I am so thankful for this library. The staff are friendly and always in a great mood. They have…read moreeven ordered things we needed that they didn't have. Materials are usually in top notch shape. They seem to take good care of the cd and dvd collection. There's usually some extra stuff going on at the library. They have a huge community bulletin board of events. Every 2-3 months they host a blood drive, and there is always a craft and a scavenger hunt available for kids. With your library card you also get a limited membership to Hoopla and Kanopy, for digital resources. There is an automatic renewal if no one has reserved the item and a generous grace period.

Nice 2 story library with an online system. Huge children's library, genealogical section, and…read moreplenty of books to choose from. Access to computers. They have book sales every so often. They also hold many events here. Check out the local paper or online to find the recent events being held. If you can't find a specific book, ask. They will try to find it at one of their sister locations and have it sent over and held for you.

Such a nice little library in NWI. I always end up stopping in with my mom whenever I'm home to…read morepick out some discarded books for my plane trips back to the East Coast, and the staff are always so friendly and helpful in making suggestions on what books I should buy. I love being able to give back to the library and also not have to buy a book at the airport. Looking forward to visiting again on my next trip home!

Everyone that knows me knows that I am a nerd. I've always loved reading and I will always love…read morereading. Something about cracking open a good book gives me the same kind of high that others get from running or smoking crack. I might be biased because the Kouts Public Library is where I really learned to develop my love for reading but I think it is one of the best libraries that I have ever been inside. Granted, it will never be as awe-striking as the San Francisco Public Library (where City of Angels was filmed) or the Los Angeles Public Library which is story after story (no pun intended) of wonderment. It is, however, exactly what a library should be. It's filled with areas to sit and read. It's full of light. And it's a beautiful structure. Oh, and it has books. It has book after glorious book. It even has the Real Food Daily (see review) Cookbook which is amazing. Support your public library. Trust me. You never know what you have until it's gone. And when I lived in San Luis Obispo, California, I realized that not everyone in the world is blessed with a bountiful library.

Great place to study, spend time reading, or catching up with stuff in a quiet place!read more

What a great library! I believe it has been in it's new location since October of 2012. I took the…read moreboys for the first time a few months back and we've been going at least 3 times a months since then. The exterior of the building looks great as it should since it's new! The interior is wonderful...lot's of room and the library does not waste any of it. They have community meeting rooms, quiet room(s), an internet cafe room, independant study rooms, children's section room(s), teenage section room, and even a game system room...and plenty of computers in each section (adult, teenage, and children) of the library. I know, Wow! I'm certain that I am forgetting one or two other rooms. The library also has wi-fi throughout the building, no issues logging on. My boys love the children's section of the library. They have computers with specific software/programs for children, puzzles, legos, and nice section to sit and read. Great view of DT Crown Point from this part of the library as well. The library also hosts a number of great events for children of all ages and even adults, I know I'm looking forward to seeing Astronaut, Jerry Ross next month. The staff has also been very kind and helpful each time I've asked a question or for help. Last note...the Crown Point and Winfield libraries operate seperately from the Lake County branch libraries.

Really nice library. My group used a meeting room which was perfect for our needs. The staff was…read morefriendly. Restrooms were clean. They also offer lots of events at the library.

This is a great place to checkout new release DVD's. If this location is inconvenient, you can go…read moreonline and have any book, DVD, or audiobook shipped to a more convenient Lake County Library location. New release DVD's are due back in a week.

Very clean newer facility in a beautiful setting with an arboretum, lots of parking. Nice that they…read morehave so many interesting programs for all ages and that they are so heavily involved with the community. They constantly strive to make the library better. Love it!!

What a nice little library to stumble into while in downtown Valparaiso. I like to visit libraries…read morewhen I'm visiting a new-to-me town, so it was fortuitous that I happened to need to use the john at the same time that I saw the Valparaiso Public Library in the distance. I'm happy to report that the restrooms are clean! And the restrooms are close to the entrance! (Whew!) But more importantly, this library has books. And movies! And magazines! (Remember those?) And it has nice places to lounge and read or work. I posted up at one of those nice places for a while with my laptop, in a quiet nook off in the corner with barstool seating. This particular nook had big windows and plants on the windowsill, which was nice. I was able to connect to the free wifi, and plug my laptop into the library electrical juice. The second floor is mostly the children's floor, but there's also a genealogy center up there, too. The children's / youth area has some fun things to play with, plus computers, games, and, of course, children's and YA books. It's a cozy little place just for kids. This library isn't huge, and it's probably due for an update, but it's a great little library right in downtown Valpo.

My 2 year-old and I visited this library to beat the heat, and we were pleasantly surprised! We…read morewalked in the main entrance to a bustling first floor. Although all the staff were busy, the bright colors in the stairwell made it easy to see the way to the kids' area. Upstairs, there are tons of books, toys, and even a craft station. When we visited, the craft was decorating crayons. The crayons from other kids adorned the walls, and it was so cool to be able to leave our mark while we were traveling from Michigan. We loved all the toys in the play kitchen, but I felt guilty that my son was over there because it was right next to the reading area. So, as other parents were quietly reading to their kids, my little guy was whipping up a 5 course meal with plastic food and utensils. He loved it so much that I couldn't pull him away, so I wish it was a little more separated from the quiet area so kids in both spots can get the most out of their experiences. There are restrooms right next to the play area and an elevator in addition to the stairs. Overall, a great place to hang out with littles on a hot day!

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!

People who work here are genuinely helpful. Just ask. I'm 77, not particularly tech savvy, and…read morethey always have the utmost patience with me and my ignorance.

A great library. It's clean and well organized. The staff is always ready to help you if you can't…read morefind what you are looking for. Even the location is special with a nice view of the lake.