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Richmond Heights Memorial Library

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The Richmond Heights Memorial Library is a public library in Richmond Heights, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. Established in 1933, the library holds more than 60,000 items. It offers several activities and services for all ages.It is a member of the Municipal Library Consortium of St. Louis County, nine independent libraries in St. Louis County.

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