Fun place to see and find rare books about Illinois history. You need a whole day to really…read morediscover all the sections and amazing books.

Officially the Gwendolyn Brooks Illinois State Library, it is located adjacent to the Illinois…read moreState Capitol. The library does have security and a magnetometer which meant that I had to go back to the van to leave something there as it set off the machine (No, it was not my firearm. Illinois is already dumb about those so I did not have it.) Inside, I managed to find a study carrel on the second floor that was reasonably comfortable. It is a HUGE open space so you're not going to be doing anything that makes any noise. And the power outlets are few and far between so you're not going to be able to charge up electronics very well. As libraries go, this one was a disappointment. Ms. Brooks won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1950, was named the United States Poet Laureate for 1985 to 1986 and was the first African American woman inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1976. She was raised in Chicago Illinois and lived there most of her life. [Review 19692 overall - 146 in Illinois - 664 of 2023.]

Great library with interesting book club. The cost of printing is an extortion fee and outrageous…read more But to escape the noise of the local Library. Deriv here for quiet setting

Love this place! Great activities for kids, storytimes, crafts and a great indoor play area. They…read morealso have a coffee shop for the moms!! Everyone is so friendly too! My son loves and grew up with Ms. Joyce. I also love their summer superhero reading program!

Clean and has Star Trek Literature. Quiet and not many vagrants unlike the main library in San…read moreFrancisco. And its huge. Diverse in its offerings. And lastly they can order from the region that it belongs too. This library rocks!!

The employees are often chatting loudly. Their movement is always slow and are not so organized…read morewhen handling people. I usually need to wait. The study room can only be booked one time (2 hours) per day even though they are availble. It is stupid rule. The talbe is not that clean. I often see hairs on the table and need to clean every time.

This library has a pretty good selection, and really seems to keep up with technology. Their…read moreonline search is pretty good, and you can put a hold on an item right from the site - which they'll set aside for you in a special section by the door. Unlike the other library in town, they do not charge for borrowing movies, and they usually have several new/brand new to DVD videos available every week. The checkout and return process are self-service computers, making it quick and easy to do both. Even better they'll email you your list of rentals and when they are due. The kids area has often has activities for kids, as well as coloring pages and book recommendations. The only negative is that there are often some shady looking characters hanging out near the entrance. However, they often seem to have a security guard nearby, just in case.

Great selection of books and kids section. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Placing items on…read morehold is easy and the items arrive fairly quickly, they even request from distant libraries or items to purchase as needed.

Long ago I read a quote, something along the lines that libraries are the closest thing to Magic we…read morehave. And this is true at NPL as well. I am here pretty much every week, I send friends here, and I tell people about it. It's ever-changing, chameleonic to keep up with the times. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and I'm honored to count many as friends. Having a library card is your passport to worlds beyond worlds. Get one : )

If you're a student at ILSTU it's a no-brainer to come here to study. It has 6 floors of little…read morenooks and crannies in which to study. Not to mention the helpful staff and selection of bazillions of books.

What a lovely little library on Historic Route 66! The library itself is a wonderful place for…read morelocal Mother Road information, but the pride and joy of the Atlanta Public Library & Museum is the clock tower. It is a 40-foot tall stone tower with a working Seth Thomas clock from the first decade of the 20th Century. It works on one winding for 8 days. One of the highlights of a Route 66 Motor Tour was being on site and at the clock one Sunday afternoon when it was time to wind the clock. Atlanta, Illinois, is worth a stop to see the Route 66 attractions.

From the owner: Located at 100 South East Race Street, across from Route 66 Park in historic downtown Atlanta,…read moreIllinois, the Atlanta Public Library District is a hub of community activity and an attraction for tourists who are making the Route 66 pilgrimage. Plus, we're the only octagonal library in Illinois and still a working library!