Welcome to SLCL’s Virtual Branch!

St. Louis County Library branches are currently closed, but our virtual branch is always open! To access content you will need a valid library card. Staff are available via email, text and chat to answer questions.

Apply for an online library card

Available Assistance

Library staff are available via phone, email, text and chat.

Phone: 314-994-3300*
*Available 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday

Chat *
*Available 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday

Email: Complete our Contact Us form and a staff member will get back to you with the answer.

Text: 314-309-2333*
*Available 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday
Please note that standard text message rates may apply.

Book a Librarian
Reference librarians are available for one-on-one online appointments or by email to teach you how to use the library’s electronic resources for growing your business, discovering sources for research projects, and performing job searches. We are not currently offering in-person meetings.

Book a Trainer
Computer Lab Trainers are available for one-on-one online appointments or by email to help with troubleshooting technical issues, computer or mobile device assistance, and can answer questions about accessing the library’s eMedia materials and other topics. We are not currently offering in-person meetings.

Family Search Assistance
History and Genealogy staff are available by email to provide assistance with your family search. While access to some materials is limited, there are many electronic resources available.

Digital Books and Entertainment

OverDrive eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies/Videos Limit: 20 titles Get Assistance	OverDrive for Teens eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies/Videos Limit: 20 titles Get Assistance
OverDrive for Kids eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies/Videos Limit: 20 titles Get Assistance	TumbleBooks eBooks Get Assistance
Hoopla* eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies/Videos, Music Limit: 10 titles Get Assistance	Kanopy* Movies Limit: 10 titles per month Get Assistance
RBdigital Audiobooks & Magazines Limit: 5 titles Get Assistance	Flipster Magazines Get Assistance
EBSCO eBooks eBooks Limit: 5 titles Get Assistance

Online Learning

Creativebug Over 1,000 art and craft video classes for adults and kids, taught by recognized design experts and artists.	Gale Courses Interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online.
LearningExpress Library Access to more than 800 tutorials, practice exams and eBooks for academic and career advancement.	lynda.com Video tutorials on software, technology, business and more.
Mango Languages Access to 60+ foreign language courses and 17 English courses taught completely in the user's native language.	Driving-Tests.org Practice for your DMV test by using these online tools.