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SLPL offers Books-By-Mail

The St. Louis Public Library’s Books-By-Mail service is available to residents of the City of St. Louis who are confined to their homes or …

Central Library Tours

Don’t take our word for it, see the grandeur for yourself! Join us for an architectural tour of this remarkable beauty, led by our highly k…

Book Club In A Bag

Do you enjoy discussing books with your friends? If so, why not start a Book Club? We can help make it easy with our Book Club in a Bag tit…

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

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ABCmouse.com now offered at St. Louis Pu… ABCmouse.com now offered at St. Louis Pu…

St. Louis Public Library now offers free access to ABCmouse.com for Libraries in all of our locations. Winner of numerous awards from natio…
St. Louis Public Library now offers free access to ABCmouse.com for Libraries in all of our locations. Winner of numerous awards from natio…
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SLPL @ Your Fingertip! SLPL @ Your Fingertip!

Download St. Louis Public Library’s App. Gain easy access to: Your Account, Our Catalog, Location and Hours, Events, Library News...
Download St. Louis Public Library’s App. Gain easy access to: Your Account, Our Catalog, Location and Hours, Events, Library News...
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SLPL and Operation Food Search provided… SLPL and Operation Food Search provided…

St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search partnered together this summer to provide free lunches to area children. Together, SLPL …
St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search partnered together this summer to provide free lunches to area children. Together, SLPL …
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Mary Engelbreit: From the Archives Mary Engelbreit: From the Archives

Sep 2nd - Sep 29th
Schlafly
In cooperation with Bookfest STL and Left Bank Books, the Schlafly Library will host Mary Engelbreit: From the Archives in the Libra…
In cooperation with Bookfest STL and Left Bank Books, the Schlafly Library will host Mary Engelbreit: From the Archives in the Libra…
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‘We are Shakespeare’ exhibit opens Sept.… ‘We are Shakespeare’ exhibit opens Sept. 5 at Central Library

St. Louis Public Library opens the “We Are Shakespeare” exhibit on Sept. 5 at Central Library, 1301 Olive Street. Celebrate the Bard with a witty exhibit that kicks the dust off the pages and brings his work to life. The interactive exhibit consists of hands-on displays and acti…
St. Louis Public Library opens the “We Are Shakespeare” exhibit on Sept. 5 at Central Library, 1301 Olive Street. Celebrate the Bard with a…
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Shakespeare and the Visual Arts Shakespeare and the Visual Arts

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Shakespeare lived in a world of more than words-- architecture, clothing, jewelry, furniture, handicrafts, and more. His life spanned the…
Shakespeare lived in a world of more than words-- architecture, clothing, jewelry, furniture, handicrafts, and more. His life spanned the…
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Novels inspired by Shakespeare Novels inspired by Shakespeare

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If you've been to the Library's "We are Shakespeare" exhibit at Central Library, you'll have learned that Shakespeare was never m…
If you've been to the Library's "We are Shakespeare" exhibit at Central Library, you'll have learned that Shakespeare was never m…
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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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Lynda.com Lynda.com

Online learning library that helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills from over 3,000 engaging video courses t…
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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Digital Content Digital Content

SLPL offers a large variety of digital content, including downloadables, online resources, courses and tutorials, language classes, exhibi…
SLPL offers a large variety of digital content, including downloadables, online resources, courses and tutorials, language classes, exhibi…
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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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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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What to Read to Understand DACA What to Read to Understand DACA

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We're not trying to start a political debate, but if you're like us here at SLPL_Trends, we want to learn more so that we can make a intell…
We're not trying to start a political debate, but if you're like us here at SLPL_Trends, we want to learn more so that we can make a intell…
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Meet Ana Gomez Meet Ana Gomez

By SLPL_CreativeExperience
If you’ve been to Creative Experience in the last month, you may have met Ana Gomez. Hailing from the Ex’treme Institute, Ana has been work…
If you’ve been to Creative Experience in the last month, you may have met Ana Gomez. Hailing from the Ex’treme Institute, Ana has been work…
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Coming attractions for fiction lovers Coming attractions for fiction lovers

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Hot soon-to-be released reads for cool evenings. List includes time-tested favorite authors and debut novelists who will be on our radar fo…
Hot soon-to-be released reads for cool evenings. List includes time-tested favorite authors and debut novelists who will be on our radar fo…
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African-American athletes using their in… African-American athletes using their in…

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It would seem that most people are aware of the NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his stance (or kneeling) against police brutality agai…
It would seem that most people are aware of the NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his stance (or kneeling) against police brutality agai…
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Records of World War II   Records of World War II  

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At this point, the United States is losing on average 372 World War II veterans every day (2016 estimate). Given that we have about 558,000…
At this point, the United States is losing on average 372 World War II veterans every day (2016 estimate). Given that we have about 558,000…
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Simplest. Supper. Ever. Simplest. Supper. Ever.

