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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…

Storytime Theater: The Elves and the…

Join our professional theater artists for a timeless winter's tale of kindness and compassion. A modest shoemaker shows generosity to a...

UnRavel Exhibit

Nov 8th - Dec 23rd
Central Library

Visit Central Library to view amazing, one-of-a-kind garments during this unique exhibit, Unravel: Couture Under the Big Top. UnRavel is a…

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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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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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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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Kids/Teens

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PBS Kids Family Creative Learning Camps PBS Kids Family Creative Learning Camps

By SLPL_LibraryParents
PBS Kids Family Creative Learning Camps engage families with children ages 3-8 in collaborative, interest-driven, and playful learning experiences that integrate PBS KIDS media and technology. These camps are designed to expand children’s science and literacy understanding as…
PBS Kids Family Creative Learning Camps engage families with children ages 3-8 in collaborative, interest-driven, and playful learning…
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10 Books About Wilderness Survival 10 Books About Wilderness Survival

recommended by SLPL_LibraryParents
Cold temperatures don’t have to mean an end to wilderness activities. With these books in hand, kids can learn about animal tracking, survival skills, and frozen adventures.
Cold temperatures don’t have to mean an end to wilderness activities. With these books in hand, kids can learn about animal tracking,…
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10 Books for Diwali! 10 Books for Diwali!

recommended by SLPL_LibraryParents
Diwali is on November 7th this year! Here are some books to help celebrate this autumnal festival of lights.
Diwali is on November 7th this year! Here are some books to help celebrate this autumnal festival of lights.
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Listen to Books! Listen to Books!

By SLPL_LibraryParents
Playaway has replaced books on CD, or as some still refer to them, books on tape. Made especially for multi-user environments, there is nothing to download and no need for wifi or additional player. This lightweight device, weighing only 2 ounces, is powered by a AAA battery…
Playaway has replaced books on CD, or as some still refer to them, books on tape.  Made especially for multi-user environments, there is…
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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 trip. In addition to his own family, he has researched the ancestry of over a dozen family friends.    If you asked 13-year-old Tyler what...
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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Events

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​Society of Architectural Historians… ​Society of Architectural Historians…

Nov 27th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Society of Architectural Historians lecture: Richard Mueller will speak about Contemporary Architecture of Mexico City. Mexico City has…
Society of Architectural Historians lecture: Richard Mueller will speak about Contemporary Architecture of Mexico City. Mexico City has…
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Not So Quiet! Symptom of The Universe,… Not So Quiet! Symptom of The Universe,…

Nov 29th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
*Due to the possibility of extremely bad weather, i.e. SNOW, the Not So Quiet! concert featuring Symptom Of The Universe has been…
*Due to the possibility of extremely bad weather, i.e. SNOW, the Not So Quiet! concert featuring Symptom Of The Universe has been…
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Jabari Asim - "We Can't Breathe" Jabari Asim - "We Can't Breathe"

Nov 28th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Schlafly Library
SLPL and Left Bank Books welcome author and St. Louis native Jabari Asim, who will sign and discuss his new book, We Can't Breathe: On…
SLPL and Left Bank Books welcome author and St. Louis native Jabari Asim, who will sign and discuss his new book, We Can't Breathe: On…
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A Night Of Live Looping A Night Of Live Looping

Nov 28th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Thomas Park has been a musician for over 20 years, and an employee with the Saint Louis Public Library for over a decade. In the last…
Thomas Park has been a musician for over 20 years, and an employee with the Saint Louis Public Library for over a decade. In the last…
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Side Dishes Side Dishes

recommended by SLPL_DigitalLibrarySvcs
Discover some new recipes for side dishes this holiday season from this eBook cookbooks!
Discover some new recipes for side dishes this holiday season from this eBook cookbooks!
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Thanksgiving Day Reflections Thanksgiving Day Reflections

recommended by SLPL_JuliaDavis
Thanksgiving Day began as a celebration of the harvest. It has become a time to give thanks for life's many blessings. Here are some of…
Thanksgiving Day began as a celebration of the harvest. It has become a time to give thanks for life's many blessings. Here are some of...
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Literary Mysteries Literary Mysteries

recommended by SLPL_Trends
Our friends over at The Reader have put together a list of seven literary mysteries that take us on thought-provoking, emotional roller…
Our friends over at The Reader have put together a list of seven literary mysteries that take us on thought-provoking, emotional roller…
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Nickel and Dimed Nickel and Dimed

recommended by SLPL_SocialSciences
these books expand or hone in on, or provide context for, issues explored in Barbara Ehrenreich's "Nickel and Dimed," her 2001 recounting…
these books expand or hone in on, or provide context for, issues explored in Barbara Ehrenreich's "Nickel and Dimed," her 2001 recounting…
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Art CEO Teo Tioliendo Art CEO Teo Tioliendo

