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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It's a beautiful library. Spacious and bright. I didn't get to all areas of the library because I…read morewas there for an author event. The space I was in was nice. Plenty of seating. I look forward to going back and exploring!

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.

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 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.