I knew this library was great for studying but I never realized how wonderful it was for children…read more The first floor downstairs has a corner devoted to young children. It's fabulous. There are kid friendly height chairs and tables for the young ones to feel like adults. Books are easily within reach for every young age and the librarians are so helpful. The kids can practice checking out books at a kiosk in the children's section that is lower in height. There are online options for reserving books and looking at the selection available at Champaign and Urbana library. It's so easy to find a book you want and have it reserved for pick up .The library is open 7 days a week which gives ultimate flexibility.

Great place to relax and read a good book or spend time on the computer. They have cozy seats in…read moreevery area. Great selection of books, movies, cds. They recently created a space for kids in the basement. Just a wonderful place to spend time no matter your age.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is known for having one of the biggest university…read morelibrary systems in the world. Grainger Engineering Library is UIUC's cornerstone library. Grainger is filled with thousands of science and engineering volumes, which are available to all UIUC students. The library is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and library staff are always available to help locate books. Grainger is populated with students, primarily engineers, at all hours of the day. The library provides a quiet, comfortable place to study. When final exams are approaching, there isn't an empty chair to be found in the whole library.

A really nice library with a ton of computers and other resources. I spent a good chunk of my time…read morehere, and know plenty non-engineering students who did as well.

My husband has been trying to get me to see the University of Illinois University Library for a…read morewhile. His name is on the bronze tablet, used to recognize the highest honors graduates. We got his picture next to his name and his brother's name as well. I hear that they also have books here but we didn't see any of those.

A great place to study! There are lots of little nooks where you can get studying done, but the…read morereading room on the second floor is the best spot. It's usually very quiet and relaxing, with huge windows and plenty of room. The Espresso Royale in the basement tunnel is nice for a caffeine fix if you're on a studying bender. The stacks are only accessible to students and staff.

I hated UIUC with a passion, however, as time has passed, I've begun to realize that UIUC made me…read morewhat I am today. It gave me all the necessary tools to succeed. It is truly my Alma Mater. I was an international undergraduate student at UIUC, which has a great support system for international students. We had special counselors and staff to help us get adjusted to the American way of life. I majored in electrical engineering and minored in chemistry, and took my stay here extremely seriously. The fact that my family was paying three times the fees local students pay, failure wasn't an option for me. I never partied during my stay here. My review is only concerning the College of Engineering. UIUC has very high standards. Every ECE course is like an honors course. No matter how impressive your ACT or SAT scores are or how smart you think you are, there will always be someone better than you are at UIUC. I learned this the hard way. Don't despair; befriend those people and study with them. They'll help you survive. Our ECE department is one of the best in the country; our instructors are the very best in the industry and graduates of top schools - whether local or international. For example, many of my professors and TAs were graduates of the Indian Institute of Technology - considered one of the best institution and most selective in the world. They seemed weird and aloof at times, but they were very approachable and were always available for additional help. I had professors who were graduates of MIT, Yale and CalTech. The university also hosted various international speakers of high caliber - like Bill Gates and Ravi Zacharias. It was great to see these men in person and hear them speak. UIUC also had great worship nights for Christians. The university also hosted various international events like Diwali nights and Indian dance competitions. Here are five tips for surviving the College of Engineering: 1. Get into a study group with people who are smarter than you. This will help you work in a team. 2. Do your homework - yourself. Only get help if you get stuck. 3. Do the old exams in your study group. 4. Sleep at night. 5. In additional to your studies, do an extra project or thesis in order to make your resume more impressive. After four years of broken hearts, failed exams, and sleepless nights, I successfully graduated from ECE. I can proudly say that I studied with the brightest people in the world. I actually miss those days and can think of so many things I would have done differently if given a second chance. Rahul G (BSEE)

My husband and I came to Champaign for a wedding. Being an alum, my husband was excited to show me…read morethe University of Illinois campus. This was my first time visiting the University of Illinois in many years. He took me around to the Alma Mater Sculpture, the Illini Union, and then we walked around the quad outside of the Illini Union. It is a very nice campus. There were many students and we saw many prospective students going on tours. If you're visiting the Champaign/Urbana area, I recommend taking a scenic walk around the University of Illinois campus.

The Friendshop Bookstore is located in the basement level of the Champaign Public Library. It…read moressells used books that come in through community donations or from the library proper. Since this is a University community, the selection is diverse. Most books are $2. Most childrens' items are 50 cents. Anyone can purchase books here; you do not need to live in Champaign or even Illinois.

Had a visit at the Illinois College of Law on the main campus at Urbana-Champaign. Very nice…read morebuilding at the corner of the campus...loads of grounds and roomy. There are really two sections in the law building...on the right as you enter the front you have the law library taking up most of the first floor and a significant portion of the second. The main reading room in the law library is stunning...rows of large tables with beautiful lamps. The library has mostly these tables for the students in the reading room as there are only a few of the more private carrels for students. Surrounding the library perimeter on the outside are the administration and faculty offices on floors two and three. On the left side of the building just the other side of the common reception area when you enter are the seminar and lecture rooms, and the main auditorium. These are all nice but somewhat dated facilities. The law library has stood up to time better. Illinois Law had an unfortunate incident a few years back where a single admissions person phonied up some admission numbers to make the school look more selective than it was. It was unfortunate because the school really did not need that push as it and its faculty were well regarded and, in the end, the school took a bit of a hit in enrollment for a short time. The school still has a distinguished faculty and remains a force in law schools...it just has to live past the PR nightmare. We were out looking at law schools and stopped by for a visit...our self guided tour of the facilities was fine. My only complaint was when we went to see the admissions people, they were all out to lunch. You'd think a major program at the State's flagship school would have at least one person sitting there to answer the telephone and hand out brochures, especially since campus was pretty busy with a lot of undergraduate tours and orientation. This did not reflect a sense of urgency. Still and all a neat law school in Illinois.

My decision to study at this College rests entirely on its professional staff and hard working…read moreprofessors. Those here with few exception encouraged me and offered thought provoking insight into varied and difficult topics, which are of personal importance, in our world today.

This old building is filled top to bottom with books look closer and you will find some nic knacks…read more It gives you the feeling of exploring your Grandma house with multiple floors of treasures it even has that unique smell. Please don't rush thru this treasure trove because you might miss something

Anyone who knows me, knows I love a bookstore and this one was so cute! It was across the street…read morefrom the hotel we were staying in and I knew I had to stop in. You could lose yourself for hours in this place! Multiple floors and so many books. I personally loved the top floor front room to just chill in. Everyone could find something they would like in this place! I would have bought so many except I didn't have any space left in my suitcase to come home.