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. They 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.

What a fantastic library! Bensenville is a smaller town, but they haven't skimped on the library…read more I had kids in tow when having my car serviced nearby and about an hour to kill, so I looked up the local library and headed over. The kid's area is very well stocked with activities, books, iPads and just really well-designed in terms of seating for kids and their parents. I always feel weird about going to libraries in towns where I don't live because of some towns and their policies on non-resident usage (Hi. Elmwood Park and Oak Park), but we were welcomed right from entry. Public libraries should be open to all and I'm so glad my girls had another great experience at this one!

This place has many great events that are presented to the public. This month is Hispanic Heritage…read moreand we are here playing the their take on the traditional La Loteria. Not only is the staff great and giving out prizes, but all participants are with their families and smiling! Did I mention their events are free? We will be on the look out for more fun events. Shout out to Mrs E! Greatest librarian!

The library is very clean and organized. The staff are very friendly full of information about the…read morebooks and the neighborhood. I love to good and see what's new in the neighborhood and free offers that are available

How can there be no reviews for this quaint, local library? It wasn't exactly love at first site;…read morehowever, now I absolutely love the Hillside library. First and foremost, I have to mention the outstanding service that is provided by the staff. The welcoming smiles and genuine interest in helping customers is what prompted me to write this review. Most of the staff know my name and greet me during each visit. If I have any "hold" items that come in, I don't even need to ask for them. The staff members at the front desk will have it ready for me when I check out. The Hillside library may not be the biggest library, but they have items that many other larger libraries don't have. They continuously update their inventory with newly released books, movies, music CDs, Wii games, and even XBox games! They also keep the community informed by publishing many of these updates in their newsletter. In addition to the current selections they offer, Hillside library also has a nice computer lab, various workshops and clubs, and wireless printing options. I love this wireless printing option. I have used it several times when (in a crunch) my printer wasn't cooperating with me. And at 10 cents a print...it is probably much more affordable than what I pay for those expensive ink cartridges. It is a nice cozy place to read, use the computer and utilize fantastic resources that your tax dollars go toward. Make the most of it.

Amazing! Offers something for everyone! Very helpful when ordering books and movies! My grandson…read moreloves it when he comes into town as there is a playroom in the downstairs children's library! The staff is exemplary! In a small town we are very fortunate to have such a great library!

I came here on Saturday to update my library card. I moved to the Forest Park Area a few months…read moreago. I looked online and was happy that they were offering a complimentary parking pass to The Chicago Botanic Garden. The guy behind the counter was nice and helpful. It took him some time to get my information to get my library card. I walked around a bit and this library is quite nice. Very nice and clean on the inside and outside. There are many programs and workshops this place offers. You can check online for events young, teens and adults. I love the banner outside that says "Everyone is Welcome" Its also cool that FPL is Fine Free which permanently eliminates fines.

I love libraries, the books, the knowledge! It's a fairly large library for a small town. Multiple…read morefloors, tons of shelves, new releases, classics, fiction, non-fiction...#takesbreath whew The staff here are helpful, knowledgeable, and super friendly. The library has a large selection that sure won't disappoint you. It took 5 minutes to get my library card, and within 10, I was downloading digital magazines for reading!

Simply the best! Thank you. A library is at the center of…read moremost communities but is a place forgotten with the digital age we take for granted of something as simple as printing with no printer.

This is an amazing library. They have 4 floors of books and resources, scientific and research…read morejournals, Chicago archives and much more. it is sad to see no one has acknowledged the massive amount of books and journals they have here, I think its incredible and super resourceful. First floor: They have a Starbucks cafe, a few eating areas, a reading room on the right side (a quiet room for studying filled with desks and some couches). They have a study area called "idea commons" on the left side, its a pretty cool study area, they have unique tables, and nice little sections with couches and huge white boards to study on, there is also computers towards the back, very nice study area altogether. They also have a circulation desk which is where you check out books/return them. Second Floor: VERY NOISY, BUT THATS THE POINT. The second floor is designed to be loud and a collaborative area. lots of tables so usually big groups of students study together over projects and what not (hence collaboration). HOWEVER, if you walk to the left or right side, you'll start to see the beautiful selection of books I was mentioning earlier. on the left side and right side, there are tables and tables for studying, the farther back you go, the quieter it gets even though you're on the loud second floor. There are printing sections here but I think you have to be a UIC student. Third Floor: SUPER QUiET :). There aren't a lot of tables on this floor, This floor is mostly taken up with all the books and journals they have. I have gone through most of their selection, and they have everything you can think of and then some. Fourth Floor: VErY QUIET :). This floor is the best if you have a lot of work to get done and focus. PLENTY OF TABLES. Great section of books and journals (once again), they have these unique couches with a tiny table attached to them, usually students with laptops use those. There is also a section of comfortable chairs towards the west side of the floor with a shelf of books next to them. You have a nice little view of the Chicago skyline too! Overall, this library is pretty big. People usually take the stairs because the elevators are super slow and can only fit like 4 people. If you want something to read from the 1970's to now, this is your place. Real resources, real journals, atlas books, encyclopedias, its just amazing. I hope people will feel the same way I do when they visit here.

When I spent hours a day here, Richard M. Daley was not yet the next mayor Daley, his father was a…read morevery recent memory having just passed away in office when I was in high school. It was the Circle Campus library, and it was a place where we used a card catalog (primitive Google) to find books (sort of like Wikipedia only factual and printed in ink on paper) to study (like a Starbucks) and think (no contemporary parallel). It's a good university library with some interesting displays, special collections, highly trained research librarians, and oddly, they still have some books. Stark 1970s architecture on the outside (in those days the student protest movement inspired defensible college design, narrow windows, walls difficult to scale, sturdy concrete that's not flammable, easily secured gates and doors) the library is much more attractive on the inside. It's much louder on the inside than it was in pre-mobile phone days, I guess librarians gave up on shushing decades ago. Oh, and somewhere in the bowels of this repository is my first Master's thesis. Turns out it would take a special request to dig it up, and I didn't want to waste their time as I've read it before.

Easy access off of Wolf road just north of North avenue. Very nice large library. Three levels in…read morethe building. They have an elevator and a staircase to access all levels. Great knowledgeable friendly staff.

My hometown library which has had major improvements over the past 2 decades…read more The shelves and reading areas are always clean and organized, and the staff friendly and helpful. Their most recent addition of the statue of the Incredible Hulk is perfect for kids and adult superhero fans alike.

Very impressive library in the Town of Cicero! Very large facility with a nice big private parking…read morelot to the west of the building. There is also parking in front of the building. There's a bicycle rack out front as well and benches to sit also. Impeccable building and nicely landscaped; well maintained. You'll find community posts on the boards to either side when you walk in. There is Reception to the Right as you walk through the inside double doors. Just ask; they guide you. Public Libraries are for everyone to use and enjoy; respectfully and with care! Your knowledge is your power and your literacy is that path. Not all communities can offer such nice facilities , as such here and it's wonderful to see it available. Nice job Cicero. Com mon ; the Dewey Decimal System! So much fun to learn and explore. My adult kids still remind me of the Summer Book Reports I dished out; they remember the Books as well! Words on the pages are what open our minds. Residents; you need your Cicero ID to get a Library Card; So you can check out books. Join Book Club. Read to your kids! Parents:Guardians; your kids need their picture taken for the computer system, to get the card. They issue the card with their name, no pic. The pics are for the receptionist to know if it's the correct kid checking out the book/items. Different areas of the library to explore. They have their Calendar Posted as well. Fantastic place to get a break out of the sun this summer and really enjoy reading ! Celebration of Literacy