This is our local library, just blocks away from our home and we are thrilled to have it!…read more It's a nicely appointedted and well run library with a very professional, friendly and helpful staff that know their stuff. I had a good feeling about this place when I first saw the big statue of a frog reading a book outside with benches for reading outdoors. Inside it is well organized with whole sections for kids and individual rooms for audio, including lots of CD's and audiobooks and other library functions open to the public. The library offers access to their full catalog as well as to assistance with technology research and a host of special programs, including story time for children. Additional resources are available online through ebooks and streaming videos with your library card.  Over 34, 000 movies and documentaries as well as the Great Course is available there.  They are even offering Zoom talks!   With COVID protocols the library is now open Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm with social distancing with a building capacity is of 50. There are 4 computers available in the computer lab, test proctoring is available by appointment. Book drop is open and available at the back of the building. and you can call ahead at (251-968-1176) if you prefer take-out service. Meeting room, notary service, and on-site programming not available at this time. A cool service is their free Wi-Fi which is available 24/7 eve after hours, you can access this service from their parking lot! They will scan documents to your email free of charge and printing services are available from the computer lab and photo copying is available at 15¢ per page. Bottom line: We love to get our books at the library and sometimes just hang out and this is a great place for both. Check it out!!

Ok, so no one gets too excited about going to the library, but the employees here are SO nice…read more As a visitor to the GS area, I needed to print some documents. I have a library card to MY public library, but it was 15 hours north. No worries. I asked for help and they delivered. They assigned me a temporary computer password, I logged in, set up the print job and they printed it for me. I paid for my prints and I was on my way. They were SO NICE! Sadly, I would probably not get this kind of customer service at my home library. They need to take some lessons on customer service from TBNPB.

I think Little Free Libraries are a fabulous way to encourage reading and literacy. I've seen…read morehundreds of them around the USA and around the world. This one in Meyer Park near the playground is in good shape. It appears to be a repurposed newspaper dispenser though it needs some attention. The "window" is no longer attached and would not protect the books inside from rain. The library is also empty. Someone has put some love into this. Now it just needs books. [Review 634 of 2024 - 230 in Alabama - 21665 overall]

I've seen these miniature libraries all over the country but just discovered this one at the…read morepavilion at my neighborhood park, very nice. It was a clever idea to repurpose a hard plastic paper box, for lots of reasons, and I will be contributing and visiting it in the future. Todd H. Bol built the first Little Free Library, in Hudson, WI in 2009, as a tribute to his mother who had passed away. There's Little Free Libraries in all 50 states, in 91 countries, and on every continent except Antarctica.There are three Little Free Libraries for every public library in the US with more than 120 million books have been shared in Little Free Libraries worldwide. (60,000+ locations in the US) Bottom line: Promoting literacy, it's one of the most vital things w can do, full stop Read more about them: https://littlefreelibrary.org/ Find one near you: https://littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap/ Start your own: https://www.shareable.net/how-to-start-your-own-little-free-library-in-6-easy-steps/

I've travel to and through Gulf Shores, Alabama a number of times over the year and have never been…read moredisappointed - it's a beautiful place and the folks here are just down right friendly. Our recent RV trip had us staying here for three nights and it was definitely a little bitter sweet when we broke camp and headed home after enjoying a month long trip on the road but there's no doubt we'll be back hopefully for a longer stay next time. There's so much to see and do in and around the area, the beaches are gorgeous and there's some pretty good food options as well. I was a little taken back by the amount of growth this area has seen in the past 5 years or so I guess everyone is trying to get their little piece of paradise we are seeing similar migration in Florida hopefully the vibe here never changes...

