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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…

Become a Friend

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

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…

Food For Fines Helps Feed Area Residents

Pay down your Library fines and help those in need! St. Louis Public Library’s annual Food for Fines program returns July 1-31 at all SLPL…

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,…

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Library Night @ the Magic House Library Night @ the Magic House

St. Louis Public Library invites SLPL families to enjoy a fun, free night at The Magic House!
St. Louis Public Library invites SLPL families to enjoy a fun, free night at The Magic House!
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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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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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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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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 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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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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Great new novels from some of our… Great new novels from some of our…

recommended by SLPL_Trends
Nothing gets us as pumped as hearing some of our favorite authors have new books out. Here are a few that we can't wait to read!
Nothing gets us as pumped as hearing some of our favorite authors have new books out. Here are a few that we can't wait to read!
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Carrots and World War II Carrots and World War II

By Pastpresent
Did your parents ever try coercing you into eating carrots? Did they claim “it will help you see better” or “they improve eyesight”? Would…
Did your parents ever try coercing you into eating carrots? Did they claim “it will help you see better” or “they improve eyesight”? Would…
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New Book Club in a Bag additions in… New Book Club in a Bag additions in…

By SLPL_CenterfortheReader
June saw four new additions to our ever-growing Book Club in a Bag collection! Follow these links to read more about each new addition:…
June saw four new additions to our ever-growing Book Club in a Bag collection! Follow these links to read more about each new addition:…
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Movies for Kids and Parents Movies for Kids and Parents

recommended by SLPL_Studio
With school out and the summer heat beating down, you may be looking for indoor entertainment for the whole family. Here is a great list…
With school out and the summer heat beating down, you may be looking for indoor entertainment for the whole family. Here is a great list…
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Novels that accurately portray the… Novels that accurately portray the…

recommended by SLPL_Trends
In conjunction with the July 12, 2018, panel discussion, "Let's Talk About Working" and the current exhibit housed at Central Library,…
In conjunction with the July 12, 2018, panel discussion, "Let's Talk About Working" and the current exhibit housed at Central Library,…
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Prison Power Prison Power

recommended by SLPL_SocialSciences
Inspired by the July 10 author event with Dr. Lisa Corrigan, who will be at Central to discuss her book Prison Power: How Prison…
Inspired by the July 10 author event with Dr. Lisa Corrigan, who will be at Central to discuss her book Prison Power: How Prison…
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First Ladies First Ladies

recommended by SLPL_Schlafly
There are a number of books about the wives of the presidents and how they have had an impact on national and world affairs. Every First…
There are a number of books about the wives of the presidents and how they have had an impact on national and world affairs. Every First…
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What Are You Reading, Bobby Herrera? What Are You Reading, Bobby Herrera?

By Whatareyoureading
Bobby has directed, produced, developed, consulted, and written for dozens of clients, Fortune 500’s, brands, agencies, production…
Bobby has directed, produced, developed, consulted, and written for dozens of clients, Fortune 500’s, brands, agencies, production…
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You're killing me, Smalls! You're killing me, Smalls!

By SLPL_CenterfortheReader
Scab eater! – Butt sniffer! – Fart smeller! – Slurs thrown until the ultimate insult - You play ball like a giiirrrl! -…
Scab eater! – Butt sniffer! – Fart smeller! – Slurs thrown until the ultimate insult - You play ball like a giiirrrl! -…
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The Same Difference The Same Difference

By SLPL_SchlaflyGatherings
The St Louis Public Library and A Call to Conscience present the film The Same Difference followed by a panel discussion at the Schlafly…
The St Louis Public Library and A Call to Conscience present the film The Same Difference followed by a panel discussion at the Schlafly…
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Cross-country titles Cross-country titles

recommended by SLPL_CenterfortheReader
We have assembled a cross-county collection of fiction highlighting each state in their title, all to be found in the Center for the…
We have assembled a cross-county collection of fiction highlighting each state in their title, all to be found in the Center for the…
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We hold these truths to be… We hold these truths to be…

recommended by SLPL_SocialSciences
While most books on the Declaration of Independence are found in History (#Dewey 973.313), next door to the Social Sciences room at…
While most books on the Declaration of Independence are found in History (#Dewey 973.313), next door to the Social Sciences room at…

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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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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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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 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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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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