I have been patronizing the Indian Prairie Library it seems forever, since the days of the bookmobile library. Nowadays, it is a state-of-the-art facility which caters to all age groups and I am getting to learn about what it has to offer (too much to note honestly). First of all, I will note that the staff are excellent - very pleasant, diverse and helpful, not only to someone like myself (with not obvious "disabilities") but to others as well. It is very quiet areas. I have been utilizing the private rooms for peace and quiet to accomplish computer activities and it is definitely much quieter than it was back in 2012 when I would frequent the library while in school for a degree. There is a wide variety of materials to be checked out: I learned about the "Library of Things", which are literally "things" that can be checked out and taken home with you (one of the many perks of being in the IPL district). If you don't know how to utilize the many services, feel free to ask Guest Services and a friendly person there can assist you. My best recommendation is to check out the link to their website: https://ippl.info for more information. No one library is perfect but I believe they would be open to suggestions. :) read more

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IPL will get You what ever info You need. The research staff is great. It's a good place to study. There's a coffee machine as well. If You are an old schooler like me, there are also newspapers, periodicals (say that there times, fast) and magazines. IPL provides a delightful library experience, go try it for yourself... read more

I used to live in the Indian Prairie zone, I don't anymore but was back recently to use some of their services. They have remodeled the downstairs to include this huge creative crafting center, expanded home office services and the kids center upstairs has been reworked to include better flow and play space. This is the library of all libraries in our area. I'm kinda jealous, wish it was still my library! (Btw, the gas station across the street still has great coffee). read more

I have been to the library more during covid then in last several years combined. My favorite part of this library is the curbside pickup. It started with texting to alert staff of arrival. Well, with it being so popular they have added a drive thru pick up window. You put your request in through their website and they will send you an email to pick up your items. I appreciate that they give you a couple of days to pick up. They are open on Saturday and half day Sunday which is nice. They are currently closed on Fridays. Staff are always friendly. Great selection and of the item you want is not in stock there you can request from other libraries as well. Due to COVID no sitting inside allowed, but you can go inside to search. read more

This would be a five star library except that it's always filled with children. Yech. But it's a community centerpiece, excellent collection, wonderful librarians and they have interesting clubs and lectures. The large parking area is often filled, this is a well used public library, with good reason. They've got everything a library should have except solitude. read more

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Love this library but their system for checking out books is not accurate which is annoying

The best Public Library I visited. Extremely clean, area for children well suited for them.

I was in the area for a business trip and needed to stop around the area for a meeting. This library was close by and convenient. Unfortunately, after booking a conference room, we had a staff member, Erin, be extremely rude. She aggressively came in the conference room 1min before time slot was over, and asked to get out. It was extremely unprofessional, unnecessary and rude. Management was making excuses for Erin's behavior, instead of addressing the issue. Hopefully others don't have to go through this issue in the future and management is able to develop a better approach. read more

NEW PHOTOS OF REMODEL!! Great library, very fortunate to have (in my opinion) one of the top 5 libraries in Du Page County! Staff is lender focused and very approachable. IPL is always updating and adding new books to its collection. I would say DG and Elmhurst libraries are in this same class. Visit other libraries in the area and you'll appreciate this library much more!! read more

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I love this library. However, when I need to get any work done at a computer, it is almost always impossible because the library not only allows talking in the computer area but it encourages talking. There are tables and chairs all around the computers where groups of people sit or tutoring goes on. These tables, chairs, and talkers are just feet away from the computers! It is a pathetic set up for people who want to get work done at the computers. Absolutely pathetic! read more

This is my local library, I've been coming here for years. They have public computers, public printers, free wifi, and plenty of space to work. There are tables with chars for more than one worker spread out throughout the library. Along the walls are more private tables. Each table along a wall has outlets and you can find some tables in the center of the rooms have outlets on the floornear there as well. They have events here for the local community as well. Also, if you are a local, you can rent books, movies and video games for free. Typically they have new releases which makes coming here better than going to places like redbox to rent a DVD. Also if you have to do a group project they have private rooms you can rent time in too. Only downside is the cafeteria area does not have any microwave. This is the case for most libraries because of the noise they make but it makes it more difficult to pack a lunch. Overall it is a great library, has everything you need and is kept clean. read more

I love books. I like reading them, looking at them, smelling them and touching them. I read books I buy, books I borrow and books on my Kindle. One of my favorite quotations is Thomas Jefferson's, "I cannot live without books." I also like talking book with other book people. We know instinctively who we are and gravitate together like migrating birds who some how know the way to fly. Last night I was lucky enough to discuss "The Paris Wife" with a group of like minded bookies at this library. There are plenty of opportunities left to be a nerd like me, I mean, do Big Read Activities. http://thebigread.org/ Just click there! This is a gorgeous library, visually appealing with all kinds of activities going on. I love seeing tax dollars at work on something as cool as a library. Hey, let's go read. read more

