St. Louis Public Library — Attraction in St. Louis

Would give 5 stars but today it fell a bit short. After waiting patiently in line while 2 clerks were busy, the clerk on the right states "whos next"? I walked up and advised her I would like to return 2 books and I have a pick up. She said for an audio book or? I said a book. She responded "well all holds are over there and you can just find your book by name." I was confused because thats NEVER happened. So as I go over searching for a book(as if I work there) and she comes over, finds it immediately, and hands it to me. Then she says "Oh i have to check that out". I said thats normally how its done, you guys just grab it and get me out the door. When shes done she says to the white couple behind me: "Im so sorry for the wait, how can I help you?". Well I didnt know grabbing the books on hold and checking me out was a wait. Her tone was very unpleasant as if I was a bother. Maybe she was having a long day but...

In response to others on here... Other libraries I have been to also put books on hold on a shelf. You go over to the shelves, look up your last name, find your book(s), then go check them out. It isn't personal. They have changed how they do things. They have been doing that for years in other libraries. The staff is making you get earbuds if you are making noises? Yay!!!! The library is supposed to be quiet. You should be respectful of others. It is great to know that they enforce respect here. It makes me want to come here. I am looking...

always nice staff and everyone there working keeps it clean and up to date, much more on the smaller size but it’s a great place to sit down and relax, there’s work stations there if you need a computer and chairs if you need a place to sit. area for kids on the left of the entrance and right there’s a place for adults. downstairs is a place for meetings (just call in advance just to make sure) and events all through out each month. very underrated make sure to...