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Family Night at the Garden Family Night at the Garden

May 10th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Missouri Botanical Gardens
All St. Louis Public Library patrons and their families are invited to this annual event in celebration of the partnership between the…
All St. Louis Public Library patrons and their families are invited to this annual event in celebration of the partnership between the…
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Wordless Stories Wordless Stories

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In the hands of a great illustrator, a story does not need words to cast its spell. Wordless picture books are a fascinating and unique…
In the hands of a great illustrator, a story does not need words to cast its spell. Wordless picture books are a fascinating and unique…
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Nine Books to Celebrate Arab American… Nine Books to Celebrate Arab American…

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April is Arab American Heritage Month. Celebrate and explore the history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans with this…
April is Arab American Heritage Month. Celebrate and explore the history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans with this…
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Introducing Vocabulary to Young Readers Introducing Vocabulary to Young Readers

By SLPL_LibraryParents
An early literacy component for young children is vocabulary, or knowing the meanings of words. Babies and young children take in…
An early literacy component for young children is vocabulary, or knowing the meanings of words. Babies and young children take in…
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Extreme Weather Extreme Weather

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It’s spring! The flowers are blooming, temperatures are getting warmer (usually), and there will be rain--lots and lots of rain. And…
It’s spring! The flowers are blooming, temperatures are getting warmer (usually), and there will be rain--lots and lots of rain. And…
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A Conversation: Without A Net: The… A Conversation: Without A Net: The Digital Divide In America

May 2nd | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Join us for a screening of Rory Kennedy's documentary, "Without A Net: The Digital Divide In America" and a discussion on addressing the...
Join us for a screening of Rory Kennedy's documentary, "Without A Net: The Digital Divide In America" and a discussion on addressing the digital divide in St. Louis. Rory Kennedy is one of America's most prolific documentary filmmakers. "Without A Net" focuses on the lack of...
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SLPL: The Original Search Engine SLPL: The Original Search Engine

The St. Louis Public Library is St. Louis’ Original Search Engine. SLPL has 16 locations across the city and sees more than 2.3 million visitors each year. The Library has more than four million books and items in its collection and more than 83,000 Library cardholders. Visit a …
The St. Louis Public Library is St. Louis’ Original Search Engine. SLPL has 16 locations across the city and sees more than 2.3 million vis…
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St. Louis Public Library to open new… St. Louis Public Library to open new exhibit celebrating 200 years of Catholic Sisters in St. Louis

St. Louis Public Library, in conjunction with the Communicators for St. Louis Sisters, will open the new exhibit, “Catholic Sisters: The Spirit of St. Louis," in conjunction with Catholic Sisters Week, which runs annually from March 8 to 14. The exhibit, which celebrates 200...
St. Louis Public Library, in conjunction with the Communicators for St. Louis Sisters, will open the new exhibit, “Catholic Sisters: The…
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SLPL’s fleet received a makeover! SLPL’s fleet received a makeover!

St. Louis Public Library’s service vehicles recently received a makeover, which included the SLPL logo. The fleet of 16 vehicles includes vans, a truck and a box truck and serves the St. Louis Public Library system’s 16 locations by providing maintenance, custodial services, boo…
St. Louis Public Library’s service vehicles recently received a makeover, which included the SLPL logo. The fleet of 16 vehicles includes v…
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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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Early St. Louis City Directories Early St. Louis City Directories

By SLPL_Genealogy
Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) includes digitized versions of many early St. Louis city directories. I took a closer look at the…
Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) includes digitized versions of many early St. Louis city directories. I took a closer look at the…
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U.S., Historical Postcards U.S., Historical Postcards

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This record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) contains over 115,000 historical postcards depicting scenes in all U.S.…
This record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) contains over 115,000 historical postcards depicting scenes in all U.S.…
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Family Histories Family Histories

Conduct your genealogical search by using one of our 2,900 family histories arranged by family name.
Conduct your genealogical search by using one of our 2,900 family histories arranged by family name.
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St. Louis Obituaries St. Louis Obituaries

Search the current index of St. Louis obituaries.
Search the current index of St. Louis obituaries.
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War is Officially Our Thing War is Officially Our Thing

