My entire family grew up in the Carondelet area but I grew up in Texas. It was really cool not only…read moreseeing what life was like back in the day, but what it was like right there in Carondelet! And if you love antiques check the bargain basement, you will be pleasantly surprised!

I am an older former Carondelet resident who remembers when The Carondelet Historical Society was…read moreKoeln Hardware and Texaco Station in your same location Michigan and Holly Hills. I enjoyed living in Carondelet, and now live in the Bevo area. The Carondelet area has changed with the removal of some businesses, and residents, well guess that's how it goes!

PROS: This is a good, clean library. Paperback exchange…read morelocated in lobby. Cool, free activities such as movie night for kids/families. Regular book sales where you can get great books at super low prices. CONS: With the exception of one person, the staff is so unfriendly. What is up with that?

This review is just for the restrooms. I have to sign my name to check a key out in order to use…read morethe restroom. On the door of the restroom there was a sign about having to check out a key in order to use the restroom and a sign about not bringing bags into the room, bringing a bag in to the restroom may result in loss of library privileges. There was a sign on the inside of the restroom door telling people to flush the toilet the staff are tired of cleaning up messes and if it continues the restroom will be closed. There are signs above the urinal and on the back of the toilet stall door reminding people to flush. This is a public library that these rules and procedures are in. The library in my hometown does not have these kinds of rules and procedures. This is a public library that has a children's section and a young children's section. Do you think a child that needs to go wants to wait for a key? Just considering the restrooms does this sound like family friendly place? That is something only you the reader of this review can decide.

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.

Everyone dreads going to the DMV.... Me included…read more My DL expired a few months ago, and I dreaded going as I needed to take the Rules of the Road Test... or at least that was what I was told... Went n a Friday morning.... Nit a long wait at all.... I just needed to do the Vision Test!!! Yeah!!! But my rep that helped me, Amy.. could not have been more helpful and pleasant!!! Getting told I don't look my age made my day!!!! Great Experience!!!

Two things, when you have a line, stop small talking! Be efficient and stop letting the customer…read moreramble on about their life. Also, when you are condescending to the customer and can't hear your tone, everyone will respond with attitude or aggression.

We had a great time here. My daughters and I played in this little corner with the different trees…read moreand plants and flowers in public are displays and things at this place at offer.

Why walk three billion miles from the Sun to Neptune when you can walk 2880 feet? This display…read morealong Delmar is a scale model of the Solar System with markers along the way pointing out the eight planets* of Solar System. Starting with the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars along Delmar at Skinker in front of the Moonrise Hotel and the Eclipse Restaurant. It continues to Jupiter near Thai Country Cafe, crossing Eastgate to Saturn in front of the apartment building, Uranus in front of Salt & Smoke and finally, crossing Leland to spot Neptune at the corner of Kingsland. Each of the planets has a marker with some solar statistics, local weather and the like. I spotted Jupiter in front of the International Tap House and will collect the rest on my next visit to Saint Louis. * I still disagree with the demotion of Pluto by the International Astronomical Union. It is therefore not included in the Planet Walk. [Review 581 of 2024 - 284 in Missouri - 21612 overall]

No matter what you've heard, bc I KNOW majority of you have never visited on your own terms, East…read moreSt. Louis is a gem. Granted, there's parts of it that's a shell of itself, but what urban area isn't. My BF's family is from EStL and surrounding areas, so I visit frequently. Contrary to what people think, it's actually not much going on on that side. The South End, Alorton and Bond Ave. are relatively quiet. I've read articles and been apart of conversation about renovations and gentrification concerning the metro east. I really hope it happens, bc a lot of estl residents have to go 30 minutes out their way for quality produce and pharmacies. They deserve opportunity and convenience just like the citizens of the metropolitan area of stl. There's so much character across the bridge. Many historic buildings, mansions and homes just need some preservation and tlc. Downtown East St. Louis, especially, could once again be the prize of town. I just hope the lot of you, like I have, can block out the negativity and look beyond the perception.

My friend and I decided to be "adventurous" and drive to Illinois, which is merely over the…read moreMississippi. Sweet Jesus, what a GEM. I'm giving this place 4 stars because we earned street cred from the locals when we casually mentioned that we spent some time in ESTL. -1 star because I spent most of the time praying that the car wouldn't break down and we wouldn't get shot/raped/killed.

So very happy with Granite City DMV. Definitely not like other DMVs in this state. Always…read morefriendly, helpful people. I was in and out of there in no time on September 1, 2026. Thanks Granite City DMV!

I could not get anyone to answer my question regarding my license. I felt rushed off the phone and…read morespoken to very rudely.