About

Learn about the people and history behind our library.

Library Staff

Charles Darwin

Operations

Dawn Elway

Marketing

Jeanette Bart

HR

Mary Collins

IT

Contact Information

General Inquiries:

Secretary:

Text: 314-309-2333*

Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
*Please note that standard text message rates may apply.

Library History

The St. Louis County Library District was established as a political subdivision of the State of Missouri with taxing authority by an election held in April of 1946. The first library building opened in 1947 and was quickly followed by two branch locations in the heavily populated portion of North County. The 1960s saw an additional four branches, including a new Headquarters building and the first of many building expansions.

This building boom resulted in the construction of branches throughout the 524 square miles of the county. A tax levy passed in 1973 allowed the library to add 12 branches to the system, bringing the total number of branch locations to 20. We are supported primarily by the property taxes of District residents.

Mission

The St. Louis County Library District was established as a political subdivision of the State of Missouri with taxing authority by an election held in April of 1946. The first library building opened in 1947 and was quickly followed by two branch locations in the heavily populated portion of North County.

Board Members

Johnny Wang
President

Deborah Patterson
Vice President

Ted Sanditz
Treasurer

Joan Barry
Secretary

Lynn Beckwith, Jr.
Ed.D. Member

About Board Meetings

Meetings held quarterly at 2:30 PM, the 4th Wednesday—January, April, July, and October.

Agenda

Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Introduction of any guests.
Updates on any upcoming events or items of interest from any board members.
Discussion of any Old Business?
Discussion of any New Business?
Adjournment