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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…

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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…

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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…

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Not So Quiet! Live On The Road- Charles… Not So Quiet! Live On The Road- Charles…

Aug 16th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Julia Davis
St. Louis Public Library's Not So Quiet! Live On the Road concerts continue with Charles "Skeet" Rodgers & The New Inner City Blues Band on…
St. Louis Public Library's Not So Quiet! Live On the Road concerts continue with Charles "Skeet" Rodgers & The New Inner City Blues Band on…
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Working in America Oral History… Working in America Oral History…

Aug 18th | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Ever wanted to get your grandma to talk about what it was like raising four kids? To hear from a friend about their experiences in the…
Ever wanted to get your grandma to talk about what it was like raising four kids? To hear from a friend about their experiences in the…
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Wer? Warum? Was? und Woher? How to… Wer? Warum? Was? und Woher? How to…

Aug 18th | 9:00am - 4:30pm
Central Library
An seminar featuring Dr. Fritz Juengling, Germanic Research Specialist with the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr.…
An seminar featuring Dr. Fritz Juengling, Germanic Research Specialist with the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr.…
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Justice Fleet: Radical Forgiveness Justice Fleet: Radical Forgiveness

Aug 25th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Baden
Join us at the Baden Branch for a powerful exhibit and discussion on the concept of Radical Forgiveness. The Justice Fleet is a group of…
Join us at the Baden Branch for a powerful exhibit and discussion on the concept of Radical Forgiveness. The Justice Fleet is a group of…
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Art, Artists, Sculpture and… Art, Artists, Sculpture and…

Aug 21st | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
The rich imagery of the cemetery includes sculptures, stain glass and architecture. The richness is in the physical aspect of what is on…
The rich imagery of the cemetery includes sculptures, stain glass and architecture. The richness is in the physical aspect of what is on…
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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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Kids/Teens

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Q&A: Tyler, Teen Genealogy Researcher Q&A: Tyler, Teen Genealogy Researcher

By SLPL_Teens
Tyler has been using the books and databases at Central Library to research his family's history ever since his school visited on a field...
Tyler has been using the books and databases at Central Library to research his family's history ever since his school visited on a field...
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Two YA Books You Should Read Two YA Books You Should Read

By SLPL_Teens
"The Kissing Booth" is a good book.  It has some romance, drama and a hint of comedy.  There are best friends with rules they have to...
"The Kissing Booth" is a good book.  It has some romance, drama and a hint of comedy.  There are best friends with rules they have to...
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9 Books about Healthcare 9 Books about Healthcare

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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10 Books About Librarians 10 Books About Librarians

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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Border Books: Important immigration… Border Books: Important immigration…

recommended by SLPL_Trends
Everywhere we turn, we hear people talking about the immigration debacle, the separated families, and President Donald Trump's Wall. Our…
Everywhere we turn, we hear people talking about the immigration debacle, the separated families, and President Donald Trump's Wall. Our...
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Taco Tuesday Taco Tuesday

recommended by SLPL_SciTech
Make every day this month Taco Tuesday with these delicious taco recipes! Top off your taco with some homemade salsa or guacamole and a…
Make every day this month Taco Tuesday with these delicious taco recipes! Top off your taco with some homemade salsa or guacamole and a…
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An Introduction to Opera An Introduction to Opera

By SLPL_SchlaflyGatherings
Opera is story telling using all the senses. You can feel the resonance of a powerful voice, hear the sumptuous orchestral textures, see…
Opera is story telling using all the senses. You can feel the resonance of a powerful voice, hear the sumptuous orchestral textures, see…
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A reading list for midterm elections A reading list for midterm elections

recommended by SLPL_Trends
From Jaime Herndon at BookRiot.com: "The 2018 midterm elections are important. How important, you ask? To put it this way: all of the seats…
From Jaime Herndon at BookRiot.com: "The 2018 midterm elections are important. How important, you ask? To put it this way: all of the seats…
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Prison Power Prison Power

By SLPL_SocialSciences
On July 10, St. Louis Public Library welcomed Dr. Lisa Corrigan, who discussed her book, Prison Power: How Prison Politics Influenced the…
On July 10, St. Louis Public Library welcomed Dr. Lisa Corrigan, who discussed her book, Prison Power: How Prison Politics Influenced the…
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Lizzie Borden: Did she...or didn't she? Lizzie Borden: Did she...or didn't she?

By SLPL_CenterfortheReader
August 4, 1892, is infamously remembered as the ill-fated day when Andrew and Abby Borden were bludgeoned to death in their Massachusetts…
August 4, 1892, is infamously remembered as the ill-fated day when Andrew and Abby Borden were bludgeoned to death in their Massachusetts…
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Books to read around the campfire Books to read around the campfire

recommended by SLPL_Trends
We know lots of people who love to camp. Personally, we don't like sharing our sleeping bag with bugs, snakes and other creepy crawlers.…
We know lots of people who love to camp. Personally, we don't like sharing our sleeping bag with bugs, snakes and other creepy crawlers....
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Major Gifts (done!), CQI (up next!), &… Major Gifts (done!), CQI (up next!), &…

By SLPL_GrantsFoundations
Dan Reynolds, President of Holmes, Radford & Reynolds, Inc., presented "Planning and Implementing a Major Gift Program for Your Nonprofit...
Dan Reynolds, President of Holmes, Radford & Reynolds, Inc., presented "Planning and Implementing a Major Gift Program for Your Nonprofit...
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Comics Code Authority: The Great Ruin… Comics Code Authority: The Great Ruin…

By SLPL_CenterfortheReader
Comics used to be wild: wild stories, wild concepts, wild images, across-the-board wild creativity. The Great Comics Boom of the 1930s was…
Comics used to be wild: wild stories, wild concepts, wild images, across-the-board wild creativity. The Great Comics Boom of the 1930s was…
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State by State Stories State by State Stories

By SLPL_CenterfortheReader
During the month of our nation's founding, let’s set aside all the ugly and disparaging spitefulness that seems to increasingly embody…
During the month of our nation's founding, let’s set aside all the ugly and disparaging spitefulness that seems to increasingly embody…
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The Greatest Showman The Greatest Showman

recommended by SLPL_Trends
Our number finally came up on the holds list, and we got a chance to see the movie, "The Greatest Showman," starring Hugh Jackman. Thumbs…
Our number finally came up on the holds list, and we got a chance to see the movie, "The Greatest Showman," starring Hugh Jackman. …
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Women Artists in the Spotlight Women Artists in the Spotlight

recommended by SLPL_FineArts
In 1971, art historian Linda Nochlin wrote an essay in the periodical ARTNews entitled, "Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?" …
In 1971, art historian Linda Nochlin wrote an essay in the periodical ARTNews entitled, "Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?" ...

Digital Content

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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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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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Introducing eAudiobooks from RBdigital Introducing eAudiobooks from RBdigital

The St. Louis Public Library is excited to announce that you can now access eAudiobooks, in addition to eMagazines from RBdigital. The…
The St. Louis Public Library is excited to announce that you can now access eAudiobooks, in addition to eMagazines from RBdigital. The…
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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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Gale Small Business Builder Gale Small Business Builder

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