What are the Center’s hours?
Hours of the Stupp Teacher Resource Center are by appointment. Call (314) 577-9501 for more information or to make an appointment.

Where is the Center located?
The STRC is located in the Garden’s Commerce Bank Education Center, located at the corner of Shaw and Kingshighway (4651 Shaw Blvd). Please use the west entrance.

What resources circulate?
Circulating materials include activity kits, videotapes, slides, models, action packs, and CD-ROMs. To ensure their availability to all teachers, curriculum guides and other books do not circulate.

Who may check out materials?
Certified and student teachers, homeschool educators, community youth program leaders (e.g., scouts), and representatives of other cultural institutions are welcome to borrow materials. Others are invited to use materials in the center.

Which GEMS kits are available?
See our Kits page for details.

How many videos can I check out?
There is a limit of three videos.

How long can I borrow materials?
Circulating materials may be kept for up to two weeks.

Can I renew?
A renewal for one week can be arranged as long as no other teacher has reserved the item(s) in question. Call (314) 577-9501 prior to the item due date to arrange a renewal.

What is the cost of borrowing resources?
Circulation fees (non-refundable) are:

Fees are payable by cash or check. Borrowers will be expected to pay for any materials lost or damaged. If an item is not returned by the due date, the borrower will be charged a late fee.

Do you send/mail resources?
Due to cost and logistic constraints, we are unable to post circulating materials.

Can I reserve materials in advance?
Circulating materials may be reserved by contacting (314) 577-9501. We recommend that you call to reconfirm the availability of the materials before coming to the Garden.

Can I pick-up/drop-off resource materials at the front desk?
Only under special circumstances and prior arrangement is this possible. Please call (314) 577-9501 to accommodate your need.

How many kits can I check out?
Currently there is no limit on kits that can be reserved/checked-out. Be mindful, though, that many are bulky (three boxes or more) and each requires a non-refundable circulation fee.

How much does it cost to make copies?
There is no charge for copies as long as only one master is made of each page. We ask that you make class sets of materials elsewhere.

Can I bring my students to the Center?
While students are welcome in the Stupp Teacher Resource Center, our available space is restrictive. Please call (314) 577-9501 to arrange a time for your students to use the facility.

Can I get help with a science fair project?
Yes. Please call (314) 577-9501 to discuss project ideas and details.

Are there programs to earn scout merit badges?
Currently, there are no scout merit badge programs. Please call (314) 577-9501 to discuss resources that may be helpful in earning badges.

Can I book classroom programs/field trips through you?
No. You can now register for field trips online. Please call the School Programs Registrar at (314) 577-5140 if you have further questions.

Can I collect leaves, seeds, etc. from the Garden?
Only those organic materials that have fallen to the ground can be collected.