This small library also seems to function as sort of a public community meeting space for…read moreFairfield. It's located right off Main Street, and has plenty of parking, plenty of tables, free wifi, and lots of books. There's plenty of natural lighting in this place, as it's covered with windows. It makes for a relaxing place to get out a book and read for a spell. My favorite thing was the geneaological area that they're keeping. They have old obituaries, family trees, and newspaper articles about old family names, maps of old plats of land, and all sorts of stuff to look up historical facts. Kudos to whoever is keeping up those files. The library also offers a kids section, where they can even sort of play and read by the window without disturbing the patrons. It's not the quietest of libraries, but it offers so many features that are great benefits to the community. The library offers all kinds of public classes, speeches, clubs and meetings here. This is a great place! Fairfield was one of the first recipients (if not THE first) of the Carnegie Library fund to build libraries in rural areas. The Carnegie Library is now a museum and located just a few blocks away, which is quite apt.

I am a lover of libraries, and having recently moved here from Cambridge, Massachusetts, I have…read morebeen so happy to discover the Fairfield Public Library. They seem to be able to find me any book I'm looking for, if not in-house then through interlibrary loans. I am quite busy with my work right now, but I'm so looking forward to participating in some of the writing programs that are held here. I make frequent use of the public Wi-Fi and study rooms. This is a godsend to me. It's a very pleasant and beautiful setting. It's a joy to spend time at the library. I also appreciate that there are so many tables and internet spaces, a copying machine, and a lot of very good books. Someone has been very selective that for a relatively small library (compared to a big city), it has a wonderful selection of books. I also love the books for sale and the book sales. There are many special features and programs for the community as well. The staff is beyond wonderful. It's a great perk to living in Fairfield, just knowing the library is here and I love going here as much as I can. I agree that the library seems like a community meeting space. It's a wonderful place to spend time reading, researching, looking at magazines (a wonderful collection) and books. I feel so lucky to have this library available to me.

Compared to the Iowa City public library, this place stands out. First of all they offer free…read moreprinting for anyone whose household doesn't have a printer and I our paperless world. you can print 10 pages a day for free with the library card. The library is new, nice, clean and organized. What really stood out was that they also act as a sort of community center where I saw needy people come in for an honor system, food, and pantry. During this tough times it was nice to see kids be able to get a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and some snack snacks. Plenty of parking u like the downtown IC library

As an Iowa City resident, I can't say that I frequent the Coralville Public Library often. That…read morebeing said-- I am on a youth sports team board and we needed to schedule an impromptu meeting and the CPL came through! It was an easy process. The staff was diligent and kind. The meeting room itself was great! Super clean. Parking is plentiful. Signage to find your spot is on point. No complaints! My kiddos frequent this library often with their grandparents, as well as in the summer with SPARKS Camp and it is a top notch resource for the Coralville community! The programing is great, the building itself is well maintained, its selection is fabulous. Overall, the Coralville Public Library is a staple. Whether you need to check out a book or plan a meeting-- check out CPL.

Clean library, surprisingly large, with lots of sitting areas to read, desks to work at, and free…read morewifi! This library carries the usual books, a surprisingly large magazine section (with the latest issues available), DVDs, music, etc. There is a large Children's section too. There is also a large room of used books you can buy (see separate listing for Secondhand Prose)! There is an Illinois Room devoted to history of the area, including a genealogy section, with microfiche machines for newspapers dating back to 1853! The staff here is very friendly, and the vibe overall is very welcoming. All that you could ask for in a library!

Our Library is the cat's pajama's! It is truly a blessing to our town. We have been from fans…read moresince we moved to town 45 ears ago and now our grandkids go to it. You can pick up books all over town in the drop boxes and even County Market on 48th has a kiosk where you can check out books and movies like candy from vending machine -so cool. Try it out! When this Covid thing is over check out the library and all it's activities , meanwhile pick up books from the library and it you don't know what books you want fill out a list and they will pick them for you. what more can you ask for. Come on ,Quincy, support the library!

Having been going to the Coralville library for recent years, the Iowa city location was a welcome…read moresurprise. Once you get over the parking and charging for printing, this is a far superior option with little offices and cozy reading nooks that you just don't get in Coralville. Really love this layout

This is really the only library I've ever really known. I'm a two decade user of the ICPL. And…read more.. it's like a fine wine guys. The older you get, the better it gets. As a kiddo-- story time, summer reading programs, movie nights, computer games to play and a plethora of toys scattered throughout the secluded children's section! Not to mention books, movies, video games, puzzles and more to bring home. As a college kid-- a quiet, air conditioned spot that has newer movies as well as video games to checkout for free. (Take that Redbox. And you, Netflix for not having the movie or season I reallllly wanted to watch!) They also loan equipment like bluray players, laptops and hotspots. Plus, study rooms on the second level are available. As an adult-- THEY LOAN ART, ya'all! A Digital Media Lab also lives here with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Software. And their digital library is impressive with Kanopy, Local Music Project, RBdigital and more! Parking CAN be an issue-- I'd recommend the Dubuque Street Ramp, which is a block away. First hour free. The staff at the ICPL is wonderful. So helpful and knowledgable, with a smile worn MOST of the time. Also, don't forget a reusable bag for all your checked out goodies!

You want books, they got books…read more That really is the number one requirement for a library. However, the North liberty community library has a very friendly staff, a nice selection of computers to work on, and they also participate in a program which allows you to electronically borrow e-books and audiobooks. While it isn't the biggest, the most historic, or the most beautiful on the inside, it has everything you need in the library with small-town charm.

Library staff is very nice and helpful. There is a lot of CD and DVD selections for patrons to…read moreborrow. Internet stations are available to use and a study room as well. They always have different activities available to patrons. Examples include: Teen night, Storytime, movies, video game night, etc. It's always fun there. Make sure you say hello to Flat Stanley!

One of my favorite libraries. My grandmother Edith smith was a librarian there in the 1970s.read more

My friend and I came here the Friday morning of my Iowa trip to print out my flight infornation for…read moremy flight back to NYC that afternoon. I went to the information desk to get a guest pass to use the computers. I was given one. I was surprised it was free. I went to one of the available computers and entered in my access code. Ths time allotted was generous and definitely more than I needed. I went to my e-mail and sent the e-mail to print. The printing fee was cheaper than NYC libraries. Once I was done I just used the internet until my friend was ready to leave.

I love libraries. Never been to one I don't enjoy. One thing that makes the West Des Moines Library…read morestand out is the app. I use it to look and reserve books to check out. If you are in a hurry, you can simply run in and get your items. I always end up pursuing the stacks of books, but it's a nice option for anyone in a hurry.

Finally got a new library card. Very friendly and attentive and knowledgeable and efficient…read morelibrarian helped me. Got a new card. Updated my info. Gave me the brochure. Free! Get one so the govt understands libraries are important. And you get access to freemovies and steaming such as Hoopla. Just overall recommend.

Came here on a weekday afternoon to get some wifi, nice library. Lots of books, and they were…read morehaving a book sale too. Chairs lined along the window which was pleasant, but not a lot of spots to sit in general. Reliable wifi, paid parking around the library.