Discover the Enchantment of St. Louis Public Library - Central Library

Getting There

• Walking

  If you're in the historic district of St. Charles, head south on Main Street toward the Missouri River. Continue walking until you reach the intersection with First Capitol Drive. Turn left onto First Capitol Drive and continue walking until you reach the intersection with Elm Street. At this point, turn right onto Elm Street and keep walking until you reach the intersection with Fifth Street. Turn left onto Fifth Street, which will become Olive Street. Continue walking until you reach 1301 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  From St. Charles, head to the nearest bus stop on Main Street. Take the MetroBus Route 42 toward the North Hanley Transit Center. Ride the bus until you reach the stop at Olive St. and 13th St. in St. Louis. After getting off the bus, walk one block east on Olive St. until you reach 1301 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103.

• Biking

  If you have access to a bike, start at the St. Charles Convention Center and head south on Convention Center Plaza. Turn right onto Riverside Dr. and follow it southeast until you reach the Katy Trail. Once on the Katy Trail, head east until you reach the bridge over the Missouri River. Cross the bridge and continue straight onto the trail until you reach the intersection with Olive St in St. Louis. Turn left onto Olive St and continue until you arrive at 1301 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63103.