Parents, Caregivers and Educators

1000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages families and caregivers to read 1000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten.

Operation Food Search will provide after school meals at four branches: Lewis & Clark, Natural Bridge, Prairie Commons, and Weber Road.

The Born to Read program invites families with newborns to start their child’s path to reading.

St. Louis County Library is partnering with the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank to provide families in need with a supply of diapers and training pants for children ages 4 and under each month at select library branches.

Get an overview of what is expected before your child enters the classroom.

MetroMarket from Operation Food Search will visit two branches year round with fresh, affordable produce, along with recipe ideas and meal planning assistance.

Period supply kits from the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank are available at select branches. Each free kits contain 25 period supplies.

Stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills.