St. Louis Public Library Central
Address
1301 Olive Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 241-2288
AKA:
SLPL
Description:
Public library located in St. Louis, Missouri. Services include Summer Food Service Programs, Computer Distribution Programs, Diapers, Passports, Property Tax Rebate Information, Rent Rebate/Tax Credit Information, Tax Preparation Assistance, Notary Public Services, Certified Application Counselor Programs, Extreme Cold Warming Centers, Extreme Heat Cooling Centers, and Libraries.
ALSO KNOWN AS
LIBRARY, ST. LOUIS PUBLIC
PUBLIC LIBRARY, ST. LOUIS
Hours:
- Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 8:00pm
- Fri and Sat - 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Sun - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
August 1, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1301 Olive Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103
Contacts
Brenda McDonald
Barry V. Berry
Phone Numbers
Main
(314) 241-2288
Fax
(314) 241-3840
Legal Status:
Governmental
Services
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Description
St. Louis Public Library and Operation Food Search are partnering to provide free meals to area children.
Hours
Mon-Fri â 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Children ages 18 years and under
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Come In Person For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis County
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Description
Peoples Community Action Corporation has set up temporary space in the library to help individuals and families with enrollment in a health insurance plan through the Affordable Care Act.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 10:00am to 9:00pm (November 1st to December 15th) - Fri and Sat - 10:00am to 6:00pm (November 1st to December 15th)
Required Documents
- Email address - Basic household information (Birthday and Social Security numbers of everyone that is applying and an estimate of what will be pre-tax household income in 2019 - Recommended to bring recent pay stubs or if self-employed bring a self-employment ledger
Eligibility
Uninsured or underinsured individuals
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
First come, first serve, come in person for service
Languages
- English - Bosnian - Spanish
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Providing Chromebooks (laptop/tablet) and/or a wifi hotspot to individuals who do not have access to a computer or internet. Chromebooks/hotspots and be checked out for 21 days
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 8:00pm - Fri and Sat - 9:00am to 5:00pm - Sun - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Library Card
Eligibility
- No Restrictions - Chromebooks/hotspots and be checked out for 21 days
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Call To Apply - Visit Website To apply at www.stlouispubliclibrary.net
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis County
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Description
Provides a monthly diaper distribution and a drop-in sensory play time. Stop by the Childrenâs Library to pick up a monthâs supply of free diapers.
Hours
- 10:30am to 12:30pm - Saturday, June 7, 2025 - Saturday, July 5, 2025 - Saturday, August 2, 2025
Required Documents
- Library Card - Photo ID
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Come In Person For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis County
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Description
Offers a warming shelter for individuals during declared bad weather emergencies.
Hours
Mon-Thu â 9:00am to 8:00pm Fri and Sat â 9:00am to 5:00pm Sun â 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Come In Person For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Offers a cooling site for individuals during declared heat emergencies.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 8:00pm - Fri and Sat - 9:00am to 5:00pm - Sun - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Come In Person For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis City County
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Description
The Eye Thrive mobile vision clinic will offer free eye exams and glasses for children age 4-18 years old
Hours
Monday, July 7, 2025 - Starting at 9:00am
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Children age 4-18 years old
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
-Come In Person For Service - First Come First Serve
Languages
English
Service Area
Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, Warren and St. Louis City/Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Franklin County
- Jefferson County
- Lincoln County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Warren County
- Franklin County
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Description
The Eye Thrive mobile vision clinic will offer free eye exams and glasses for children age 4-18 years old
Hours
Monday, July 7, 2025 - Starting at 9:00am
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Children age 4-18 years old
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
-Come In Person For Service - First Come First Serve
Languages
English
Service Area
Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, Warren and St. Louis City/Counties in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Franklin County
- Jefferson County
- Lincoln County
- Saint Charles County
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Warren County
- Franklin County
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Description
Offers information, investigation, research, supplemental education, recreation, book, periodical and recording loans, references and voter registration.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 8:00pm - Fri and Sat - 9:00am to 5:00pm - Sun - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Required Documents
- Proof of Residence - Library Card
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Fees are due for overdue books, cd's, videos, faxes and copying
Intake Procedure
- Call To Apply - Come In Person For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis City County
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Description
Provides notary services
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 8:00pm - Fri and Sat - 9:00am to 5:00pm - Sun - 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Document needed to be notarized - DO NOT SIGN DOCUMENT BEFOREHAND. THE NOTARY NEEDS TO WITNESS YOU SIGN THE DOCUMENT
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
- Come in person for service - Call before coming in to make sure a notary is available
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis City County
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Description
Operates an official Passport Acceptance Facilities for the U.S. Department of State.
Hours
- Mon-Thu - 9:00am to 7:00pm - Fri and Sat - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
- Form DS-11 - Proof of Citizenship such as original birth certificate, or undamaged US Passport book or card - Photo ID - Call For Details
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Call For Details
Intake Procedure
Come in person for service
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis County
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Description
Assistance in preparing Property Tax Rebate (partial or full rebate on paid real estate taxes) forms.
Hours
Wed and Thu - 9:30am to 12:30pm February 5 - April 10, 2025
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement Award Letter - W-2's from Employers - 1099s for Dividends, Interest, Pensions - Previous year's PAID Real Estate Receipts/Personal Property Tax Receipts - Disabled Veterans need letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs
Eligibility
- Homeowners who owned and lived in their Missouri residence for the entire calendar year - Individual or their spouse age 65 years and older - Individual or their spouse under age 65 years and 100% disabled - Individual age 60-64 years and received surviving spouse social security benefits - Gross annual income includes Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement, Wages (W-2's), Dividends, Interest and Pensions (1099s)
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (314) 499-0728 to schedule an appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Assistance in preparing Circuit Breaker (partial rebate on rent paid during the year) forms.
Hours
Wed and Thu - 9:30am to 12:30pm February 5 - April 10, 2025
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Social Security (SSA 1099) or Railroad Retirement Award Letter - W-2's from Employers - 1099s for Dividends, Interest, Pensions - Rent receipts/landlord statement of rent paid for the year - Disabled Veterans need letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs
Eligibility
- Renters who lived and paid rent in Missouri for the entire calendar - Individual or their spouse age 65 years and older - Individual or their spouse under age 65 years and 100% disabled - Individual ages 60-64 years and received surviving spouse social security benefits - 100% disabled veteran - Households that made less than 60,000 - If rent from a facility that DOES NOT pay property taxes, person is not eligible for a Circuit Breaker
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (314) 499-0728 to schedule an appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
None
Description
Offering a variety of summer camps such as art of nature, mini music, academic, and more.
Hours
- Monday, June 2, 2025 - Friday, August 1, 2025 - Mon-Fri - Call for Hours
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Ages 0 to 18 years old
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call to register
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City/County in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis County
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis County
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Description
Providing lunch meals during the summer for school-age children.
Hours
Mon-Sat - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Adult must provide Photo ID
Eligibility
Children ages 18 years and under and must be accompanied by an adult
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Come In Person For Service
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
- Missouri
- Saint Louis City County
- Saint Louis City County
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Description
Assistance in preparing state and federal income tax returns, includes electronic filing of tax returns and tax credits.
Hours
Wed and Thu - 9:30am to 12:30pm February 5 - April 10, 2025
Required Documents
- Photo ID - Social Security cards for self, spouse and dependents - An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for self, spouse and dependents if Social Security number isn't available - Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN - Birth dates for self, spouse and dependents on the tax return - Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers - Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099) - All Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements/Health Insurance Statements - Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received - A copy of last yearâs federal and state returns, if available - Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check - To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms - Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business - Employer Identification Number - Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable - Property tax bill
Eligibility
Households that made less than 60,000
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call (314) 499-0728 To schedule an appointment
Languages
English
Service Area
St. Louis City in Missouri
Geography Served
None
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