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You can now book a portable projector for a specific period of time through St. Louis County Library!

St. Louis County Library will host a Black History Celebration in February. The theme for 2026 is “Exploring 100 Years of Black St. Louis.” Events include performances by the Black Rep, a jazz concert, a gospel celebration, author events, historical lectures and more.

St. Louis County Library will begin construction on a new Chesterfield Branch in February 2026. The new Guy and Judy Jaffe Family Branch will be built on the current site of the Samuel C. Sachs Branch, which will close to the public on January 31. The new branch is the first in the SLCL system to feature a coffee shop, in partnership with Goshen Coffee Roasters. The new branch will be named after Guy Jaffe and Judy Schwartz Jaffe, who donated $1 million to the project. The new branch is expected to open in 2027.

St. Louis County Library is offering a unique opportunity for teens to become safe and successful babysitters through the Safe Sitter® program. Teens ages 12–16 can build childcare, first aid and CPR skills through the Safe Sitter workshops held at the Library, while also learning key business skills to help them stand out and earn babysitting jobs with confidence. SLCL is hosting free Safe Sitter workshops once a month throughout 2026 at various branches.

Practice reading skills and build confidence with Gateway to Reading Readalongs. Backed by the science of reading, these all-in-one print and audiobooks use narration to support readers in sounding out words.

The Explore! series helps kids discover new interests through engaging programs. Presenters include Missouri Botanical Garden, Mad Science, Missouri State Parks, The Magic House and more!