Westchester Library serves my needs. Nice quiet library in a residential area. It has wifi, A/C…read moreand work space to spread out and work

This is my new local library. It looks small and kind of creepy on the outside. But when you walk…read morein it feels very home like. They also have an incredible selection for a smaller library as well. Pretty much everything I want to check out is there and if it isn't it will be there soon. The other nice thing is since Westchester is such a small community 9 times out of 10 you don't have to wait for the hot books. Actually to me it feels like what the old Oak Park library felt like before they remodeled it and turned into the taj mahal of all libraries. LOL!. I digress. If you haven't been check it. It's quaint, small and gets the job done.

Brand new library in town with 5 study rooms plus meeting rooms you can reserve. Love visiting here…read morewhen I need a quiet space to study and read. It's a beautiful space! My local library is currently under construction and Brookfield is a great alternative to visit.

4 and a half stars for an excellent library! Although tiny, Brookfield Public Library is very…read moremighty! The staff are exceptional, always available to assist and help you find something. If you want to inter library something, staff will help and make sure you get it. They also have dollar forgiveness Sunday's which will allow you to pay only $1 if you have a ton of late fees.....but of course, I would never have to utilize this deal! Hint, hint, wink, wink. The children's programs are great here, and I have proof as all three of my children have attended Book Babies, Terrific 2's and 3's, and Fabulous 4's and 5's, and all 3 turned out fairly well....for the most part. They also have other community offerings such as kids craft sessions and Mini Musicians with Ms. Clara, which is also an excellent asset to the Brookfield community in itself. This library recently had the Taste of Brookfield, which was absolutely great! It was a ton of fun with various local vendors such as Burger Antics, Irish Times, Brookfield Ale House, and other establishments providing both food, beer, and wine tastings at one price per person. All of the vendors were very liberal with the food and booze, that I can remember since the beer was definitely flowing. Ha, ha! The proceeds went to the Friends of the Library, very beneficial for them. This is my local library and I continue to utilize their great programs. Definitely a wonderful asset to the Brookfield Community.

05/20/25 - Beautiful Library located in the middle of a residential area of Elmhurst. The library…read moreis beautifully/large spacious seating & lounge areas. They also have a snack & coffee bar which is a very nice amenity. The only issue is they have very limited parking. I had to drive around to try and find a space

They got cool FREE programs where you learn alot like Illinois hauntings, and as a library it's…read moremassive though it's new school meaning all the school kids running around yelling, talking, non library manners more like a city zoo .

It's been a longggg time since I visited a library. Have found a new appreciation for it as an…read moreadult. First time back was for craft night making paper puffs from tissue paper. We've been back to a few other adult craft & game nights since, and really enjoy what the local library has to offer. Different activities are hosted monthly by the library and they are really fun! Christina is so creative with the monthly crafts, and such a lovely person to be around. Everyone gets a good laugh and gets to unwind. A few other librarians, like Gabe and Cat, go above and beyond to answer any questions you may have. Sorry I can't remember the rest of the librarians, but you are all so great! Love visiting my local library! Also, can't wait for the remodel of the library to be done next year.

Lovely facility, newly renovated, with really friendly, helpful staff…read more Unlike other libraries in the area, they are an official affiliate library for LDS FamilySearch genealogy research where you are able to access records that are restricted from general public access on their website. I have visited a couple times and staff has been exceptionally helpful in getting me up and running. The negative reviews here seem to come from Grumpy Old People who don't check facility hours before coming or expect them to provide income tax service.

Beautiful library. The lower level just underwent an extensive renovation and has many study and…read moreconference rooms. The staff is friendly and goes out of the way to provide excellent service. They regularly have fantastic events and seem to genuinely care about engaging the community. Thanks for all you do!

We came here to copy my husband's aunt's obituary. The staff is very helpful, copies are very…read moreinexpensive, $.10/page for black and white and $.25/page for color.

Definitely an older library but it's clean and neat. Mainly visited the kids section, closer…read moresuburbs have larger kids section and lots more to do but I give them props for cleanliness and tidiness

Worst Library I have ever been to in my life. Not a place of learning and study…read more I was using one of the library's computer monitor to use a a second monitor to study. A Mr. Ejez Khan walked up to me shaking his head like a disapproving father stated You cant do that! I ask him Excuse me sir but who are you? He said i am part of the library staff and I then informed him that i was given permission by library staff that I could use the monitor. He asked me who gave me permission and I said I dont need to give you that information. He then brings the library director Sue Madorin who asked me the same question and I pointed to the gentlemen sitting behind the desk near the computer lab. She then pushed me back off to Mr. Khan who was then introduced as the IT supervisor. He said I couldn't use the monitor for that purpose so I got up and left. The director approached me again and says I dont want you to feel uncomfortable I explained to her that Mr. Khans approach was unprofessional and uncalled for and proceeded out of the library. The head of the oak brook village calls me and basically stated that no one gave me permission to use the monitor. I asked him about the way that Mr. Khan approached me and he stated that thats not what his staff told him. Its funny that he would say this because to my knowledge the only person that could hear the initial exchange between Mr. Khan and I was the gentleman who gave me permission in the first place. May I add that in the library is a cell phone free zone Mr. Khan was on his cell phone talking while in the library How did I know because he was 10 feet from me. Its good to see "staff" of the library not following rules that are posted everywhere in the library.

It's a warm day and a lovely way to spend it, at the library with some great books! I walked in…read morethrough the automated doors to be greeting by books. Do you want to learn Japanese Language? Mmm, perhaps. The main level is designated for adult reading, internet & computer area, teen lounge area. Upstairs is the 0-14 yo youth section. In the basement is the good ol' Dewey Decimal system in use . The library is undergoing a makeover currently but it's not cluttered and still very much open to be enjoyed by the community and visitors. To acquire a Library Card to check out books , you need a Picture ID, parent or guardians, children can have their own card or under the guardian. You may decide what's best for your particular family unit. Proof of address is required and a picture ID. The library is free to use during Hours of Operation. They are helpful, so just ask for guidance or any necessary questions you may have. There is parking both in the East and West lots. Accessible on Riverside Dr. Parking is Not accessible on Harlem Avenue. The library is a wonderful place to catch up on reading, introducing new topics to your family/friends and promote healthy literacy in our communities for ALL. Great place to visit the offer Dinner & Movie night for only $5 buffet, registration required for adult services. They have a monthly program, lists all the book clubs and activities for all ages.if you sign up for a library card, you will review the schedule by email once per month.

They are always very nice. Cathy Patzer They always have my books ready for me.They answer any…read morequestions I have.

I came down from Milwaukee to conduct some foundation research for my grant writing business and…read morethe staff were very friendly and helpful. They got me set up with a visitor ID so I could log in to a terminal however I would recommend bringing your own laptop and just logging in with their wifi. The terminals are only good for 1-2 hours and if you need to be there a full day it's better to just log in on your own laptop; you'll have the same access to everything as on the terminals. Put in a good 6 hours here and got a lot of good research done. The building itself is gorgeous and spacious and fronts a lively little park next to their walkable downtown area. It was a day well spent.

A 3 level library that has plenty of space to read or use some of the free resources. I was unable…read moreto acquire a library card because I'm not a resident of Oak Park, which was off putting but I was still allowed to utilize everything inside. At times it wasn't as quiet as I would expect a library to be but I will come back a visit this library.

I am a senior with health issues. I wanted to attend an event - Successful Aging - Lunch and…read moreLearn. I do not live in the area. I entered my library card and got a message I could not attend. Library events should be for everyone.

Review for kids section ... great selection of books, Nice clean kid area. My only complaint would…read morebe really unfriendly staff.