I have been a regular visitor to the Gary library system for years. I find the staff delighted to…read morehelp people who are looking for information. The staff encourages patrons to use the library. They make you feel welcome and comfortable. Recently I was in Tulsa and while perusing a bookstore near my hotel, I purchased a number of books of specific local interest. I then make a list of the other less local books so that I can come to my local library to borrow them. I am over joyed to say that every book on my list is available in the Gary Public Library system. Thank you for saving me money! Henry Mosley P.S., The Library has always been CLEAN.

Amazing library, and amazing staff, we borrowed books constantly from here and the atmosphere was…read morealways great

Love our Frankfort library. The staff that works here are so helpful and friendly. It is open and…read morewelcoming to all different ages and groups. I come here several times a month borrowing/ returning books for myself and my son. Meeting a tutor to work. Book sales. Various events to support our library. A true gem of our town.

This is one of the loudest libraries. There is so much talking, laughing, and playing. There is no…read moreconcept of quietness because of how the library is designed. Its actually ridiculous

All latest books and place is excellently ran love to come here wish my local library was as…read moresufficient as this one!

I am writing to express ongoing concerns regarding my experiences at the Midlothian Library as a…read moretraveling therapist serving young children and their families. In my role, I work with children of varying abilities, including those with developmental differences. Unfortunately, I have had multiple unpleasant interactions with staff that have made the environment feel unwelcoming and, at times, inappropriate for the families I serve. I have observed what I perceive to be differential treatment toward families of color, including nonverbal cues and behaviors that come across as dismissive and judgmental. One particularly concerning incident involved a child with autism who was experiencing a brief meltdown in a private room. During this time, a staff member, later identified as Sue Eckhardt, entered abruptly and stated, "What the hell is going on? I can hear the banging in my office." The tone and approach lacked sensitivity and were not appropriate given the situation. The interaction escalated an already challenging moment rather than supporting a safe and understanding environment. Additionally, I have received repeated feedback that typical toddler behavior--such as speaking at an indoor voice level--is "too loud." I have also been told that my therapeutic singing is disruptive, despite it being a standard and necessary component of my sessions. At the same time, there appears to be inconsistency in expectations for noise levels among staff. I would also like to note concerns regarding the physical layout of the children's area. The toddler space is centrally located with high ceilings, which naturally amplifies sound. This design contributes to noise concerns that staff have raised, yet the responsibility appears to be placed on families rather than considering environmental factors. Public libraries are intended to be inclusive, welcoming spaces for all members of the community. Based on my experiences, I feel that the current environment and some staff interactions fall short of that standard. I strongly encourage leadership to reflect on staff training, particularly in areas of cultural responsiveness, disability awareness, and family-centered practices.

This particular place is always clean, the ladies bathroom is fresh & stocked well, there are…read moreusually more than (2) staff available to assist you, the staff is always friendly especially since they greet you upon arrival, it's never over crowded & there are plenty of computers available for use! Staff: Sam, Robert & Lee I specifically want to thank you for the patience & assistance you guys provided to me during my visits! Blessings to all staff for a job well done!!!

A really nice looking library!!! Very clean and open. The staff is very helpful and friendly. They…read morehave no problem walking over to show you whatever it is you need or are looking for. They also give away books so be sure to ask!

My kids love going to Steger library. The head of the children's department Miss. Jess is very…read morefriendly and helpful. The children's department has come up with amazing childrens activities that my younger children (currently ages 2 and 5) enjoy. My children enjoy the painting activities, bedtime story time with Miss Cindy and my 5 year old and I recently enjoyed mommy and me tea time. This is one of my favorite places to take my kids to keep them entertained.

These Recruiters care! They are very professional, and help you get the information you need to…read moremake a decision if the Army is a choice you want to make! You don't have to make an appointment but they do normally make appointments to ensure they have the time they need to dedicate to you. Highly recommend stopping by and possibly changing your future!

The Village Hall for Frankfort is a very clean, pleasant, modern building. The women who work here…read moreare very friendly and if you miss the deadline for the less expensive village stickers, they are very sympathetic. If they don't handle it, they sure know who does. The only operation which isn't very efficient is early voting. I have personally voted early here and it takes forever, each person is individually processed and all the paper work is done by hand. I have seen early voting on TV and it seems much more automated. I they could make that more steamlined I think this village hall would be perfect. On the other hand it sure eliminates any vote early and vote often fraud!

Had the pleasure of stopping at the village hall to take care of some work business…read more Had the pleasure of meeting the mayor of Homewood today. What a gentleman. We chatted about our mutual love for our fur friends. No food review here. Just a very nice interaction between myself and the mayor. True gentleman Great to meet you Mr Mayor

Ok I don't live in Homewood Il or even close so I'm not reviewing the general quality of life in…read morethe town but what I like is the welcoming attitude to the nerd rail former fans. The town has a super rail highway that has a rail park and parking next to the real rail operations with just about all access on both sides for the rail foamer. All out unrestricted/hassles viewing by railroad employees if you don't over step the property's boundaries. Overall I want to thank the town for a great rail fan trip and not getting hassled by cops and rail employees made for a great day, not everywhere has this attitude and the boot on your neck face down on the ground approach to rail fans in public spaces gets really old. The town was very welcoming to my nerdy hobby and stands out over other towns that hassle us so once again thanks for a great day in your town.