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.

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.

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.

People who work here are genuinely helpful. Just ask. I'm 77, not particularly tech savvy, and…read morethey always have the utmost patience with me and my ignorance.

A great library. It's clean and well organized. The staff is always ready to help you if you can't…read morefind what you are looking for. Even the location is special with a nice view of the lake.

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.

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 love the Crete Public Library! They have a wonderful collection of resources. They have excellent…read moreprograms. They have outstanding and very helpful employees. If I ever leave the area, the library and it's employees would be the most thing I would miss.

Some places merely are what they are, and some places truly excel at what they are. This library…read moreeasily falls into the latter category. It has so much to offer, I'd choose the C(rete)PL over C(hicago)PL any day of the week. Free and fast wifi, plenty of outlets, friendly staff, plenty of parking, a new/modern building (with a robust air conditioning system), and of course, many and varied volumes for those who like absorb the written word the old-fashioned way. I've been a patron of the Crete Library for decades, and I can also attest to the quality (and fun factor) of their children's reading program. Your humble author would like to formally and publicly thank the fine librarians, past and present, of fostering my love of readin' and writin' without which this post would be much more muddled.

I rented Grapes of Wrath from this library and when i turned it back in there was supposedly water…read moredamage and they made me pay for it. I don't mind but they took this American classic off the shelves and out of circulation. There is now 1 copy in a 9 library system. There's is not a library in this country that should not have this book on the shelves. It's now in my personal collection and its perfectly readable and not in bad shape for a paperback book that looks like it was printed in 2006. Maybe I shouldn't expect the values to be different for a library system that felt it appropriate to put life sized cardboard cut outs of Donald trump inside of it a couple of summers ago

Plenty of tables, helpful staff, and free wifi. All of this is well and good, but the combo…read morechildren-adult section makes the library louder than it should be for productivity-minded students and adults looking to get some work done.