What a beautiful new library! Stunning green space surrounding the library. This was my first time…read morevisiting the new location. Many years ago, I was a regular attender of the old location. I was so pleasantly surprised to see such a remarkable upgrade. We met friends here for a playdate and just so happened to come on family bingo day. Our kids had a blast playing. The facility was very clean, the staff was helpful in directing me and very welcoming and overall, we had a great experience.

Beautiful, clean library with tons of parking and lots of great materials to check out. Nice…read moremeeting room spaces. I like the variety of library programs they offer here, too.

Very nice children's play area, there is coloring, a big board with colorful sticks that light up…read moreand so decorative, but you need a library card to use anything/ or ask for a guest pass.

Although I didn't go there to check out a book, I did go there to use their computers to print a…read moredocument I needed. First of all, the library is beautiful. It's a newer library that is two floors of books, books, and more books. They seem to have every section you could want, all the way from children's corner, teen, adult and non-fiction, and reference books. Their computers are state of art, so they served the purpose of what I needed--to print a document. Also, their staff is incredibly courteous. I am not a member of this library, but the staff was quick to help me get a guest pass (bring an ID with you), and get me access to their facilities. If you're looking for a nice place to just work in quiet or enjoy a good book, then this is a good place for you.

So thankful to have this library a few minutes down the road. The librarians are the friendliest…read moremost helpful people around. I always feel so welcome with my child at the library as well. They all seem so genuinely happy to have you visit. For those that don't know, libraries are such an underrated source for everything! Need to learn how to use your computer? Library. Need a free activity to take your baby or child? Library. Want to pickup a new craft? Library. Need to print or fax something? Library. Need help with taxes or finding a job? Library. How about understanding your health insurance? Library. They also have games and book club kits to go just to name a few things.

BOOKS? REALLY! Some…read morepeople believe that libraries are obsolete but I feel that they are an important part of the community. It is a place where a person can meet others or find some quiet time to learn about the world. Everything is so fast paced and Siri asked, sometimes it is nice to do things the old fashioned way. This library started in 1977 with volunteers and only 3000 books. Just 3 short years later it became funded with local taxes. It is currently part of the Kenosha County Library system. The current building was opened in May of 1995. See what can happen with just a few people and a dream. Local libraries are a meeting place for young and old alike. In the summer there are various programs for the kids that include a summer reading program, arts/crafts and special appearances from cool people. For example, a retired guy from NASA is coming in. I hope he brings some moon rocks. Check the website for all of the current things that will be happening. There may be something you want to learn. I saw someone coming in to teach apps on the iPhone. Who needs the Genius Bar when you have this kind of service. The library is separated by age groups with the North Side being for kids and the South Side being for adults. There are books, music and movies available to be borrowed for everyone. I took out "The Internship" with Vince Vaughn & Owen Wilson. It was very funny and I learned how to get a job at Google. Ha! Not really! It's in a library the movie is suppose to be educational. Right? I also grabbed a few books for myself and the little one. There is a meeting room and a few study rooms available. They have a large room that can accommodate 75 people in case you need that and few smaller rooms that hold only 2 people. I'm not sure if it's a closet but it just might be. Just kidding. On the North side of the building outside there is a beautiful garden with flowers and a walking path. I saw a sign mentioning butterflies but I did not see any. This space would be a great place to bring a book out and really relax in nature. The staff is super friendly. After a few visits they will know exactly who you are. I call that great customer service but this is one of the perks of small town USA. Everyone knows your name unlike the big city. So if you live in the area or just happen to be passing through, then The Community Library is worth a visit. This small little library has grown into a large facility that offers many services to the community. So grab a book and read it. It's what we use to do before technology made our world less social.

The cutest library! Every time we come by we always have a great time, the staff is always so…read morehelpful and so kind to my family and always greet my son with a smile. We've come by to visit their book sale, stroll around the library, and they have tons of great resources in both Spanish and English to support the community. They have great tech resources that you can book time to use too, I have yet to use them yet but so cool to know it's available. They also have a silent working room if you ever just need a change in scenery but need the silence to work. They're under renovations for the kids area, but can't wait to see how it all comes together this summer!

This library has something for everyone and that makes all the difference. I enjoy how organized…read morethey are. They have great programs for kids. Went to two different story times for babies and then one for three year olds. My daycare children were engaged with the different songs and activities the librarians provided. The library has a wide selection of books, dvds, and cds. They pretty much have everything you are looking for and if not they are always willing to help you find it or do an interlibrary loan. The library has different sections one for little kids, elementary ages, teens, young adults and adults. Love the distinction between the areas. The librarians are all friendly and helpful. You could spend a lot of time in there.

This library has the cutest butterfly garden! Nice path and fun spot for kids. Really pretty…read morelandscaping, easy to find and big enough to sit and relax a while.

