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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…

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…

Working In America

May 19th | 10:00am - Oct 6th | 6:00pm
Central Library

Working in America takes an intimate look at how we feel about work.Through powerful photographs and honest stories, the exhibit explores…

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,…

SLPL @ Your Fingertip!

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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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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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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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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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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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"Blow, Winds" Shakespeare In The Streets "Blow, Winds" Shakespeare In The Streets

Jun 15th | 8:30pm - 10:30pm
Central Library
St. Louis Public Library is once again happy to partner with Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. The "Blow, Winds" production will take place in front of…
St. Louis Public Library is once again happy to partner with Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. The "Blow, Winds" production will take place in front of Central Library on Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16. This will be the fifth "Shakespeare In The Streets", highlighting...
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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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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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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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Kids/Teens

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9 Spy Novels for Teens 9 Spy Novels for Teens

recommended by SLPL_Teens
Step into worlds of deceit and deception with these young adult spy novels.
Step into worlds of deceit and deception with these young adult spy novels.
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9 YA Romance Novels 9 YA Romance Novels

recommended by SLPL_Teens
Explore the endless boundaries of love in these 9 romance novels for young adults.
Explore the endless boundaries of love in these 9 romance novels for young adults.
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7 Books About Juneteenth 7 Books About Juneteenth

recommended by SLPL_LibraryParents
Join the St. Louis Public Library at the Carpenter Library on June 19th for a Juneteenth celebration including crafts, games, and…
Join the St. Louis Public Library at the Carpenter Library on June 19th for a Juneteenth celebration including crafts, games, and…
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10 Hello and Goodbye Books for Babies… 10 Hello and Goodbye Books for Babies…

recommended by SLPL_LibraryParents
The books on this list are all excellent to use with little ones when learning how to greet people and many titles have been used in…
The books on this list are all excellent to use with little ones when learning how to greet people and many titles have been used in…
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9 Bedtime Books for Toddlers 9 Bedtime Books for Toddlers

recommended by SLPL_LibraryParents
Close out the day and say good night with these nine great books for bedtime.
Close out the day and say good night with these nine great books for bedtime.
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Oh daddy dear, you know you're still… Oh daddy dear, you know you're still…

By SLPL_CenterfortheReader
Self-centered, inept moron ... Ruthless, manipulative Machiavellian ... Murderous imperialist, deadbeat dad  On the third Sunday of every…
Self-centered, inept moron ... Ruthless, manipulative Machiavellian ... Murderous imperialist, deadbeat dad  On the third Sunday of every…
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Daddy Dearest Daddy Dearest

recommended by SLPL_CenterfortheReader
"I’ve never been totally sold on the concept of Father’s Day. For one thing, it was officially declared a national holiday by Richard…
"I’ve never been totally sold on the concept of Father’s Day. For one thing, it was officially declared a national holiday by Richard…
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"Romeo and Juliet" headline at the 2018… "Romeo and Juliet" headline at the 2018…

recommended by SLPL_Trends
The free Shakespeare Festival is in full swing in Forest Park (It runs from June 1 through June 24). This year the Festival tackles "Romeo…
The free Shakespeare Festival is in full swing in Forest Park (It runs from June 1 through June 24). This year the Festival tackles "Romeo…
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Remember. Rise. Respect. Remember. Rise. Respect.

recommended by SLPL_CenterfortheReader
This compiled list shows the variety of LGBT+ fiction from years gone way by that still strikes a chord and recent releases that resonates…
This compiled list shows the variety of LGBT+ fiction from years gone way by that still strikes a chord and recent releases that resonates…
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North Korea and Its Place in History North Korea and Its Place in History

recommended by SLPL_History
North Korea continues to make the headlines, often in startling (and sometimes alarming) ways. It has long been one of the World's most…
North Korea continues to make the headlines, often in startling (and sometimes alarming) ways. It has long been one of the World's most...
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Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk

recommended by SLPL_Schlafly
If you enjoyed this look at the early advertising world in New York you might like these other titles set in the world of advertising.
If you enjoyed this look at the early advertising world in New York you might like these other titles set in the world of advertising.
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New Book Club in a Bag additions in May! New Book Club in a Bag additions in May!

