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Working In America

May 19th | 10:00am - Oct 6th | 9:00pm
Central Library

Working in America takes an intimate look at how we feel about work.Through powerful photographs and honest stories, the exhibit explores…

SLPL and Operation Food Search to…

St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering together this summer to provide free meals to area children. Together,…

2018 Summer Reading Club @ SLPL

A St. Louis Public Library card is your ticket to new worlds.  Find just what you want.picture books, novels, facts that astound—or…

Become a Friend

Friends of the St. Louis Public Library provide annual support for the St. Louis Public Library, a living cultural institution that…

SLPL @ Your Fingertip!

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Comics University: History of Horror… Comics University: History of Horror…

Jun 27th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
History of Horror Comics presented by Jonathan NorfleetA History of Horror Comics will take you on a crash course through the origins of…
History of Horror Comics presented by Jonathan NorfleetA History of Horror Comics will take you on a crash course through the origins of…
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Jeanie Bryan's "The Celia & Little Celia… Jeanie Bryan's "The Celia & Little Celia…

Jun 30th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Carpenter
This is a one-of-a-kind musical puppetry experience featuring singalong favorites plus new original music. This popular show delights…
This is a one-of-a-kind musical puppetry experience featuring singalong favorites plus new original music. This popular show delights…
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Chess Tournament Chess Tournament

Jun 30th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Walnut Park
Do you want to learn chess? Interested in competing in a friendly tournament to improve your stills? All ages and skill levels are…
Do you want to learn chess? Interested in competing in a friendly tournament to improve your stills? All ages and skill levels are…
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Comics University: Publishing and… Comics University: Publishing and…

Jul 5th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
What goes into a successful pitch? Join comics creator Wendy Xu as she walks you through the finer points of putting your story together…
What goes into a successful pitch? Join comics creator Wendy Xu as she walks you through the finer points of putting your story together…
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Planting the Seed- A Writing and… Planting the Seed- A Writing and…

Jul 7th | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Co-led by Franciszka Voeltz and Jennifer Morales, "Plant the Seed" is a workshop designed to call forth the stories of where we come from...
Co-led by Franciszka Voeltz and Jennifer Morales, "Plant the Seed" is a workshop designed to call forth the stories of where we come from...
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My Card, My Way My Card, My Way

St. Louis Public Library and St. Louis County Library are working together to spread awareness about the services and resources offered at the Library. The My Card, My Way campaign features real patrons telling their stories and how they use the Library. Here are their…
St. Louis Public Library and St. Louis County Library are working together to spread awareness about the services and resources offered at…
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Where Imagination Lives: Part 1 Where Imagination Lives: Part 1

Where will your imagination take you? With over 4 million items in our collection, a St. Louis Public Library card opens worlds of possibilities. Let us be a part of your next adventure. Click here to apply for your own SLPL card today.
Where will your imagination take you? With over 4 million items in our collection, a St. Louis Public Library card opens worlds of possibil…
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Ask a Librarian Ask a Librarian

Ask a Librarian allows you to get your questions answered via text, email, chat or phone.
Ask a Librarian allows you to get your questions answered via text, email, chat or phone.
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Shop St. Louis Public Library's online… Shop St. Louis Public Library's online store

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the St. Louis Public Library patron in your life? Give the gift of SLPL pride! Shop our online store for unique gifts that are perfect for every library lover. The site features several items—a coffee mug, notebook, notecards, stone…
Looking for a gift for the St. Louis Public Library supporter in your life? Shop our online store for the perfect present. The…
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10 Books for the St. Louis Science… 10 Books for the St. Louis Science…

recommended by SLPL_LibraryParents
The book lists on the community carousel pair great reads at the St. Louis Public Library with all the great things we as St. Louisans do…
The book lists on the community carousel pair great reads at the St. Louis Public Library with all the great things we as St. Louisans do…
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How to Avoid the Summer Slide How to Avoid the Summer Slide

By SLPL_LibraryParents
What is “Summer Slide? Also called “Summer Slump,” the Summer Slide refers to the phenomenon of children forgetting information they…
What is “Summer Slide? Also called “Summer Slump,” the Summer Slide refers to the phenomenon of children forgetting information they…
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What We're Reading For Kids Vol. 2 What We're Reading For Kids Vol. 2

recommended by SLPL_LibraryParents
From picture books for toddlers to fiction and non-fiction for grade school ages, see what the Youth Services staff at St. Louis Public…
From picture books for toddlers to fiction and non-fiction for grade school ages, see what the Youth Services staff at St. Louis Public…
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What We're Reading for Teens Vol. 2 What We're Reading for Teens Vol. 2

recommended by SLPL_Teens
See what the youth services staff at the St. Louis Public Library has been reading in Young Adult lately.
See what the youth services staff at the St. Louis Public Library has been reading in Young Adult lately.
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10 YA Novels About Survival 10 YA Novels About Survival

recommended by SLPL_Teens
The books on this list show characters doing their best to get through a wide range of difficult situations. Relationships are threatened…
The books on this list show characters doing their best to get through a wide range of difficult situations. Relationships are threatened…
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Pride in the Library Pride in the Library

By SLPL_SocialSciences
June is the month when we celebrate pride and the strides made by the LGBTQ community. The Library is a great place to find resources for…
June is the month when we celebrate pride and the strides made by the LGBTQ community. The Library is a great place to find resources for…
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Break out your rainbow flag! Break out your rainbow flag!

