Battle Creek's other library branch, this is quite the amazing structure. High exposed wood beams…read morebaffle the noise and the sound so that you can quietly sit, study, read and enjoy the library. Organized stacks of fiction and non-fiction and reference materials. Two dozen or so workstations available. Several study tables with power outlets. An excellent wifi system. Plenty of parking. Late hours in the week and weekend hours. You BC people are fortunate to have this superior resource. [Review 11098 overall, 871 of 2019.]

From the owner: Willard Library is one of the oldest libraries in Michigan, with a long history of providing the…read moreBattle Creek community with all the resources necessary to expand minds and enhance lives. Not only do we offer the staples that all libraries were built on-books, periodicals, and other print materials-we also provide much more for every member of our community, young and old.

I just love the Holt library! It has a MASSIVE selection of books, the librarians are always…read morehelpful and friendly, and there are plenty of activities. I'm particularly fond of the CADL website, where you can choose a book, put it on hold and then have it sent to the library of your choice and pick it up when it's in. Awesome! My one complaint is that the children's room is not particularly large, and it often gets VERY crowded during story times. A door would be nice, too, as it's not unusual for kids (okay, MY kids) to try to wander out into the main library.

Over an hour here, though I did have to plug in my headphones. The library is an after-school…read moredestination for a few of the local kiddies and they like to play video games. They don't quite have "library voices" but it wasn't too bad and they are, after all, kids. So some noise and talking is excused. The library is quite large with workstations, study carrels, lots of comfy seating and a number of stacks loaded with fiction, non-fiction, periodicals and reference. Wifi worked very well. Oh, and a bathroom that was clean. [Review 11089 overall, 862 of 2019.]

The library is just amazing. I go weekly, for books and take my granddaughter for the play area and…read moremany activities. They have something for everyone. The play activities are so well planned she begs to go. I have taken Tai Chi and also heard talks by local TV personalities there. The tech support staff are life savers. I have been to both open sessions and private help, with every form of technology. They sponsor classes for technology also that has helped me become proficient with iPads, Macs, PCs and more. It is such a resource for the community and the staff are the nicest.

This is a beautiful old building with an updated area. The process of getting a card was very easy…read more The staff at the info desk was very helpful. I was looking for a specific book that I could not find so asked the librarian for help and she was able to locate and order it from another library. They have movies, computers to use, books, even book club kits! I just love this place!

The staff here is always SO helpful & friendly. They all seem to absolutely love their jobs…read more They have a beautiful building, part of which, was just redone last year. The children's section on the bottom floor is great! They have a play area, eight computers, a plenty of places to relax and read. The selection is great as well! As a teacher, I'm always on the hunt for new children's books and have been pleasantly surprised each time I visit. I've always found something that was on my list! I love when a library stays current! Keep up the awesome work!!!

We visited CADL for the first time in a while on a Saturday morning. This library is very nice…read morelooking on the outside and the inter workings are really well maintained. They have a nice lobby area that leads to the CADL desk and into the main library. Plenty of street parking in the neighborhood.

I'm a big fan of libraries, this one in particular. I've borrowed books, comics, DVDs, and internet…read moreaccess from time to time. I take my kids here for the same, as well as for the trains, the occasional puppet show, and the checkers. This library is awesome enough that my kids would rather go here than the mall. CADL, you are awesome.

This library has a higher influx of new books, including a shelf and a half of new graphic novels…read morealone, fantastic programming for all ages, and a top notch early literacy program. We have been hitting up the Portage Library daily in order to attend children's programs or play in the massive preschool room on rainy days. The story time activities are engaging and accessible. If you needs some less structured play time for your little one, bring them to the preschool room near the end of a program, and it will soon be full of little ones. The preschool reading room includes a baby board book and toy area, shelves and shelves of fantastic diverse books that reflect the population of our nation, a doll house, magnetic and puzzle play are, dinosaurs, animals, a play kitchen, hand puppet theater, green toy trucks and cars, a train table, a wire wiggle play box (what else would this even be called) and plenty of little kid and parent seating. Librarians Laura and Andrea were a delight, helping is find what we were looking for and more. When I had trouble getting a worn library key tag to scan, and a four year old next to me very excited to help check out, she let us check out at her desk with my child helping her. This meant so much to my little one, who is a massive fan of reading. Laura is a person that embraces the child's perspective and celebrates it. She made the process of leaving such a beloved place easier on this mama. As for me, I certainly enjoyed grabbing a few salty smart mysteries and feminist tomes. There is no limit on books you can borrow here. New books will have an earlier return date. There is also no limit on how much you can get out of this place. ***Accessibility: there is an elevator to the lower floor where the kids and youth areas are housed. The bathrooms and check out stations have wide, railed steps for kids to use, and they also have WV accessible sinks and stations. The preschool room was laid out with plenty of space for strollers, wheelchairs or walkers to navigate.

Take note: The library is temporarily relocated while a major remodel is being completed on the…read moreoriginal building. The new location is at 5528 Portage Rd., and it is officially open as of yesterday, Thursday, May 27. The library has wauved fines during the pandemic, in part because the materials have to be quarantined before they can be checked back in. Please consider wearing a mask at the library, even if you're vaccinated, because so many elderly and immunocompromised patrons rely on the library services and are at extremely high risk of COVID co-morbidities.

Open until 9pm Monday through Thursday and with some decent weekend hours too, this library…read moreprovides a tremendous service to the Battle Creek community. Lots of seating inside, some of which have access to power outlets. All are in range of their unfiltered and speedy wifi. Cleanly labeled and organized stacks of fiction and non-fiction plus reference materials and periodicals. I thought the "librarian recommended" sections of books was very nice. I spent an hour here writing Yelp reviews in between work time and dinner time. It was very good. Their next-door parking lot offers four hours of free parking! [Review 11058 overall, 831 of 2019.]

From the owner: Specializing in: - Libraries…read more- Schools

The place is nice alot of stuff to do there, And the workers there are really nice. Overall I had a…read morereally great time there I suggest you visit!?!?!?!

I love visiting libraries in other cities, and finally got to check out the downtown Central branch…read moreof KPL recently. This library seems pretty big and they had a lot of cool things to check out right on the main floor. I was interested in the book shop, which is in the lower level. They have a ton of books for sale! It was a bit crowded and a little hectic in the book shop room, but it's good to know it exists. We wandered around for a bit and I saw tons of new books, a huge DVD/Blu-Ray collection, a nice teen area, and plenty of computers. The layout seemed a bit random but I wasn't really looking for anything specific. Kalamazoo is lucky to have this nice library!

Best library around. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great programming for all ages.read more

As a graduate from Chelsea High School and now a taxpayer living in the City of Chelsea I'm…read moredisappointed (to say the least) that you have decided against banning this pedophile from OUR library. Instead, you choose to spend your resources on making residents go to all ends proving that they are indeed residents of the City of Chelsea. Case in point, I had a sticker with a change of address fall off of my driver's license and I had to go to the Secretary of State to get a new one so I could continue checking out materials. If you can put this much time and effort into making sure I'm a resident then I'm pretty sure you can make sure this guy never steps foot in OUR library!