Ok, well, I love this library. I really do. We're in here all the time. I finally adjusted to their system of a library network. and the selection is huge. You can get almost anything. But...it takes them days to check things in. And then because they took their time, sometimes they try to charge you a fine. NOT OK. I don't want to pay. Fortunately they usually waive it. But right now, I can't do anything on my account (place holds, put in renewals) because they are trying to charge me a fine for items I returned ON TIME. It's frustrating. read more

Remodel job is nice and we LOVE the kids section. This is my library. The people are helpful but I wouldn't say overly conversational. There are more events than I can ask for and staying informed is easy with their newsletters and website. What I would like to see improve: plenty of meeting space seems dark the majority of the time I am there. I would rather this become work area for business purposes... and hope this area of the building has cell phone reception. Lack of cell signal is actually a good thing for the majority of the time I am in a library but I have found myself working from them often lately and having signal where I am working would be helpful. Finally, the best thing I ever saw at a library was in Aurora they have reserve boxes. They were like post office boxes that they would put your reservations in, you got a code to access them and could pick up your reservation 24 hours a day. Those two things would be awesome. Finally, a nod to the always friendly children's desk team, they make my son's day and he is thus overly interested in the reading programs they offer. read more

Love the children section of the library! It's in a nice enclosed area that includes computers for slightly older children. Lots of toys and games and books for children of all ages. It can get a bit congested once the parents get off work or kids get off school, however, so it's best to go during "off-peak" times. They also offer a lot of free events for the kids and adults! read more

Books, cute building, great CD collection, what more do you need?! :) Also was able to get my passport application processed there!

Very rude staff for no reason at all. Don't bother asking them any questions. Highly don't recommend.

Indian Prairie Public Library serves Darien, Willowbrook, and Burr Ridge. Its beginnings were humble. In the mid-1990's, I remember visiting the small storefront location. It was only one room. Some of the books were even piled on tables, instead of shelved. The library has come a long way. Indian Prairie Public Library is now a large, freestanding building at the corner of Plainfield and Clarendon Hills Road. A few years ago, the library was remodeled to include a digital floor map, cafe, and open study area. In this review, I will highlight the library's best features. The first great characteristic is the parking lot. Indian Prairie Public Library is not located in a downtown area, so it has a spacious lot. There are no time restrictions on parking, unlike the horrendous Downers Grove Public Library lot (if you can even find a parking spot there). When you enter the library, you will see the digital floor plan. It reminds me of what you often find at malls. It indicates where all the various materials are located. To the left, you will find the circulation area and the cafe. The cafe is where the rough sort room used to be. I like that it is far from the adult services department. The rough sort room is now an open space on the first floor, near the computers. As you turn right, you enter the adult services department. In the middle, guests can find all the new materials. The first floor contains nonfiction to the right; fiction and audiovisual materials to the left. There are also at least two self-checkout machines on the first floor. To the far right, you will find the quiet study area. There are signs throughout informing people to turn off their cellphones. The unfortunate fact is many people don't. In fact, a good many people will talk as loud as possible on their cellphones here. Ornery librarians are needed to enforce the cellphone ban. That, or cut the cellphone connection. Regarding quality and quantity of materials, I rank Indian Prairie highly. Adult fiction and nonfiction sections are well-stocked. In addition, the library has a lot of interesting movies and nonfiction documentaries. The children's section, located on the second floor, also contains diverse selections. Teachers will benefit from the vast collection of educational videos upstairs. read more

My family and I love this library. The children's section and children's programming are wonderful and there are a huge selection of books, movies, activity packs, and Leap Frog products to borrow. The second floor is always bustling with kids all day and teens in the evening. I primarily use the e-books and download them from home on to my Kindle. That process is so easy and convenient! My husband and I also borrow DVDs of HBO series. Because the library is part of such a large network we can always get the titles we want, but always have to wait for a transfer from another library. However, when you're binge watching "Game of Thrones," a break between seasons is needed! read more

A typical suburban library. very big with sections for stuff everywhere. The cvhildrens area is upstairs and most of the seating foir labtop folks are on the sides. They have many books and people moving around. Not really agood place to study. This library serves many communities so maybe that is why it feels mkre like great America. read more

I have to say that this is an incredibly beautiful library with a very diverse and huge selection of current reading materials, Cd's, and DVDs. If you are looking for a book you will most likely find it here, but with this being said I feel that sometimes when libraries are this immense they tend to have a big box store/cold feeling to them. This library is akin to the now defunct Borders with its glossy furnishings and cozy snack nook. I have never felt that books and food mix very well (which points to why many books often can be found with stains of Cheetos or coffee spills). As a whole most of the staff is quite helpful (especially the reference desk). My only complaint was that once I had a rude encounter with someone that worked in the Youth Services Department. I had asked if she could look up a particular subject and she acted like I had just asked her to sell her first born child! I didn't know it was such a bother to ask a library employee to perform one of their only functions: to help the public find the information they are searching for! Otherwise, this library is amazing! It serves its purpose to the public by providing a plethora of up-to-date periodicals and media which makes it a pleasure to walk into whenever I am in the area. read more

Some of the employees at the checkout desk are rude. Despite that, I still give Indian Prairie five stars. Absolutely love this library and the variety of services they offer. read more