By SLPL_CenterfortheReader
May saw four new additions to our ever-growing Book Club in a Bag collection! Follow these links to read more about each new addition: The…
May saw four new additions to our ever-growing Book Club in a Bag collection! Follow these links to read more about each new addition: The…
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Thanos Thanos

recommended by SLPL_EntertainLitBio
Are you still reeling from Avengers: Infinity War? We found items in our collection inspired by Thanos, a/k/a “The Mad Titan.” Although…
Are you still reeling from Avengers: Infinity War? We found items in our collection inspired by Thanos, a/k/a “The Mad Titan.” Although…
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Pint-sized Publications: A Selection of… Pint-sized Publications: A Selection of…

By SLPL_Rarities
If you’re visiting Central Library this summer to see Working in America, SLPL’s current exhibit in the Great Hall, we encourage you to…
If you’re visiting Central Library this summer to see Working in America, SLPL’s current exhibit in the Great Hall, we encourage you to…
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Must-read books by female authors this… Must-read books by female authors this…

recommended by SLPL_Trends
This year, 2018, is shaping up to be a record year for outstanding books by female authors...and this list is only from January through…
This year, 2018, is shaping up to be a record year for outstanding books by female authors...and this list is only from January through…
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Donors give some inside scoop! Donors give some inside scoop!

By SLPL_GrantsFoundations
Periodically, Gateway Center for Giving hosts a "Meet the Donors" program where a panel of grantmaker representatives share info about…
Periodically, Gateway Center for Giving hosts a "Meet the Donors" program where a panel of grantmaker representatives share info about...
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Exotica Exotica

By SLPL_Studio
Not quite jazz and not always easy-listening. Probably wouldn’t call it pop music as it’s usually devoid of any sappy lyrics. It veers…
Not quite jazz and not always easy-listening. Probably wouldn’t call it pop music as it’s usually devoid of any sappy lyrics. It veers…

Genealogy

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Illinois, Databases of Illinois… Illinois, Databases of Illinois…

By SLPL_Genealogy
This is a web-based record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE). The original record sources may be found on the Illinois…
This is a web-based record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE). The original record sources may be found on the Illinois…
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U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls,… U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls,…

By SLPL_Genealogy
This record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) is an index to U.S. Marine Corps muster rolls from the period 1798-1958.…
This record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) is an index to U.S. Marine Corps muster rolls from the period 1798-1958.…
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U.S., Navy Casualties Books, 1776-1941 U.S., Navy Casualties Books, 1776-1941

By SLPL_Genealogy
This record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) indexes a number of books documenting naval history stretching back to…
This record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) indexes a number of books documenting naval history stretching back to…
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In the Navy In the Navy

By SLPL_Genealogy
U.S. Navy Cruise Books, 1918-2009 is a record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE). These Navy cruise books represent…
U.S. Navy Cruise Books, 1918-2009 is a record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE). These Navy cruise books represent…
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California, Death Index, 1940-1997 California, Death Index, 1940-1997

By SLPL_Genealogy
Vital records in California have been kept by the state registrar of vital statistics since 1 July 1905. Death records in this collection…
Vital records in California have been kept by the state registrar of vital statistics since 1 July 1905. Death records in this collection…
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Marietta National Cemetery, 1866-2010 Marietta National Cemetery, 1866-2010

By SLPL_Genealogy
This record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) contains digital images of all gravestones in Marietta National Cemetery,…
This record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) contains digital images of all gravestones in Marietta National Cemetery,…
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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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Illinois Land Ownership Maps Illinois Land Ownership Maps

By SLPL_Genealogy
Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) includes a record collection called U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps 1860-1918. Users of…
Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) includes a record collection called U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps 1860-1918. Users of…
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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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Baptism Records in Ancestry LE Baptism Records in Ancestry LE

By SLPL_Genealogy
If you are having trouble finding a birth record for an ancestor, you might try looking for a baptism record for that person. Baptism is a…
If you are having trouble finding a birth record for an ancestor, you might try looking for a baptism record for that person. Baptism is a…
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RMS Titanic RMS Titanic

By SLPL_Genealogy
RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean during the early hours of April 15, 1912. She had collided…
RMS Titanic was a British passenger liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean during the early hours of April 15, 1912. She had collided…
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