Glen Carbon Centennial Library

Cracker barrel rocked my world. The girls were so kind, and I got take out. It was GREAT. Made my husband very happy

We love to read.

Let me start by saying that. I enjoy a good library where I can come and just grab a good book and enjoy. But I also like a place where I can come and let my kids do the same. My kids are 15, 4, 2 and 8 months.

I feel like a library should also be a good meeting place whether that’s to come and use the computer, study in peace, connect, do research - all the things.

This is that place. It’s a one family shop. They have a great variety of books and awesome displays. I also enjoy and appreciate the private rooms and best of all they have activity boxes that you can check out but also use there while you’re at the library. We love it and I feel like this library is probably under utilized.

Grateful to have a library like this minutes from my home.

Kid friendly and staff is fantastic. The best library I’ve ever been to as far as trying to find what you want. If they don’t have a book they’ll track it down somewhere else and get it for you. They’ve got one of the better kids/young adult sections I’ve seen in a smaller library. They also use the Hoopla app giving you 5 free “rentals” a month for ebooks, audiobooks, movies, etc. If you live in Glen Carbon and haven’t been you’re missing out.

Great small library! It's very cozy in the winter with a fire place and plenty of seating. Free wifi and a few private study rooms. There are 3 pokestops accessible from inside.