Cliff Cave is not my normal library, but I stopped in on Saturday morning on the way home from an…read moreappointment. It's located off Telegraph Road. It was pretty busy and lots of people parking in front on the entry way to do book returns, I guess. The library was bright and clean inside. I just went and looked for a book, found what I needed, and did self-checkout. On my way out I noticed a table with diapers, spices, and paw paws. I wasn't sure what it was about, but I went back to the desk and asked the lady at the counter. The spices and the paw paws were free for the taking. I am not really familiar with Garam Masala, and it was a little packet stapled to pages with history, information, and recipes. So cool! I had also never tasted a paw paw before so I took one of those, too. Their sign indicated they were best eaten same day so I tried it when I got home, it was really good. I will have to see if my regular library has something like this.

This is a smaller location, but there is plenty of amenities to keep patrons busy. The employees…read moreare friendly and helpful. There are plenty of computers to book for one or more hours, cubicles to sit and work at, also quiet rooms if you need privacy. There are rooms one can book for meetings or gatherings, complete with whiteboards, projectors, and hdmi cords for viewing. There are other libraries that have multiple floors with kids sections and tech rooms. This location has everything on one floor.

I love libraries but I didn't even know this one was here, such a hidden gem! It's on the smaller…read moreside but definitely has a spacious feel under the central reading area. Lots of tables to set up your laptop and nice displays of books. A large area set aside for New Books, my personal favorite. The check-out folks were friendly and helpful. Can't go wrong!

Havin' fun isn't hard! St. Louis Public Library is a great place to check out books, DVDs and CDs…read more(what even are those?!), magazines, and they have some audiobook options as well - hashtag, trendy! If you are coming in quickly to pick something up, or if you come to sit and relax and work for a while, the environment is super calming and spacious. There are tables as well as comfy chairs and couches, making it welcome for everyone. The staff here is very helpful and have answers to any questions. There are always available spaces in the parking lot or nearby on the side streets. The Kingshighway location is super convenient to get to, and it's just a short walk away from Tower Grove Park, making for the perfect excuse to grab a new book and go sit outside for a while. The most recent time I came in, they had a featured section right in front of books for Women's History Month, which I love. They also have a rotating selection of "staff picks" as well as new releases and novels. I find myself wanting to branch out with something new every time I go in. The inventory is online and is updated often. There's an option to put items on hold and pick them up at your preferred location, making for a fast and easy in-and-out if you don't have time to walk around the library. Thanks to all the STLPL locations for being welcoming and awesome!

I didn't have a ton of time but oh my God you would think this library is in Europe. It's so…read morepretty. It's so beautiful the details on all the walls the ceilings the chandeliers so pretty.

Constructed in 1912 this building takes up a whole city block downtown. We visited just to admire…read morethe neo classical design and stunning interior. If you are an architecture buff you will not be disappointed. They have a display in the Grand Hall that chronicles the construction of the building. This is definitely a shinning jewel in St Louis!

This is the local public library in my new home town. It is wonderful, they made the process of…read moregetting a library card easy. I wanted to order a book, it came in within a week and they offer the text message option. I was given the book club options, what was happening within the library. Check out your public library....Its free.

I love to read, and when I first moved to Waterloo in 1990 one of the first things I did was join…read morethe library, recent upgrades which now include E-Books and the ability to go online and barrow books from all over Illinois and have them sent here is one of the best systems ever, and the people there are great.

There is nothing better than going to the library to browse collections and see what the popular…read morebooks are. This location is super close to my house and while I don't visit too often, I do visit enough to know that it is a great spot. There are books galore as well as so many other items for the public including seeds for planting, activities to complete and groups to join. While I listen to audiobooks mostly through hoopla or libby, they do also have some audiobooks on cd that are available when the ones online are not available so this is a win for me when I want to listen to a book and not have to wait. The librarians are so nice and super helpful and keep the space well organized and maintained.

