Georgia first came to Central Library nearly 75 years ago with her first grade class, where she received her very first library card and checked out “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins” by Dr. Seuss. Today, memories came rushing back.
Georgia first came to Central Library nearly 75 years ago with her first grade class, where she received her very first library card and checked out “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins” by Dr. Seuss. Today, memories came rushing back.
April 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐲
Georgia first came to Central Library nearly 75 years ago with her first grade class, where she received her very first library card and checked out “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins” by Dr. Seuss. Today, memories came rushing back.
Georgia first came to Central Library nearly 75 years ago with her first grade class, where she received her very first library card and checked out “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins” by Dr. Seuss. Today, memories came rushing back.
In 1924, in St. Louis, A.W. Heitmeyer Hardware, located at 5350 Devonshire Ave., was the go-to place for paints, polish, tools and just about anything else needed to keep your home running smoothly.
At that time, hardware stores served as one-stop shops for the community.
#TBT
At that time, hardware stores served as one-stop shops for the community.
#TBT
April 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
In 1924, in St. Louis, A.W. Heitmeyer Hardware, located at 5350 Devonshire Ave., was the go-to place for paints, polish, tools and just about anything else needed to keep your home running smoothly.
At that time, hardware stores served as one-stop shops for the community.
#TBT
At that time, hardware stores served as one-stop shops for the community.
#TBT
Starting Monday, eligible customers with a current address on file will have their Library cards automatically renewed for an additional two years.
December 12, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Starting Monday, eligible customers with a current address on file will have their Library cards automatically renewed for an additional two years.
A young girl reads "The Night Before Christmas" to two younger children by a fireplace. This dateless photo is part of our digital Gregory P. Ames Photograph Collection. #TBT
December 12, 2024 at 4:37 PM
A young girl reads "The Night Before Christmas" to two younger children by a fireplace. This dateless photo is part of our digital Gregory P. Ames Photograph Collection. #TBT
December 2, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Did you know that SLPL's Genealogy department can help you find vital records for your family history research? Check out this St. Louis birth register from 1890, found in our microfilm collection! #MicrofilmMonday
December 2, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Did you know that SLPL's Genealogy department can help you find vital records for your family history research? Check out this St. Louis birth register from 1890, found in our microfilm collection! #MicrofilmMonday
Give the child in your life a head start for years to come!
Track your progress to 1,000 books and we’ll support you along the way with book recommendations, literacy tips and free books for your home.
slpl.org/1kbooks/
Track your progress to 1,000 books and we’ll support you along the way with book recommendations, literacy tips and free books for your home.
slpl.org/1kbooks/
November 19, 2024 at 3:25 PM
Give the child in your life a head start for years to come!
Track your progress to 1,000 books and we’ll support you along the way with book recommendations, literacy tips and free books for your home.
slpl.org/1kbooks/
Track your progress to 1,000 books and we’ll support you along the way with book recommendations, literacy tips and free books for your home.
slpl.org/1kbooks/
The library is an excellent place to meet new friends and build unforgettable memories. Come by soon and explore all we have to offer!
November 19, 2024 at 3:25 PM
The library is an excellent place to meet new friends and build unforgettable memories. Come by soon and explore all we have to offer!