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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

A friend and I attended the "Landscapes and Lemonade" event at the Schlafly branch of the St Louis…read morePublic Library (SLPL) this past weekend. These events fill quickly through their online events calendar form, so we were glad to have the opportunity to grab some spots. I was disappointed to see that not everyone who signed up attended because participation is so highly sought after. The event itself was nice and relaxing. We enjoyed the two hours of painting and hope to finish later with our own paints at home as it wasn't quite enough time to tackle the whole painting. This branch is not my favorite of the public library for a couple of reasons. 1) there is a lot of blank space in the library; it's not very cosy or inviting. 2) Parking is a BEAR. Until the city as a whole becomes more walkable/metro accessible, it's unreasonable to have a library with paid parking. It makes it much more difficult to choose to frequent this branch.

Being a library patron has saved me so, so much money in the past two years. Seriously, if you…read morehaven't used a public library in a while hop back on the train. Books 5/5- WIDE selection with almost everything accessible. The city and county have merged their databases and i have rarely come across a book they don't have. You can place holds online and they will email you once ready. I pick this location as my home base because I frequent the CWE area often but you can pickup at any location. AND- they have broad selection of ebooks and audiobooks as well. All accessible through then libby app on your phone/ipad and even your kindle This location 3/5- parking is very inconvenient although they have a couple spots for pickup. This is also a loud location and often has disruptions so not the best place to study or settle down. Other 5/5- the staff is phenomenal, so kind. I have used their notary services several times and they are so helpful. Make sure to call ahead for the notary!

I love libraries but I didn't even know this one was here, such a hidden gem! It's on the smaller…read moreside but definitely has a spacious feel under the central reading area. Lots of tables to set up your laptop and nice displays of books. A large area set aside for New Books, my personal favorite. The check-out folks were friendly and helpful. Can't go wrong!

Havin' fun isn't hard! St. Louis Public Library is a great place to check out books, DVDs and CDs…read more(what even are those?!), magazines, and they have some audiobook options as well - hashtag, trendy! If you are coming in quickly to pick something up, or if you come to sit and relax and work for a while, the environment is super calming and spacious. There are tables as well as comfy chairs and couches, making it welcome for everyone. The staff here is very helpful and have answers to any questions. There are always available spaces in the parking lot or nearby on the side streets. The Kingshighway location is super convenient to get to, and it's just a short walk away from Tower Grove Park, making for the perfect excuse to grab a new book and go sit outside for a while. The most recent time I came in, they had a featured section right in front of books for Women's History Month, which I love. They also have a rotating selection of "staff picks" as well as new releases and novels. I find myself wanting to branch out with something new every time I go in. The inventory is online and is updated often. There's an option to put items on hold and pick them up at your preferred location, making for a fast and easy in-and-out if you don't have time to walk around the library. Thanks to all the STLPL locations for being welcoming and awesome!

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.