The Lake Geneva Public Library offers some truly wonderful programming for families, especially for…read moreyoung kids. Their summer reading program is a big hit in our household--engaging, well-organized, and complete with great prizes. We also really appreciate the Pasie's Preschool Play program, which provides fun, thoughtful activities for toddlers every week. The children's section has a unique and well-curated selection of books, including titles from local authors, which is a nice touch. And the library pop-up at the YMCA is super convenient--we're big fans of that outreach effort! That said, parking is a real drawback. On most visits, we end up walking 4-5 blocks just to get there. On rainy days, its impossible to arrive dry with a stroller and two kids. The building itself is historic and charming, but the space is cramped, especially when kids' programs are in full swing. Still, despite the logistical challenges, the quality of the programming and staff makes this a great community resource--especially for families with young readers.

What a stunning library!…read more Our beach trip to Lake Geneva was mostly rainy. We walked around downtown area to eat lunch. On the way back to our hotel, we popped in here just to dry off and look at the beautiful building. The building is stunning, and the landscaping is lovely. Inside is great as well. The staff were friendly and helpful. The kids section is great. We were lucky and there was a reptile presentation while we were there, which was awesome. They clearly put on good programming.

Great library with friendly, knowledgeable librarians. Lots of periodicals and newspapers updated…read moredaily, and the space is always clean and cozy.

What a wonderful library! The children's reading and play area was particularly impressive with a…read morelarge and well curated collection of children's books, videos, and play things. We were just in town for 10 days visiting and discovered the library on a rainy day upon recommendation of a local resident and it couldn't have been more perfect. To my surprise, my children kept asking to go back to the library...even on the sunny days!

A new director has taken over and turned this place around. It's now very welcoming, and I've even…read moreseen them really help out the homeless when they're in the area. The new director has really saved this place!

From the owner: We provide free books, movies, magazines, music CDs and audiobooks to check out. Free wifi is…read moreavailable, or use our computers to access the internet or use Microsoft office products. We offer a variety of no-cost programs to all ages, all year 'round; check our calendar to see what is available. Free and friendly answers to questions you may have! We are a member of Lakeshores Library System which includes most of the libraries in Racine and Walworth Counties. Any resident of Wisconsin is welcome to apply for a free card.

Small but very nice! Very clean and organized, and certainly well-loved by the community. There…read morewere a lot of people there when I went in on a Saturday afternoon, and not just homeless. They even have a fireplace in the back corner that's a nice touch, perfect for cozy winter reading.

I live in Madison but am here for a few days to work on some writing. This was worth the 1 mile bus…read moreride and walk from Juneau Town. Lots of places to spread out and get your reading or work done. A gem.

One of the first things I do when I move somewhere is go to their local library and see what it's…read morelike. Coming from an actual city, and being in Janesville, I was prepared to see a few copies of a phone book, someone's yearbook from the '70s, and maybe a few old Dean Koontz novels with the jacket cover taped back on, and some pages missing. I was definitely in for a pleasant surprise. While they don't always have all of the latest books you'll have on your GoodsRead list, and they aren't open on Sundays, this is a very nice little library, and definitely the best community asset to Janesville. When you get a library card you get to choose between white or teal cards. The ground floor is a cafe, with seating where people are sometimes seen playing chess with strangers, or enjoying books that they've purchased, or picked up for free, as you can just drop off books there for people to grab, and also the "community room" which can be reserved for large meetings/gatherings. Other, smaller rooms are available on the second floor for anyone to reserve or request, as well. The second floor has a hold shelf for reserved books (you can put a hold on books online or at the library), self check out stations, an employee recommends section that lists what genres those employees are into so you know if their likes are a good fit for you to choose from, and all the the books. There's also a bulletin board with a listing of all sorts of local events going on in Janesville, and some going on in the library. There's a table with hand sanitizer and lotion. The real thing here is the events. This library hosts so many events and does so much for the community. It's truly impressive. The only thing I dislike about this library is that the return slot inside the library is not clearly labeled at all, and I wandered around like a fool until I saw other people slowly putting their items one at a time into a small, unlabeled, conveyor belt hole in the wall one at a time, and asked them if that was it. Haha. All the employees are hella nice. According to the website, there are other return sites for the books, including Woodman's, which I've also done a review on. Woodman's is open 24 hours a day, so if you're out getting your groceries in the middle of the night and need to return your library book, you can kill two birds with one stone, theoretically. I've yet to do so. I have attended a writing workshop here, an open mic event, a support group, and picked up a free craft project. I've only lived here a couple months.

