The owner very nice and accommodating the area around the door was tight for my husband in a…read morewheelchair and the next time we came it he had rearranged stuff to make it easier for home we appreciate that.

Great selection of books especially newer releases at a great price. Very well organized.read more

Well, I don't really have much experience with other libraries, but I can't imagine one being any…read morebetter than this one in a city the size of Paducah. Always helpful, always well-staffed, always clean. Having a large family, we are there pretty often for movies, books, and the special programs. Of course, there is a large selection of books, but it's the other stuff that my family loves. Its downtown location also provides convenient internet access for a large amount of the population, I think that's an excellent service to the community!

If you think the library is just a quiet place all about books, you are WRONG!! The McCracken…read moreLibrary is a very underutilized resource in our area. They have activities for all ages groups. They will help you with your computer or tablet, and they offer a variety of classes. Thursday night game night is a great time with your family. The list could go on and on. I suggest you pick up an event calendar and try something new.

Carbondale Library is a cute library with all kinds of books, movies, and much more! The staff is…read morefantastic and very helpful and it's such a welcoming place for everyone!

I only ever went for the children's section because Morris library is seriously lacking in that…read moredepartment. I found that it was relatively easy to maneuver throughout the library and that the selection was excellent considering the relatively small size of the library itself. My only complaint is that their overdue charges are absurd- something like 50 cents a day per book, if I recall correctly. The staff is average friendly. The Carbondale library is a-ok in my book!

I am very impressed with Cape's new public library. I grew up going to this library, and it is…read moreunrecognizable! The children's section is awesome for my toddler, and me, who is able to relax on one of the comfy chairs. I can sit back and chillax, knowing he is safe. There are also so many programs offered for children and adults. All seem to be free of charge, I might add. Can't get better than that. In addition to the wide selection of books on the grounds, they offer ebooks, audio books, and e-magazines accessible on my home computer. I will always make sure before I spend money on an ebook, that I can't simply download it free. If I had to complain about one thing, it would be that the computers are too easy to get to. I come to the library hoping to get my son to love books. I find myself having to fight to keep him from wanting on the computer. Overall, I love this place, and am very grateful that the community of Cape Girardeau has this resource.

From the owner: Over 100,000 books, audiobooks, DVD's, magazines for borrowing…read more Monthly programs for all ages. Free meeting rooms for non-profits. 45 public access Internet computers. Genealogy resources.

I was on a multistate road trip when I got a business call that I must sign and return a document…read morewithin that hour. Poor cell connection during the day's travel meant prior calls had not come through that day and a hard deadline was here. Looking ahead on the travel route I picked Mt. Vernon as a place that might have the facilities I required. No e-sign, but print, ink sign, and scan/email (not fax) a document was the time sensitive task before me. I found that office supply chain store listed. A man answering there said the store did not have the capability to have me print a page from email, ink sign, and scan/email. I called this library. After explaining the scenario my call was placed on hold briefly. Upon her return the librarian told me they could help. The two staff involved in helping me achieve this process were pleasant. The only charge was 20 cents for the print of one sheet of paper! They handed me a thumb drive and a staff took care of the scanning. They stayed calm when I was feeling panicked and that helped! Support public funding for public entities including local libraries! They can help you out of a jam you'd never expect to be in. They're an education source and useful through all life stages. Big thanks to the staff here!

This place was my second home this summer! I was always here trying to study for one of my college…read moreexams. It's a great place to study and get away from distractions at home. It doesn't get too loud. I mean, come on, it's a library! They also have the air conditioning blasting over the summer so it feels great! There are plenty of tables to sit at and read, study, etc with outlets and free wi-fi! The selection of books, magazines, CDs and DVDs are a bit limited but you can always request items from other libraries and you can pick them up at this location which is convenient. The staff members are really friendly and always willing to help you out so I recommend coming here to study, find a good book or to get out of the heat! :)

Five HUGE stars for this Carnegie library--one of the few still in existence in the region, and the…read morelibrarian who's been here for decades: Margaret Mathis. The strengths of this library--the size of a small home with three or four rooms--are its multi-county genealogy resources, the children's reading area and the reference section. You won't find banks of computers, nor will you find a large reading room; just a very traditional, small town library across from the old Vienna (pronounced VY-anna) Court House. You can also buy books by local authors and genealogy reference materials directly from the library. Pay close attention to the hours: Open every day, 1pm-5pm; closed Thursday & Sunday. There's parking in front and around the courthouse.

The town of Vienna is so lucky to have this wonderful font of resources...any book you could want…read moreis available through a state lending program and the wait is very brief. I love being able to find most any book quickly and even if I need help finding what I want, the staff is willing to research the catalogs and get it. All the local history is here...every oral or printed. Check out this gem of a place!

Friday May 16, 2014, Tony and I was visiting this lovely little historical river town in Illinois…read more It reminded me so much of little towns along the Ohio River in Ohio and West Virginia The house was closed the day we were here, so I was able to take some photos and then look them up on the internet to find out the history. Below the History of the home and the connection to the Trail of Tears Buel House, according to local tradition, was a significant site on the Cherokee Trail of Tears. The family of tanner Alexander Buel (?-1894) was said to have fed pumpkin to hungry Cherokee Indians being driven west by the federal government in 1838. The story is probably not true, however, since records indicate that the house was built in 1840. Still, it is a historically significant structure, having been continuously occupied by generations of one family for 146 years. There are indications that over the years Cherokee stopped at Golconda to trade while journeying to visit their former homes in Georgia. The Buel House, along with much of Golconda, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, as part of the Golconda Historic District. Situated at the base of the Ohio River bluffs, the two-story rectangular square-log structure has one-story additions on the east and north sides of the original building. Also on the site is a restored and furnished log cabin used for interpretive programs by the Pope County Historical Society. A paved lot provides parking facilities. The Pope County Historical Society provides maintenance services for the site and volunteers for guided tours. I would like to go here and check it out and tour the home. It is located down near the Rivers edge on Water Street.

Another very extremely, awesome find today that totally shocked me, and which I was super…read moreimpressed, the Centralia Library... the main part of the library is over 120 years old, and it was a beautiful building, but the really impressive part, was that they take public libraries seriously!!!! All the rooms are extremely inviting for ALL ages, and they are serious about having kids want to come to the library! They have air hockey, and other games in the teen room, along with cool seating... an absolutely gorgeous, hand painted children's library with games and all sorts of learning experiences...and an infant to preschool library with a lot of learning activities...it amazes me with how amazing and elaborate this library is in this small town, especially when a lot of the town seems run down, and super old school...it's also amazing that they were able to also get a multi million dollar grant from the community for renovations... we were also lucky to have the nice librarian give us a "historical tour" ...I am from California, and I HAVE NEVER SEEN any library like this before, even in the richest of cities, so very impressive