An underground station on the Blue Line of the Saint Louis Metrolink, Skinker is located at the…read morenorthwest corner of Forest Park. If you're coming from the Shrewsbury end of the Blue Line, this is a convenient stop for accessing Delmar Loop without going to Forest Park station and waiting for a Red Line train. It's just a few blocks. Skinker takes its name from Skinker Boulevard which in turn is named for Adam L. Skinker, a prominent early 20th-century Saint Louis civic figure and real‑estate developer. He was involved in subdivision development and land assembly on the western edge of the city at a time when Saint Louis was expanding toward Forest Park and the county line. The station is located between Forest Park-DeBaliviere (inbound) and University City-Big Bend (outbound). The trains run down the center of the station, which means the doors will open on the right side of the train. There is a mezzanine level with a bridge inside the station for transferring from one side to the other. The station is located in the Skinker Tunnel which itself is well below the ground with both stairs and elevator to reach the surface level. Beyond the station in both directions, the train returns to teh surface. The station seemed decently lit this afternoon. There are ticket vending kiosks and while no one was checking tickets today, I'm sure that they do that occasionally. Don't get caught! [Review 418 of 2026 - 502 in Missouri - 25601 overall]

It is just an ordinary narrow box with dull advertising posters/boxes on grimy tiled walls. But the…read moreartwork at the west entrance does add some aesthetic value to this infrastructure. The tunnel bridge over the tracks serves as a pedestrian underpass that connects the university to the other side of the road, which is Very convenient. It is not the most decrepit or dirtiest station in STL but I've seen mold on the wall, especially on rainy days. I often couldn't refrain from wondering how deep these inhaled spores can reach in our trachea and bronchial tubes before being trapped in mucus though.

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.

St. Louis County libraries strike it out of the ballpark again!…read moreThis location is completely accessible to all with the librarians ready to help with any query you might have. The selection of books, magazines, movies, puzzles, and other items is top-tier. The kids section was immaculate and one of the largest I have seen at any county library location. Our little especially loved the play house within the House section.

Love the Meramec Branch of the SLCL. Always have good variety and great events! We go here all the…read moretime.

I am not a resident of Ferguson, nor do I frequent the area however; I do have family and friends…read moreresiding here and it is not a terrible place to live or visit. The media portrays certain images that make people form an opinion not conducive to a city's revitalization. Yes, unfortunate incidents have taken place in Ferguson. Yes, changes are necessary. But this is still "home" to thousands of people. Ferguson is a broken city but I so not believe it will be that way forever. There are still hidden jewels in this little city.

My family attended the Police Department's Open House. What a day. We got to go inside an ambulance…read moreand learn about all of the life saving equipment it has along with the fire trucks. Did you know our local fire department is dually trained as firefighters and EMT. It's amazing to see all of the compartments and equipment they contain to handle any situation. We enjoyed seeing several varieties of police vehicles and equipment. Cars, jeeps, a tanker and a robot. A K-9 officer was onsite as well. The inside of a crime lab van was interesting and full of various supplies used for investigations. We got to go inside and tour the dispatch center and the jail. Unfortunately we missed Safety Town. The day also included lunch and ice cream treats from 2 great food trucks. Popcorn, water and face painting were also available. It was hot but a great day learning about those who protect and serve our community. The mayor along with board members and council members were there mingling and answering questions.

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!

It's a small library in a strip mall that has seen better days, more customers, and more tenants…read more That's exactly why we want a library here. Marketplace is one of the westmost City SLPL branches. There isn't a public restroom and I didn't notice space to study. What I saw and liked were friendly staff and a bright, efficient library. Plenty of reading and viewing materials here for an impulse checkout, and of course you can pick up holds sent from anywhere else in the system. Parking is a breeze and is bound to be so any day except St. Patrick's Day/parade days.

I had no idea there was a library tucked into this waning strip mall. I was looking for a…read moreparticular DVD and saw online that it was available at this branch. It's a small, bright space, very well organized with tons of books on display. There was a lady working near the DVDs and she greeted me. I only meant to check out the one DVD but picked up an armload of books by the time I reached the check out desk. The guy working the circulation desk was very friendly. I was on my way in just a couple minutes. It's good to know there's a library here, serving all different parts of the St. Louis community.

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.