Ask a Librarian allows you to get your questions answered in convenient ways.
Live Chat
Live Chat a Librarian assistance is available:
- Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Friday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Text a Librarian
Send a text message from your cell phone to 66746 and start your first message with the keyword askslpl, followed by a space. Type your question and press "Send".
Example: askslpl What time does the Carpenter branch close today?
Text a Librarian assistance is available:
- Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Friday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Send an email with your question to webref@slpl.org (email is the preferred method to inquire about Genealogy or for in-depth research questions)
Call a Librarian
Call 314-241-2288 during Central Library's normal business hours:
- Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Friday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
See the Library's Reference Policy for details on how the Library responds to different types of reference questions.
