St. Louis Public Library

St. Louis Public Library

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

ervices

*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

Future Plans

*The St. 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.

Branch Locations

The St. 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. Each is designed to complement the flavor of the branch's respective neighborhood. For example, the Schlafly Branch offers material specific to the city'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.

Central Library

The Central Library at 13th and Olive was built in 1912 on a location formerly occupied by the St. Louis Exposition and Music Hall and was designed by Cass Gilbert.

Central Library subject specialties include:
*Business, Science & Technology
**Colleges & Careers
**Patents & Trademarks
*Fine Arts
*Government Information
**St. Louis Information
*History & Genealogy
**St. Louis Area Studies
*Humanities & Social Sciences
**Grants & Nonprofit Philanthropy
*Information Center - Quick Reference
*Microform Documents
*Popular Reading
*Rare Books/Special Collections
*Children & Youth
*Film Library
*Gates Computer Training Center

Regional Branches

*Buder Branch
*Carpenter Branch
*Julia Davis Branch
*Schlafly Branch

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

External links

* [http://slpl.org/ St. Louis Public Library]
* [http://www.slpl.org/slpl/library/Article240097461.asp Ask A Reference Question]


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