This library is out dated. Not much seating, plus they lacked plugs! I saw two people sitting on…read morethe floor in order to plug up their device , and I had to sit at a table that had a desktop computer in order to plug in.

ALL HAIL to one of our most precious resources, the LIBRARY. She has always been there, waiting for…read moreus, with answers to questions we didn't even know we had. She has metamorphosed over centuries, from dusty bookchamber to computer lab to virtual librarian with audiobooks. Yes, her love is so great we need not even enter her doors to seek her treasures. Yet if we dare, we may meet published authors, find classes to entertain and educate our children, and meet with others who share our love of books...and discuss. And never have I met a mean librarian.

I am such a fan of the library in general and this location has a special place in my heart. This…read moreis my main branch, it's right down my street and has easy access. It has a stop right in front of it for the bus, number 35. It's close to major access roads and you can see it from the street. I moved into the area after they remodeled it so, I can speak on any changes from that. Although, I do know that this version is fantastic. It's open and has a separated kids area. Vending machines, printers and copier and computers to check out. They have so many programs that are free that I think a lot of people tend to over look. Specifically they have a lot geared towards kids. My one issue with this branch is that some of the employees tend to come across as rude and the both of the children's librarian are short with patience. Outside of that, this is a great place to explore what the library has to offer whether it is to study, check out some books, dvds, or telescopes (yes, they offer that!) I enjoy going to the library multiple times a week.

I am so impressed with the incredible efficiency of all those involved with the 2024 election. The…read moreupdates in the Absentee Satellite Lookup site via the St. Louis County app made it an easy decision to drive a little further. The parking was easy and there were officers on hand directing the traffic. The library was calm and the signage to the area to vote was easy to follow. Getting through the process took less than five minutes. The longest part was filling in both sides of the ballot! Thank you to everyone involved in the voting process! I will definitely be back to vote!

I am going to give them a good review. They are doing some renovations to it also. I think it…read morewill be bigger and badder. Can't wait! I don't frequent the library often but it is always nice to know we have one available for use and one that tries to upgrade.

County library. Nice clean location. Private parking lot. Dropping off books this time. Computers,…read morefaxing. Copying services all available here. Nice area to sit and read and or play games or ppl watch. Well lit and spacious.

I just moved back into an area with a library about 2 years ago. Since then I have been taking full…read moreadvantage of this resource! I mainly use the app and do everything electronic (you can do everything from their app and app partners!). I love borrowing the ebooks and reading them on my kindle app. I also love that I can join the reading programs and do it all from my phone. When I do go into a branch it is usually to attend an event. Last night I attended the book club event at this location and it was great! There is an established group there and they were very inviting. A library staff member moderates the session and keeps the conversation going. They also provide some beverages and you can secure a copy of the next month's book club book just by attending the session. I highly recommend you check out your local branch. Events are free, reading spaces are set up for optimal enjoyment, staffs is always helpful and friendly and they have many resources to utilize!

I enjoy coming to the public library at Jamestown Bluffs. As always, it's quiet, has plenty of…read morecomputers, seating, quiet rooms and a vast variety of books, movies, and games you can check out. They have a few boards located near the entrance that tells you about all of the upcoming events, and resources available. There's parking out front, and the library staff are so helpful.

The furthest flung branch of the SLCL system, it also has a really nice stitch/quilting group. I've…read moremade some good progress on what I optimistically termed my "covid" project. If not for these craft groups, I'd still be in the beginning stages 5 years on. I look forward every month to seeing the ladies at the group! Ill also be making use of the study rooms that SLCL offers. Here or other branches.

I've spent a lot of time here, usually at a study desk on the second floor. I'm surprised by how…read moremany chairs and tables usually are available, except during finals time. The library shows its age, but the fact it looks like my old undergrad library is probably one reason I keep going back. Parking may be an issue for some. There are usually spaces in Lot B, and you can pay by charge card. But it costs $1.00/hour.

I go here almost every day. There's always an open chair or desk to use. I always go to the second…read morefloor where the quiet area is. It's pretty amazing how the group study area is on the same floor only a few isles down and you can't hear any noise from the quiet area.