I have visited many libraries across the country but Hedberg is the best. How can a big library…read morewith so many services to assist the community can operate such a budget, including a vastly wide selection of resources on top of the books and dvds, from a small, and I really mean small, town of Janesville? It puts many others, especially those in the big city, to shame. Sorry, but I digress, that's a topic for another time in other forum. After many years in private business, I now had much time on my hands. M is a big fan of libraries and when I told her about this library from my previous recon trip, she could not wait to get here. There is ample parking any time you decide to come. However, during the winter, everyone is trying to get covered parking just to get away from the snow and be able to walk on solid ground. The 1st floor you will find books for sale by friends of the library. Volunteers work the little cafe where people can pick up coffee to keep warm or stay awake, maybe both. There are tables to sit and plug your device, whatever it may be. However, you may be asked to move if you have not purchased anything. I loved coming here to start reading a new book while sipping coffee. When you get upstairs, 2nd floor, to the left is the young readers area from toddlers to young readers. Towards the back, from the entrance is young teens area where you can find manga, comics and graphic novels along with books. Before you get to that area, you will pass two rows of current or new books, that can get checked out frequently. It made it easy to see what is hot. The dvd collection is extensive carrying everything that ever came out. If a copy goes bad, they will replace it just so they have it. You could get the latest dvd releases and it would still be free to barrow. However, there is a limit you can barrow. I believe it was 14 at the time. I made sure everyone had a library card. I tried to get the dogs one but they didn't have social security numbers. There were so many dvds I wanted to barrow. What made it more interesting is dvds from other countries. Korean, Mexican, Japanese to name a few. And they were subtitled. When I found Ran's Seven Samurai I was shocked and so impressed. Is there any other library in the United States that actually had this gem in their inventory? Not even the libraries in large asian communities have I seen this. There would be many more treasures I would find during my stay here. Their dvd collection was my greatest joy. The books were in very nice shape. And, it seemed if they could keep the hard cover they would. Not like other libraries carrying many books in paperback. I found several sets to The Dark Tower all in hard cover. I don't know if it's true for all libraries, but here if you did not find the book you were looking for you could request it and they could barrow it from another library that could be in another city in another state. They may even just buy it so it will be part of their inventory. I remember M wanted a book for a series she was reading. She put in the request and suggested it be bought to complete the series they already have. They called her in about a week to pick up the book. When she did she was shocked it was a brand new copy. They actually bought it. During the depression the library was a great resource to get retooled, find another job and study for exams. There were many computers to use for the internet. Computer classes were offerred free to attain the skills needed to get job placement. Staff could help you if you were stuck doing a resume or job application. Many signs, and information pamphlets to help guide one to resources to get a job. This area was always full right from when they opened. The young reader section was huge. That section alone was larger than all the libraries I've been to in the San Gabriel Valley of California. The programs they offerred to help turn your toddler into a reader was so extensive and free. I am so thankful for that because I do have a son that loves to read. There were also many other things there you could do to help develop your child, mentally and some physically. We loved this little room you could play games. Just have to check it out for free. Taught my son to play checkers there. I'm about to reach the word limit here. Let me just finish with... check this library out!!

I've been coming since before the recent renovation. I love the maker space they have available to…read moreanyone. Nice selection of books and fairly easy to put books on hold.

This library has nice building, good selection of tapes and DVDs, and internet connection is a…read moreplus. The people there are a bit of a pain though. There is a tight patrol on who is using the internet and for how long. Library fines are a dollar a day for tapes and DVDs, with no grace period. Not very understanding, is what I say.

This library is just a amazing it's Jane Normas and all the people are nice and it was a good…read moreexperience and have every single book you can think of and if they don't you can order in there it'll be there soon!

I have been using this library since '09 and have never had an issue! Great staff! There is a…read morewonderful selection of programs as well. They do an amazing job engaging with the community.

Love going here with my kiddos to pick out a great book or activity kit! Great set up with a HUGE…read moreselection. We go every week to pick a book to read together and then we each select a personal book. Staff is always great very clean library!

Never got to share my experience from the other day. I actually saw that this is a popular…read morephotographer spot since the architecture is a selling point of this place itself. I got to get some pictures, tie up some loose ends with a very helpful librarian, went on a little side quest to the the second floor in the business room where I found a few amazing books that were showcased. I love that they showcase books as looking through the isles is a little daunting. Using the online portals to sign out books for book check out is an amazing tool. Book drop off drive through is great, don't even have to get out of the car. Parking is by meter conveniently all around block. Lighthouse is so neat! The children's area librarians are incredibly sweet and knowledgeable, you see a lot of the same staff here which is also telling of an environment I feel. Inner city so it sometimes it attracts loitering, but overall it's well kept.

I was harassed and questioned by library manager Heather NcSorley about what I identified as. I do…read morenot and no longer recommend using this library. Go to another location. Instead of using the drive thru and being questioned about what I identify as I will use the inside self checkout to not have any interactions with the staff. Never have I ever been to a library with people so rude and disrespectful