Bartlett Public Library is one of my favorite libraries. It is very well maintained. It is clean…read moreand organized. They have an area for students to hangout and talk. You can also have drinks and snacks. There are many collections of books for all ages, many video games, CD album of many singers. Many private rooms for tutoring or group projects are available for students to check out. The computer lab is located close by the frontdesk. I found the meeting room is located on the right side of the library front door. Also, if you head up the stairs, you will find yourself in the youth center. There is a room filled with supplies for arts and crafts. The library hosts loads of events for families, kids, and teens to get together and bond. I always enjoy my time at this library and will definitely be coming back!

I love that our little town of Bartlett has so much holiday spirit. The library might be small…read morecompared to some others but the staff is helpful and friendly. I love the speakers they bring in and the "make & take" crafts. Books can be checked out in person or online. They organize book clubs and reading contests for both adults and children. I won a $25 gas gift card in the last one I entered which was appreciated Our library is a real asset to the community.

This library is fantastic! Large and beautifully laid out! The kids area is amazing and there…read moreare many areas with comfy chairs or desks to helps you study/read or whatever. I love that they have so many items you can check out that aren't limited to books. My absolute favourite part is the Innovation hub. Such a great space to be creative. Staff is amazing and will help you learn how to use the equipment. Yesterday I used the etching machine as well as the sewing machine. What a great resource!! They have sooo many different systems available for your use!

It was nice to finally be able to get to this library after wanting to visit for years…read more Specifically I wanted to take my daughter to their children's section since I've heard good things. There is a big fairytale theme at work here, which is immediately evident when you enter the children's area and see the little wooded forest there. There are several well-loved children's books represented here, like The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Winnie the Pooh, and others. There's a small funhouse mirror, a play kitchen, and so on. Outside the forest there's a light board, legos, and other toys. On the other side of the room (it's a pretty large children's section), the walls follow the fairy tale theme and look like castles. It's a really cute idea. I really appreciated that there's a nursing mother's room, and a dedicated bathroom right in this part of the library. They have a large room called the craft room! How cool that they have a space dedicated solely to that. When entering the library, there's a snack bar as well. Outside, there's a drive-up for returning books. Parking is huge; I would be surprised if they ever fill the lot. It's a cool library and worth the visit with your little one, and worth it for adults to take a look at their events.

The library is enormous and well kept! The staff is knowledgable and friendly. It is nice and…read morequiet and has a vast selection of books and movies. My kids and I love it!

this building is M.O.D. like 60's mod. but simultaneously futuristic…read more i was completely taken aback as i entered. i have never seen a library quite like this one. kinda made my mouth hang open. i got lost trying to find the ladies room because the black & white circle patterns were making me dizzy. no joke. (so while i was totally awe-inspired and impressed overall, of course i have to nitpick. that's what happens when you're "in the industry." meet me in the next paragraph if you're not interested in this little rant.) i did not like the youth desk; i felt like the staff were hiding behind this weird green panel. kids would have to go to either side to see them. and when standing in front of the desk, all you see is the green panel, oddly positioned, and noticeably NOT covering the many, many wires protruding under the desk from the computers. i really do not understand this design. some things i loved about this library: --the storytime room looks like the bottom of a rocket from the outside. totally cute. (nitpick: is there a way to get in without taking the stairs?) --they have a sort of enclosed outdoor space right near the storytime room. jealous! --wide, open spaces, likely with lots of little nooks and crannies to get yourself cozy in. --wonderful, helpful, knowledgeable, talented staff.

The Poplar Creek Library, Streamwood location is so bright, open and inviting. It is not the…read morechildhood public library I grew up visiting. It is now, so much more! I recently visited and volunteered for their "May the 4th Be With You" event. This event was so well branded and organized, I wished more families attended. It was a light library day, but the staff and volunteers went above and beyond to deliver a fun Star Wars themed experience for children and adults alike. The services offered by this library today are vast and I even got a nice look at their Mobile library unit outside. The free computer use area seemed very busy and they also have rooms you can use for study groups and meetings.

Library personnel are all very friendly and extremely helpful. I have had a great experience at…read morethis location. The programs offered are interesting and diverse. I loved Diwali fest 2025! ( I am not Indian) The mandela making was super fun. Monthly concerts are well curated and free. Sometimes I just go to the library to get some peace and quiet in a well lit space. I have gotten much needed tech help for my devices here also. Streamwood is lucky to have this resource.

