Maplewood Public Library
🏢 Municipal Library Consortium · Maplewood, Missouri
Maplewood Public Library
Founded in 1935, Maplewood Public Library is one of the oldest public libraries in the St. Louis area, serving a walkable urban suburb tucked between Clayton and Richmond Heights. Located at 7550 Lohmeyer Avenue, it has been fine-free since July 2024, stays open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and belongs to both the Municipal Library Consortium and Missouri Evergreen — giving cardholders access to more than 600,000 volumes across the region.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 9am–8pm |
| Friday | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 7550 Lohmeyer Avenue, Maplewood, MO 63143
Phone: (314) 781-7323
Website: maplewoodpubliclibrary.org
Plus Code: 86CFJM7F+VQ (Maplewood, MO)
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📖 About Maplewood Public Library
Maplewood Public Library was established in 1935, making it one of the oldest municipal libraries in the greater St. Louis area. It serves Maplewood, a compact urban community of approximately 9,000 in St. Louis County known for its eclectic Manchester Avenue shopping district and craft brewery scene. The library participates in two cooperative networks: the Municipal Library Consortium (MLC), formed in 1996 with eight other independent community libraries in St. Louis County, and the broader Missouri Evergreen statewide consortium. A single Maplewood card can therefore search a shared catalog of more than 600,000 volumes across MLC branches and hundreds of Missouri Evergreen libraries statewide. As of July 1, 2024, the library eliminated overdue fines — most items carry a three-week borrowing period with no late fees — a policy change aimed at removing barriers to access for all Maplewood residents. The library's lending collection goes well beyond books to include DVDs, audiobooks, downloadable e-books, telescopes, and fishing poles as part of its Library of Things offerings.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Founded in 1935 — one of the oldest public libraries in the greater St. Louis metropolitan area
- Fine-free library since July 1, 2024: most items carry a 3-week loan period with no overdue fines
- Dual consortium membership: Municipal Library Consortium (MLC, 9 branches) and Missouri Evergreen (statewide)
- Library of Things collection includes telescopes and fishing poles in addition to books, DVDs, and audiobooks
- Extended weekday hours until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday serve working residents and families
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Maplewood cardholders can borrow, stream, and explore digitally through MLC's shared collection and Missouri statewide resources:
📚 Services
- Fine-free borrowing — most items have a 3-week loan period with no overdue fines (since July 1, 2024)
- Library of Things: telescopes, fishing poles, and specialty lending items
- Public computers, printing, scanning, faxing, copying, and free Wi-Fi
- Home delivery service for eligible residents
- Interlibrary loan through MLC and Missouri Evergreen
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Meeting room reservations
🎸 Programs
- Adult programming and community events
- Youth services for children, older kids, and tweens/teens
- Summer reading program
- Community calendar events open free to the public
📍 Nearby Libraries in St. Louis County
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the Maplewood Public Library, and what makes it notable in St. Louis history?
Maplewood Public Library was founded in 1935, making it one of the oldest public libraries in the greater St. Louis area — nearly 90 years of service to the community. It joined the Municipal Library Consortium in 1996, linking it to eight neighboring community libraries in St. Louis County and giving it access to a shared catalog of more than 600,000 volumes.
Does Maplewood Public Library charge overdue fines?
No. As of July 1, 2024, the library is fine-free. Most items carry a standard 3-week borrowing period and accumulate no overdue fines. The only exceptions are Interlibrary Loan items and Library of Things items, which carry a small 5-cent daily fine. This change was made to remove financial barriers to library access for all community members.
What unusual items can I borrow from the Maplewood Public Library's Library of Things?
Beyond the usual books, DVDs, and audiobooks, the Maplewood library lends telescopes for stargazing and fishing poles for outdoor recreation — part of its Library of Things collection. The full inventory is listed on the library's website. Note that Library of Things items do carry a 5-cent daily fine if returned late.
Who qualifies for a free library card at Maplewood Public Library?
Free library cards are available to all residents of Maplewood, MO, as well as to residents of St. Louis City and St. Louis County (since the library belongs to the St. Louis County cooperative system). Most items have a 3-week loan period with no fines. Contact the library at (314) 781-7323 or visit 7550 Lohmeyer Ave. to sign up.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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