Richmond Heights Memorial Library

This library, while not the largest in the area, is very clean, modern, and well-​organized. As other reviewers have noted, the staff here is very helpful. One desk has a sign that says «Please disturb me.» If you need to pay a fine or renew your library card it’s a much more pleasant experience here as opposed to the University City Library.
The children’s section is in a separate room, which is nice in terms of noise control. While not a big space, the children’s area does have some nice reading areas for kids to curl up with a book.

When this new location opened many years ago, I truly did not like the new building and the actual physical set up of the library. Over time, I have gotten used to the set up and location and don’t really have any complaints about it. What made the place for me was the library staff, and I got to know all of them over the years. The staff has changed over the years, and I don’t know them as well as I had those who have since left.
It can be a good experience as long as the employees are friendly and helpful. Some of the employees can be standoffish and distant when asked for assistance, and I didn’t like that at all; however, I usually have minimal contact with those who work there because I go in, check to see if they have what I want, and then leave with or without what I was wanting.
However, it’s a good library for just browsing around the books and looking for something to read, either fiction or non-​fiction.
The periodical section, where the newspapers and magazines are, has something for everyone subject-​wise.
There is a separate children’s section for little people of all ages, and sometimes, they have story time.
The reference section doesn’t seem to be utilized for too much more than the computers since everything seems to be on the internet now. There is a time limit for the computers, and if you want to print something off of the computers, you have to pay at the circulation desk before it prints. A previous employee told me that people were printing things and then not paying for them, so they changed it in the computer system so that you have to pay to get your printed copies.
As a library goes, it has a good selection of reading material with a wide variety of subjects and periodicals. I like the way this library is set up much more than some of the other libraries where I have gone around town.
Check it out if you are near there.

This is a very nice library located in the Richmond Heights community center on Dale. The staff is helpful and the computers and printers always seem to work. I don’t here too often but when my printer doesn’t work this place is a great backup.
They also have a large section of magazines and newspapers along with super comfortable chairs to sit in.
This is a branch library so its not as big as the main ones downtown or in the county but it has a nice inventory and the staff can help you track down what can’t be found on the premises.

I love this library! It is bright, cheerful, and the staff are always helpful. If you need help figuring out using your eReader or your laptop, thes folks are the ones to ask.
The wait list for DVDs and Best Sellers is shorter than most libraries because if you request it there, you get priority treatment for their copy! Cool! Jump to the head of the list.
WiFi is free and the chairs are comfy. It is my first choice of St. Louis libraries.