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Ask a Librarian

We will answer chat, e-mail and telephone questions that require limited research, such as confirming a date, looking up a phone number or finding articles on a specific topic. We cannot answer legal or medical questions requiring more than a simple definition. Please visit your local library for help with questions requiring in-depth research. Complete guidelines.

Book a Librarian

Book a Librarian, a service at Library Headquarters, provides 30 minute, one-on-one training sessions to find information and/or use the Library’s resources. Advance reservation is required. To Book a Librarian, call the Reference Department at 314-994-3300.

Chat with a Librarian

Chat is available Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Our chat service uses Cookie files which prevent us from insuring your  confidentiality. Read about Cookies and privacy.
Note: Inappropriate behavior or use of profanity will result in the termination of your chat session.

Email Us

• Email your questions to a librarian at reference@slcl.org.
• Messages are checked once a day when the library is open.
• We respond to questions within 48 hours
• NOTE: To AOL Mail Users who are having a problem receiving an email response to their question.

Call Us

• Speak with a librarian by calling (314)994-3300

Visit Us

• Detailed Driving Directions

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Library Headquarters Hours

Sun*

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mon

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Tues

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Wed

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thurs

9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Fri

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sat

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

*Sept 13, 2009 - May 23, 2010

Driving Directions

Located at 1640 S. Lindbergh, just south of Hwy. 40.
 

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