I wish this library was better than it is but it suffers from a few big issues. The main one is…read morethat it is very difficult to focus when inside due to there being no enforcement of volume levels. This seems to be a common trend as people are afraid of being labeled as "Karens" or be seen as rude, but libraries are meant to be quiet. What I am referring to is not muffled chatter or sneezes, it is full on obnoxiously loud conversations and children screaming. Part of this is difficult to fix due to the establishment being relatively cramped, with the children section barely seperated by a thin wall from the sections for reading, but primarily is due to the employees not making any effort to remedy this. I understand that libraries are communal areas and children are part of that community and should be provided experiences to learn and grow. I think it is very important that the library allows them to do this, but when they get obnoxiously loud, and begin to run around, I think the librarians are obligated to correct this. I understand this may be awkward, as that should be the job of the parents, but when they let their children treat the library like a playground, I think it is the job of the librarian to enforce the rules. Though I live much nearer to this library, I have made a habit of driving to Pewaukee's instead. For some reason, the library-goers there seem to be much more polite. Also the hours at this library suck. Sorry to be a negative Nancy, but I'd really like to see this place improve.

How can I rate a library as anything but 5 stars? But they deserve it. The kids said this is the…read morebest library, but I can't vouch for their criteria. I like how they have everything connected online, with requests for physical materials, text notifications, and ebooks. Staff has been excellent, and the social distancing has been good too, though not all patrons seem to be on board. But what's better for staying safe than reading a book? Or grabbing a movie? Check out this library.

Whitefish Bay has an incredible library. Not only is it the library itself, but a venue for hosting…read moreseminars, author events, classes, book clubs, voting and more. The space itself is very open, well organized and staffed with very helpful people. The kids area is a great place to take kids/grandkids for some activity on a cold day. Storytime is at 10:00, which fills up pretty quick. Easily accessible bins of books, a wooden train set table, large kitchen station with all the accessories, puzzles, magnetic tiles and more give little fingers plenty to do. Spending a couple hours here during a drab winter day is always time well spent.

This is a really nice library. It's clean and we'll put together. Ladies at the front desk were…read morereally nice. I think what I loved most is that it's a great, safe place to go grab a book or do a little reading while your 4 year old can explore. There is A LOT for little kids to do here. There is a play area with various toys. There's multiple building stations. There's a place for them to read books. There are computers with games on them. It's just a cool, relaxing place to go. Especially in the winter when you're a little more limited with what you can do. I think I will be going here quite a bit this winter.

I love our library! Great collection, super helpful staff, great service. I utilize the app, which…read moreis so helpful. The staff picks, the lucky day shelves, the summer reading programs, and all of the many other things offered are great adds to the library experience!

I've been a regular library user and usually have positive experiences, but I was very disappointed…read morewith how I was treated regarding a STEM kit. When I borrowed the kit, all the parts were there. One set of attached blocks included a slightly off-color red piece, but the kit worked fine and I assumed that's just how it came. I supervised my children while they played and returned everything intact. Later, the library called accusing me of replacing one of the blocks with my own and told me I had to pay $34.99 for a "missing" piece. This was upsetting, since I take good care of everything I borrow and even notify the library if I ever notice something is missing. Instead of being heard, I was made to feel like I was stealing. This experience makes me worry about checking out kits or specialty items in the future. I hope the library improves how it documents the condition of items before lending them, so patrons aren't unfairly charged for problems they didn't cause.

*This library recently moved, to a brand new location in Bayside (711 Grace St.) as of February…read more2026* Wow what a beautiful job was done creating the new library. My first impression was how brightly, airy, and open it is! So much light pours in, as compared to the old location which was quite dark and confined. Having two kids, libraries are always a go-to and this one now tops the list. They have an entire kids section wrapped with rows and rows of books, a little play-stage and dress up clothes, magnetic tiles, a play kitchen, and a few small computers with educational games. There's also a whole enclosed youth room which I assume will host various events and activities-- I'll have to look into that. Oh and you can check-out Tonies here too, which is wonderful. I love how overall inviting the space is. My kids really enjoyed our first visit! Oh and there is more than enough space and books for adults too. It's a very good size library will plenty of seating, and friendly staff. Great addition to the area!

Really nice staff. Certainly kid friendly. Especially easy to check out. Not much more to say. Go…read morenow.

The Germantown Community Library is going strong and growing. When I moved to Germantown, the…read morelibrary was jammed into a small building with hardly enough room in the stacks to turn around. With a cooperative effort, a new library building was constructed. Plans called for a main floor and a mezzanine, but funding was short so the mezzanine was never built. The result is a comfortable, wide open space. The inventory is increasing and the stacks are filling. The library offers books and periodicals (of course) as well as audio books, music, movies and a reference section. There is a large children's library with a dedicated children's librarian. There is WiFi and there are workstations in case you didn't bring your own computer. There are display cases with rotating items of local interest and plenty of room to display works of local, youthful artisans. There are available study rooms, meeting rooms and a large community room. As a member of the federated library system and SHARE, any publication can be brought in from (almost) any library in the state system. The librarians and circulation staff are friendly and pleased to help out, just ask. By the way, the framing is there for the mezzanine, perhaps you might help them build it someday? Germantown residents are fortunate to have such a wonderful community resource in a charming, attractive library.

Very outdated and small compared to the rest of libraries in the Waukesha County Library System…read more The 4 public computer could use a system upgrade. Plus side is that they're current on the "Experience Passes" that can be borrowed up to 3 days

Great library in the place we call home. The kids area is neat with lot's to do and areas for…read morereading, playing and story times. The scheduled story times are great for the kiddos as well. The rest of the library seemed to have everything you could need. The staff is really helpful as well. So happy to have our library!

Nice. Quiet. Spacious. I was able to add a few pages to the book I'm writing…read more Free wifi, clean bathrooms, and even a lockdown button in case of emergency. Plenty of power plugs for my electronics, and table space. Nice library

This is a great library for both Adults and Kids. This library has tons of great extras from a…read morelow-cost copy/printer to free laptop checkouts. The staff are super helpful and you can always ask them any question you have. This is a very nice place to come read and relax. Also bring your computer or tablet the next time because they have free wifi.

What?! Not many people have reviewed this gem yet?! This…read morelibrary has the distinction of being home to the American Geographical Society collection - map and globe galore. And, unless something changed recently, the biggest in the United States. You enter through the east building (after certain hours, you need an ID) and right away you can find a shelf with the latest publications by UWM professors. That's right on the side of the Grind, where you can get you coffee or tea - a very popular spot.

Captain O.G. Readmore, here!…read more Did ya ever hear about these things called books? Well this is just one big giant building where they keep a ton of them! So I guess what you do is, you go inside this building, and you have a thing in mind to read about. Type that into a computer-- BUT DON'T READ ABOUT IT ON THE INTERNET! Instead, scroll down to the bottom of the Wikipedia page, ignoring all the information there, and look at the things called "sources". Some of these "sources" may just be other websites...but some may be books! And they may be in the very building you are standing in! Ask a librarian for help figuring out where you might locate this book. This library is huge and you can easily get lost in the stacks. Love that. Much of the ground floor has recently-ish been updated to accommodate more modern needs, but most of the rest of the library remains somewhat dated. The coolest part, in my opinion, is that the American Geographical Society houses their collection here, on the 4th floor. You can look at just about anything they have, depending on what kind of access you have. It's just fascinating!