I must admit it has been a long time since I've stepped into a real library. I'm gonna say it was…read morewhen I was on college. Today I stopped in for story time...no not for me...really!!! It was for the little one!!! What more can I say about this place? There is a great youth section with books for kids. There were also other books but I did not see that 50 shades of grey nor was I really looking for it. I find it sad that is the only current book I know. There are several computers but you need your membership to sign up. Also it is 15 cents to print pages too...how cute is that and it looks like it is on the honor system! I also saw a nice rack of magazines! So this place has everything from print media to books to Internet access! The parking lot is really big, so there is no need to worry about where you are going to put your car. I am glad that Twin Lakes has this place for the community to enjoy!

I never imagined I would go to a library located in a strip mall. But now, I can say I have done…read morejust that. From the outside it looks kind of weak. But on the inside it is very nice. They have a great selection of books, CDs and DVDs. They have a great children's area with children's programming. The librarians are always friendly and helpful. Very nice little library.

Very kind and helpful. Always professional. Feels down to earth. Friendly atmosphere.read more

Wonderful helpful staff and so many opportunities for learning and growing available through the…read morewebsite. Thanks for this Grayslake treasure!

Do you need a book? A movie?…read moreSewing Machine? Need to paint & relax? Passport? 3-D print? Laser etching? Cricut? Want to learn how to knit Video games? Telescope? Need to escape during lunch? Running low on food staples? Need computer & printer access? Want to watch fish to relax? AND SO MUCH MORE!

I don't live near Round Lake, but when you offer passport services seven days a week, I will drive…read morethe extra distance. I came here to apply for a passport and was helped by a very friendly staff member named Ana. They take care of everything on site AND do photos! Everything is done on a first-come, first-served basic, so I was happy that there was no waiting, nothing confusing, everything was explained well and the whole process was easy. All done in about 15-20 minutes. My boyfriend came with me and was very impressed with the video game collection (PS4 games, to be exact) and we definitely left with a few. As a fellow librarian, the sled library outside is really cute! Sorry to hear nasty comments from previous reviews. This is a nice library! If I had a reason to come back here, I would!

Very small, but a nice little library. The upstairs is where just about all the books and items for…read morecheck out are, and the basement is mostly a play space. For the size, it packed a lot of punch! My son loved the baby ducks that recently hatched and were waiting to be big enough to head to a farm. There were a ton of hands on activities that could be checked out. The play area had a wide variety of fun toys, including a mini basketball hoop and skee ball! I do wish they opened a little earlier than 10 a.m. There are definitely bigger libraries with more amenities in the area, but I enjoyed checking this one out and having the play space to ourselves!

This review is for the virtual library services. With the pandemic in full swing, I have been…read moredoing more virtual events this year. With most of the places I love going to being in lockdown, there is plenty of time at home to take in these events. McHenry Library partnered with John Gowing, a teacher in England for 32 years, then a London Blue Badge tour guide for 11 years, to present a virtual tour of Westminster Abbey. While most definitely an Englishman, John reside in Huntley, IL, after marrying an American and presents talks on British history, culture and London tourist attractions for local groups. The hour long presentation consisted of John speaking on the history of the Abbey, along with showing photos of the architecture and various tombstones in the Abbey. John was very engaging and had a lot of great antidotes to the tour. Having toured the Abbey three times pre-covid, this was a nice trip down memory lane and definitely easier on the feet. He has his own Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AVeryBritishSubject/?ref=page_internal. Kudos to McHenry library for setting up this event. Tour itself went smoothly and there weren't any technical hiccups. One of my favorite parts of touring the Abbey are the different people buried there and the ten modern martyr statues above the west doorway. The lower part of the towers are 15th century and the tops of the towers were completed in 1745. There were never any statues in this space, although it was obviously intended that they should. The space was empty until 1998 when martyrs of the 20th century were added. The ten statues represent people who have died in circumstances of oppression and persecution: Kolbe from Poland, Manche Masemola from South Africa, Janani Luwum from Uganda, Grand Duchess Elizabeth of Russia, Martin Luther King Jr from the USA, Oscar Romero from El Salvador, Dietrich Bonhoeffer from Germany, Esther John from Pakistan, Lucian Tapiedi from Papua New Guinea and Wang Zhiming from China. The Archbishop of Canterbury unveiled the statues in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II in July 1998. Four different sculptors carried out the statues which are carved from French Richemont limestone. After doing this virtual tour, I decided to check out the library to see what other events they had scheduled and ended up getting an e-card. I have not been to a library in years except to possibly vote. It was easy to set up the e-card and I had instant access to their online content. They have the usual e-books and magazines, but I was very happy to see that they also have some selections from Acorn TV. You can "check out" content for 7 days before it is pulled, but can sign up again for an additional 7 days. In addition to Acorn, there is The Great Courses, IndieFlix and Qello (concerts). I have to say that thanks to seeing this event on Yelp, it has connected me to new sources of online entertainment in John and the library. I would say check it out if you are looking for something to do from the comfort of your home that is both entertaining and educational.

Much money, not enough kindness to the homeless who are, according to the Board, not allowed to ask…read morefor money outside of the library. It is a far far better thing to quit acting like that because chapter by chapter Dickens was kind to his people. When they load the tumbril carts at the nursing homes with the dead, it's all absolutely Bubba Ho Tep up in this gear. Smoke Signals Newsletter, O and OUT