Beautiful Structure...Great Book Sales!…read more If anyone goes to the Milan Melon Festival on Labor Day Weekend, the library will have a book sale. When I went 28 out of 31 (probably 32) times in my life...I would usually get a book or movie from there...the 28th Time I went there which was 2012, I got a Computer CD with "Golf/Ski Tycoon" and that was the 1st Time I went inside their library. So if I get someone to take me to the Milan Melon Festival, the Brew-Haa-Haa, or just a weekend to see Edison's Birthplace...I'll make sure I go to their library as well!

Although we utilize all of the libraries in the area, this is one of my favorites. We are a…read morehomeschooling family and thrive on the many programs and clubs to keep our kids busy. The staff is always quick to help with any questions and we always look forward to coming back to visit.

The library itself is lovely. Great books- nice set up. Sadly, when there, our interaction was with…read morea woman named Rebecca and she was unfriendly and rude. What an unpleasant visit to an otherwise great library. I hope she doesn't treat everyone this way.

An excellent place! Love going to the library! It's so organized and hosts many events for the…read morecommunity weekly.

Great children's area!…read more We were in the area and decided to stop by and visit. The library is open on a Sunday which is rare for most libraries. They have a spacious children's area with lots of books and areas to play. There was a giant boat, aquarium with colorful fish, interactive table, plus a great play area for children six and under. My kids loved all the stuff to do in the play room and I loved that the door was shut so they wouldn't interrupt others in the library. They also have a family bathroom that is perfect for kids just starting to potty train.

Provide disposable earplugs for patrons to reduce noise levels. Make adult computer partitions into…read moresoundproof cubicles.

Kids area The new…read morelibrary design is so bright and open. Loved the large windows and lots of seating options. If you go upstairs they have a kids area. Tucked within the books are many play options. My son enjoyed the puppet theater, bean bag chairs, tablet games, play kitchen and train table. They also have puzzles, building blocks, and coloring areas. They have seating for adults which is great so you can supervise your child but also let them play with the other kids. My favorite part was the family bathroom. Small toilets and stools for the sink. My son is working on potty training and was so excited he had to give it a try.

This library is very well thought out, friendly, accommodating, just excellent in every wayread more

One of the best libraries in the area. Staff are very kind and helpful. I love the variety of…read morecommunity events that are held there, as well as the sheer amount of books that are available

I love going to the library to get movies to rent. When I have a question about anything else the…read morestaff are very friendly and helpful

Best library with wonderful, helpful staff. They will get any movie or book I request and there is…read morea huge collection available. Wonderful programs available for adults and children. I love this library so much.

When asked what my favorite place is - it's pretty easy for me - Oberlin Public Library. Public…read moreLibrary is where dreams happen. It was OPL -where I discovered my deep love for movies and music, Oberlin Public Library's foreign film selection is unparalleled and you can check out 5 movies at a time (I think that's the right number) along with 20 CDs.. I would pile them on, every slow night, grabbing the latest Sex and the Cities, the newest documentaries, and the cheesy film I swore I would never see. It was at OPL where I gained the nickname Red and would take my red-CD player in tow, to pick out CD and movie selections. Laura and Nate - and all the other OPL crew have breathed life into a place, that allows those hard pushed on cash to be able to watch classics such as Cool Hand Luke and the Last Picture Show. OPL allows the too cool college students, to borrow Britney Spears and Jessica Simpson, without having to take a long hard look in the mirror - and say "what the hell was I thinking!" Libraries like OPL , allow you never to regret your choices - because you can always just bring them back - no charge. It really is one of my favorite places on Earth.

not open long hours but the staff is good have been there several times phone number is 440-949-7410read more

One of my favorite libraries to visit! The inside recently got a refresh and it feels so open and…read morebright. Plus what other library in Lorain County has that view of Lake Erie??

Lorain Public Library Main is located in downtown Lorain. The library website has an easy directory…read moreof all libraries in the Lorain Library system. The library is part of CLEVNET so you can use your card from other libraries in the library network to check out library books and materials. I found this very convenient when I spontaneously decided to check out a few books that my book clubs are reading! AMENITIES: The library is fairly small and has two floors. There is a room with public computers downstairs and photocopiers. Also, four meeting rooms (downstairs and upstairs) and Toni Morrison Reading Room. The Culinary Literacy Center is located on the second floor and provides a demo kitchen. Convenient outdoor hold lockers are available for book pickup after hours. The library offers passport services, and voter registration.  COLLECTION: The collection is fairly small and occupies the first floor of the library. The collection includes books, DVDs, audiobooks, and CDs available from the library and CLEVNET catalog. On the plus side, the collection is very easy to navigate. Teens and kids areas are clearly labeled. New books are displayed at the front for easy navigation. The library will provide plastic bags if you need to carry away your exciting finds. SERVICE: The librarians are very friendly. When I asked about certain section's location, the librarian walked me over to the correct section and suggested other books. It was very sweet and attentive. FRIENDS BOOK SALES: Friends book sale was in full swing during my visit. The materials were very budget-friendly - 50 cents for adult books, 25 cents for paperbacks, 50 cents for CDs, 25 cents for music cassettes. Better yet, the prices reduced over the sale period down to a nickel! The collection was extensive but books were mostly older published books. In fact, the collection occupied the entire second floor. I only spent $1 and purchased two books. One book was Freida McFadden's Do You Remember? which is my favorite of hers. The second was a book of canning recipes! I am attaching a list of upcoming events to my review. EVENTS: This library location hosts very fun events! I attended a concert of Duo Balalaika's Oleg Kruglyakov that provided excellent cultural immersion, lovely music, and nostalgic feel. The event was hosted on the second floor in a comfy conference room. I look forward to my next visit to this library and others in the Lorain Public Library System (LPLS). It seems like the libraries in this system have some cooking events. I look forward to attending one of them very soon!

If you can over driving through the inner city in order to get to this gem it will not let you…read moredown. The main Library of the Lorain Public Library System has a lot to offer just about anyone. Here are just some of the things that the LPL has to offer. A wide variety of DVD's A great book selection After school kids programs Adult education classes (photography, technology, etc) Quiet study areas Clean and neat Free Wi-Fi Friendly and helpful service If you have a minute to check out the library I would definitely give it a chance!!!