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!

What a beautiful new library! Stunning green space surrounding the library. This was my first time…read morevisiting the new location. Many years ago, I was a regular attender of the old location. I was so pleasantly surprised to see such a remarkable upgrade. We met friends here for a playdate and just so happened to come on family bingo day. Our kids had a blast playing. The facility was very clean, the staff was helpful in directing me and very welcoming and overall, we had a great experience.

Beautiful, clean library with tons of parking and lots of great materials to check out. Nice…read moremeeting room spaces. I like the variety of library programs they offer here, too.

Excellent professors, some really good programs. Their theater and music performances are really…read moregood, a cross between professional and student and sometimes combining both. They care about pulling in community members. At the same time: They pour money into full-time advisors who give incorrect advice - for me that included courses they said would apply towards graduation and didn't. They have scholarships that don't require the FAFSA, but what exists isn't listed, figuring out how to apply is a mess, and aid can show up in the middle of the semester which is too late if you're dependent on it. They also list courses which aren't actually taught, and deans are completely unresponsive to student concerns. Worst of all, they spend so much money on administrative positions that around 80% of their professors are adjunct and scrambling to make ends meet with multiple gigs. Hello, your professors are the heart of a good college. But honestly in the end you can get a good education and if you figure out the limitations for early transfer it's a solid start for a 4-year degree

Ive taken a few college courses here and have gone to shows at their performing arts theater. Ive…read moretaken a few elective classes like Latin dance and baking. It's a nice since community college. They have big parking lots all over. I still get a little turned around whenever I am there. The staff I have encountered are friendly and knowledgeable about the courses they are teaching. It's affordable.

Their staff is super friendly and helpful, the play spaces are quaint and fun, and their story…read moretimes for kids are creative and enjoyable. Love this library!

Very nice public library with a good collection, excellent librarians, lots of multi media choices…read more Comfortable, clean, attractive layout. Lots of educational and entertaining events. Great parking. Not well served by public transportation though.

Do you need a book? A movie?…read moreSewing Machine? Need to paint & relax? Passport? 3-D print? Laser etching? Cricut? Want to learn how to knit Video games? Telescope? Need to escape during lunch? Running low on food staples? Need computer & printer access? Want to watch fish to relax? AND SO MUCH MORE!

I don't live near Round Lake, but when you offer passport services seven days a week, I will drive…read morethe extra distance. I came here to apply for a passport and was helped by a very friendly staff member named Ana. They take care of everything on site AND do photos! Everything is done on a first-come, first-served basic, so I was happy that there was no waiting, nothing confusing, everything was explained well and the whole process was easy. All done in about 15-20 minutes. My boyfriend came with me and was very impressed with the video game collection (PS4 games, to be exact) and we definitely left with a few. As a fellow librarian, the sled library outside is really cute! Sorry to hear nasty comments from previous reviews. This is a nice library! If I had a reason to come back here, I would!

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!

This library has something for everyone and that makes all the difference. I enjoy how organized…read morethey are. They have great programs for kids. Went to two different story times for babies and then one for three year olds. My daycare children were engaged with the different songs and activities the librarians provided. The library has a wide selection of books, dvds, and cds. They pretty much have everything you are looking for and if not they are always willing to help you find it or do an interlibrary loan. The library has different sections one for little kids, elementary ages, teens, young adults and adults. Love the distinction between the areas. The librarians are all friendly and helpful. You could spend a lot of time in there.

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!

Very nice children's play area, there is coloring, a big board with colorful sticks that light up…read moreand so decorative, but you need a library card to use anything/ or ask for a guest pass.

Although I didn't go there to check out a book, I did go there to use their computers to print a…read moredocument I needed. First of all, the library is beautiful. It's a newer library that is two floors of books, books, and more books. They seem to have every section you could want, all the way from children's corner, teen, adult and non-fiction, and reference books. Their computers are state of art, so they served the purpose of what I needed--to print a document. Also, their staff is incredibly courteous. I am not a member of this library, but the staff was quick to help me get a guest pass (bring an ID with you), and get me access to their facilities. If you're looking for a nice place to just work in quiet or enjoy a good book, then this is a good place for you.

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.

I love this library especially during the summer time when they have the free concerts on Fridays…read more The staff there is really friendly and if they don't have a certain book they will do a interlibrary loan for you. The library is kept clean and santized. The remodels they have done make this my go to library. If you have children the children's area sponsored by Northshore is amazing. They change the theme of it and when I take my niece and nephew they have a blast with all the educational toys they have in there. The library is no longer just a boring place to them.

I moved down here again from Virginia and needed to print something out. They have guest tickets…read morewhere you can use the computer without a library card. Paying for print is cheap, which is a plus. If you are living in a hotel, like my partner and I, you can get a temporary library card. The staff is super helpful as I was having trouble with the payment process since it is new to me. I love how clean it is, however, the noise is not for the noise-sensitive. I know they can't control it, but that is one downside. It is clean and well-kept. I went in to get something printed and went out with my item that was printed, a temporary library card, a movie, and a book. I love this library already as it was my first visit and I will keep coming here. I didn't expect much from this place, but they have exceeded my expectations.