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.

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!

Great location to study and do some deep work. Would recommend if you need a quiet place to get…read moresome work done.

Trying to study at home but ended up rolling back into bed or playing computer games, I had to…read moreadmit that studying at home may not be a good idea for me. To increases chances of doing some work, I decided to get out of my pajamas and go to the library. I'm not alone. The place is full of students during exam seasons. Make sure to get there by 9 am to get a seat, and stay there to keep it. There is a Whispers Cafe selling coffee and bagels if you want to take a tea break. Food is banned inside the library, although it seems common to see people subtly reaching in bags, getting a small pack of biscuits or energy bars and silently eating them... To me it's not just a place of collections of books and documents, but a place to help me build better habits and overcome procrastination. You are much less likely to get distracted by the internet in the library and work more productively. Great study environment, free printing and scanning services and couches to take a nap in, all in all it's a great library.

An excellent gym and indoor track. Weights and machines galore! The steam room is exactly what I…read morecame for and I definitely delivers! It is what a steam room should be! They also have a sauna, but I wish they wouldn't let people wear their basic street clothes or workout clothes in there. That just seems rather uncouth. The pool is nice though it is only lap pool and a 3.6 foot wading pool. There is a very small lazy river type area and a great area for the little kids to play with water elements. They have multiple classes but many of them won't suit my needs because they happen so late in the morning.

this place is really nice and well-kept. The staff were very nice and all of the activities were…read moreentertaining and pleasable. every nook and cranny was filled and was clean as well as the entire place. nice place.

What a homey place. I've been touring around libraries, and I can confidently say I really enjoyed…read morethis one. It's a treasure to me, filling with lots of gold n jewels....except its books and movies and things along those lines. I've never been to a library with a gift shop! Or a library that lets you check out cds! Or a library with three stories if you include the downstairs. Now imagine that all into three, how amazing. I'd also like to compliment the infastructure inside and outside. Decor is so cozy and amazing, and the outside is furnished with plants, trees...anything you could think of! How fun. The place was very organized as well! Very impressive I dare say. Everything seems perfect. So why am I giving this place a four stars? Service was a little rocky in my opinion, because the librarian checking us out and "helping us" was slacking very much. There was no whimsy, no joy, no shine or polish, nothing. This is why three out of five of the CDS I checked out were still locked, very unprofessional. This library is awesome though! Of course, as they say, a few bad apples don't ruin the whole batch so I want to overall give kudos to this library! I enjoyed my visit, thank you for making my stay feel awesome Kirkwood Public Library!

This is a somewhat nice library, but boy is it old -- and it shows. Very strong musty/mildewy smell…read morewhen you walk in, low ceilings, and overall just a dated look. The staff were friendly and there was a decent selection given the library's small size, but I'd much rather go to the Grant's View Branch in Affton.

An avid reader since an early age. The libraries have so many resources to choose from including…read morefree of charge courses, classes and equipment. Libby and hoopla keep me in the know when away from STL. Both audio and e-books are my favorite resources to utilize free of charge. My Toughest Reading Challenge: In 2021, I read 300 graduate level books (hardback, paperback, audio, e-books) within a year's timespan.

The Clark Family Branch of the St. Louis County Library is an absolute gem. The space is clean,…read morewelcoming, and well-organized, making it perfect for both kids and adults. The staff is friendly, helpful, and always willing to assist without making you feel rushed. I recently spent quality time here with my daughter, and it reminded me just how special this library is. The children's area is excellent, with plenty of books and a calm, inviting atmosphere that encourages learning and bonding. Whether you're coming to read, study, work, or spend time with family, this branch offers a peaceful and positive experience. Highly recommend to anyone in the area.

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.

Beautiful building, kind librarians, love the fireplace. However much of the seating was occupied…read morewith sleeping homeless people, even in the children's area. I'm glad they have a warm place to come to, but the children's area should be reserved for children, their parents, and/or readers. Or at least people who are conscious? I went with my toddler and baby for a music class and a man was passed out on top of a woman... it made for a strange environment so we left.

Maplewood recently moved their library from what I imagine was a cramped, dungeon-like space in the…read morebasement of the City Hall into the old poolhouse 100 yards away. The dungeon-like aspect is sheer speculation, since I never went inside. However, it was ass-to-ass with the police department, where I have been inside, and talk about an uncomfortable space. For a library, that is. It works just fine for law enforcement. Anyway, the library. The city renovated the long-vacant (I think) old poolhouse next to the municipal pool into a new library facility. I finally ventured inside last week to open a library card. My visit was admittedly brief; I only needed the card so I could hop over to the Richmond Heights library and pick up a book for class. However, from my moment's glance, this place is fantastic. The main level features a computer lab and a small area for the stacks. I made a very quick trip to the lower level just to check it out. The bulk of the books are down there, including the children's section. Yes, it's a basement, but it's a wonderful basement. Well-lit, brightly colored, and with a general feeling of happiness. I'm impressed that they were able to do so well with what was once locker rooms and public showers. This is another of my useless reviews of places I haven't really experienced. When I go back (and I will go back, especially when summer rolls around and I have time to read for fun again) I'll be sure to update this review and give you information you can actually use. One thing I can tell you, though, is that this small library and the others like it (i.e. Richmond Heights, Webster Groves) are pleasant byproducts of the sometimes frustrating disjointedness of civic institutions and services that is St. Louis County.

My family signed up to attend a presentation here on Edna Lewis a chef, business owner and cook…read morebook author. We watched an interesting documentary about her along with eating some items that had been prepared from some of her cookbooks. We enjoyed biscuits, pimento cheese and southern biscuits. They were simple and delicious. I haven't been to the library in years and have recently rediscovered them. I have a new card-you get your choice of 4,5 design options. You get a $5 monthly credit to use for services such as printing. They have blood pressure machines you can rent, projectors and other items. We got free symphony tickets also. Go rediscover the library if you haven't been lately! You might be pleasantly surprised!

I haven't been to the library since it was renovated, which I'm kind of mad at myself for, but I…read morehave finally returned! I tried to use the resources online during covid, but finally decided it was time to pick up a physical book. They offer curbside service to pick up your items and it was super easy. The spot is inside the garage and you just call the number and route yourself to the correct branch. A few minutes later I was driving away with my book and I didn't even have to leave the car!

Really nice. I've lived in Webster Groves a couple years now and this has been my local. I've used…read moretheir ILL service (free for residents!) and participated in their summer reading challenges. The folks at the desk are always helpful. There's a good amount of parking (though when the weather is really nice, i walk) and a dropoff around the back for returns. I mostly use their Hoopla and Kanopy digital services, and with the expanded physical item catalog from joining Evergreen, I've almost never had trouble finding what I want to read or watch!

All of the librarians were extremely loud and disruptive while high school students were trying to…read morestudy for very important exams. Not only were they not whispering, but the librarians were projecting their voices. They should be in the theater, not the library. Absolutely unacceptable and totally distracting. The library is a place of quiet studying and reading, not the loud phone calls and screaming these librarians were participating in. And they say teenagers are bad. 0/10, would not recommend it.