I have always loved this library! I was a volunteer in college and my son was in the summer reading…read moreprograms all through elementary school! The authors in the theater and various Black History programs. KEEP UP the good work!

Used to struggle with reading in school and my peers would tease me when reading aloud. There was a…read moretime when I absolutely hated books. I eventually received tutoring and help from a high school guidance counselor and mentors at the library. In my early twenties I couldn't put books down. I love the feel of a book in my hands and I enjoy turning the pages. Moving along with evolving technology; I also enjoy online books as well as recorded books that I can listen to during my commutes. I appreciate that the libraries offer so many opportunities for one to be creative with books. So many ways to stimulate and cultivate creative imagination. The library also has a lot of different events and activities for families and the communities. I appreciate so much how Chicago Public Libraries have helped me to blossom, my children to thrive and now my g-baby loves the experiences as well.

Nice little library that does the best it can with what it has. Came looking for Sanborn Fire…read moreInsurance Maps for Blue Island as the catalog shows they have it on microfilm ... but when you ask for it you find it is buried in a storage room which they are reorganizing ... so it essentially is not available. Add to that the fact that they got rid of their microfilm reader and you're in for an unsuccessful visit. If you're looking for just the more current books and a selection of everyday titles, this is probably your place. Adult section on the ground floor, children's in the basement. Nice for everyday community use, not for any research.

Grew up going to this library. Always helped me find books and movies by requesting from other…read morelibraries. Nice, cool place to get work done.

This is a great space with really nice people. Everyone I have encountered here is helpful and…read morecourteous. The library is very clean and organized and you can pretty much find whatever your looking for. They have computers with internet access which is always a plus. If you don't have a card for this area you can access the computer for 15 mins for free or 1 hour for $1, which isn't bad at all. They have printing available for .10/page or .15 for double sided which isn't bad at all. They will take care of you here. This defintely isn't the biggest library I've ever been to, it's actually pretty small but you usually can accomplish what you need to here. Defintely check them out if you're ever in the area.

I went to the library for an interview I had. I was told I couldn't be there doing the interview,…read moreeven tho you have people there watching videos on their laptops and making unnecessary noise. They told me my noise wasn't allowed. Julie, the lady that told me said she was in charge and I had to leave. I asked why others can but I can't, and she refused to answer the question. I had everything in my headphones, so nothing could be heard by anyone there. She was nothing but rude and when asked who her boss was she wouldn't tell me. I had to call into the library and ask someone else to find out. She gave me a dirty look as I was walking out. Definitely don't feel welcome here as a Chicago ridge resident.

Definitely a five star. Picked 5 stars because the staff is always so friendly & supportive to…read moreyour needs. Never have an issue there, unless it's a walk-in trying to reap havoc from time to time. Very clean & computers & other machines always in good working order. Bathroom also always clean. Thank you South Shore Library.

I hadn't been in this library since high school. The cool quiet interior brought back long…read moreforgotten memories. The great surprise, although it shouldn't be is that since it's connected to the rest of the system, it has all that modern technology has to offer. It also has a lot of local information, about the surrounding neighborhood. I'm so glad I've rediscovered my local library.

The Homewood Public Library is another in a string of wonderful library spaces on the south side of…read morethe greater Chicagoland area. This one is spacious and two-story, holding thousands of entries. The on-line catalog was easy to maneuver - so you can easily find stuff when you are there or from home when you are researching - and the library shares with a number of others in a system - so you can get access to materials not in this library but in the system. Works very well. The entrance to the library has a number of large display cases where they highlight special exhibits. There is a childrens' room inside on the first floor (can get a bit noisy at times but they do the best they can with the space), and the library also has private study rooms where you can get away from all distractions for a few hours for study or reading. The Homewood Public Library is a winner...go and see for yourself next time you need library materials.

Very quite library where you can go to do your work if you want to get out the house. Oils maybe…read moreuse a face lift. Everything works, just not aesthetically pleasing.

I was at the library earlier this week, and the security guard told me that the Chicago Food…read moreDepository was there giving out fresh veggies and fruit. OMG!! I was given two bags full of corn, bell peppers, cucumbers, bananas, peaches, and apples. I could not believe that services like this was available at the library. I absolutely love this library. I just never seen a bunch of caring individuals in my entire life. Everyone is so helpful at this location. I also learned that this location will close in the winter for renovation. I'm so happy this branch will be getting a face lift in the near future. I cannot wait for my next visit to this branch.

Last night was the first time visiting this library and was surprised by how friendly the staff and…read moresecurity were. I attended an event so can't necessarily speak on the library itself but the service was great and the building, while small, was very well lit and beautifully organized.

I stopped at the Pullman branch in order to drop off ballots for the city elections. It's a small…read morebranch but it was hopping today with people there to vote, and election workers trying to talk up their candidates. Voting and ballot drop-off took place in the community room just inside the entrance to the building. This branch has a small parking lot in the back with about twenty spaces, as well as street parking because Green Street is a cul-de-sac here. It's a small branch and a single story, but it's also a newer one having been built in 2005. It's in really good condition I was surprised to find it's been around that long. The architecture is in the prairie style that they've been employing in the newer branches, or at least the ones built around that time. Like many of the newer branches it's LEED certified as well. There's a children's section, and the main room of the library has a large number of computers for the neighborhood's use. When I was there, only one was in use but the dude seemed to be winning his game! They don't seem to have a huge collection of books, actually, though libraries are so much more than that these days; luckily the CPL system is huge and you can get pretty much anything transferred between branches if the local one doesn't have it. Given the location of the branch it's not a surprise that they feature information related to the Pullman company. Specifically, they highlight A. Philip Randolph, an important figure in labor, Pullman company, railroad, and Civil Rights history. He spearheaded the movement to unionize the Pullman Porters, and for his efforts the Pullman Porter museum is named in his honor. They also have some nice artwork; in the main room there are some panels depicting various scenes. In the entrance hall, there are portrayals of both A Philip Randolph and Barack Obama. Almost forgot to mention what I saw I was leaving. There was a little box just inside the door with two boxes of naloxone, aka Narcan, to use in suspected cases of opioid overdose. Since Illinois is a state where anyone is allowed to carry this to provide aid if necessary I've been wanting to pick some up for myself to carry, but I haven't seen it in public spaces to prove assistance. I was pretty glad to see it.

Everything went very well there nice and quiet the young lady by the name of Eve she was very…read moreprofessional with me very helpful kind and patient because I am a lady of 80 year young and she truly truly have helped me

Such a great library! Clean, open space Books galore. You can download the library app to rent…read moreanything. Actual books, digital too. DVD's available also.

Amazed at the new release DVD's available here. They also have puzzle exchange rack. A small…read moreselection of used hard copy and soft cover books are available for purchase too.