I absolutely love libraries. I don't know what there isn't to love- mass amounts of books, computer…read moreaccess, a quiet spot, resources galore, passport photos, events- I could go on! The Buder Branch is located super close to my house which is one of the many reasons why I love my neighborhood. It's always clean and the staff is always attentive and helpful. They have a huge selection of books throughout the entire system stl library system- so if this location doesn't have one, another location probably does. You can request it and they will send it over in the matter of a couple of days. I come here sometimes to get out of my house for a change of scenery. Lots of places to work where you have the ability to be focused and unbothered. I also got my passport photo and application for renewal here which is super helpful. So thankful for this neighborhood gem!

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.

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.

St. Louis Central Library was constructed between 1907 and 1912. This magnificent Beaux-Arts…read morelandmark was designed by renowned architect Cass Gilbert, whose other notable works include: * United States Supreme Court Building * Woolworth Building * Saint Louis Art Museum * Detroit Public Library * State capitol buildings in Arkansas, Minnesota, and West Virginia In 2012, the library underwent an extensive $70 million renovation that thoughtfully blended historic architecture with modern amenities while preserving the building's original character. I particularly enjoy being able to check out periodicals, including architecture and fashion magazines. The beautifully restored building and extensive collection make this one of my favorite places to visit downtown.

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.

Wonderful spot especially for the kiddos on a hot muggy day. There are several computers available…read more And a large selection of children's books that are located downstairs in a separate area of the library. This allows the kids to do their thing without disturbing oldies.

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 the fanciest library I've ever been to! It almost feels like a building on a college…read morecampus! It's huge and beautiful. The kids area is closed off so you don't have to worry about keeping the kids super quiet. There are big play buildings, play food, fire truck, etc. they can play with. There's even a slide! There's so much to do in the kids area. They all just love it! The selection of board books feels smaller vs other SLCL libraries I've been to, but overall still great. Tons to do. They also just opened up a Goshen coffee cart, but not sure where exactly that is yet!

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.

This is my happy place!…read more Turned in my books due back at the self-serve kiosk in the vestibule and then popped in to check out more! Staff is available if you need help but if you like to do things on your own, you can totally do that. I check out the new releases, the semi new releases and the head upstairs to check out the magazines and cookbooks. Back downstairs to self checkout and I am on my way with my bag of fun reads!

We honestly love this library so much! It's conveniently located across from Grant's Farm and has…read moreample parking. They have an auto book return at the front (the kids love it), tons and tons of events for adults and children always going on. The staff is very nice and helpful. There are self checkout counters which are super easy to use. The kids area is where we spend the most time. There's a closed off area with big windows - they seem to rotate the big toy in the middle every few weeks (big blocks, doll house, giant connect 4, connect blocks, etc.). They have wonderful selection of books. There's also magnatiles, coloring area, etc. so fun! Great for all days! Also they're open until 8pm M-Th!

I am obsessed with reading, this place is very nice for book lovers like me. They have cleaned…read moretables and chairs to read your book, and have social gatherings like clubs. They have a wide selection of books from different genres. Like mystery, informational and fantasy. They also have computers to stroll across the web and audiobooks if you prefer them. The floors are also very vacuumed and cleaned. As well as their bathrooms. The staff were very friendly and attentive with a family-friendly tone toward library guests. Their return policy is also nice, you just drop it in a blue bin near the library, and go.

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.

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 was only here for a short time but everything was great while i was here…read more I parked in the parking garage below the building. This is awesome since parking can be challenging in Clayton.

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.