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Wear your rainbow gear and walking shoes - it's almost time for St. Louis Pride! SLPL staff, their families and friends will walk in the…
Wear your rainbow gear and walking shoes - it's almost time for St. Louis Pride! SLPL staff, their families and friends will walk in the…
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SLIFF Kids Film Camps SLIFF Kids Film Camps

By SLPL_CreativeExperience
And...action! Today, a murder mystery unfolded in the Center for the Reader. Upstairs, an action-drama played out. Teens directed and…
And...action! Today, a murder mystery unfolded in the Center for the Reader. Upstairs, an action-drama played out. Teens directed and…
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Divorced – Beheaded - Died, Divorced –… Divorced – Beheaded - Died, Divorced –…

By SLPL_CenterfortheReader
Despite his many enduring legacies -- foundation of the Church of England, patronage of the arts that ushered in the Renaissance,…
Despite his many enduring legacies -- foundation of the Church of England, patronage of the arts that ushered in the Renaissance,…
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Make Music Day St. Louis Make Music Day St. Louis

By SLPL_SchlaflyGatherings
Join the Schlafly Branch on Thursday, June 21 as we take part in Make Music Day St. Louis, part of a global celebration of music and…
Join the Schlafly Branch on Thursday, June 21 as we take part in Make Music Day St. Louis, part of a global celebration of music and…
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The Great Hurricane of 1938 The Great Hurricane of 1938

By Pastpresent
With the technology of today, hurricanes are tracked from the moment they develop till they make landfall or dissipate at sea. They are…
With the technology of today, hurricanes are tracked from the moment they develop till they make landfall or dissipate at sea. They are…
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Artist profile: John Singer Sargent Artist profile: John Singer Sargent

By SLPL_FineArts
Artist John Singer Sargent was considered one of the most successful portrait painters of his era. Born in Florence to American parents in…
Artist John Singer Sargent was considered one of the most successful portrait painters of his era. Born in Florence to American parents in…
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Oh daddy dear, you know you're still… Oh daddy dear, you know you're still…

By SLPL_CenterfortheReader
Self-centered, inept moron ... Ruthless, manipulative Machiavellian ... Murderous imperialist, deadbeat dad  On the third Sunday of every…
Self-centered, inept moron ... Ruthless, manipulative Machiavellian ... Murderous imperialist, deadbeat dad  On the third Sunday of every…
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Daddy Dearest Daddy Dearest

recommended by SLPL_CenterfortheReader
"I’ve never been totally sold on the concept of Father’s Day. For one thing, it was officially declared a national holiday by Richard…
"I’ve never been totally sold on the concept of Father’s Day. For one thing, it was officially declared a national holiday by Richard…
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"Romeo and Juliet" headline at the 2018… "Romeo and Juliet" headline at the 2018…

recommended by SLPL_Trends
The free Shakespeare Festival is in full swing in Forest Park (It runs from June 1 through June 24). This year the Festival tackles "Romeo…
The free Shakespeare Festival is in full swing in Forest Park (It runs from June 1 through June 24). This year the Festival tackles "Romeo…
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Remember. Rise. Respect. Remember. Rise. Respect.

recommended by SLPL_CenterfortheReader
This compiled list shows the variety of LGBT+ fiction from years gone way by that still strikes a chord and recent releases that resonates…
This compiled list shows the variety of LGBT+ fiction from years gone way by that still strikes a chord and recent releases that resonates…
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North Korea and Its Place in History North Korea and Its Place in History

recommended by SLPL_History
North Korea continues to make the headlines, often in startling (and sometimes alarming) ways. It has long been one of the World's most…
North Korea continues to make the headlines, often in startling (and sometimes alarming) ways. It has long been one of the World's most...

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Streaming Music Comes to SLPL Streaming Music Comes to SLPL

St. Louis Public Library is proud to announce that you can now stream five hours of music per day through the Library’s Freegal Music servi…
St. Louis Public Library is proud to announce that you can now stream five hours of music per day through the Library’s Freegal Music servi…
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Gale Small Business Builder Now… Gale Small Business Builder Now…

St. Louis Public Library patrons now have access to Gale Small Buisness Builder, a step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing…
St. Louis Public Library patrons now have access to Gale Small Buisness Builder, a step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing…
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Downloadables Downloadables

St. Louis Public Library offers several downloadable and digital materials to enhance the electronic library experience.
St. Louis Public Library offers several downloadable and digital materials to enhance the electronic library experience.
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Digital Content Digital Content

SLPL offers a large variety of digital content, including downloadables, online resources, courses and tutorials, language classes,…
SLPL offers a large variety of digital content, including downloadables, online resources, courses and tutorials, language classes, exhibi…
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ABCmouse.com offered at St. Louis… ABCmouse.com offered at St. Louis Public Library

St. Louis Public Library offers free access to ABCmouse.com for Libraries in all of our locations. Winner of numerous awards from national education, parent and media organizations, ABCmouse.com offers a highly engaging, expert-designed curriculum for preschool, pre-k, kinde…
St. Louis Public Library offers free access to ABCmouse.com for Libraries in all of our locations. Winner of numerous awards from natio…
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Mango Languages Mango Languages

Mango Languages software teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages, while keeping the vibe fun and encouraging.
Planning to travel abroad or just want to learn a foreign language? Access over 60 foreign-language courses anytime, anywhere. Each lesson incorporates the four key conversational components crucial for successful communication: vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and culture.
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Online Learning Online Learning

SLPL offers access to several online learning resources. All you need is your Library card and the possibilities are endless.
SLPL offers access to several online learning resources. All you need is your Library card and the possibilities are endless.
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Lynda.com Lynda.com

Online learning library that helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills from over 3,000 engaging video courses…
Lynda.com is an online learning library that helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills from over 3,000 engaging video courses taught by recognized industry experts.
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