lovely little library- and ms anne is the kindest librarian! i'm sure the community will miss her…read moreafter she retires. staff is always so helpful!

This is a great library, better than the St. Joseph one in terms of policies. You can rent up to 50…read moremovies at a time for 2 weeks at no charge, yes 50. At the St. Joseph one you can get 5 for a week and they want to charge you $1 a movie like you don't pay a ton in taxes as a resident. Friendly staff at both places but this is a library that really respects local patrons.

Absolutely love this library. More than once I've come here just to get out of the house and the…read morestaff are always friendly and helpful when I need something. They have awesome renting policies and a really nice selection of books.

Beautiful library! The building looks brand new and is very clean and well-kept. Lovely meeting…read moreroom and very friendly staff. Parking is out front and easy to find. Great programming.

We were looking for a rainy day activity & our condo owner suggested the children's area at this…read morelibrary. It was perfect! It was recently remodeled and everything was in pristine condition. The Children's Librarian was super helpful and even printed out some useful information for us. Our kids loved pretending to be on a boat & they also liked the free craft!

I love this public library because I grew up in St. Joe and as a book lover I basically grew up in…read morethe library. I love this library so much I remember loving a series they didn't have all the books for. I contacted the author with the missing books and got about 6 books sent for free to me to donate to the library. The YA series Replica? That's mostly complete because of the author. That's the great thing about loving your local library: you can choose to make it better. I did reading events here as a teen (including being able to spend the night), listened to story time as a child and recieve my first library card here on a school field trip in elementary school. I will always have fond memories of this library. Thank you to librarians everywhere that encourage kids to follow their love for books and never stop reading.

I love our library. It's always been one of my favorite stops in St Joe. Reading a real book is so…read moremuch nicer to me than a kindle. It's also a lovely building that is well cared for and has the feel of what a library should be, right down to the brick exterior and interior old beautiful hardwood floors.

This is a beautiful community library. There are lots of places to sit, read, study, etc. There…read moreare high ceilings and lots of natural light. The library, including restroom, is very clean and well maintained.

Amazing selection of books and multimedia equipment. Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful…read more Highly recommend for everyone

We absolutely love this library. The Virginia M. Tutt Branch is beautiful, clean, and thoughtfully…read moredesigned, but what really makes it special is the staff. Every interaction we've had has been positive. Everyone is so friendly, patient, and genuinely helpful. As a mom, I appreciate having a place where my family feels welcome. We spend a lot of time at the library, and this branch has become one of our favorite places to visit. The selection is great, the building is lovely, and the staff consistently go above and beyond. Thank you for creating such a wonderful community space. We truly appreciate all that you do!

Am here at this library as we speak, writing my little reviews. I give this place a 5 because it is…read moreso pristine. No unemployed dirty panhandlers like at the downtown branch, and no mothers with 4 kids screaming while they are on the computer. Maybe a tad smaller then some of the other branches, but the decor is like I am in someones private book collection. Very user friendly. And is is in such a private, almost secret location, over in the corner by the gas pumps by the Meijers store on Cleveland. Be nice to yourself. Read a book everyday. Help America be smart!

The Main Library in downtown South Bend is genuinely one of the nicest public resources in the…read morearea. It's easy to take public libraries for granted, but visiting this one is a reminder of just how valuable a well-maintained, thoughtfully designed library can be to a community. The building itself is impressive. Everything feels modern, bright, and welcoming, with plenty of natural light and comfortable places to sit. Unlike some older libraries that can feel cramped or outdated, this one manages to be spacious and contemporary while still maintaining the quiet, relaxed atmosphere you'd expect from a library. I stopped in to browse the books and spend some time reading, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much the library has to offer. The selection is excellent, with a good variety of books for different ages and interests. I especially appreciated the children's area, which is thoughtfully arranged and makes the library feel like a place where families are genuinely welcome. The staff were another highlight. I had a question about locating a particular book, and the librarian was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in helping. It's refreshing to encounter that kind of customer service, especially at a public facility. There are also plenty of comfortable areas for reading, studying, or getting work done. I noticed several people using the library for different purposes, but the overall environment remained calm and organized. The building was clean, the restrooms were well maintained, and everything seemed carefully looked after. What I appreciate most is that all of this is available to the community without an admission fee. In an era when so many activities and services cost money, having a beautiful public space where people can read, learn, study, and spend time is something worth celebrating. Overall, an outstanding library and a real asset to downtown South Bend. Beautiful facilities, helpful staff, an excellent selection of materials, and a welcoming atmosphere for people of all ages. Easily deserving of five stars!

Good library to use for students to study.But where the one star goes is the teen room!Being a…read moremature 10 year old seeing the sign that says 12-19 and can't come in.while seeing a 8 year old makes me a bit frustrated.But over all it deserve a 4 star

We have enjoyed the library as well as the Exchange. All of the staff has been so helpful and…read morereally has been encouragement to our kids to explore different passions. Thank you for having such an amazing hands on creative space for people.

Staff is always pleasant and helpful, both in person and on the phone. They've gone out of their…read moreway to help me get a book from another library when they didn't own it. Ive lived all over the country and La Porte has a wonderful library comparatively. Be thankful for this gem.

This imposing, century-old building stands in the heart of Three Oaks, and houses not only the…read moretown's public lending library; it also contains a bicycle museum and a museum of early 20th century life on the 2nd floor. I've stopped at the library twice in the past week, partly because the library is giving away some older books, but also because the museum areas are so interesting. The building itself was erected about 1898, when the town of Three Oaks clearly had some money. The steps leading up from the front door are marble. As you enter, you see some amazing woodwork and molding along the ceilings, and beautiful chandeliers that hang in the public library. It really looks more like a rich man's private library than a public building. On the 2nd floor, accessible by either an elevator or another marble staircase, there is a room of antique bicycles. One two-wheeler dates from around the time of the American Civil War, with wheels made of wood and covered in iron. There is a side-by-side tandem that looks like it was supposed to be a love seat on wheels. There are bikes from the 1920's through the 1970's, including a child's carriage powered by pedals. Down the hall are 3 or 4 rooms that illustrate late 19th-early 20th century life. One shows a parlor, and it contains a female mannequin wearing a lace dress. There is a tool room that contains woodworking tools as well as spinning wheels and the equipment needed to card wool. Beyond that is a huge wall safe that looks like it belongs in a bank. I don't know why that was originally put in; I did not see any signage describing it. On the other side of the 2nd floor, there are computers for public use. We saw a number of 10-12 year old boys working on projects, singly and in pairs. We also saw signs that indicated that the library was running summer school programs. Can't tell you any more about that, other than that the library does seem to be a real community center. Admission is free to the library and its museum exhibits. You're welcome to take some of the free books, but it would be courteous to leave a donation. Beautiful, interesting building that will doubtless impress and fascinate students of architecture and history. It's well worth a visit as you wander the quiet streets of Three Oaks.