The Lake Geneva Public Library offers some truly wonderful programming for families, especially for…read moreyoung kids. Their summer reading program is a big hit in our household--engaging, well-organized, and complete with great prizes. We also really appreciate the Pasie's Preschool Play program, which provides fun, thoughtful activities for toddlers every week. The children's section has a unique and well-curated selection of books, including titles from local authors, which is a nice touch. And the library pop-up at the YMCA is super convenient--we're big fans of that outreach effort! That said, parking is a real drawback. On most visits, we end up walking 4-5 blocks just to get there. On rainy days, its impossible to arrive dry with a stroller and two kids. The building itself is historic and charming, but the space is cramped, especially when kids' programs are in full swing. Still, despite the logistical challenges, the quality of the programming and staff makes this a great community resource--especially for families with young readers.

What a stunning library!…read more Our beach trip to Lake Geneva was mostly rainy. We walked around downtown area to eat lunch. On the way back to our hotel, we popped in here just to dry off and look at the beautiful building. The building is stunning, and the landscaping is lovely. Inside is great as well. The staff were friendly and helpful. The kids section is great. We were lucky and there was a reptile presentation while we were there, which was awesome. They clearly put on good programming.

The tour is roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes - with a knowledgeable guide who does this for the…read moreenjoyment of it. You get a ton of historical background, a few rooms with exhibits, a huge telescope, an old library, and information on people such as Edwin Hubble and Carl Sagan! Our group had questions, and all were answered. There's about 30 steps to get to the telescope. The architecture is amazing - and it is on a sizable plot of land where you can wander about.

It was closed when l got there. But that was ok because it was super hot & l didn't want to hang…read moreout long. The architecture was amazing and so detailed dating back to 1895. Perhaps on my next trip. I will "planet" better!!

pros: nice staff and they have a great after school program…read more cons: kids section is designed poorly. the children's book shelves are so high, an adult can't even reach them all. the children can't see them. there is no computer look-up in the kids area. the library has the space for a children's play area, such as a tiny town or hospital corner etc. it's a shame they don't have one. there is a need for indoor activities for our youngest population.

Phenomenal library. Great selection, very friendly staff, beautiful setting, free wifi. Somehow…read moreYelp has the wrong address. They moved over two years ago out of a little house to this beautiful new building! What's up Yelp? I had to stop and ask for directions because you're not on top of things.

A new director has taken over and turned this place around. It's now very welcoming, and I've even…read moreseen them really help out the homeless when they're in the area. The new director has really saved this place!

From the owner: We provide free books, movies, magazines, music CDs and audiobooks to check out. Free wifi is…read moreavailable, or use our computers to access the internet or use Microsoft office products. We offer a variety of no-cost programs to all ages, all year 'round; check our calendar to see what is available. Free and friendly answers to questions you may have! We are a member of Lakeshores Library System which includes most of the libraries in Racine and Walworth Counties. Any resident of Wisconsin is welcome to apply for a free card.

I was in Elkhorn for the day and needed a place to study, and this library was perfect!…read more It's quite large for a small town library, and if you explore a bit, I'm sure you'll find everything you need. For me, that was a roomy table next to a pretty window, and this library definitely delivered. Probably one of my favorite libraries, shame I live so far, otherwise I'd be a regular. Oh and since the study tables are quite far from the main entrance and the check out, it was pretty quiet. Also, they have dollar coffee at check out, and a bunch of brochures on things like financial planning, so I picked a few up, because who couldn't use a bit more info on mutual funds?

This library and the staff who work there are lovely. While in town for a long weekend, I took my…read moreyoung children here during a drizzly morning. The children's section is well stocked with books, blocks, trains, a toy kitchen, etc. There is also an easy to access bathroom in the children's area. My son LOVED paging through the collection of Dora books while my youngest played with the toys. I was very impressed with this place and plan to stop by again.

While small, the library has a really good selection. The children's and young adult section is the…read morefirst you'll see when you come in, and then there are the periodicals. Fiction and nonfiction are towards the back, and there's a wide variety of stuff available. The librarians are each very friendly and knowledgeable, and after just a few visits, they'll probably remember you as a regular. My mother has become infamous there for returning books late, losing books, and misplacing her card, but the librarians are unfailingly polite and supportive when we come in. There are also several desktop computers with good internet access (in an area in which it can be hard to get high speed internet) as well as printing and copying services as well.

I have been using this library since '09 and have never had an issue! Great staff! There is a…read morewonderful selection of programs as well. They do an amazing job engaging with the community.

Love going here with my kiddos to pick out a great book or activity kit! Great set up with a HUGE…read moreselection. We go every week to pick a book to read together and then we each select a personal book. Staff is always great very clean library!

One of the first things I do when I move somewhere is go to their local library and see what it's…read morelike. Coming from an actual city, and being in Janesville, I was prepared to see a few copies of a phone book, someone's yearbook from the '70s, and maybe a few old Dean Koontz novels with the jacket cover taped back on, and some pages missing. I was definitely in for a pleasant surprise. While they don't always have all of the latest books you'll have on your GoodsRead list, and they aren't open on Sundays, this is a very nice little library, and definitely the best community asset to Janesville. When you get a library card you get to choose between white or teal cards. The ground floor is a cafe, with seating where people are sometimes seen playing chess with strangers, or enjoying books that they've purchased, or picked up for free, as you can just drop off books there for people to grab, and also the "community room" which can be reserved for large meetings/gatherings. Other, smaller rooms are available on the second floor for anyone to reserve or request, as well. The second floor has a hold shelf for reserved books (you can put a hold on books online or at the library), self check out stations, an employee recommends section that lists what genres those employees are into so you know if their likes are a good fit for you to choose from, and all the the books. There's also a bulletin board with a listing of all sorts of local events going on in Janesville, and some going on in the library. There's a table with hand sanitizer and lotion. The real thing here is the events. This library hosts so many events and does so much for the community. It's truly impressive. The only thing I dislike about this library is that the return slot inside the library is not clearly labeled at all, and I wandered around like a fool until I saw other people slowly putting their items one at a time into a small, unlabeled, conveyor belt hole in the wall one at a time, and asked them if that was it. Haha. All the employees are hella nice. According to the website, there are other return sites for the books, including Woodman's, which I've also done a review on. Woodman's is open 24 hours a day, so if you're out getting your groceries in the middle of the night and need to return your library book, you can kill two birds with one stone, theoretically. I've yet to do so. I have attended a writing workshop here, an open mic event, a support group, and picked up a free craft project. I've only lived here a couple months.

This place was fantastic. Not only was the building architecture lovely you can really tell that…read morethe community cares and puts money into this place. The self service kiosks were awesome, we'd never seen those before. There were loads of tables, computers, and seats to sit in where you could read. All of the windows are fantastic and the view overlooking the river makes those reading places super idealic. Outside there are places to sit and sculptures to enjoy as well as read again over looking the river. Also the book clubs in a bag are also a fantastic idea. This place made us really jealous of the people in Janesville, we wished our local library was even half as nice.