Children & Families

After School Meals

Stop by after school and enjoy a nutritious meal available free of charge for children ages 5-18.

Asian mother and child enjoying a library program

New January Kid Picks

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"A Book of Loves" book cover

A Book of Loves

Cynthia Rylant

"Bath Time for the Crayons" book cover

Bath Time for the Crayons

Drew Daywalt

"Dr. Zeus" book cover

Dr. Zeus

James Patterson

"I am a Big Fish!" book cover

I am a Big Fish!

Susie Lee Jin

"If It Were My Birthday Party" book cover

If It Were My Birthday Party

Dr. Seuss

"Pizza and Taco: Go Viral!" book cover

Pizza and Taco: Go Viral!

Stephen Shaskan

"Small-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories" book cover

Small-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories

Giselle Liza Anatol

"Tea is Love" book cover

Tea is Love

Adib Khorram

"Three's a Crowd" book cover

Three's a Crowd

Nicole Andelfinger

"Your Truck" book cover

Your Truck

Jon Klassen

New Arrivals, On Order & Featured Titles

Looking for your next great read or watch? Check out our lists of popular titles, hidden gems, seasonal favorites, award winners and more!

Safe Sitter® Program

Get ready to become a safe and successful babysitter with the Safe Sitter® program at St. Louis County Library! In just one day, teens ages 12–16 will build childcare, first aid, and CPR skills while also learning key business skills to help them stand out and earn babysitting jobs with confidence. 

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Educators & Parents

Learn how the library helps support you with a variety of kits, field trips, on-site tours and even homeschool resources available by educational level.

Children & Teens

We offer a wide variety of books, comic books, magazines, music, streaming movies, video games and more! 
 

African American father and son reading

Strategies for Creating a Reader

We have five strategies for creating a reader that are not only fun but also help your child acquire skills needed to become a great reader.

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Early Literacy

Natural development of skills through the enjoyment of books, positive interactions, literacy-rich experiences before learning to read and write. Print out a monthly activity calendar or come to a program at one of our neighborhood branches!

Brainfuse Help Now. Free online tutoring for all learners.

Online Tutoring

Brainfuse HelpNow connects students in grades K-12 with live tutors in a safe and secure online classroom. Students can access academic tutoring, homework help and test prep assistance.

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Resources for Fun & Learning

A collection of databases and websites providing age appropriate activities, information, reading, and research assistance designed for children and teens.

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Library of Things

The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional materials including musical instruments, fishing equipment, games, kits, puzzles and more - all available to check out for free with a library card.

Child working with a coding robot at the library

STEAM Programming

We offer a variety of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) programming to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning opportunities.

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Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Do you love the library? Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and help us improve our library services to teens. You will weigh in on library programs and services, earn volunteer hours, make new friends and build your leadership skills.

Two teens volunteering at the library during Summer Reading Club

Volunteering

We have volunteer opportunities for individuals to meet a community service requirement or to just offer their time.