My husband and I went to the Highland Park Public Library on our way to another event. This library…read moreis beautiful from the inside out. I love the classic style on the outside. The inside is inviting as well. There are lots of books and computers for patrons to use. But my favorite feature was the room just inside the entrance. It has wooden selves of books and magazines, comfortable leather furniture and a fireplace. This was a great place to relax and work. The restroom was pretty clean as well. I highly recommend the Highland Park Library!

They have a great selection of books and musical programs. They also have a huge children's…read moredepartment and days where you can practice your Spanish.

Nice Library and calming U can rent a office space…read more And they give u snacks when u rent a office space

Nice Library you can rent out a office space and they offer free snacks like Hot Cheetos etc,read more

I visited this library for the first time, and I was pleasantly surprised. It's very clean, modern,…read morecozy, and well-maintained. The children's area is spacious and has fun features like a LEGO table that encourages creativity and learning. While some other libraries may offer more toys, I actually like that this space isn't overcrowded--it helps children stay focused and use their imagination. The staff were all very polite, friendly, and helpful. Overall, it's a wonderful place to relax, read, study, or spend quality time with your kids. I'll definitely be coming back.

I've been a regular at the Northbrook Public Library for 20 years now, and honestly, it's been a…read morejoy to watch this place grow alongside our community. It has evolved from a quiet spot to grab a book into a true hub for creativity and connection. I like that Kate Hall, the director, is always looking for input from the patrons on how to make the library even better. One of the many things I love about NPL is their 'Library of Things.' Over the summer, I used their recording technology to digitize a bunch of old VHS tapes from the comfort of my home. Last night, I participated in a virtual glass fusion workshop. The materials pickup and drop off, and the class itself was all well-coordinated and user-friendly. I thoroughly enjoyed that class as well as others I have taken in the past, such as book-making. Additionally, I love the fact that I can put books on hold, and that either the NPL staff will pull the books for me, or other libraries will send them over to NPL. It's super convenient to then be able to just walk in the door and grab my books off the shelf. I seriously could go on and on about all the things I love here. The Northbrook Public Library is easily the best resource in Northbrook!

Pros: Very small but surprisingly big library…read more Old and classic. Whole place smells like old books. Very friendly staffs. Good number of old folks reading books and playing chess. Very very quiet. Cons: None.

When I had babies/toddlers we took advantage of all their storytimes and other activities. I…read moredefinitely killed many winter hours in this library with all 3 of my little ones. These days they aren't interested in the library programming, but I find myself stopping here often to pick up books for them. I typically reserve the book ahead of time and then they have it waiting for me by the front desk to check out. It's beyond easy and never takes more than a few minutes to check out the latest novel on their wish list. And the best part- it's free! Returning the book is even easier since they have a drop attached to the outside of the library so i don't even have to go inside. While I"m a big reader myself I prefer to ready on my kindle so I borrow all my books thru the libby app, but love having this amazing library nearby for my kids!

I work at Rolfing and I think we have a strong theology collection, especially Protestant,…read moreevangelical theology. We also collect in other areas including education, history, and bioethics. The physical building could use some work but hopefully you'll find the staff friendly and helpful. The general public is welcome.

Good place to study. A great selection of books, and if you can't find the one you need. They'll…read moreget it to you through the iShare system.

This review is purely based on my experience with a book I checked out from the children's section…read more It was my first time visiting the Lake Forest Library. In fact, I'm embarrassed to say I didn't even know where it was located. Boy have I been missing out! First of all the the entire property itself is majestic. The grounds are pristine, and from the outside it looks like a planetarium or museum with an observatory from the outside. I believe the building was the old City Hall in the 1930's or earlier. I was in a huge hurry and needed to grab a picture book for a storytelling event I was hosting. The book was a contemporary, fairly new release, and my library in Highland Park didn't have it. From the moment I walked into the building, it reminded me of the old library I grew up going to as a child. Marble floors, and different levels of exploring. The children's space is in the basement, and I was greeted right away from the reference librarians behind the desk who helped me locate my book right away. After locating the book, I asked if they have self-checkout like the Highland Park Library. I quickly learned they are a full-service library and you actually get to be taken care of. Though I appreciate the self-checkout at my library when it's busy, there is something to be said about someone actually taking and handling your books. Oh, Jennifer H, why have you not insisted that I check out this library sooner?! I truly can't wait to go back.

It may not compare in size or architectural design to the Seattle library, but the Lake Forest…read morelibrary offers the traditional library experience: cushy leather couches, high arched ceilings, hushed studies, and dense shelves of endless tomes. Let not the stately, historical exterior fool you; this facility is all sorts of state-of-the-art from the materials they carry (e.g., current DVDs) to the technologies they employ (downloadable e-books). I can't help but always be impressed and pleased at having access to this library as a local resource through the parental units. Walking through the doors here inevitably leads to happy feelings!

When transferring from my local community college to a 4 year school, I was very picky about where…read moreI wanted to attend. I needed an in-state, small, private, non-affiliated school that was in both a good area and known for excellence in education. Turns out the only school that fit that criteria was Lake Forest College. At Lake Forest College, you are able to develop very close relationships with your Professors and fellow classmates. As someone who has graduate school on their radar, this is essential as letters of recommendation are not easily obtained at larger and more impersonal universities that many people are familiar with. The college has excellent internship programs for most all majors in particular, the psychology program. The practical experience acquired during these internships truly put you ahead the rest of the pack post-graduation. I highly recommend taking advantage of the internships as getting these experiences outside of Lake Forest College are very hard and not to mention rare to obtain. The best part about this place however, is the quality of education. You will learn so much here it's really unbelievable. With that said, you will also work soooo hard it's unbelieveable, making this place more of a grad-prep school than anything else. To attend here, it is a little pricey however, this school was ranked #11 for awarding financial aid in the nation. Most everyone gets some form of grant money or scholarship, which makes going here much more affordabale than what you may initially believe. Some other exciting things happening here will be the new Johnson Science Center which is expected to be completed around 2017. Johnson is being rebuilt to meet the growing demand of the ever popular Life Science majors such as Biology and Neuroscience. Speaking of which, the Neuroscience major here is truly outstanding with high placement into the field of medicine post-grad. Also, this school has an awesome Forester for Life alumni service that helps graduates find jobs, network, and revise resumes which is something a graduate like myself is very thankful for. In summation, if you are like me and would like to attend a small school offering such a huge package, Lake Forest College is for you! Just be sure to take advantage of the internships offered!!! ^_^

This is a beautiful campus. We were looking for the ice rink to see my grandson play hockey but…read moregot a bit turned around. I stopped a young man who was a student and he explained exactly turn by turn how to get to the Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse which houses the rink. He was a shining example of the type of friendly, respectful and well spoken student one would hope to find here. The ice rink was state of the art and spectator seats were comfortable chairs and not the usual bleacher style seating. It was a comfortable temperature inside as well.

I graduated from this school and really cherished my time there. The students were all so friendly…read more The staff were very caring about their student. They took the time and interest in getting to know their students. Small classes made a big difference. The facilities were wonderful. The cafeteria always had hood food. Close to Chicago and all the activities of a big town. A great place to truly learn.

Trinity rocks! I completed my MDiv at TEDS and had a terrific experience. The professors are…read morescholarly and yet caring, the teaching is deep and yet pastoral, and the students and faculty come from a variety of nations, ethnic backgrounds, and theological traditions, all under the broad umbrella of the gospel and the mission of God in the world. TEDS seeks to keep one foot firmly planted in the academy and the other foot equally firmly in the mission of the church. A great place to study if you are looking to be a pastor, a scholar, a professor, or Christian leader.