The new Mid-County Branch will open to the public on Wednesday, September 4 at 9:00 a.m. The new and improved branch is 2,500 square feet larger, and includes a redesigned parking garage, a colorful children’s area, private study rooms, an updated meeting room, comfortable seating and more. Learn more.
Summer is a great time to borrow a telescope from the library. Any SLCL adult cardholder can check-out a telescope for 14 days. Telescopes come with instructions and hints on where to look for various constellations. To request a telescope, visit the circulation desk at your local branch or call 314-994-3300. Learn more.
You can now check-out binoculars from the library! Adults with a valid library card can check-out a pair of binoculars for a 14-day period at any SLCL branch. The binoculars are great for beginners and are perfect for viewing both wildlife and the night sky. Learn more.
Several branches are hosting Alive at 25®, a highly interactive four-hour program that teaches young adults how to make safe, respectful and legal driving decisions. Designed for drivers under age 25, the program complements national driver education programs, which focus on laws and vehicle handling. Learn more.
St. Louis County Library is now a part of MOBIUS–a partnership of libraries providing patrons with access to over 60 million items from academic, special and public libraries. Patrons can request MOBIUS materials through the MOBIUS online catalog with delivery to their local branch in less than five days. Learn more.
The new children’s garden at the Thornhill Branch will open to the public on Thursday, May 23, 2019. There will be an outdoor story time at 10:30 a.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting at 11:00 a.m. Families can access the enclosed space directly from the children’s area of the library. The outdoor area includes interactive features that kids will enjoy including art easels, oversized musical instruments (drums and xylophones), and a flower shaped play structure. Learn more.
The new Meramec Valley Branch will open on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. The new branch is located at 1501 San Simeon and features a Discovery Zone for kids, an outdoor reading deck, private study rooms, a community meeting room and other amenities. The old location at 625 New Smizer Mill Road will close to the public at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Learn more.
Puzzles are now available for 14-day check out. Visit your local branch to see what’s available. We are also accepting donations of new or like-new puzzles. Please see staff for more information.
The Meramec Valley Branch will permanently close at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. The new branch, located at 1501 San Simeon Way, will open to the public at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15. Learn more.
Experience an introduction to opera with Opera Theatre Saint Louis. Several branches are hosting programs to learn more about the background, story and music of the 2019 season at Opera Theatre Saint Louis. Learn more.