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Special Collections

Headquarters Branch • 1640 So. Lindbergh Blvd. • St. Louis, MO 63131

314.994.3300 ext 208 • scollections@slcl.org

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If you are planning on coming to Special Collections on or after January 2, 2008, be aware that Highway 40/Interstate 64, just 2 blocks north of the Headquarters building, is closed for construction. For more information, see http://www.thenewi64.org.

 

Hours

 

The Special Collections Department is open the same hours as the Headquarters facility where it is located on the Tier 5.

  • Monday-Thursday: 9:00 A.M.-9:00 P.M.
  • Friday-Saturday: 9:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.
  • Sunday*: Open 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. during the school year, closed during the summer months,
          *Headquarters, Daniel Boone, Florissant Valley, and Tesson Ferry Branches only

  • Closed: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day.

Location

The department is located on Tier 5 of St. Louis County Library's Headquarters at 1640 South Lindbergh Blvd, which is directly across the street from Plaza Frontenac Shopping Center. The library's system map of the St. Louis area and a map showing the specific location of Headquarters will guide you to that facility. For those not viewing graphics, Headquarters is located on Lindbergh Blvd. south of Highway 40 and north of Manchester Rd.

Security Procedures

Before coming to Special Collections, please review the department's security policy and find out the location of lockers where personal belongings may be stored.

Preparing a "To-do" List

Making a "to-do" list before going to a research facility can save on-site research time. The following online tools are frequently used to help plan a visit to Special Collections (SC).

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Modified: 08 August 2008
 
 
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