University City Public Library, St. Louis

Name: University City Public Library
Address: 6701 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, 63130, United States
Telephone: (314) 727-3150

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Facts and practical information

The University City Public Library is a public library in University City, Missouri, near the Delmar Loop. Established in 1939, the library holds more than 150,000 books. It offers several activities and services for all ages. ()

Established: 1939 (85 years ago)Coordinates: 38°39'24"N, 90°18'33"W

Address

6701 Delmar BlvdUniversity CitySt. Louis 63130 United States

Contact

(314) 727-3150

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Day trips

University City Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Pageant, Saint Louis Art Museum, Apotheosis of St. Louis, Delmar Loop.

0.6 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
The Pageant, St. Louis
16 min walk • The Pageant, nestled in the vibrant Delmar Loop area of St. Louis, United States, is a renowned concert nightclub that has become a staple of the city's music and entertainment scene. Since opening its doors in October 2000, this mid-sized venue has earned a reputation...
1.4 miSE
Wide-ranging art exhibits
Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis
37 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis's verdant Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum is a beacon of culture and a testament to the city's commitment to the arts. With its grand neoclassical architecture, the museum, founded in 1879, stands as a proud guardian of...
1.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
Apotheosis of St. Louis, St. Louis
37 min walk • Standing sentinel at the entrance to the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Apotheosis of St. Louis is a commanding statue that captures the essence of the city's rich history and cultural pride. Created by the renowned sculptor Charles Henry Niehaus, this bronze figure...
~1710 ftE
Street, Nightlife, Dancing
Delmar Loop, St. Louis
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis, the Delmar Loop is a vibrant, bustling entertainment district renowned for its eclectic mix of culture, dining, shopping, and nightlife. Encompassing a six-block stretch of Delmar Boulevard, this energetic corridor is often referred...
0.8 miSE
Washington University fine-arts center
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis
20 min walk • The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is an art museum located on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, within the university's Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Founded in 1881 as the St. Louis School and Museum of Fine Arts, it was initially located in downtown St. Louis.
1.1 miS
Universities and schools
Fontbonne University, St. Louis
28 min walk • Fontbonne University is a private Roman Catholic university in Clayton, Missouri. It enrolled 1,199 students in 2019. Fontbonne is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and it offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs.
1.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Wydown/Skinker, St. Louis
31 min walk • Wydown/Skinker is a neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri. Washington University in St. Louis is located just north of this neighborhood. The neighborhood is bounded by the city limits on the west, Forsyth Boulevard on the north, Forest Park on the east and Clayton Avenue on the south.
0.6 miS
Observatories and planetariums
Crow Observatory, St. Louis
15 min walk • Crow Observatory is a historic observatory housed in the Crow Hall in the Physics Department on the Danforth Campus of Washington University in St. Louis. The historic telescope is still in use, and the observatory is open to the public.
~1500 ftE
Tudor Revival architecture
Delmar Loop–Parkview Gardens Historic District, St. Louis
8 min walk • The Delmar Loop-Parkview Gardens Historic District is a historic district in University City, Missouri and St. Louis, Missouri. It is roughly bounded by Kingsland Ave. North Dr. Delmar Blvd. and Eastgate. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The listing included 289 contributing buildings.
0.5 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools
Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis
13 min walk • Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university with its main campus mostly split between St. Louis County, Missouri, and Clayton, Missouri.
1.5 miSW
City, Area
Clayton, St. Louis
38 min walk • Clayton is a city in and the seat of St. Louis County, Missouri. It borders the city of St. Louis. The population was 15,939 at the 2010 census. Organized in 1877, the city was named after Ralph Clayton, who donated the land for the St. Louis County courthouse.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University City Public Library?

Nearby attractions include City Hall, St. Louis (2 min walk), Delmar Loop–Parkview Gardens Historic District, St. Louis (8 min walk), Delmar Loop, St. Louis (9 min walk), Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis (13 min walk).

How to get to University City Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to University City Public Library:

Tram

University City Library • Lines: Loop Trolley (1 min walk)
Leland Avenue • Lines: Loop Trolley (5 min walk)

Bus

Leland at Loop North NB • Lines: 5 (4 min walk)
560 Music Center Loop at Washington • Lines: 5 (4 min walk)

Light rail

University City-Big Bend • Lines: Blue (12 min walk)
Skinker • Lines: Blue (19 min walk)