This is a fairly large library with bright colors and a neat setup. We visited on a Saturday…read moreafternoon and our young girls had the whole children section to themselves. There were puzzle sets, stuffed animals, magnetic tiles, Legos, rocking horse, and a reasonable selection of children's books. The children's book seem a bit "disorganized" because there was one long set of shelves right next to the children's section and then two rows down would be another long set of shelves with more children books. Nonetheless, our girls had a good time and we spent at least an hour there to play and read.

got yelled at as soon as i walked in with my 4 year old daughter for having a water cup. as did my…read morefriend with her 1 year old daughter. we were trying to get our girls so we could take the cups back out to the car and they came up to us again and said even if the water is in the bag it can not be in the building. very rude front desk. if you have small children or even want to enjoy a coffee while studying, i do not recommend. against having drinks, yet they have bottle fill up stations.. doesn't add up.

This imposing, century-old building stands in the heart of Three Oaks, and houses not only the…read moretown's public lending library; it also contains a bicycle museum and a museum of early 20th century life on the 2nd floor. I've stopped at the library twice in the past week, partly because the library is giving away some older books, but also because the museum areas are so interesting. The building itself was erected about 1898, when the town of Three Oaks clearly had some money. The steps leading up from the front door are marble. As you enter, you see some amazing woodwork and molding along the ceilings, and beautiful chandeliers that hang in the public library. It really looks more like a rich man's private library than a public building. On the 2nd floor, accessible by either an elevator or another marble staircase, there is a room of antique bicycles. One two-wheeler dates from around the time of the American Civil War, with wheels made of wood and covered in iron. There is a side-by-side tandem that looks like it was supposed to be a love seat on wheels. There are bikes from the 1920's through the 1970's, including a child's carriage powered by pedals. Down the hall are 3 or 4 rooms that illustrate late 19th-early 20th century life. One shows a parlor, and it contains a female mannequin wearing a lace dress. There is a tool room that contains woodworking tools as well as spinning wheels and the equipment needed to card wool. Beyond that is a huge wall safe that looks like it belongs in a bank. I don't know why that was originally put in; I did not see any signage describing it. On the other side of the 2nd floor, there are computers for public use. We saw a number of 10-12 year old boys working on projects, singly and in pairs. We also saw signs that indicated that the library was running summer school programs. Can't tell you any more about that, other than that the library does seem to be a real community center. Admission is free to the library and its museum exhibits. You're welcome to take some of the free books, but it would be courteous to leave a donation. Beautiful, interesting building that will doubtless impress and fascinate students of architecture and history. It's well worth a visit as you wander the quiet streets of Three Oaks.

We have enjoyed the library as well as the Exchange. All of the staff has been so helpful and…read morereally has been encouragement to our kids to explore different passions. Thank you for having such an amazing hands on creative space for people.

Staff is always pleasant and helpful, both in person and on the phone. They've gone out of their…read moreway to help me get a book from another library when they didn't own it. Ive lived all over the country and La Porte has a wonderful library comparatively. Be thankful for this gem.

I am so thankful for this library. The staff are friendly and always in a great mood. They have…read moreeven ordered things we needed that they didn't have. Materials are usually in top notch shape. They seem to take good care of the cd and dvd collection. There's usually some extra stuff going on at the library. They have a huge community bulletin board of events. Every 2-3 months they host a blood drive, and there is always a craft and a scavenger hunt available for kids. With your library card you also get a limited membership to Hoopla and Kanopy, for digital resources. There is an automatic renewal if no one has reserved the item and a generous grace period.

Nice 2 story library with an online system. Huge children's library, genealogical section, and…read moreplenty of books to choose from. Access to computers. They have book sales every so often. They also hold many events here. Check out the local paper or online to find the recent events being held. If you can't find a specific book, ask. They will try to find it at one of their sister locations and have it sent over and held for you.

This is a great library, better than the St. Joseph one in terms of policies. You can rent up to 50…read moremovies at a time for 2 weeks at no charge, yes 50. At the St. Joseph one you can get 5 for a week and they want to charge you $1 a movie like you don't pay a ton in taxes as a resident. Friendly staff at both places but this is a library that really respects local patrons.

Absolutely love this library. More than once I've come here just to get out of the house and the…read morestaff are always friendly and helpful when I need something. They have awesome renting policies and a really nice selection of books.

