Pros: Very small but surprisingly big library…read more Old and classic. Whole place smells like old books. Very friendly staffs. Good number of old folks reading books and playing chess. Very very quiet. Cons: None.

When I had babies/toddlers we took advantage of all their storytimes and other activities. I…read moredefinitely killed many winter hours in this library with all 3 of my little ones. These days they aren't interested in the library programming, but I find myself stopping here often to pick up books for them. I typically reserve the book ahead of time and then they have it waiting for me by the front desk to check out. It's beyond easy and never takes more than a few minutes to check out the latest novel on their wish list. And the best part- it's free! Returning the book is even easier since they have a drop attached to the outside of the library so i don't even have to go inside. While I"m a big reader myself I prefer to ready on my kindle so I borrow all my books thru the libby app, but love having this amazing library nearby for my kids!

Mostly a review of the kids section. It's not huge but has a great selection. The children's books…read moreand lined up facing outwards which makes it easy to browse. There are plenty of nice cozy areas to read together. It does get loud during busier times. Also the bathrooms are new and clean. The parking lot is smaller but I've never had an issue getting a spot.

The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The programs offered help enhance my knowledge and the…read morereading material selection is wonderful. If they do not have what you want they can usually get it for you within days.

The Glenview Public Library is an incredible resource for the community. It's bright, clean, and…read morehas an excellent selection of books, movies, and other materials for all ages. The children's area is especially wonderful, with plenty of books, interactive spaces, and engaging programs that our kids always enjoy. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. We also appreciate the variety of events and activities offered throughout the year for both children and adults. It's one of our favorite places to spend a quiet afternoon, and we're so grateful to have such an outstanding library in the community.

On my last visit here, I learned about GPL's used book store. Thanks to my two grand-darlings who…read moreare somewhat regular visitors, they told me about it. I never even noticed it before, but it's located right by the main entrance, in a somewhat easy to miss nook (that's my official excuse anyway lol). All of the materials are donated, and they are organized and priced by volunteer staffers. All of the proceeds go to the library. I picked up a fun hard cover book on baseball humor for $4. They also had a March 1/2 price sale going on landscaping, gardening, and cookbooks. One of the grand-darlings picked up a cookbook and I paid $1 for it, and then she gifted it to grandma, duh! They also have music CD's and even some vinyl records and I'll check out the music selections on my next visit. Thumbs up!

Over the past year, I have become a regular visitor and patron of the Winnetka branch of the…read moreWinnetka-Northfield Public Library. I have conducted a large quantity of advanced genealogy research and Chicago and Winnetka history research through this library. This library has provided outstanding customer service, excellent research resources, excellent research support, and has helped me tremendously in my own genealogical research work and Chicago history research work. This library has enabled me to discover some very important new stories and facts about my own family history. I would like to thank this library and its excellent, friendly, and very professional staff of employees for being a wonderful part of both the Winnetka community and the Chicagoland community. I look forward to being a long-term patron of the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. God bless!

This branch might be small but it's mighty. I had some time to kill with my 3 year old and was…read morepleasantly surprised. The toddler section has a tiny table for reading at and a puzzle table as well -- a major hit with my boy. I liked the selection of books too. Despite having a small selection, the librarians have done a good job choosing what to carry. And they are so helpful and friendly as well! There is a young readers section with booths for kids to gather. When we were there there were a couple of groups of kids studying together. There's an open reading room with magazines and newspapers and a fireplace. It looked so inviting I've been back for a quiet break. The library has a limited DVD section but has a decent selection. The audio cd section is very small. There are multiple computers to use and an adult fiction/non fiction section. Considering this is a branch library, the librarians have done a great job maximizing the space so people can feel invited in and making smart choices in the items they'll have. Kudos to them. So next time you're in the area, be sure not to overlook this little gem.

My second home. This library is one of my favorite spots. It's so clean and orderly. The staff…read moreare available and welcoming. I am 98 years young and libraries have always been a wonderful place to visit. I enjoy watching children pick their books and then check them out. Keep up the good work. I give you a 5-star rating. Alma E. P

#1/ Best library in Chicago suburbs. Plenty of parking, even across the street. Calendar has a wide…read morerange of activities for all ages. I have borrowed countless books, videos, camera accessories and more.