Iv known this place all my life and as far as I can remember. It's very calm and relaxed. Very…read morelarge variety of books available. Nice librarians that Iv known for a long time. Highly recommend

St. Louis County libraries strike it out of the ballpark again!…read moreThis location is completely accessible to all with the librarians ready to help with any query you might have. The selection of books, magazines, movies, puzzles, and other items is top-tier. The kids section was immaculate and one of the largest I have seen at any county library location. Our little especially loved the play house within the House section.

The first Wednesday of the month Puzzle party! Puzzle enthusiasts exchange their puzzles. There are…read morealways so many to choose from. 300-500-1000 and a couple of 2000 pieces.

In and out and still got 5 books and 4 cookbooks!…read more Stopped at the return in the vestibule and you just slide your books in the slot and press done when complete! Easy peasy. Since this is my go-to branch, I know where to go. First stop is the new released. I usually get a max of two and pick up the rest I find from the regular stacks. Head upstairs to the fiction and mystery and found a light read and the next two murder/mysteries in a series I am reading. I can't miss a stop by the cookbooks; I picked out two new Mediterranean books and two by celebrity chefs. All done. I love self-check-out! You just set the books on the pad, scan your card, select done and you are good to go. My library bag was heavy today!

Love this library. So well organized and everyone is super helpful. There is a great area for…read morekids. Lots of free classes. It's easy to reserve meeting rooms. The second floor, accessible by steps or stairs has a computer lab and copiers available; like having a private office. Your library card gets you so much more than books...multi media access, free classes, notary services, office space. I always take advantage of the free $5.00 monthly allowance for copies. You can browse online and reserve books for pickup.

I think the library is a well kept secret that everyone should know about. It's more than books!…read more The Fairview Heights library offers you to borrow books, Ebooks, music, movies and even video games! Depending on the popularity there maybe a waiting list. They also offer access to computers. Eight computers you can reserve and one express computer. The reserved ones can be used hours at a time while the express allows 30 minutes of access. A variety of classes for kids and adults all year round. I figured the money I spend on books I'm only going to read once is kinda a waste in my end. When I can borrow a book, read it and take it back. Now you do need to stay in the area to get a library card at this location. So proof of residency is required. The librarians are extremely helpful when it comes to locating certain items and they all always full of information. Like... How do you know all this?!? I especially like Ebooks. This way I can download them from my computer to my smartphone or tablet. No need to go to the library physically with the Ebooks; everything is done online! At the end of the day.... Of course I will be back, I have to return a book!

The public library holds such a special place in my heart. I've visited a few times and I'm always…read moreso impressed by their selection and how kind and helpful the staff is. Left with three books and many more to pick up in my next visit. Clean, well organized and multi floored. This is a great neighborhood public library.

Remote worker making a cross country road trip and since I'm a book lover I enjoy stopping at…read moredifferent and today was St.Louis. Gorgeous layout I like the books are organized. Nice work area. Great lighting.

Dogs on Duty was invited to bring four of our therapy dogs for the kiddos to read to. It was so…read moreorganized both dogs and kids had a wonderful time. Librarian was so appreciative that we were able to attend. Hope to go back again

For a small town south of a large metropolitan area, there is not much more I could ask of this…read morelocation. (Note that the main branch is located in Arnold, a short drive north of this location.) They offer plenty of activities to bring in teens, adults, and families. The children section has a variety of series to get young readers interested in more reading. Good amount of sitting spots are present along with computers to search the catalog. Self check-out is available, and electronic "receipts" are optional. If the book you want is not there, the computer systems allows library card holders to access books from other libraries "on loan." (ID required to get a library card.) A clothing donation drop-off is located in the parking lot. Now for the more personal side of things. What brought a smile to my face was the cultural breath of the CDs along with modern ones like Taylor Swift. What made me feel at home were the ladies behind the counter who left me use their whole-punch (on more than one occasion) since I couldn't find mine at home. What impressed me is their collection of business/career related books which helped me study over the summers. I write these things, some of them seemingly obvious for a library's inventory, because it occasionally feels like this type of public space is not fully utilized by many communities. So, before buying a resource (for personal, school, or business), see if the local library has what you need. At the end of the day, libraries allows people to save some money and feel a part of a community.