I love this public library because I grew up in St. Joe and as a book lover I basically grew up in…read morethe library. I love this library so much I remember loving a series they didn't have all the books for. I contacted the author with the missing books and got about 6 books sent for free to me to donate to the library. The YA series Replica? That's mostly complete because of the author. That's the great thing about loving your local library: you can choose to make it better. I did reading events here as a teen (including being able to spend the night), listened to story time as a child and recieve my first library card here on a school field trip in elementary school. I will always have fond memories of this library. Thank you to librarians everywhere that encourage kids to follow their love for books and never stop reading.

I love our library. It's always been one of my favorite stops in St Joe. Reading a real book is so…read moremuch nicer to me than a kindle. It's also a lovely building that is well cared for and has the feel of what a library should be, right down to the brick exterior and interior old beautiful hardwood floors.

Really nice library. My group used a meeting room which was perfect for our needs. The staff was…read morefriendly. Restrooms were clean. They also offer lots of events at the library.

This is a great place to checkout new release DVD's. If this location is inconvenient, you can go…read moreonline and have any book, DVD, or audiobook shipped to a more convenient Lake County Library location. New release DVD's are due back in a week.

This is a beautiful building. You can visit the lobby without a tour but the tour we took from the…read moreFrank Lloyd Wright Trust was excellent. It was more than just seeing the beautiful Rookery Building. It was very interesting to learn about the historical significance of the building and the architects involved with its design. Our tour guide, Jennifer, was excellent and her passion about the topic was clear. The tour is well-worth the time, and you are taken to see the Oriel Staircase and the Burnham Library at the upper levels.

Stunning interior that should not be missed by architecture enthusiasts. Literally breath taken as…read moreI walked into the main lobby which basks in natural light. So much detail everywhere yet beautifully balanced. It's Chicago's oldest high rise, the lobby updated by Frank Lloyd Wright. A private tour will take you up the circular staircase and second lobby level. Hoping to tour on my next visit. There's a small Frank Lloyd Wright gift shop on the ground level. Space is available for private events. I hope those who work here in the businesses never lose appreciation of its beauty. If you're a tourist who visits the nearby Money Museum, stop by The Rookery and prepare to be amazed!

The building itself is impressive, both inside and out. It's much more than just a library - the…read morearchitecture is beautiful and there are plenty of quiet spaces to read, study, or simply take a break from the city. The upper floors and atrium are especially worth checking out. One of my favorite parts was wandering through the different levels and seeing how much the library has to offer. It feels welcoming and well-maintained, and it's easy to spend more time there than you originally planned. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that some areas can get fairly busy, and unless you're specifically looking to read or work, there isn't a ton to do beyond admiring the space. Overall: 4 stars. A beautiful public library that's worth visiting for its architecture, peaceful atmosphere, and as a quiet escape in the middle of downtown Chicago.

What a beautiful library! We happened to catch the Filipino Exhibit on the first floor and it was…read moreamazing. The library has 9 floors! You could be there for HOURS! We loved it! I got my library card too so I'm ready to go back! The Harold Washington Exhibit was incredible, he was a great man for the city. Enjoyed the traveling exhibit from the Veterans Museum. I always wanted to see that so that was cool

Great place to study, spend time reading, or catching up with stuff in a quiet place!read more

What a great library! I believe it has been in it's new location since October of 2012. I took the…read moreboys for the first time a few months back and we've been going at least 3 times a months since then. The exterior of the building looks great as it should since it's new! The interior is wonderful...lot's of room and the library does not waste any of it. They have community meeting rooms, quiet room(s), an internet cafe room, independant study rooms, children's section room(s), teenage section room, and even a game system room...and plenty of computers in each section (adult, teenage, and children) of the library. I know, Wow! I'm certain that I am forgetting one or two other rooms. The library also has wi-fi throughout the building, no issues logging on. My boys love the children's section of the library. They have computers with specific software/programs for children, puzzles, legos, and nice section to sit and read. Great view of DT Crown Point from this part of the library as well. The library also hosts a number of great events for children of all ages and even adults, I know I'm looking forward to seeing Astronaut, Jerry Ross next month. The staff has also been very kind and helpful each time I've asked a question or for help. Last note...the Crown Point and Winfield libraries operate seperately from the Lake County branch libraries.