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Discover the many wonders of Central Library designed by famed architect Cass Gilbert. Join us and learn fascinating facts, marvel at the brilliance of the stained glass windows, admire the beauty of hand stenciled ceilings and step into a piece of living history.

To schedule a tour, call the Volunteer Office at 539-0345.

Overview of databases

For the benefit of its cardholders, the Library maintains subscriptions to many high-quality web-based reference products not openly offered on the Internet.
Access to this premium web-based content is one of the privileges of holding a St. Louis Public Library Know Better Card.

For descriptions of what you can do with each database, select from the list on the left.  If you want to go there directly, follow the quick links below.

College and certification:

CollegeSource

LearningExpress Library

Directories: ReferenceUSA
Facts and statistics: Facts on File
Genealogy: HeritageQuest
Government: Congressional Quarterly
Health: Health & Wellness
History: History Reference Center
Magazines: OneFile
Newspapers: NewsBank
Readers advisory: Novelist
Science: AccessScience