Quiet library with good amenities. Private study or meeting rooms. Staff is not always friendly but…read morethey eventually come around.

Apparently you have to be a resident of Tinley Park to use a meeting room at 11a on a Tuesday while…read moreall of them sit empty. This is blatant prejudice and discrimination. I work remotely from Oak Lawn, Orland Park, etc. and never have they requested an ID or address to book a private room. They might as well hang "MAGA only" from the rafters.

I am writing to express ongoing concerns regarding my experiences at the Midlothian Library as a…read moretraveling therapist serving young children and their families. In my role, I work with children of varying abilities, including those with developmental differences. Unfortunately, I have had multiple unpleasant interactions with staff that have made the environment feel unwelcoming and, at times, inappropriate for the families I serve. I have observed what I perceive to be differential treatment toward families of color, including nonverbal cues and behaviors that come across as dismissive and judgmental. One particularly concerning incident involved a child with autism who was experiencing a brief meltdown in a private room. During this time, a staff member, later identified as Sue Eckhardt, entered abruptly and stated, "What the hell is going on? I can hear the banging in my office." The tone and approach lacked sensitivity and were not appropriate given the situation. The interaction escalated an already challenging moment rather than supporting a safe and understanding environment. Additionally, I have received repeated feedback that typical toddler behavior--such as speaking at an indoor voice level--is "too loud." I have also been told that my therapeutic singing is disruptive, despite it being a standard and necessary component of my sessions. At the same time, there appears to be inconsistency in expectations for noise levels among staff. I would also like to note concerns regarding the physical layout of the children's area. The toddler space is centrally located with high ceilings, which naturally amplifies sound. This design contributes to noise concerns that staff have raised, yet the responsibility appears to be placed on families rather than considering environmental factors. Public libraries are intended to be inclusive, welcoming spaces for all members of the community. Based on my experiences, I feel that the current environment and some staff interactions fall short of that standard. I strongly encourage leadership to reflect on staff training, particularly in areas of cultural responsiveness, disability awareness, and family-centered practices.

It was ok, staff has some attitude but mostly Ok…read more One time I went to the bathroom and they were all messed up. It smelt bad and what I think was soap on the mirror.

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!

One of the most beautiful libraries I've ever been to. This space has such a warm, modern vibe and…read moredecor. From the fireplace on the second floor to the outdoor fountain, this is a thoughtfully designed library that can cater to a wide variety of visitors. The staff was very friendly and helpful when I wanted to book a private, study room. I loved every minute of my visit here and I will definitely visit again.

Now that I am retired,, I have more time to really see what the library offers. Not only a great…read moreselection of books, but the classes are so fun. I love the free give-away things to make and spices to cook with. The front desk people are very helpful with any questions I may have. I absolutely love the donation day things, to both clear my drawers, cabinets and craft areas of unneeded items and see if I want any new ones from others. I have found so many gems there. My thanks to the people who set that up. And the computer lab is also wonderful. So glad to be visiting there often, including the free borrowing of puzzles in the front area.

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

Small library, but nice staff! I don't like that you need to pay to rent the DVDs :/ I go to this…read morelibrary when I need a book or item that is older. They don't have too many of the newest and hottest books/ items in comparison to other library's in the area. I hope that they remodel/ expand now that the lot next to them has been bought.

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.

This is a nice library, through I don't go through often even through I do live in Palos Park. And…read morefor some people they have a nice walk to the theater. The library always is clean or at least you would hope it is, no books on the floor always nicely on a shelf. The last time I was at the library was to see Rick Kogan at the library. He and Charles Osgood have come to the library to have talk and show pictures taken, and a couple of time they had copies of their books Sidewalks and Sidewalks 2. And I have a copy of each book autographed by them. They have a website where they update when they have kid and adult programs, they show both kids and adult movies. The 2nd Wednesdays of the month they have a brief discussion about a book, and then they show the movie that it is based on at 2:00 P.M. And they update on the website what movie will be shown, not that they I have attended. And then ever so often if scheduled they show a kid's movie on Saturday afternoons which will be updated on the calendar. They also have movies to rent, but I am not totally sure how many dvds are in their collection, but they charge $1.00 a dvd to check out, and if you turn the movie back late, the overdue fee is $2.00 per day. Which just shows you that you don't want to get a movie back late. But they let you keep the movie out for a week, and plus you get to take it out in the dvd case, and not another box that they have it in like you might find in any video stores that are still in business. Personally if I wanted to see a movie, I much rather get it from Netflix, where I can keep it out as long as I want to and no late fees. And of course they have plenty of books kids and adults that you can check out for free, but and I am not totally sure about it, so please do not quote me on it, but I think their late free for books are 10 cents per day. They are normally open for 6 days a week, Mondays thru Saturdays, and they are closed on Sundays, and major holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. And you get to keep the books for 2 weeks which I would believe just as much time as any other library. But I can't remember the last book I ever checked out of the library, which is okay for me because I am not a big reader of books.

This is a good library. The people are helpful and have a good attitude…read more The place is spacious. There are tables and outlets for laptops. There is a color copier. This is your quiet office away from the office wrapped inside of a library. It's a brilliant scheme.

Such a great library with a nice selection of materials and lovely facilities for patron use. I…read morevisited to get some work done and was blown away by their stunning reading room! What a gorgeous space!

Great place to spend an afternoon, clean, quiet and always friendly librarians available if you…read morehave questions or need help.

Yessss Amazing place to bring the kids, making slime, playing B-I-N-G-O, and event planned for the…read morekids and parents to enjoy themselves too....

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.