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Fun Fact!
Oak Bend is located steps away from the Grant’s Trail, which is popular with area cyclists and joggers.

Address

842 S. Holmes Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63122-6507

Hours

Sunday:

Closed

Monday - Thursday:

9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Friday - Saturday:

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

Library Amenities

Computer Training Lab
Copiers
Curbside Service
Document Scanning
Fax
Meeting Room(s)
Public Computers
Study Room(s)
Vending Area
Wi-fi
Oak Bend building drawing in dark blue filled with pale red

Branch Out Challenge

Branch out and get to know other library locations this fall!

Pick up a Branch Out branch passport or register online to get started. All branches will host fun activities during the Challenge, including scavenger hunts, crafts and interactive displays. Get a sticker when you visit a branch and complete an activity or check out an item. Visit 5 branches to complete the challenge and earn an “I Love My Library” window cling. You’ll also be entered in an electronic raffle for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. Earn a bonus raffle for every 5 additional branches visited.
 

Things To Do

Kids: Story Time
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Teens: Dungeons and Dragons
3rd Saturday of the month, 1:00 p.m.

Adults: Mindful Meetup
3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m.

Curbside Service

Curbside service allows for contact-free pick-up of holds. Simply place holds on books, DVDs or any other library material by searching the catalog. Once your holds are ready, you’ll receive an email notification with instructions for picking up the holds at your chosen branch.
 

Picking Up Your Holds

  • Arrive at the branch and park in the designated Curbside spot.
  • Call 314-994-3300 and follow the phone menu path for Curbside.
  • Library staff will ask you a few simple questions, prepare your items, and bring them to your car and place them in your trunk.

 

Branch History

The Oak Bend Branch opened on September 28, 1986. The branch underwent extensive renovations in 2016 as part of the Your Library Renewed campaign. The renovations made the branch’s interior significantly brighter, and very colorful. Other improvements include the addition of a quiet reading room and new furnishings throughout.