Parents, Caregivers and Educators
A variety of services benefiting parents, caregivers and educators.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
1000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages families and caregivers to read 1000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten.
Children's Programs
Parents, Caregivers & Educators
Reading Challenges
Born to Read
The Born to Read program invites families with newborns to start their child’s path to reading.
Children's Programs
Community Connections
Parents, Caregivers & Educators
Diaper Distribution
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.
Children's Programs
Community Connections
Health & Wellness
Parents, Caregivers & Educators
Eye Thrive Mobile Vision Clinic
Eye Thrive will offer free eye exams and glasses at four branches this summer. Any child age 4-18 is eligible for an eye exam and glasses. Capacity is limited.
Children's Programs
Community Connections
Health & Wellness
Parents, Caregivers & Educators
Kindergarten Prep
Get an overview of what is expected before your child enters the classroom.
Children's Programs
Parents, Caregivers & Educators
MetroMarket
MetroMarket from Operation Food Search will visit two branches year round with fresh, affordable produce, along with recipe ideas and meal planning assistance.
Adult Programs
Family Programs
Teen Programs
Community Connections
Food & Nutrition
Parents, Caregivers & Educators
Period Supplies
Period supply kits from the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank are available at select branches. Each free kits contain 25 period supplies.
Adult Programs
Teen Programs
Community Connections
Health & Wellness
Parents, Caregivers & Educators
Safe Sitter® Program
Get ready to become a safe and successful babysitter with the Safe Sitter® program! 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.
Story Time
Stories, songs and other fun activities to help develop early literacy skills.
Children's Programs
Library Services
Parents, Caregivers & Educators
Summer Lunches
St. Louis County Library and Operation Food Search are teaming up to provide lunches to children this summer at select locations starting June 1-August 14, 2026.
Children's Programs
Teen Programs
Community Connections
Food & Nutrition
Parents, Caregivers & Educators