By SLPL_Genealogy
Song lyrics may exhort us to “Give Peace a Chance”, but this country seems unlikely to follow their lead. We have been at war 221 years of…
Song lyrics may exhort us to “Give Peace a Chance”, but this country seems unlikely to follow their lead. We have been at war 221 years of…
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17th Century Scientific Illustration… 17th Century Scientific Illustration…

By SLPL_Rarities
An exceptional early natural science title we’ve recently delved into is Martin Lister’s Historiae Conchyloriorum. An English physician,…
An exceptional early natural science title we’ve recently delved into is Martin Lister’s Historiae Conchyloriorum. An English physician,…
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GFC Greetings, Upcoming Programs, & More GFC Greetings, Upcoming Programs, & More

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Hello from the SLPL Grants & Foundation Center at Central Library, where we had a nice turnout for "Grant Management Basics" last month...
Hello from the SLPL Grants & Foundation Center at Central Library, where we had a nice turnout for "Grant Management Basics" last month...
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Barbara Bush: wife, mother, First Lady,… Barbara Bush: wife, mother, First Lady,…

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SLPL joins Americans, and the world, in mourning and remembering our fabulous 41st First Lady, Barbara Bush, who passed away on April 17,…
SLPL joins Americans, and the world, in mourning and remembering our fabulous 41st First Lady, Barbara Bush, who passed away on April 17,…
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The Steedman Architectural Library The Steedman Architectural Library

By SLPL_FineArts
The Steedman Architectural Library of the St. Louis Public Library was a gift from George Fox Steedman (1871-1940). Mr. Steedman…
The Steedman Architectural Library of the St. Louis Public Library was a gift from George Fox Steedman (1871-1940). Mr. Steedman…
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Charlotte Brontë: April 21, 1816-March… Charlotte Brontë: April 21, 1816-March…

By SLPL_CenterfortheReader
Charlotte Brontë was a middle child, born third after two other girls, and it turned out that she became the responsible, older sister,…
Charlotte Brontë was a middle child, born third after two other girls, and it turned out that she became the responsible, older sister,…
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2018 Pulitzer Prizes 2018 Pulitzer Prizes

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On April 16, the 2018 Pulitzer Prizes were announced. Congratulations to the winners in the Letter, Drama and Music categories! Here are a…
On April 16, the 2018 Pulitzer Prizes were announced. Congratulations to the winners in the Letter, Drama and Music categories! Here are a…
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2017's top 10 challenged books 2017's top 10 challenged books

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"The American Library Association condemns censorship and works to ensure free access to information. Every year, the Office for…
"The American Library Association condemns censorship and works to ensure free access to information. Every year, the Office for…
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What are you reading, Tate Foley? What are you reading, Tate Foley?

By Whatareyoureading
Tate is currently an Assistant Professor of Art at Webster University’s Department of Art, Design, and Art History. He has three kids and…
Tate is currently an Assistant Professor of Art at Webster University’s Department of Art, Design, and Art History. He has three kids and…
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Chinese Culture Days Chinese Culture Days

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Since 1994, St. Louis has celebrated Chinese Culture Days with colorful Chinese pageantry, art, music, dance, history, legends, and food.…
Since 1994, St. Louis has celebrated Chinese Culture Days with colorful Chinese pageantry, art, music, dance, history, legends, and food.…
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On our radar for early April 2018 On our radar for early April 2018

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Here is a sampling of a few of the new books coming out in early April.
Here is a sampling of a few of the new books coming out in early April.
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1968: A year of significant events 1968: A year of significant events

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This month, on the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., many people are asking each other “What do you…
This month, on the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., many people are asking each other “What do you…
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Nella Larsen: April 13, 1891-March 30,… Nella Larsen: April 13, 1891-March 30,…

By SLPL_CenterfortheReader
Nella Larsen’s work, though having been largely unrecognized in the literary tradition, is an important piece of the Harlem Renaissance.…
Nella Larsen’s work, though having been largely unrecognized in the literary tradition, is an important piece of the Harlem Renaissance.…

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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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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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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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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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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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