The National Personnel Records Center is kind of like a theme park for historians and genealogists…read more Here is my rundown. GENERAL NPRC is only open 9-4, M-F and is closed holidays, so if you work traditional office hours, you're probably taking off work or using a comp day to visit. I've done both. ------------ PREP You must do an online orientation in order to research here. You'll get a researcher card w/ a number. If you're researching individual soldiers, you'll need to submit the paperwork in advance. (Keep reading.) Your research card will be made at your first visit. It's closer to a small piece of paper than a card. Bring your photo ID and your research card when you have a return visit. ------------ ARRIVING You have to go through something a little less intense than TSA to get in. You will be on a list if you've got an appointment. You will sign in at the front desk. You can bring very little into the research room. I brought my phone and charger today... and that was about it. NPRC provides paper for taking notes. You can't remove a sweater or jacket in the room. I am serious and I'm cool with it... pun unintended, but most welcomed. So wear layers and prepare to make a trip back to the locker if you don't guess correctly on the room temperature. ------------ SOLDIER FILES You need to submit form requests for soldier files at least a week... eh, ten days... two weeks? I think a month is recommended, but I will say a good three weeks in advance. NPRC doesn't keep the soldier files, like, right there in the room, because the are SO many. Millions of files. Not only millions of pages. Of files. Some of it is kept off-site. You can take photos of the documents with a phone or bring a scanner and laptop. I go phone because it's 2023 and I am a minimalist. The average Navy file takes me a good 20 or so minutes to photograph. I photograph every page and I am not reading it there, as such pleasure reading can be done at home. The average WWII Army file takes me 2 minutes to photograph because most of those burned in the 1973 fire. I have not yet seen a complete Army file. Staff will digitize photo negatives for you for a low $4 fee. These are most common (only?? IDK) in US Navy files. ------------ MICROFILM The readers are not the nifty digital kind. They're a bit old. But they work. Some of them print. You pay to print. You don't pay to take pics with your phone, and you can edit those, so that's what I recommend. The rolls are indexed... on microfilm. Staff will help you navigate this. ------------ EATING Hundreds of people work here... so many that they can support a convenience mart in the building. It has only a few tables. I ate at a wide, deep windowsill, as did a number of the employees. Bring a big lunch that you can scarf down on a busy research day. If you're planning on doing more research after lunch, you probably should not eat up (ha... okay, pun intended) too much of the day w/ having to sign out, drive, dine, return, and sign in an extra time. There aren't too many restaurants in the area anyway. ------------ ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT One thing that could be better in-person: the huge parking lot has a visitor section, but it's either halfway coned off or all the way, like it was today, yet people have still parked there... curious. I don't know how to figure out what the etiquette is except by asking and I always blank on stuff like that by the time a few minutes have passed. One thing that could be better online: the email address to which you send requests has autoresponse set up w/ a "we'll get back to you soon" message... and someone will get back to you soon... but I could totally see someone realizing she needs to send something else after that but before the real reply comes and then maybe she could hit "reply" and maybe something gets lost in the shuffle. I can envision something just like that happening to someone. Can you? Anyway, I'd love to see no autoresponse. I won't suggest having weekend or evening hours once per month because I don't see the federal government going for that... though it would be nice and would mean people didn't have to take vacation days. ------------ DEPARTURE You pay for any photo negative digitization, return your locker key, and sign out... Security will check your bags when you leave. STAFF Employees are very nice. Some have served in the military and are pretty knowledgeable about stuff I don't know. And when one of them doesn't know something, that person will call someone who does. Tim and Eric(sp?) and... Kevin(???) were especially helpful today. Perhaps I'll get to know other names next time and I'll correct those listed here. Good work, all!

Kudos to the town of Mount Olive for keeping this historical piece of history alive and well…read moremaintained. What is most amazing is that it is all done by a small group of volunteers. On the door is a hand written note saying, "Door is open. Come on in." Once you enter, it is a mini museum with artifacts, photos and memorabilia from the peak of the popularity of Route 66. What was shocking to me, is the museum does not have an attendant. The viewing is on the honest system and nothing seems to go missing. If it were not for the Illinois Route 66 Passport, I would have never discovered this hidden treasure on the historical Route 66. Since there's no attendant, getting the passport stamp is self service. I liked that they had the passport stamp given to all participating businesses. What I liked, is that they also had two stamps designed specifically for Soulsby's Service Station. This little tourist attraction is more popular than you'd think. When I arrived, there were two other cars already looking around and as I was leaving another car was arriving. For a little town attraction, this pace is a worth a stop, even if you have to detour.

This is a Route 66 landmark, well maintained, non-functioning. One of the oldest gas stations in…read moreAmerica and now a great piece of nostalgia. Open door with no attendant and most interesting. Don't miss it