Children & Families

Summer Lunches

We are teaming up with Operation Food Search to provide lunches at nine branches through August 16

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STL Summer Adventure

June 1-August 10, 2024

A community summer reading and exploration program powered by St. Louis County Library and St. Louis Public Library. Go on an adventure with a variety of activities in STEM, Art, Outdoors, St. Louis and Reading. Receive a free book at registration! 

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Program Guide for Kids

Program Guide for Teens

Hot Off The Press! Summer Stories

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" Heatwave" book cover

Heatwave

Lauren Redniss

"If You Spot a Shell" book cover

If You Spot a Shell

Aimée Sicuro

"Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All" book cover

Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All

Chanel Miller

"Moon Madness" book cover

Moon Madness

Julie Murphy

"On a Summer Night" book cover

On a Summer Night

Deborah Hopkinson

"Sand Castles are Forever" book cover

Sand Castles are Forever

Ellie Peterson

"Summer: A Solstice Story" book cover

Summer: A Solstice Story

Kelsey Ebben Gross

"Summer is Here" book cover

Summer is Here

Renée Watson

"The Squish" book cover

The Squish

Breanna Carzoo

"Vacation: Three-and-a-Half Stories" book cover

Vacation: Three-and-a-Half Stories

Ame Dyckman

New Arrivals, On Order & Featured Titles

Looking for your next great read or watch? Check out our lists of popular titles, hidden gems, seasonal favorites, award winners and more!

Educators & Parents

Learn how the library helps support you with a variety of kits, field trips, on-site tours and even homeschool resources available by educational level.

 

Children & Teens

We offer a wide variety of books, comic books, magazines, music, streaming movies, video games and more! 

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Strategies for Creating a Reader

We have five strategies for creating a reader that are not only fun but also help your child acquire skills needed to become a great reader.

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Early Literacy

Natural development of skills through the enjoyment of books, positive interactions, literacy-rich experiences before learning to read and write. Print out a monthly activity calendar or come to a program at one of our neighborhood branches!

Brainfuse Help Now. Free online tutoring for all learners.

Online Tutoring

Brainfuse HelpNow connects students in grades K-12 with live tutors in a safe and secure online classroom. Students can access academic tutoring, homework help and test prep assistance.

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Resources for Fun & Learning

A collection of databases and websites providing age appropriate activities, information, reading, and research assistance designed for children and teens.

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Library of Things

The Library of Things is a collection of non-traditional materials including musical instruments, fishing equipment, games, kits, puzzles and more - all available to check out for free with a library card.

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STEAM Programming

We offer a variety of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) programming to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning opportunities.

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Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Do you love the library? Join our Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and help us improve our library services to teens. You will weigh in on library programs and services, earn volunteer hours, make new friends and build your leadership skills.

Two teens volunteering at the library during Summer Reading Club

Volunteering

We have volunteer opportunities for individuals to meet a community service requirement or to just offer their time.