Saint Louis Public Library

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The Saint Louis Public Library serves residents and visitors to the City of Saint Louis. Saint Louis Public Library is unrelated to Saint Louis County Library, except that they have borrowing agreements. Saint Louis Public Library operates 16 library locations throughout the city of Saint Louis, including the renowned Central Library.

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[edit] Services

  • Children's Sections
  • Reference Services
  • Programs, Special Events, and Author Visits/Book Signings
  • Periodicals & Nationwide/Worldwide Newspapers
  • Audio-Visual Material including DVDs, VHS Tapes, Books on tape & CD, Music CDs and Music Cassettes
  • MetroBus and MetroLink (St. Louis Light Rail System) Schedules and Information
  • Neighborhood Specific Material
  • Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
  • Computers with High Speed Internet,Printing, Word Processing capabilities
  • Voter Registration
  • Computer Visitor Passes

[edit] Future Plans

  • The Saint Louis Public Library is in the process of a branch modernization program. The modernization program usually consists of a renovation, redecorating, new computers, and new furnishings. Many of the systems branches have undergone a recent renovation with the exception of Cabanne, Machacek, and Walnut Park.
  • SLPL announced plan in June 2006 to expand and renovate Central Library while maintaining the historic feel of the library. Plans will include ADA accessibility enhancements and much more

[edit] Branch Locations

The Saint Louis Public Library operates sixteen (16) branches within the city limits, plus the renowned Central Library. Each branch is unique and offers neighborhood specific materials and are designed to compliment the flavor of the branches respective neighborhood. For example, the Schlafly Branch offers material specific to St. Louis's Central West End neighborhood, while the Juila Davis Branch offers an extensive African American collection. Most branches offer Saturday hours (except Central Express) and regional branches are open Sunday afternoons as well.

[edit] Central Library

  • Central
  • Film Library

[edit] Regional Branches

  • Buder Branch
  • Carpenter Branch
  • Julia Davis Branch
  • Schlafly Branch

[edit] Neighborhood Branches

  • Baden Branch
  • Barr Branch
  • Cabanne Branch
  • Carondelet Branch
  • Central Express
  • Charing Cross Branch
  • Divoll Branch
  • Kingshighway Branch
  • Machacek Branch
  • Marketplace Branch
  • Walnut Park Branch
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