I went every single week on Saturdays when I was a kid for several years. I only remember having an…read moreerror with checking out a couple times. They have an above-average selection, comfortable areas to read in, beautiful exterior and interior, helpful librarians, storytime for kids and events for the community that are wholesome unlike so many other libraries. I moved to an area with a much smaller library and ran through their crummy selection in 2 years without even trying, and my college library has unfriendly librarians and a censorship problem plus obscene displays, but this library is all good in my book.

The north branch opened on May 14th, 2011 and I'm already addicted! Addicted to books that is!…read more The library is beautiful architecturally and very state-of-the-art. There is a library self-checkout, drive through book drop off, meeting rooms, coffee/snack machine in the lobby, fun kids section and tons of books, audiobooks, DVDs, music - you name it! The whole book search and check-out process has been significantly streamlined and made very efficient. I usually have books from the other Peoria libraries sent to the north branch, and instead of waiting for the librarian to try to find your book, they now have "holds" in a special alcove section, alphabetized by YOUR last name, so that you can quickly find the book yourself, check-out and start the reading fun. The other cool thing about the north branch is that it has a "bookstore," similar to (but not as extensive) as the Lakeview Museum book court. The used books are EXTREMELY cheap, with a range of 20-80 cents a book. Everything is just so new and shiny! Even the seating area reminds me of a collegiate study library. Very nice indeed!

amazing experience cool off from the heat. loved the movie section, 3d printer l and vr equipmentread more

Can't say enough about the resources from this place. For a small town, it's a central place for…read morecommunity activities, from book clubs to kid's story time. We love our children's librarians and the weekly activities they have. The library also has some museum passes, dvds, movie nights, and more. Definitely worth checking out for resources

Great selection of books and kids section. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Placing items on…read morehold is easy and the items arrive fairly quickly, they even request from distant libraries or items to purchase as needed.

Long ago I read a quote, something along the lines that libraries are the closest thing to Magic we…read morehave. And this is true at NPL as well. I am here pretty much every week, I send friends here, and I tell people about it. It's ever-changing, chameleonic to keep up with the times. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and I'm honored to count many as friends. Having a library card is your passport to worlds beyond worlds. Get one : )

This is our home library and we go at least once a week. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. There…read moreare multiple faces I have seen there for years who remember my children and they their names since they were babies. We love BPL!

The employees are often chatting loudly. Their movement is always slow and are not so organized…read morewhen handling people. I usually need to wait. The study room can only be booked one time (2 hours) per day even though they are availble. It is stupid rule. The talbe is not that clean. I often see hairs on the table and need to clean every time.

Love this library! Plenty of outlets for doing work, comfy chairs to read, board games to rent…read more There are also art displays by local people. They have a seeds library where you can donate and take seeds for herbs, vegetables, and flowers to attract wildlife. Librarians are always friendly. There's also a walking trail and park nearby which makes it convenient.

i called the library for help this morning. I'm researching a potato famine ancestor who lived…read morethere in the 1860s. I called trying to figure out how to contact the Henry County Genealogical Society. Doug suggested several resources as well as suggesting the Genealogical Society Facebook page (which I should have thought of myself). He also looked through a file of records, scanned relevant ones and sent them to me. In addition to being helpful, he was courteous and kind. A++++++++

What the library lacks in size it makes up in style. Of course, being Kewanee Illinois you don't…read moreexpect a huge library but the building is worth a stop. Wander through and notice the little details and chat with the friendly staff. Afterwards walk across the street and have a fantastic coffee from the little coffee shop. Small town America at its finest.

What a lovely little library on Historic Route 66! The library itself is a wonderful place for…read morelocal Mother Road information, but the pride and joy of the Atlanta Public Library & Museum is the clock tower. It is a 40-foot tall stone tower with a working Seth Thomas clock from the first decade of the 20th Century. It works on one winding for 8 days. One of the highlights of a Route 66 Motor Tour was being on site and at the clock one Sunday afternoon when it was time to wind the clock. Atlanta, Illinois, is worth a stop to see the Route 66 attractions.

From the owner: Located at 100 South East Race Street, across from Route 66 Park in historic downtown Atlanta,…read moreIllinois, the Atlanta Public Library District is a hub of community activity and an attraction for tourists who are making the Route 66 pilgrimage. Plus, we're the only octagonal library in Illinois and still a working library!

Love this place! I was calling up the library to ask if they rented out bike repair tools, and…read morethey're the only place around Peoria that does. They rent out a bunch of things such as educational games and tools for kids, binoculars, puzzles, and so much more. There are some tables dedicated to coloring or being part of finishing a puzzle. Plenty of tables to do work with lots of outlets and fast internet.

It had books, I did meth in the kids section, I got hiv from the experience. 5 stars would visit…read moreagain

Clean and has Star Trek Literature. Quiet and not many vagrants unlike the main library in San…read moreFrancisco. And its huge. Diverse in its offerings. And lastly they can order from the region that it belongs too. This library rocks!!