Lorain Public Library Main is located in downtown Lorain. The library website has an easy directory…read moreof all libraries in the Lorain Library system. The library is part of CLEVNET so you can use your card from other libraries in the library network to check out library books and materials. I found this very convenient when I spontaneously decided to check out a few books that my book clubs are reading! AMENITIES: The library is fairly small and has two floors. There is a room with public computers downstairs and photocopiers. Also, four meeting rooms (downstairs and upstairs) and Toni Morrison Reading Room. The Culinary Literacy Center is located on the second floor and provides a demo kitchen. Convenient outdoor hold lockers are available for book pickup after hours. The library offers passport services, and voter registration.  COLLECTION: The collection is fairly small and occupies the first floor of the library. The collection includes books, DVDs, audiobooks, and CDs available from the library and CLEVNET catalog. On the plus side, the collection is very easy to navigate. Teens and kids areas are clearly labeled. New books are displayed at the front for easy navigation. The library will provide plastic bags if you need to carry away your exciting finds. SERVICE: The librarians are very friendly. When I asked about certain section's location, the librarian walked me over to the correct section and suggested other books. It was very sweet and attentive. FRIENDS BOOK SALES: Friends book sale was in full swing during my visit. The materials were very budget-friendly - 50 cents for adult books, 25 cents for paperbacks, 50 cents for CDs, 25 cents for music cassettes. Better yet, the prices reduced over the sale period down to a nickel! The collection was extensive but books were mostly older published books. In fact, the collection occupied the entire second floor. I only spent $1 and purchased two books. One book was Freida McFadden's Do You Remember? which is my favorite of hers. The second was a book of canning recipes! I am attaching a list of upcoming events to my review. EVENTS: This library location hosts very fun events! I attended a concert of Duo Balalaika's Oleg Kruglyakov that provided excellent cultural immersion, lovely music, and nostalgic feel. The event was hosted on the second floor in a comfy conference room. I look forward to my next visit to this library and others in the Lorain Public Library System (LPLS). It seems like the libraries in this system have some cooking events. I look forward to attending one of them very soon!

If you can over driving through the inner city in order to get to this gem it will not let you…read moredown. The main Library of the Lorain Public Library System has a lot to offer just about anyone. Here are just some of the things that the LPL has to offer. A wide variety of DVD's A great book selection After school kids programs Adult education classes (photography, technology, etc) Quiet study areas Clean and neat Free Wi-Fi Friendly and helpful service If you have a minute to check out the library I would definitely give it a chance!!!

not open long hours but the staff is good have been there several times phone number is 440-949-7410read more

One of my favorite libraries to visit! The inside recently got a refresh and it feels so open and…read morebright. Plus what other library in Lorain County has that view of Lake Erie??

Best library with wonderful, helpful staff. They will get any movie or book I request and there is…read morea huge collection available. Wonderful programs available for adults and children. I love this library so much.

When asked what my favorite place is - it's pretty easy for me - Oberlin Public Library. Public…read moreLibrary is where dreams happen. It was OPL -where I discovered my deep love for movies and music, Oberlin Public Library's foreign film selection is unparalleled and you can check out 5 movies at a time (I think that's the right number) along with 20 CDs.. I would pile them on, every slow night, grabbing the latest Sex and the Cities, the newest documentaries, and the cheesy film I swore I would never see. It was at OPL where I gained the nickname Red and would take my red-CD player in tow, to pick out CD and movie selections. Laura and Nate - and all the other OPL crew have breathed life into a place, that allows those hard pushed on cash to be able to watch classics such as Cool Hand Luke and the Last Picture Show. OPL allows the too cool college students, to borrow Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson, without having to take a long hard look in the mirror - and say "what the hell was I thinking!" Libraries like OPL , allow you never to regret your choices - because you can always just bring them back - no charge. It really is one of my favorite places on Earth.

