I appreciate the employees at this library. Each time I go there and need help they are always…read morewilling to go the extra mile to help you!! It's very clean and comfortable and plenty of activities are available for all age groups. I go there pretty often and have not had a single bad experience!

A gem in downtown Flossmoor. The staff is very helpful and know how to access resources. The…read morelibrarians are fabulous at suggesting challenging books for students based on their reading level. Free Wi-Fi and coffee. You can log in online to SWAN and order books to be delivered to Flossmoor Library to pick up - they even send an e-mail when the ordered item arrives. One of the best community libraries around!

Staff is very friendly & welcoming, I was hopeful that they would be expanding the library like…read moremidlothian did, selection on newest books is next to nothing & have to be ordered.

A public gem. Friendly librarians and great atmosphere.read more

Great place! The teen librarian is super cool and friendly. The staff can help you find anything…read moreyou need. And the comic and manga selection is great. Overall my favorite library. (Btw the volunteer programs are great way to get hours for school or just as a fun activity to do. There is almost always something to do and the librarians always show you how to do the tasks in a super easy to understand way)

This library made getting a card especially difgicult, rejecting documents from my employer that…read morematched my Illinois driver's license. I had to make a scene to get my card. In addition, these folks misgender transgender folk, after correction, even with identification. These transphobic classists should never have been trusted with a library.

Wonderful staff - very helpful and friendly and pleasant. They keep the library very clean and…read moreorganized. Always enjoy going in there. Positive asset to our community.

Most of staff is friendly and nice except the lead person on second floor, Bonnie with dark hair…read more The childrens area. She was super rude to me and my children. She obviously has none. She was reprehending my 1yr old for moving the chairs. My children were not loud, we not making a mess. They did not close for another 45mins. I was on my cell but was rudely told its not allowed. Ok i put the phone to the side &I starting packing up my kids & my diaper bag to leave. Told my son to pick something up that fell outta my bag.Another rude comment not needed. I asked her why are u being like this? She then scolded me. She then started to bicker with me. Whatt??? Just let me leave and shut yr mouth.

Library: a place you went to get information before the Internet existed…read more The Walker Branch, built in 1890, is the oldest structure owned by Chicago Public Library. I'm so glad a previous reviewer posted a photo of the exterior, thank you. This was the library I used when I was in high school. There are so many stately old homes & buildings in the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhoods that, at the time, I didn't appreciate the historic significance of my library. To me, it was just one more building like all the others I was accustomed to seeing. One of my close friends lived in an 1800's Victorian in Morgan Park. To us, it was just a nice big house. Big enough so that a bunch of girls could hang out there, in an upstairs parlor, without Penny's parents bugging us.....because, looking back, I doubt they were even aware of our presence. I recall being in a Frank Lloyd Wright house in Beverly. Being unfamiliar with the architect, I remember thinking how unusual the place appeared, with all the built-ins. Sounds like I shoulda spent more time at the library. But I actually did spend a lot of time at this library, doing research for school papers. Remember, there was no way to look up anything online. You had to find it in books. First you had to find the books. If somebody got to the library ahead of you & checked out the books you needed, you were S.O.L. (poop outta luck). Up the creek without a paddle. Scared you gonna flunk. I remember the library closed early in the evenings, like maybe 8pm. It was closed on Sundays & holidays. Problem. Because in order to get to the books you had to get to the library. Walker was the closest library to my house at the time but still kinda far to walk, impossible in frigid winters/snowstorms. I graduated high school when I was 16 so had no driver's license during most of my H.S. years. So I had to find a ride to get to the books. Or "borrow" my mother's car, which I did once when I was 15. I drove to the library in a '59 Impala convertible....with the top down. I remember wearing sunglasses to disguise my age. But I had the damn top down & even drove around the neighborhood a bit, like a hot-shot, hair blowing in the wind.....on my way to the library. I didn't get caught. I only did it once. I did know how to drive, btw. Most kids did know how before they were legal. And not many cars on the road back then, not anything like now. I didn't even see another car that day I drove to the library, a disappointment because I'd hoped a friend might notice me. So yeah, although I didn't appreciate architecture, I sure did appreciate a massive white convertible with big fins & a turquoise interior. Kudos to Mom. These days, I appreciate the Internet. I still love books and libraries but more for pleasure than for research. At Walker Library one time I had to do research for a paper on Marshal Ferdinand Foch. I was selected to read my paper to the class. Had the teacher not introduced me with the pronunciation of "Foch" as fosh with a long O (although I've since heard it pronounced fawsh)......well, that woulda been embarrassing cuz I thought it was fahk. If I'd gotten caught in that convertible I woulda been foched, per my incorrect pronunciation. Walker Branch Library, creator of stories & source of good times, I'm glad your historic, 128-year-old walls can't talk.

I'm on a quest to visit every branch of the Chicago Public Library…read more The Walker branch of the library is such a unique building! Inside, there is a nice little reading room referred to as the "ethnic room." I think I would spend a lot of time in that room if I lived near this branch. This branch has separate floors for children and adults which is really nice. It seems like they have a pretty nice assortment of materials for teens and for adults in general. But what I really like is the building; the setup of this library is just so unique and so different from most libraries. From what I understand, Walker donated the building to the library system. The front door is wooden! A nice, quiet space where it seems one could get a lot of work done.

Went there to make a police report and we did call 311 and was told they would assist us but they…read moredidn't after 45 minutes waiting on 4 officers behind the desk to wait another 20 minutes and after all that the so called administrative clerk with attitude told us it was a civil matter and handed us a little piece of paper! Really as I support the CPD SO disappointing!!!! Do better!!!

I'm on a quest to visit every branch of the Chicago Public Library…read more This is one of the smaller libraries I've been to. The selection of materials isn't huge unless you're interested in VHS tapes. They have plenty of those. There is a nice number of tables at which you can work. It also seems people don't often check out museum passes from this library. It's kind of loud.

I've always loved this library! Before I jetted off to Jacksonville, this library was the hangout…read morespot for me, my siblings, and friends for years. It was refreshing to come into town and need to make a few copies because it gave me a reason to revisit. The best part? The friendly staff, comfortable environment, and abundant resources hasn't changed. What has changed its how much has been updated to accommodate your needs! Although this is a small town, the library has all of the modern necessities to make this a one-stop shop! Grande Prairie is just one of many comforts of home that has maintained it's community appeal and charm! I'm glad the youth of today get to experience one of few community buildings that resonate the togetherness and support of yesterday.

Disappointing and Inefficient Management - A Waste of Taxpayer Dollars…read moreAs a resident and taxpayer of Hazel Crest, I am deeply disappointed by the unprofessional and outdated operations of this library. The room reservation process is entirely broken and shows a complete disregard for residents' time. Currently, to find out if a room is even available, you are required to physically visit the library, fill out a paper application, and wait days for a response. In an era where online booking and real-time scheduling are standard, forcing residents to commute just to check a date--such as confirming an recurring Wednesday availability--is completely unacceptable. To contrast, the Flossmoor library handles this seamlessly. Even as a non-resident, I can call them to instantly check availability, get clear policy information, and book a room over the phone. Meanwhile, Hazel Crest residents are subjected to endless bureaucratic runarounds for a public utility we actively fund. The management needs to modernize its system immediately. The current process creates unnecessary barriers to community access and is a poor reflection of how our tax dollars are being utilized.

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