I didn't spend too much time on this trip in Gulf Shores but I will do so on my next visit. At the…read moresouthernmost point (or close to it) in Alabama, Gulf Shores is on the barrier island and so it benefits/suffers from the influx of beach goers, retirees and other transients who enjoy the warmer weather but don't want to go to Florida or Texas. Gulf Shores has managed to get slammed by a bunch of hurricanes in the last couple of years (Ivan, Katrina, Sally) but on my visit, I didn't notice any particular damage. The beach is lovely and the people are friendly. Expect to see lots of businesses catering to the beach and the tourists. Mini golf, ice cream, glossy-menu seafood restaurants and such. But if you get off the beaten track, you'll find proper locals who are happy to see you. And don't miss out on meeting up with Barrett O. He's "Mister Yelp Gulf Shores" for sure! [Review 912 of 2024 - 233 in Alabama - 21941 overall]

I've had a genuinely positive and rewarding experience with Columbia Southern University, and I'm…read morehappy to give CSU a well-deserved five-star review. From the very beginning back in 2021, the enrollment and advising teams were supportive, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping me succeed. They took the time to clearly explain program requirements, transfer credits, and timelines, which made the process feel manageable and stress-free. 2021 was the year I started my Bachelor's program while stationed overseas, and I completed it in December 2024. That said, I am due to complete my accredited Master's program by Spring 2026. CSU's online learning format is one of its strongest features. The flexibility allows working professionals, veterans, and adult learners to balance school with careers, family, and other responsibilities. Course materials are well-organized, easy to navigate, and thoughtfully structured to encourage real-world application rather than just memorization. I especially appreciate how the assignments connect theory to practical scenarios that I can directly apply to my professional goals. The instructors are knowledgeable, approachable, and timely with feedback. Many bring real industry experience into the classroom, which adds depth and relevance to the coursework. I've also found the academic resources, such as tutoring, library access, and writing support, to be extremely helpful and accessible. Although CSU is an online university, its home base in Orange Beach, Alabama, reflects a strong sense of professionalism and pride in student success. Overall, Columbia Southern University offers quality education, flexibility, and outstanding student support. I recommend CSU to anyone looking to advance their education while maintaining a busy lifestyle, both abroad and at home, without sacrificing their current employment.

I received my undergrad and grad degrees from this University but once completed there really is no…read moresupport for career help. I had even applied for some positions there thinking that as an alumni, I would at least get an interview, not the case. So if you want or need a quick degree with not much meat behind it, this is your place!

A group of young workers guarded the doors at 7:40 PM, 20 minutes until close. No greeting,…read morenothing, just rudely let me know that the store closed in 15 minutes. I respect people getting off on time and already knew what i was grabbing, but received No assistance to help, they just kept talking about their evening plans and where they were getting alcohol. One girl was absolutely wonderful and came to ring me out and we chatted about books while the others guarded the doors. Her name was Riley and she was great the entire time. I was checking out at 7:50 and a family got to the doors but were told it was too late to come in and that they were closing. Really bad portrayal of the company besides the one rock star employee.

Big store, They have a lot of books. The staff seemed indifferent to the customers, as if it's just…read morea job to them. The tables in the front had a good selection.

Wow! Your officers do not even know basic trespass laws. Once a warning is given a person has the…read moreopportunity to leave, if they dont leave or they come back they can be charged.

You can drop all of your unused medications that get properly disposed of by the DEA. This is an…read moreexcellent public service that should be offered at every police department across the country. This is so important because when you have leftover medications it's vital to have a convenient and simple means to properly dispose of them. In the city that I came from there was NO place to drop off my unused medications except for the rare occasion when you might have to travel to a far away place during a small time window during work hours. Seriously none of the pharmacy will take them, doctors offices have refused to take them so what are the options? Too often these meds end up in the trash or flushed down the toilet. These are both really horrible options. Though it may not seem obvious at the time, flushing expired medication down the toilet means it will ultimately end up in our water supplies - affecting both our drinking supplies and various freshwater habitats up and down the waterways and that's just a horrific option. Putting it in the trash is not a good option even if they're mixed with kitty litter or coffee grounds for a host of reasons. CVS is supposed to provide prepaid envelopes but when I asked for one my local store couldn't provide one. Please be mindful of unused or expired drugs to prevent them from being misused and to protect the environment. In a major city like Memphis, TN I did a search for a disposal site and came up with one location at a mental facility. You can search the DEA website for a location near you at: https://apps2.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e1s1 As for my new local police department the people I encountered were very professional and friendly and the men and women that keep our community safe have a very good reputation from what I hear. They have a good working face facebook page and I appreciate the work and dedication of my local P.D. and officers everywhere. http://facebook.com/gulfshorespolice