good location. took my daycare here for a visit, but the lights in the bathroom went out the little…read moregirl was in there. Do you people have a timer on them? She had an upset stomach because of the Taco Bell she ate. thank you much.

Really nice library, friendly staff, updated media great selection of books, cirrent newspapers,…read more magazines. And small group rooms for small meetings and working sessions, very comfortable library.

I went every single week on Saturdays when I was a kid for several years. I only remember having an…read moreerror with checking out a couple times. They have an above-average selection, comfortable areas to read in, beautiful exterior and interior, helpful librarians, storytime for kids and events for the community that are wholesome unlike so many other libraries. I moved to an area with a much smaller library and ran through their crummy selection in 2 years without even trying, and my college library has unfriendly librarians and a censorship problem plus obscene displays, but this library is all good in my book.

The north branch opened on May 14th, 2011 and I'm already addicted! Addicted to books that is!…read more The library is beautiful architecturally and very state-of-the-art. There is a library self-checkout, drive through book drop off, meeting rooms, coffee/snack machine in the lobby, fun kids section and tons of books, audiobooks, DVDs, music - you name it! The whole book search and check-out process has been significantly streamlined and made very efficient. I usually have books from the other Peoria libraries sent to the north branch, and instead of waiting for the librarian to try to find your book, they now have "holds" in a special alcove section, alphabetized by YOUR last name, so that you can quickly find the book yourself, check-out and start the reading fun. The other cool thing about the north branch is that it has a "bookstore," similar to (but not as extensive) as the Lakeview Museum book court. The used books are EXTREMELY cheap, with a range of 20-80 cents a book. Everything is just so new and shiny! Even the seating area reminds me of a collegiate study library. Very nice indeed!

Clean library, surprisingly large, with lots of sitting areas to read, desks to work at, and free…read morewifi! This library carries the usual books, a surprisingly large magazine section (with the latest issues available), DVDs, music, etc. There is a large Children's section too. There is also a large room of used books you can buy (see separate listing for Secondhand Prose)! There is an Illinois Room devoted to history of the area, including a genealogy section, with microfiche machines for newspapers dating back to 1853! The staff here is very friendly, and the vibe overall is very welcoming. All that you could ask for in a library!

Our Library is the cat's pajama's! It is truly a blessing to our town. We have been from fans…read moresince we moved to town 45 ears ago and now our grandkids go to it. You can pick up books all over town in the drop boxes and even County Market on 48th has a kiosk where you can check out books and movies like candy from vending machine -so cool. Try it out! When this Covid thing is over check out the library and all it's activities , meanwhile pick up books from the library and it you don't know what books you want fill out a list and they will pick them for you. what more can you ask for. Come on ,Quincy, support the library!

Nice used bookstore, good for browsing, getting something specific (knowledgeable staff), or…read moreshopping for collectible editions. Not surprisingly, one of the best collections of Illinois and Lincoln history. Perfect location if you're visiting and staying in a downtown hotel. Next to a couple of good restaurants, if you're the sort who likes a book and a glass of wine. Odd but worthwhile stack of deep discounts on carts at entrance.

This place is a TREASURE TROVE for history lovers, book lovers, antique lovers, vintage lovers, and…read moreeveryone in-between. It's quite huge and to properly scour it all, you might need a couple of hours. I was there for about an hour and was so impressed by all the vintage copies of classics-- from American to British to Russian to Chinese classic literature, this place has a bit of everything. It's organized well and neatly by author last name, which eased the search process. The prices are pretty good and reasonable too. This is definitely a spot I'd like to return to if I'm ever back in Springfield.

amazing experience cool off from the heat. loved the movie section, 3d printer l and vr equipmentread more

Can't say enough about the resources from this place. For a small town, it's a central place for…read morecommunity activities, from book clubs to kid's story time. We love our children's librarians and the weekly activities they have. The library also has some museum passes, dvds, movie nights, and more. Definitely worth checking out for resources

A wonderful asset to our town and surrounding area. Amazing staff, always ready to help. If they…read moredon't have what you are looking for they will do their best to find it. Loads of new books and nice children's library.

This small library also seems to function as sort of a public community meeting space for…read moreFairfield. It's located right off Main Street, and has plenty of parking, plenty of tables, free wifi, and lots of books. There's plenty of natural lighting in this place, as it's covered with windows. It makes for a relaxing place to get out a book and read for a spell. My favorite thing was the geneaological area that they're keeping. They have old obituaries, family trees, and newspaper articles about old family names, maps of old plats of land, and all sorts of stuff to look up historical facts. Kudos to whoever is keeping up those files. The library also offers a kids section, where they can even sort of play and read by the window without disturbing the patrons. It's not the quietest of libraries, but it offers so many features that are great benefits to the community. The library offers all kinds of public classes, speeches, clubs and meetings here. This is a great place! Fairfield was one of the first recipients (if not THE first) of the Carnegie Library fund to build libraries in rural areas. The Carnegie Library is now a museum and located just a few blocks away, which is quite apt.

I am a lover of libraries, and having recently moved here from Cambridge, Massachusetts, I have…read morebeen so happy to discover the Fairfield Public Library. They seem to be able to find me any book I'm looking for, if not in-house then through interlibrary loans. I am quite busy with my work right now, but I'm so looking forward to participating in some of the writing programs that are held here. I make frequent use of the public Wi-Fi and study rooms. This is a godsend to me. It's a very pleasant and beautiful setting. It's a joy to spend time at the library. I also appreciate that there are so many tables and internet spaces, a copying machine, and a lot of very good books. Someone has been very selective that for a relatively small library (compared to a big city), it has a wonderful selection of books. I also love the books for sale and the book sales. There are many special features and programs for the community as well. The staff is beyond wonderful. It's a great perk to living in Fairfield, just knowing the library is here and I love going here as much as I can. I agree that the library seems like a community meeting space. It's a wonderful place to spend time reading, researching, looking at magazines (a wonderful collection) and books. I feel so lucky to have this library available to me.

This public library does an excellent job of providing current fiction and non-fiction to its…read morereaders while still keeping older important works in its collection. I just wish the City of Springfield would find the resources to re-open the branch libraries that closed some years ago.

Great library, very beautiful. Very helpful staff and this library has anything and everything you…read morecan ask for. They had The Disaster Artist book what can I say?

With a year round book sale, you can always find something to read! You do not need a library card…read moreto shop the book sale. They also have books that you can simply take, which is great if you are here on vacation. Bring cash, as they don't accept credit cards, but the used books are so cheap you won't need much!