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.

The Public Library in Covington is an original Carnegie Library. The staff had retained immaculate…read morerecords of the history of the library that I was allowed to review. The Covington Women's Club prepared the grant request and Andrew Carnegie provided $10,000 for construction. Construction began in 1913 and was completed in 1914. The Neoclassical building was designed by Liese & Ludwig, Danville, Illinois. The library is on the National Register of Historic Places. During WWII, the assembly room was used by the American Red Cross as a sewing room and during the Great Depression, the W.P.A. Used the basement as a sewing room. (They kept amazing notes, probably the best details I've see of any Carnegie Library.) The exterior is a dark brick with clay tile roof. Inside, beautiful original oak trim and furnishings exist throughout. Several paintings by local artists hang including a mural by Eugene Savage. The building had been expanded to provide accessibility with an elevator and accessible entrance. The expansion also provided additional space to increase the holdings. A children's area downstairs held books and a small play area. Upstairs were adult books, dvds, and a bay of computers for public use. There were five staff members working during our visit. There is free parking. This is a beautiful little library.

I was looking for Eclipse glasses yesterday morning, and although the library didn't have any, I…read morewas informed where I could go to get some; which I did, and my son and I were able to view the Solar Eclipse safely. Mission Accomplished ! Many thanks to Tonya-one of the many wonderful resources of this library.

If you live in Charleston then you know how limited the public resources have become in this…read moreeconomy. That said, this library is receiving my 5 star rating and Charleston my gratitude for developing this treasure. I'm impressed with the design of the library addition, both beautiful design and interior functionality. The librarians are knowledgeable and always willing to help locate an item or look up a requested rarity. The genealogy section is vast and the kid's area is clean and bright. I've found a great variety of new authors and discovered a few paperbacks that saved my summer. Also, they have a computer station that I was able to use for 2 wks when I finished school and turned off my internet while moving. Overall, if you don't own a library card then you don't know what you are missing for free :)

The best public library! The staff is friendly and really helpful. Even has an app that allows me…read moreto download books and audiobooks to my device.

From the owner: Public Library in Mahomet, IL. Free Wi-Fi and public computers, copy/print/fax services, notary…read morepublic, eBooks and eAudiobooks for download, and standard library programs and services.

Public libraries are usually awesome for free unfiltered wifi and accessible power outlets…read more Danville does a really good job of this as I was in a bind. It's been cloudy the last two days and the solar panels on my RV haven't been able to charge the battery. So I stopped in here to recharge my laptops and phone and took advantage of the opportunity to surf while taking some electricity with me. There are a number of desks for study but none of them seemed to have power nearby. Fortunately, there are four bar stools set up at a counter in the stairwell and I was able to camp out there for a bit. The library is on two floors and has sections for children, young adults, fiction, reference and other media. It's mostly quiet, other than the occasional cart clatter as it moves books. They have a large free parking lot and the building is handicap accessible. [Review 17016 overall - 102 in Illinois - 532 of 2022.]

great people and the childrens section is great sensory is really good. My son loves it…read more Everybody is always a great place to visit.

Nice ambiance! Helpful librarians. It's a great place to read and study. The old brick building…read moreit's in adds a charming atmosphere - like stepping back in time.

This is a solid library staffed by a knowledgeable librarian. The selection surprised me; I saw a…read morefew books here that I have had to wait for at home (the city I live in has a much larger system). The building itself is beautiful, with vintage oak floors and plenty of natural light, and it hosts the Piper City Historical Museum on the second floor. If you happen to be lucky and Glenn is hanging around, he'll give you a tour! Just an enjoyable place to be.