My husband and I went to the Highland Park Public Library on our way to another event. This library…read moreis beautiful from the inside out. I love the classic style on the outside. The inside is inviting as well. There are lots of books and computers for patrons to use. But my favorite feature was the room just inside the entrance. It has wooden selves of books and magazines, comfortable leather furniture and a fireplace. This was a great place to relax and work. The restroom was pretty clean as well. I highly recommend the Highland Park Library!

They have a great selection of books and musical programs. They also have a huge children's…read moredepartment and days where you can practice your Spanish.

This is my favorite library, and I don't even live in Norridge/Harwood Heights! I come here at…read moreleast once a month to take out 30ish picture books for my son. The children's librarians are extremely helpful in helping me find books about certain topics/themes, and they always seem eager to assist. I studied for the NCLEX in the library's quiet room 11 years ago now, and now I'm coming here to use one of their many study rooms to do grad school homework! Nonresidents can book the study rooms for an hour at a time, or longer if nobody else needs it. Most of them have seating for up to 6 people and huge whiteboard on the wall, along with markers and an eraser. The library is the perfect place to get any kind of work done. I personally love the inexpensive printers and the card readers that allow you to pay with your credit card. There is a dedicated librarian who works at the tech desk that helps troubleshoot the computers and the printers. I will gladly continue to go out of my way to frequent this library, both for checking out books for my son and for homework/studying. I have not received such good service elsewhere.

compliments to the E Library for hosting an event with Holocaust Survivor Steen Metz, an experience…read morefor an lifetime.

This is a great library. Their online presence is outstanding. You know when the books arrive…read more The self checkout makes is super quick to pick up the hold and check out. I don't even have to pay the meter since it's so fast. You can renew the books online. I love it.

So many homeless people living in and around the library. It's literally a homeless shelter after…read morehours. Nobody seems to care. Nobody is doing anything about it. Homeless doing drugs, urinating, intimidating others.

I visited this library for the first time, and I was pleasantly surprised. It's very clean, modern,…read morecozy, and well-maintained. The children's area is spacious and has fun features like a LEGO table that encourages creativity and learning. While some other libraries may offer more toys, I actually like that this space isn't overcrowded--it helps children stay focused and use their imagination. The staff were all very polite, friendly, and helpful. Overall, it's a wonderful place to relax, read, study, or spend quality time with your kids. I'll definitely be coming back.

I've been a regular at the Northbrook Public Library for 20 years now, and honestly, it's been a…read morejoy to watch this place grow alongside our community. It has evolved from a quiet spot to grab a book into a true hub for creativity and connection. I like that Kate Hall, the director, is always looking for input from the patrons on how to make the library even better. One of the many things I love about NPL is their 'Library of Things.' Over the summer, I used their recording technology to digitize a bunch of old VHS tapes from the comfort of my home. Last night, I participated in a virtual glass fusion workshop. The materials pickup and drop off, and the class itself was all well-coordinated and user-friendly. I thoroughly enjoyed that class as well as others I have taken in the past, such as book-making. Additionally, I love the fact that I can put books on hold, and that either the NPL staff will pull the books for me, or other libraries will send them over to NPL. It's super convenient to then be able to just walk in the door and grab my books off the shelf. I seriously could go on and on about all the things I love here. The Northbrook Public Library is easily the best resource in Northbrook!

Superb staff with an incredible collection of everything the community needs. VAPL has great patron…read moreprograms (i.e. author visits, etc.) , thousands of CDs, a huge number of books and computers for use by patrons, a lovely environment and best of all, excellent librarians providing great customer service. I GO to this library at least 1+time every week, raised our kids here (started coming back in the day to the old teeny location) and look forward to future visits. Bravo! Keep up the good work VAPL! (P.S. the one star review obviously came from someone who never step foot in the building!! Completely inaccurate)

My husband and I went to the Vernon Area Public Library for the Games for Grown-ups program. This…read moreis held once or twice a month, where adults can come in and play board games with other adults. They had a wide variety of games to choose from. We played a game with some other people and had a nice time. The library itself looked nice with lots of other things to do. I highly recommend the Vernon Area Public Library!