Great children's area!…read more We were in the area and decided to stop by and visit. The library is open on a Sunday which is rare for most libraries. They have a spacious children's area with lots of books and areas to play. There was a giant boat, aquarium with colorful fish, interactive table, plus a great play area for children six and under. My kids loved all the stuff to do in the play room and I loved that the door was shut so they wouldn't interrupt others in the library. They also have a family bathroom that is perfect for kids just starting to potty train.

I know a good library when I see it. This is a beautiful…read morelibrary. Seriously, this marble beauty and its giant pillars will catch your eye immediately. Under the CLEVE-NET system of library cards, you can use your library card at several Ohio institutions, including this one. This library is two floors, on the newer side and pristine. For a small town like Vermilion, you may not expect such a big, beautiful library like this one. But it's really one of my favorite ones I've seen in Ohio. Great selection of items, helpful staff and in-depth attention to sanitizing procedures during COVID. There's even a super cute sailboat in the kids section they can play in during regular times. But if you're a library person like I am, this one should be on tour list. It's a beaut!

South Lorain Library is a wonderful place for all ages to enjoy literature, videos, computers…read more... and so much more! South Lorain Library offers special events and activities for everyone!! Employees are always welcoming and helpful! This Library is conducted by a wonderful staff that shows high interest in their patrons!

One of my favorite libraries... not only is the staff so helpful and sweet but it is such a cozy…read moresweet library when you walk in... they maybe a smaller library but if there is something I can't find they are more then willing to find out how to get it for me... also my children absolutely love it and feel so comfortable here...

Great library for kids! Plenty of children's books as well as a great play area for kids!read more

Librarians were helpful professional took care of me. We went there to get passports and everything…read morewent smooth.

Updated discovery lab…read more This was my first time back with the kids to view the redesigned discovery lab and it was awesome! I enjoyed how it wasn't sectioned off by age so all the kids could play together and easier to watch as a parent. Lots of activities and interactive games. The kids were easily entertained.

Love this library! Inside is very modern and spacious, with a huge kids play area and another area…read morefor slightly older kids to study. There's also a big conference room available to reserve for meetings and what have you. They have a private study room if you need a quiet place to prepare for exams too. They have an amazing selection of Blu-rays, DVDs, and even video games! They have Wii, Wii U, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One games. I haven't seen any Nintendo Switch games yet though. Lately I've been taking advantage of their TV series DVDs. It's nice to finally be able to binge watch Breaking Bad! The Sopranos or Game of Thrones is probably next! There's 6 public computers available for internet browsing or working in MS Office and it's only 10 cents per page to print in black and white. Double-sided pages are 15 cents. The librarians and staff have been always friendly and always willing to help. If you put items on hold, they keep them on a separate shelf and they're arranged by last name. That makes it easy to grab and go! Check out is quick and easy. You can use one of the two check out machines or just go to the desk and have one of the ladies assist you. Books. Check 'em out!

I have driven by this library many times and decided to stop one day with my kids…read more You enter into the book checkout area. Then the right side of the building is all focused on children. It is clean and well organized. They have a play area under a decorative tree that had a play kitchen, train table, farm, and lots of puzzles. They also have a turtle. I saw an elevator to go upstairs, a large conference area, and an area with high top tables to hang out.

I am so happy to be able to read books using Libby. I have arthritis in my hands and holding a…read morebook comfortably is not possible. I've also discovered books I never thought to read using Libby. Libby is a blessing because I can still enjoy reading which is one of my passions.

Kids had fun We…read morestopped by to check out the kids section. Lots to keep them entertained. Coloring area, play houses, train table, computers, scavenger hunt. They have most of the kids book low so they can easily reach. There is also a family bathroom next to the kids story time room. The library also has a walking trail attached to the parking lot.

We absolutely love this library! They have great children's programs and Miss Kelsey is just…read morewonderful. Today we saw a bubble lady who kept the kids so entertained.