By SLPL_CreativeExperience
It’s a Wednesday afternoon in Creative Experience, and Teo Tioliendo is putting final touches on the manuscript for The Lion and the…
It’s a Wednesday afternoon in Creative Experience, and Teo Tioliendo is putting final touches on the manuscript for The Lion and the…
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Fall's most anticipated reads Fall's most anticipated reads

recommended by SLPL_Trends
The days are getting shorter and short. The skies are grayer and grayer. It's a get time to curl up on the couch with a warm blankie, a…
The days are getting shorter and short. The skies are grayer and grayer. It's a get time to curl up on the couch with a warm blankie, a...
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Antihero. Vigilante. Parasite. Antihero. Vigilante. Parasite.

recommended by SLPL_EntertainLitBio
Have you been curious about Venom? Maybe you’ve seen the movie already (or are just curious). This character, generated by an alien…
Have you been curious about Venom? Maybe you’ve seen the movie already (or are just curious). This character, generated by an alien…
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Remembering The Great War Remembering The Great War

recommended by SLPL_Trends
Back in 2017, SLPL hosted an exhibit "World War I: My Fellow Soldiers. Although it has long been over (we sure hope you had a chance to…
Back in 2017, SLPL hosted an exhibit "World War I: My Fellow Soldiers. Although it has long been over (we sure hope you had a chance to...
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Why and how to trademark Why and how to trademark

By SLPL_Patenttrademark
You spend time and money getting your name out there and establishing a brand, so it makes sense to protect it. Registration gives proof…
You spend time and money getting your name out there and establishing a brand, so it makes sense to protect it. Registration gives proof…
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2018 Midterms - #VOTE! 2018 Midterms - #VOTE!

By SLPL_SocialSciences
This November 6, we head to the polls for the 2018 midterm elections. Turnout is predicted to be high (so make sure you are a part of…
This November 6, we head to the polls for the 2018 midterm elections. Turnout is predicted to be high (so make sure you are a part of…
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Forest Bathing Forest Bathing

recommended by SLPL_Schlafly
Forest Bathing, or Shinrin Yoku may be the hot new trend in self-help books this year. It means "taking in the forest atmosphere" and is…
Forest Bathing, or Shinrin Yoku may be the hot new trend in self-help books this year. It means "taking in the forest atmosphere" and is...
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12 books inspired by fall activities 12 books inspired by fall activities

recommended by SLPL_Trends
Our friends over at Off the Shelf read our minds this week. Now that the cooler weather is here, we want to get out and about to enjoy the…
Our friends over at Off the Shelf read our minds this week. Now that the cooler weather is here, we want to get out and about to enjoy the…

Genealogy

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Working for the CCC Working for the CCC

By SLPL_Genealogy
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a public work relief program for unemployed, unmarried men that operated in the United States…
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a public work relief program for unemployed, unmarried men that operated in the United States…
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Grand Army of the Republic Cemeteries Grand Army of the Republic Cemeteries

By SLPL_Genealogy
Numerous cemeteries in the United States were created and maintained for the purpose of providing final resting places for persons who…
Numerous cemeteries in the United States were created and maintained for the purpose of providing final resting places for persons who…
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U.S., War Department, Press Releases… U.S., War Department, Press Releases…

By SLPL_Genealogy
Did your ancestor’s war story make the papers? This record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) consists of press releases…
Did your ancestor’s war story make the papers? This record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) consists of press releases…
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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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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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U.S. Phone and Address Directories,… U.S. Phone and Address Directories,…

By SLPL_Genealogy
This record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) is a compilation of U.S. phone directories from 1993-2002. Telephone…
This record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) is a compilation of U.S. phone directories from 1993-2002. Telephone…
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Searching Early St. Louis Death Records… Searching Early St. Louis Death Records…

By SLPL_Genealogy
The following record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) covers nearly all deaths recorded in the Death Registry Books…
The following record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) covers nearly all deaths recorded in the Death Registry Books…
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U.S. Military Academy Cemeteries U.S. Military Academy Cemeteries

By SLPL_Genealogy
The recent death of Senator John McCain is helping to publicize the fact that several of our nation’s military academies have cemeteries…
The recent death of Senator John McCain is helping to publicize the fact that several of our nation’s military academies have cemeteries…
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The Name Game The Name Game

By SLPL_Genealogy
You have likely met persons with first names that you would consider exotic or unusual. Well, I can do you one better. While researching a…
You have likely met persons with first names that you would consider exotic or unusual. Well, I can do you one better. While researching a…
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U.S. Southern Claims Commission Master… U.S. Southern Claims Commission Master…

By SLPL_Genealogy
In 1871 the U.S. government created the Southern Claims Commission, an organization via which Southerners could file claims for…
In 1871 the U.S. government created the Southern Claims Commission, an organization via which Southerners could file claims for…
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Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935 Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935

By SLPL_Genealogy
If you are having trouble finding a passenger record for an ancestor—especially an ancestor from a northern European country—it may well…
If you are having trouble finding a passenger record for an ancestor—especially an ancestor from a northern European country—it may well…
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Illinois State Training School for Girls Illinois State Training School for Girls

By SLPL_Genealogy
Located in Geneva, Illinois, this institution was known by various names during its term of existence (1894-1978). A mark of distinction…
Located in Geneva, Illinois, this institution was known by various names during its term of existence (1894-1978). A mark of distinction…
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