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!

Quiet and welcoming library with good number of study books. Selection in other categories are a…read morebit more limited and on the older side, but there is a little bit of everything including video games. Not a super busy library and some sections are dusty, but still functional. There are gender neutral restrooms here.

While I've been to better libraries, this one is geographically more accessible to me and my…read moreprimary reason for coming here is CLEP/DANTES testing. They have everything one could possibly need as far as testing guides and the staff will direct you to the proper websites for further assistance. Overall, I don't care too much for their selection, but the staff really makes the place. They've always been incredibly helpful in helping me pursue my academic endeavors.

I love the Collinsville library…read more As soon as I walk in the front doors by the big fountain, I am 5 years old all over again. This place has not changed much in 30 years. There are so many books here you could stay all day and still want to come back tomorrow to keep looking. The upstairs is strictly a children library which is nice as sometimes kids have a harder time whispering! It also gives children a space they can go and really enjoy books with ohhs and ahhs. The Children's library also has puppets, trains, dress up clothes, etc. We live in Troy and while the Troy library is our normal stop, about once a month I will take my little one to Collinsville Memorial Library because it is just that great.

They belong to a library network, so if they don't have the book your looking for they can usually…read moreget it within a couple of days. You can check out a Kindle to do your reading on as well.

I love the Belleville Public Library. They have a great selection of new and old books. The movie…read moreselection is pretty big and anything you can't find they can have sent to you from another Library. Not only do they have multiple computers for use, they have a hotspot that you can check out for a month at a time. News papers, magazines, you name it !!! Last year around Halloween they had a ghost hunt in there at midnight it was so much fun. Now they have a Library Crawl going on during the month of October, where you visit Illinois Librarys and get a passport stamp. Sooo much fun. The staff is super helpful, so don't be shy.

The book selection was great and the staff were so nice! I look forward to keep visiting this…read morelibrary, as I have been going here for years!

This is a very nice library. They take used books on Tuesdays and have book fairs. I once worked…read moreat a library a very long time ago and it was my favorite job I've ever had. I love libraries and even though I use Amazon Audible to listen to books, I still love visiting libraries and just hanging out enjoy the quiet vibes.

A great local place in Troy, IL! They have great staff that is always friendly and very helpful…read more They have a wonderful children's section with many, many books for young children and even older children who are school aged. The teens have their own room in the library with plenty of good reading material. They also have a great movie room with a good selection of CD's, DVD's, Blu Ray's and games. You can use their computers to search for books or anything you are looking for. If the item is not in the library you can request it. Most request come in quickly. Don't forget to ask about Hoopla which is a free app that allows you access to ebooks, movies, music of a wide range.

This library is one of the greatest I have been to. It is beautiful, calming, and even has a nice…read moreview of a steam behind it. There is a decent amount of seating and there is a room that can be used for meetings. Additionally, the staff are all kind and inviting.

I've spent only a little time in this small-town library, but it is lovely. Beautiful design,…read moreinside and out. Chairs and fireplace near the front door form a relaxing spot to read and/or write. And, if the weather is decent, you can wander Miner Park "out back" before or after your visit.

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.

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?

Maryville Community Library is a small but mighty library! Even for their smaller size, they still…read morehave a huge selection of books of all kinds for all ages! If they don't have a book in their collection, they can order it in for you to borrow from another library. The staff is always so helpful and it's a great library to just come be yourself at!

Excellent customer service. When I walked through the door not only was given information…read moreregarding library services but also extended servces I was not knowledgeable with. I was treated with the up most respect. This is a rewarding gem in the East St Louis area Thank you and God bless

Came in once because I had nothing to do, and everyone was welcoming. It was a nice and quiet…read moreatmosphere, as expected of a library. Free wifi. Computer availability. Printing allowed. All that good stuff. Will come back if I ever need a place to be to get away from noise.