Newport Avenue is a somewhat busy street but there are cars parked and so you can also park here…read morewhile you browse the library. The library box is painted a maroon color. It has a single door secured by a twist catch. Inside, two shelves. Today's selection was older books, some self-help, a copy of the Bible and several children's books. I didn't see anything that I wanted today. This is charter number 87413 and while the steward's name is not on the listing, there is a caption: "My good friend Meghan introduced me to Little Free Libraries. When we moved from Colorado to Missouri, I was delighted to find several within walking distance of our new home. But a neighborhood can always use another Little Free Library, so I decided to add ours for the enjoyment of our neighbors and friends." [Review 17242 overall - 147 in Missouri - 759 of 2022.]

This community book box is located inside the City Museum though it does not require admission to…read moreaccess. It is partially pained and has a wood shingle roof. A single door with a handle and latch keeps it secure. There is a single clear panel at the front. The library is in good condition. Inside, three shelves for holding books. Unfortunately, the library is completely empty and there are no books inside. This is charter number 106232. It is not listed in the LFL database or map. [Review 17223 overall - 131 in Missouri - 740 of 2022.]

This Little Free Library book box is located in Saint Louis's Strauss Park, a small triangular…read morestrip of grass in the theater neighborhood. It is a painted green box with a single door and a clear window to see what's inside. There are two shelves and they are a mix of fiction and non-fiction. Today, nearly all hardcovers. This is in excellent condition and appears to be pretty new. It is charter number 90650, which is not currently listed on the site. [Review 14445 overall, 1771 of 2020, number 79 in Missouri.]

This library is located on the corner of North Taylor where it crosses the former Hodiamont Tracks…read morethat is now a greenway. It's not a great neighborhood but the fact that it's here is an improvement. The blue and turquoise box has a striped roof and this makes it nearly impossible to miss against the landscape. The library has a single post and one door. Inside, a single shelf of books. A variety today with paperbacks and hardcovers. Some self-help, some young adult and some fiction. This is charter number 146388 and the online caption reads, "One of 11 Little LIbraries sponsored by St. Louis Arts Chamber of Commerce and St. Louis Association of Community Organizations." [Review 19996 overall - 274 in Missouri - 971 of 2023.]

Located in front of the Ellisville Elementary School, this white library box with green paw prints…read morestands on a single post secured by a magnet. It has a proper shingle roof and the inside is dry. Inside, two shelves that were quite full of childrens books as one might expect for this location. The box is not accessible during pickup and dropoff hours but the rest of the day there is parking nearby. This is charter number 69975 and the steward has their name in the online listing though there is no caption. The sign on the library reads, "Ellisville Elementary Library Action Team established 2018." [Review 19977 overall - 259 in Missouri - 951 of 2023.]

Spotted while walking around Mooney Park, this gray and blue library box is in front of a home. it…read morestands on a single post that has a hook for your dog leash so that you can free your hands while you're browsing. Inside, two full shelves with a mix of hardcovers and paperbacks. Lots of thrillers and beach reading but some biographies, scifi and more. A good variety of books. This is charter number 105209 and the steward has their name in the online listing though no caption. There is street parking on the curb in front of the library. [Review 19990 overall - 268 in Missouri - 964 of 2023.]

This pretty blue free library is located on the corner in front of the Clayton City Hall. It's hard…read moreto miss with the bright color and the blue post as well as the interesting hand-painted decorations. Inside, a single shelf that was sadly bare. Not a single book to be had today and since I was a pedestrian this evening, I couldn't add anything to the collection. This library is not on the Little Free Library database or map. The sign on the front says that it is sponsored by City Coffee & Creperie and Straubs with the City of Clayton logo. Other than being empty, the library is in good condition. There is metered parking nearby. [Review 1746 of 2024 - 382 in Missouri - 22769 overall]

This library is on the southwest corner of the block where the St. Francois County Courthouse is…read morelocated. It does not appear to be part of the Little Free Library system and is not listed in their database. The library is black on a black post with a single door secured with a catch. It's bigger than most libraries with two full shelves inside. Many of them are romance novels with a couple hardcovers. I was able to find room for a couple of my own books as I reduce the size of my home library. It is in excellent condition and the books inside are well protected from the elements, though some of the paint on the outside is peeling. There is no sponsorship or other indication of who installed the library. [Review 1256 of 2024 - 358 in Missouri - 22279 overall]