Helpful staff and efficient service. Nice and clean facility at a convenient location.read more

"Man, you're quick to get a library card!" says one of the employees as I tell her that I've been…read morehere three times since I moved to Roselle a week-ish ago. Yep. I FREAKIN' LOVE LIBRARIES! It keeps me from having to spend money on book/DVD/music entertainment and cluttering up my shelves with things I'll only use once or twice. Plus, the smell of books within a beautiful brick building really does something for me (man, if only my husband and I could have a romp in the stacks). So, a library that gives you a free book when you sign up for a card? SWEET! When I signed up for a card a few days after I moved here, I received a copy of "Rocket Boys" (the book that inspired 'October Sky') along with a brochure highlighting all the library events in October (and man, there's a ton of them!). This may be the first library where I've actually paid attention to the free events they offer. And they gave me a book I'd actually be interested in reading at some point. Major props for that. Roselle's library is a bit on the small side, with a smaller selection than I'm used to, but at least they have the basics -- books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, whatnot -- and a nice youth section upstairs. All the people that work here are very personable and made me feel right at home. This is the perfect library for a sweet little town.

In order to stock up on books for Summer School, I decided to stop by Bloomingdale Public Library…read moreon 6/17/19. The lady at the front desk upstairs was nice enough to point me in the right direction when I asked for their children's books section. The downstairs area was cozy and brightly colored with some sort of summer program for parents and kids going on. They were moving around a few sections but the employee downstairs helped me find a dinosaur book, a Clifford book, and the Pete the Cat book I was looking for. I was able to check out using my Oak Park Library card so that was a big plus! If you're needing some books or have little ones, be sure to visit this summer!

Cool programs here and there, good CD section, and just a small homely vibe in this library. Fun…read moretimes

We've been coming here from Lake in the Hills since 20111 or so, when our first child was a few…read moreyears old. And now, two more kids later, and it's still one of the best libraries in the area, if not the state! Every time we're here, it seems like there's some new and amazing addition or exhibit or performance. The teen area is filled with a ton of great literature. There's a toddler area with a little fort and some toys to play with. There's also plenty of parking. You need to stop in!

This is the best library I've been to so far in the Chicagoland area, for sure!!! It's huge! It's…read moreliterally two floors. There's soo many rooms that host events, crafts, exhibits, you name it! There's a huge parking out front & then across from street. There's a cafe here as well! It does have elevator. Right now is Dino exhibit and my one year old enjoyed it! There's so much for kids here including babies! Extremely baby friendly! We'll be back!

A true gem for the residents of Carol Stream. The Carol Stream Public Library is housed in a…read moresomewhat small building off Hiawatha Drive. But it houses a LOT of books, periodicals and audio visual material. My favorite part though, are all the free programs they host every month. From Lego Club to Chess Club, gardening, magic show, etc., there is something going on every weekend for the family. The staff is very helpful and nice. There is ample parking and a very convenient book drop off box outside, especially handy during winter months. They are part of the Interlibrary network in Illnois so if a book is not available, you can have it shipped to them from another library and usually it's there within a couple of days if available. Finally, and this may only interest some, there is a very collection of large print books!

This place is located in a nice neighborhood. Great place to just hang out. It is quiet so that you…read morecan do what you need to do.

My daughter and her tutor used the Hemingway study room on 5/20 at approximately 5:45 p.m…read more Unfortunately, the experience was extremely unpleasant and concerning. The group using the room prior to them left half-eaten sushi in the trash can, causing the room to smell strongly of fish. To help with the odor, my daughter's tutor, who is also a Glen Ellyn resident, placed the trash can partially in the doorway to keep the door slightly open for ventilation. An employee described as taller with dark hair approached them and stated that it was "policy" that the trash cans had to remain inside the room with the door closed. When the tutor explained the odor issue, the employee returned with a bottle of Febreze and sprayed it directly in their direction inside the enclosed study room, then placed the sushi-filled trash can back inside the room and shut the door again while reiterating that the door had to remain closed. My daughter became physically ill after the session and vomited when she got home. Regardless of intent, spraying a scented chemical irritant into a small enclosed space without asking the occupants was inappropriate and unprofessional. More concerning is that the obvious solution -- simply removing or emptying the trash containing rotting food -- was ignored in favor of masking the smell with spray fragrance. This situation demonstrated poor judgment, lack of customer care, and an unnecessary escalation of a simple sanitation issue.

What a wonderful, clean, friendly library! Came in to get a library card and the staff was…read moreextremely helpful and friendly. With a wide variety of book, ample study rooms, a cafe, and even a flight simulator, it's the perfect place to come and relax and find a good book to read.