Library Services

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Your library card opens the door to a world of resources and services!

Get a Library Card

Use your library card to check out books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, video games, musical instruments, telescopes and so much more. Your card also grants you access to databases, streaming content and online learning.

 

Borrowing Items

Most materials may be borrowed for 21 days. Learn more about loan periods and limits, renewals, returning items, fines and requesting material.

Keep Track of Your Items

Sign up for Library Elf to receive free text or email reminders when your library items are due. 

Connect with Us

Download the free SLCL mobile app to browse the catalog, renew items and place requests.

At Your Local Library

Enriching Minds, Enhancing Lives and Expanding Perspectives

We are a vital community resource, supporting literacy and partnering with other organizations to support and enrich our community. In addition to books and other library materials, we offer free programs and services including story times, STEAM programming, summer and winter reading clubs, individualized help and so much more.

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Community Connections

We partner with a number of community organizations in the St. Louis Area to provide innovative programs and services.

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Food & Nutrition

St. Louis County Library and Operation Food Search provide programs throughout the year to address food insecurity in our region.

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Health & Wellness

Free services including diapers, period supplies, and programming such as yoga, mental health awareness and stress reduction are available.

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Older Adults

Seniors can access a variety of free services including mobile library visits, homebound delivery, tax preparation and more.

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Parents, Caregivers and Educators

A variety of services benefiting parents, caregivers and educators.

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Reading Challenges

Participate in reading challenges like Teentober Bingo Challenge and Fall Into Fitness Challenge. Track your reading, activities and more!

Bringing the Library to You

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Homebound Service

Residents living in the St. Louis County Library District who are unable to visit the library can have materials mailed directly to them or have someone pick them up.

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Bookmobiles

Our bookmobile fleet serves schools throughout St. Louis County. Students can check out children's material in a variety of subjects and genres.

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Preschool Outreach (POP)

Encourages early literacy and delivers books and CDs to eligible preschools in St. Louis County.

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Sweet Reads

The Sweet Reads bookmobile brings books and other library materials directly to neighborhoods in and around Spanish Lake, MO. A library card is not required to use the Sweet Reads bookmobile. The program works on the honor system and uses mostly donated or discarded library books.

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