By SLPL_Culinary
As summer winds down, everyone is trying to cram as many activities in as possible before the weather settles a cool mant…
As summer winds down, everyone is trying to cram as many activities in as possible before the weather settles a cool mant…
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Roadside Architecture -- Charming and Qu… Roadside Architecture -- Charming and Qu…

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Bill Hart, Executive Director of Missouri Preservation, will speak on "Missouri's Roadside Architecture" on Tuesday evening, Sept…
Bill Hart, Executive Director of Missouri Preservation, will speak on "Missouri's Roadside Architecture" on Tuesday evening, Sept…
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The Vietnam War   The Vietnam War  

By SLPL_Genealogy
On September 17, a highly anticipated 10-part documentary on The Vietnam War by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick begins airing on local PBS statio…
On September 17, a highly anticipated 10-part documentary on The Vietnam War by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick begins airing on local PBS statio…
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Loved "The Handmaid's Tale"? Loved "The Handmaid's Tale"?

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Seems like everyone we know read Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" in high school. And by now, almost everyone as tuned int…
Seems like everyone we know read Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" in high school. And by now, almost everyone as tuned int…
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Graphic Design is all around us Graphic Design is all around us

By SLPL_FineArts
A recent episode of Feast TV featured local artist Joshua Rowan, who designs the eye-catching labels for 4 Hands Brewing.  Perhaps you have…
A recent episode of Feast TV featured local artist Joshua Rowan, who designs the eye-catching labels for 4 Hands Brewing.  Perhaps you have…
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Naughty or Nice? Naughty or Nice?

By SLPL_SocialSciences
Among the (many) great books in the Social Science room is a series on the Seven Deadly Sins from Oxford University Press and The New York …
Among the (many) great books in the Social Science room is a series on the Seven Deadly Sins from Oxford University Press and The New York …
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The BBC's List of the Greatest Comedies The BBC's List of the Greatest Comedies

By SLPL_Studio
You may remember that last year the British Broadcasting Corporation released a list of the 100 Greatest Films of the 21st Century accordin…
You may remember that last year the British Broadcasting Corporation released a list of the 100 Greatest Films of the 21st Century accordin…

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What’s in Your DNA? The African Ancestry… What’s in Your DNA? The African Ancestry…

Sep 23rd | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library
What's in Your DNA?: The African Ancestry Experience: Using DNA to Demystify Roots and Replenish IdentitiesGina Paige, president and cofoun…
What's in Your DNA?: The African Ancestry Experience: Using DNA to Demystify Roots and Replenish IdentitiesGina Paige, president and cofoun…
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Injustice 2 Tournament Injustice 2 Tournament

Sep 23rd | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library
Battle it out to determine the greatest fighter in Injustice 2 for PS4. Only 32 slots are available. Sign-ups begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturd…
Battle it out to determine the greatest fighter in Injustice 2 for PS4. Only 32 slots are available. Sign-ups begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturd…
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Society of Architectural Historians: Mis… Society of Architectural Historians: Mis…

Sep 26th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
The Society of Architectural Historians St. Louis Chapter and the Steedman Architectural Library present the SAH 2017 Lecture Series. Join …
The Society of Architectural Historians St. Louis Chapter and the Steedman Architectural Library present the SAH 2017 Lecture Series. Join …
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Star Gazing Party Star Gazing Party

Sep 26th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Star Parties!Experience the night sky in a whole new way – through one of the Library's telescopes!Get hands-on training from the St. Louis…
Star Parties!Experience the night sky in a whole new way – through one of the Library's telescopes!Get hands-on training from the St. Louis…
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Experimental Video Workshop Experimental Video Workshop

Sep 26th | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Creative Experience Specialist Honna Veerkamp will lead participants in a hands-on workshop on experimental video production using Adobe Pr…
Creative Experience Specialist Honna Veerkamp will lead participants in a hands-on workshop on experimental video production using Adobe Pr…
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St. Louis Public Library Foundation to H… St. Louis Public Library Foundation to H…

The St. Louis Public Library Foundation will host its literary-themed fundraiser, Stranger Than Fiction: When Words Collide, celebrating t…
The St. Louis Public Library Foundation will host its literary-themed fundraiser, Stranger Than Fiction: When Words Collide, celebrating t…
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Pressing On: The Letterpress Film Pressing On: The Letterpress Film

Sep 27th | 5:30pm - 8:45pm
Central Library
On Wednesday, September 27, 5:30pm, The St. Louis Central Library is proud to present a special screening of "Pressing On: The Letterpress …
On Wednesday, September 27, 5:30pm, The St. Louis Central Library is proud to present a special screening of "Pressing On: The Letterpress …
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Experimental Cinema at Central Library Experimental Cinema at Central Library

Sep 30th | 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library
Experimental Cinema at Central Library returns in 2017 with an all-day interactive event on Saturday September, 30th. Central Library will …
Experimental Cinema at Central Library returns in 2017 with an all-day interactive event on Saturday September, 30th. Central Library will …
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Author Breakfast Author Breakfast

Sep 30th | 9:30am - 12:00pm
Carondelet
Meet these local authors speed-dating style while enjoying a continental breakfast. Authors change tables every 15 minutes. Stephanie Bearc…
Meet these local authors speed-dating style while enjoying a continental breakfast. Authors change tables every 15 minutes. Stephanie Bearc…
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Drag Queen Storytime Drag Queen Storytime

Sep 30th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Celebrate inclusion and diversity at SLPL's first Drag Queen Storytime in Central's Children's Library. Families can listen to stories, dan…
Celebrate inclusion and diversity at SLPL's first Drag Queen Storytime in Central's Children's Library. Families can listen to stories, dan…
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