Large and very nice library. As the parking is near the Metra, I recommend allowing yourself extra…read moretime to find parking if attending an event here. The parking fills up fast. They offer various community programs. Clean library and clean bathrooms.

Excellent. Very kind service!! Very patient and knowledgeable…read more Thank you for coming.

I have been patronizing the Indian Prairie Library it seems forever, since the days of the…read morebookmobile library. Nowadays, it is a state-of-the-art facility which caters to all age groups and I am getting to learn about what it has to offer (too much to note honestly). First of all, I will note that the staff are excellent - very pleasant, diverse and helpful, not only to someone like myself (with not obvious "disabilities") but to others as well. It is very quiet areas. I have been utilizing the private rooms for peace and quiet to accomplish computer activities and it is definitely much quieter than it was back in 2012 when I would frequent the library while in school for a degree. There is a wide variety of materials to be checked out: I learned about the "Library of Things", which are literally "things" that can be checked out and taken home with you (one of the many perks of being in the IPL district). If you don't know how to utilize the many services, feel free to ask Guest Services and a friendly person there can assist you. My best recommendation is to check out the link to their website: https://ippl.info for more information. No one library is perfect but I believe they would be open to suggestions. :)

IPL will get You what ever info You need. The research staff is great. It's a good place to study…read more There's a coffee machine as well. If You are an old schooler like me, there are also newspapers, periodicals (say that there times, fast) and magazines. IPL provides a delightful library experience, go try it for yourself...

Normally I don't write reviews for public libraries unless it's as terrible as this one…read more This is a very small and old library with no parking spots for guests (see the sign that says employees only in the picture below) and the AC was barely working. I had to park my car at somewhere else and walked over. It was hot inside while I was there. The library computer only allowed 2 extension requests after using it for 1 hour. Some other libraries allowed more than 2 times. I'm glad there was wifi and restrooms at least. But I won't come here again. It was an unpleasant experience for me overall.

I love the Clearing branch of CPL. I am there almost every week for story time with my kids, and…read morethe Children's Librarian is fantastic. She knows all the kids names and is great keeping them engaged. Story time or just browsing books, we've never had a bad experience.

I drove the Chicago Heights Bookmobile for 1 year from October 1974 to October 1975. It was a great…read morejob. When not driving our route I did odd jobs around the library.

I love Chicago Heights Public Library. I have been a patron there for 70 years. I have found the…read moreemployees to be knowledgeable and helpful, especially Sheila she goes out of the way to be helpful. If they don't have the book they get it for me from another library in the system. Thanks to all of you. Jan Szpejnowski

We like to frequent this library because it is merely a few blocks away from one of my favorite…read morestores, Trader Joe's. And of course, there are some highlights that are particularly appealing to our young girls. They are huge fans of the magnetic tiles, pizza oven play set with cash register, and the large drawing table with a very long roll of paper that allows for endless doodling.

We regularly go here. There are free craft kits for kids and the elderly. Right now for all ages…read morethere is an art contest with prizes. The rentals are incredible... everything from a ghost hunting kit to a 3D camera! It's clean, cozy, organized and plenty of parking. The kids section has some play areas such as a kitchen.

It's been a longggg time since I visited a library. Have found a new appreciation for it as an…read moreadult. First time back was for craft night making paper puffs from tissue paper. We've been back to a few other adult craft & game nights since, and really enjoy what the local library has to offer. Different activities are hosted monthly by the library and they are really fun! Christina is so creative with the monthly crafts, and such a lovely person to be around. Everyone gets a good laugh and gets to unwind. A few other librarians, like Gabe and Cat, go above and beyond to answer any questions you may have. Sorry I can't remember the rest of the librarians, but you are all so great! Love visiting my local library! Also, can't wait for the remodel of the library to be done next year.

Lovely facility, newly renovated, with really friendly, helpful staff…read more Unlike other libraries in the area, they are an official affiliate library for LDS FamilySearch genealogy research where you are able to access records that are restricted from general public access on their website. I have visited a couple times and staff has been exceptionally helpful in getting me up and running. The negative reviews here seem to come from Grumpy Old People who don't check facility hours before coming or expect them to provide income tax service.

I love the books they have! I love graphic novels and they have everyone I could think of. It is…read morealso close to my home.

front desk staff is friendly and helpful. new branch director is full of energy…read more reference librariann Joanne needs people skills. she talks very rudely to patron adults and kids. i love how since they have reopened, they are trying to have classses book club, kids kits. library is always clean and neat. this has become my new library home

The library itself is beautiful, with a variety of programs, resources, and plenty of outdoor…read morespace, including a lovely pond. There is clearly a lot to offer, and I appreciate the effort that goes into providing these services to the community. That said, I was disappointed by how frequently the issue of "tax-paying residents" was emphasized during our visit. On multiple occasions, a staff member who goes by the name Charlie, made comments about the library being funded by local taxpayers and emphasized who the library serves. While I completely understand and respect that public libraries are funded through local tax dollars, repeatedly emphasizing this point to visitors--especially children--can create an uncomfortable and unwelcoming atmosphere. The library also sends staff to local schools to introduce children to its programs and resources. Since the surrounding school districts include children from communities outside the library's immediate tax base, I believe the messaging should be more inclusive and focused on the resources and educational opportunities available rather than repeatedly emphasizing who pays the taxes. Hearing references to "tax-paying people" at least three separate times during one visit left us feeling as though we were being reminded that we were not necessarily considered part of the community the library was intended to serve. That is unfortunate because libraries should ideally be welcoming spaces where children and families feel encouraged to learn, explore, and participate. While I'm a taxpayer myself, our library does not come to his school, nor do they offer the service we were looking for.

The programs are excellent and intergenerational. The staff are professional and welcoming. There…read moreis a great sense of community. There is a genuine collaboration of residents and staff to create vibrant and relevant library services.