A wonderful place to get books and media for reading/ listening/ viewing pleasure or to spend time…read moreby yourselves or with kids in the library itself. The staff is friendly and helpful. The collection of items is wonderful. The library is well-organized and the rooms are well-lit. They have a drive-up window to drop off borrowed books/ media sorting regular business hours or after-hours. I like this library. I should make a point to go here more often.

This place is so cute! And HIGH TECH!…read more We adore libraries, my kiddos are voracious readers, and we feel so happy to be close by. Getting a library card was a nice experience- the librarian was so kind to the kiddos and gave them cards with welcome bags too. They took it very seriously lol. The info librarian helped us get oriented and find my children's fav authors. It's not a huge place but felt spacious and sunlit with beautiful floor to ceiling windows inside. Our fav is the check out machine. It's magic!

Needed a new place to study and decided to check out this library. I'm someone who needs to study…read morenext to a window and feel like i'm outside getting fresh air. There are three tables alongside this wall of windows with outlets. This is all I need out of a library, so it gets 5 stars. If you're looking for a place to enjoy the sunshine, choose this library and these tables specifically.

Quite a nice public library located in Libertyville. Total upgrade from before. You can rent their…read moreNintendo Switch and play various games. There's also a vending machine on site as well as a fresh Keurig coffee maker. Very quiet here and very clean and organized. Staff is super friendly and very knowledgeable they also give good recommendations on new books to read. There's even a Teen Zone area and a digital studio workshop area. Pretty cool!

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!

Went to my local library to research "Pinterest". Ashley at…read morecirculation desk was quick to locate my source material. This place rocks. Highly recommended!

Excellent location and customer service. Safe parking and handicap accessible. Selection is up to…read moredate and neatly maintained.

This is a wonderful library, very clean and very nice people working there. Up on the second floor,…read moreI went to use the computers for some research. The elevator is a blessing for those of us with knee injuries. I was able to complete my computer work and enjoy the view of some beautiful artwork on the walls, numerous paintings of flowers, very soothing. At the front door sidewalk area of the library there is a bicycle air pump and bicycle repair tools for those poor souls that get a flat tire and need to bike it back home, it's very thoughtful of the library personnel to add this repair station. Overall experience here is Five Stars!

It may not compare in size or architectural design to the Seattle library, but the Lake Forest…read morelibrary offers the traditional library experience: cushy leather couches, high arched ceilings, hushed studies, and dense shelves of endless tomes. Let not the stately, historical exterior fool you; this facility is all sorts of state-of-the-art from the materials they carry (e.g., current DVDs) to the technologies they employ (downloadable e-books). I can't help but always be impressed and pleased at having access to this library as a local resource through the parental units. Walking through the doors here inevitably leads to happy feelings!

One year later and it's time to update my review. This library continues to prove why it's such a…read moregreat destination. Besides the wonderful children's section that continues to be a highlight of our week, I've been borrowing books on CD. They have a decent selection and the front librarians can point you to the ones worthwhile to check out. I spend a lot of time in the car and these have been a lifesaver. I've also gotten addicted to checking out books online. Yes! This library lets you borrow E-books from the comfort of your own home. Perfect for us parents who are on the go and don't have the ability to pursue the stacks on our own time. The library offers multiple study areas and free wi-fi. Yeah baby! So you can set up for the day if you need to get some work done ... But quiet library etiquette is still the rule so put away that annoying cell phone! Also, if you need a book and the library doesn't carry it, the reference desk is extremely helpful in getting an inter library loan for you. I can't tell you how many crabby librarians I've had to work with at other libraries. But not here! They're all helpful and approachable. Oh. And they're on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. However you need to reach them, they're there. One minor thing -- I do think it's time for them to update the adult media stacks from a decor standpoint. But really, I'm so please to call the Lake Forest library my home library.

The cutest library! Every time we come by we always have a great time, the staff is always so…read morehelpful and so kind to my family and always greet my son with a smile. We've come by to visit their book sale, stroll around the library, and they have tons of great resources in both Spanish and English to support the community. They have great tech resources that you can book time to use too, I have yet to use them yet but so cool to know it's available. They also have a silent working room if you ever just need a change in scenery but need the silence to work. They're under renovations for the kids area, but can't wait to see how it all comes together this summer!

I just needed to use the lamination machine briefly on a Friday where the workshop is Appointment…read moreonly which I was unaware which is fine but you would think someone would be willing help get it done for me briefly. 4 items would take 5-7 min tops. Both employees just looked at me like you can leave now we are not willing to help you. I thought Warren and Gurnee was a much better place than most but the simply use of a laminate machine for a guest is not asking for much. July 31st 2026. I am a little upset obviously.

We don't live in the area, but one of things I love about the northwest suburbs is the extensive…read moreconsortium of libraries that share material and allow you to use your home library card at member libraries. The Barrington Area Library (BAL) is what you would expect... large, modern, and technologically advanced. The staff is super friendly. The materials are new, updated and vast. The youth play section has a lot of activities for the kids. My youngest daughter likes the puppet show area with costumes. There are plenty of places to sit and camp. My middle daughter had a harp recital here and it was a great space for the event. Lastly, the book return area behind the checkout counter is a fun place for the kids to watch their books getting sorted on the conveyor belt. So much to like!

Beautiful clean spacious and wonderful staff Nice quiet…read moreplace to focus on reading or work

This is THE COOLEST library you'll be able to find in the NW suburbs! The children's area is so…read moremuch fun with a spaceship, play kitchen, giant Light Brite, LEGOS and an interactive touch TV screen for the kiddos who are a smidge older. My daughter has a blast every time we are here. So many wonderful children's books to choose from as well, we can play and read here for HOURS.

This library is THE best! It has a great place for your kids to play, learn and connect with books…read more It also had a great place for teenagers and adults to look at books. This is a great place for you to read, study, and learn! This library is very comfortable and it has a wide variety of books to choose from!

We like to take our children here. Located by a small river…read more I like to sit there to read. :)

Not as helpful as they used to be, get bounced around on the phone. A little less friendly in the…read morebuilding.