St. Louis Public Library

We provide resources and services that support and improve individual, family and community life through a variety of services, programs and initiatives.

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1934 Freeway Part 2: At the Center of the proposed Riverview Freeway there was to be a Memorial Mall from the riverfront to the Old Courthouse, envisioned as “A Pedestrian Sanctuary”. #FridayFact

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Grab your headphones and snuggle in with these classic horror novels.
All of the books on this list are available on Hoopla!
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Join us from 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. on October 24 at Central Library for Trick-or-Treat at the Library! Come dressed in your best Halloween costume and trick-or-treat around the library. Don’t forget to bring a good joke and a bag for all your treats!
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We had a crafty afternoon at Schlafly Library making fashion out of trash bags! 🗑️✨ From hats and gloves to bracelets and belts, we let our imaginations run wild as we created our own unique looks out of trash. ♻️👗

Visit https://t.co/rmbAiM4eQe to discover more events!

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This program is canceled on November 24, December 22 and December 29 at Schlafly Library.

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Today we’re taking a look back at 1966 with the ever-stylish Book Boutique—one of the creative ways we connected with the community and shared the love of reading. #TBT

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Cozy up with your little one with these feel-good reads!
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Did you know SLPL offers audiobooks? 🎧 We have titles for all ages! Visit an SLPL location to browse our audiobooks.

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🏆 We’re honored to be named the 2026 Missouri Library of the Year by the Missouri Library Association! This award celebrates excellence in library service and the vital role libraries play in strengthening communities across Missouri. ❤️📚

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St. Louis Public Library offers adults the opportunity to earn a nationally accredited high school diploma online through the Excel Adult High School program. We recently celebrated our amazing graduates at Central Library. Congratulations to all our graduates!

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It’s #WAYRW!
This week we are reading “Why Tammy Wynette Matters” by Steacy Easton.
What are you reading this week?

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Looking for a fun way to explore pop culture and history? Pop Culture Universe offers an academic lens on movies, music, trends and more. Dive in and start exploring today! https://t.co/lpVdw8ZLPK

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Early voting is open now through November 2! Cast your vote at one of these SLPL locations offering early voting: Buder, Carpenter, Julia Davis, Kingshighway, Schlafly and Walnut Park.

Early voting times are available at https://t.co/gicbEwWqrf

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We celebrated Diwali at Schlafly Library by creating beautiful rangoli crafts! ✨🪷 We had a wonderful time learning about this special festival and getting creative together. Happy Diwali!

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We had a spooktacular time during Monster Storytime at Kingshighway Library! We enjoyed a fun monster story and then let our creativity run wild by making our very own paper-crafted monsters. It was a monstrously good time!

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Free Meals for Kids & Teens!
SLPL and Operation Food Search offer FREE meals for children 18 and under at select Library locations.

See the schedule and details here: https://t.co/RNBL9i62bz

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During the May 16 tornado, we lost several trees in addition to the damage inside Cabanne Library. Brightside St. Louis awarded us the Neighbors Naturescaping grant to turn our empty beds into a garden with Missouri native shrubs, grasses and perennial flowers.

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Did you know that the Genealogy Room has records for some local cemeteries? This page comes from the records of Friedens Cemetery.
If you are interested in learning more about local cemeteries, the Genealogy department is hosting a headstone cleaning class at Greenwood Cemetery.

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New to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra? 🎶 Experience the power of music for free!
Stop by any SLPL location to pick up a complimentary SLSO ticket voucher, valid for select classical and family concerts. Visit any SLPL location to learn more.

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Interested in discovering your Czech, Slovak, Polish, Lithuanian or other Eastern European ancestors?

Join us on October 20 from 6–7 p.m. at Central Library for a presentation on researching your Eastern European roots.

We hope to see you there!
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