Pros: Very small but surprisingly big library…read more Old and classic. Whole place smells like old books. Very friendly staffs. Good number of old folks reading books and playing chess. Very very quiet. Cons: None.

When I had babies/toddlers we took advantage of all their storytimes and other activities. I…read moredefinitely killed many winter hours in this library with all 3 of my little ones. These days they aren't interested in the library programming, but I find myself stopping here often to pick up books for them. I typically reserve the book ahead of time and then they have it waiting for me by the front desk to check out. It's beyond easy and never takes more than a few minutes to check out the latest novel on their wish list. And the best part- it's free! Returning the book is even easier since they have a drop attached to the outside of the library so i don't even have to go inside. While I"m a big reader myself I prefer to ready on my kindle so I borrow all my books thru the libby app, but love having this amazing library nearby for my kids!

Mostly a review of the kids section. It's not huge but has a great selection. The children's books…read moreand lined up facing outwards which makes it easy to browse. There are plenty of nice cozy areas to read together. It does get loud during busier times. Also the bathrooms are new and clean. The parking lot is smaller but I've never had an issue getting a spot.

The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The programs offered help enhance my knowledge and the…read morereading material selection is wonderful. If they do not have what you want they can usually get it for you within days.

Over the past year, I have become a regular visitor and patron of the Winnetka branch of the…read moreWinnetka-Northfield Public Library. I have conducted a large quantity of advanced genealogy research and Chicago and Winnetka history research through this library. This library has provided outstanding customer service, excellent research resources, excellent research support, and has helped me tremendously in my own genealogical research work and Chicago history research work. This library has enabled me to discover some very important new stories and facts about my own family history. I would like to thank this library and its excellent, friendly, and very professional staff of employees for being a wonderful part of both the Winnetka community and the Chicagoland community. I look forward to being a long-term patron of the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library. God bless!

This branch might be small but it's mighty. I had some time to kill with my 3 year old and was…read morepleasantly surprised. The toddler section has a tiny table for reading at and a puzzle table as well -- a major hit with my boy. I liked the selection of books too. Despite having a small selection, the librarians have done a good job choosing what to carry. And they are so helpful and friendly as well! There is a young readers section with booths for kids to gather. When we were there there were a couple of groups of kids studying together. There's an open reading room with magazines and newspapers and a fireplace. It looked so inviting I've been back for a quiet break. The library has a limited DVD section but has a decent selection. The audio cd section is very small. There are multiple computers to use and an adult fiction/non fiction section. Considering this is a branch library, the librarians have done a great job maximizing the space so people can feel invited in and making smart choices in the items they'll have. Kudos to them. So next time you're in the area, be sure not to overlook this little gem.

Nice Library you can rent out a office space and they offer free snacks like Hot Cheetos etc,read more

Nice Library and calming U can rent a office space…read more And they give u snacks when u rent a office space

Easy access. no steps. interesting activities for adults. friendly staff. pleasant and…read morecomfortable and bright interior. Curently playing MAH-JONGG once a week. New activity beginning on Thursday, Jan.22, SCRABBLE, 1-3pm. Once a month until core attendance is formed. Then maybe will meet more often. Looking forward to it. Posted 1-7-26

I've done an unofficial library tour of all the libraries in the Chicago northern 'burbs including…read moreSkokie, Lincolnwood, Niles, Evanston, and Wilmette (as well as a bunch of City of Chicago libraries) and I have to say I'm surprised there aren't as many reviews on this one. Lincolnwood Library is on the smaller side but there several modern touches that make it stand out. Note: I'm a booknerd who is always in search of the perfect study room for when I tutor students (as my side passion project when I'm not working in corporate during the week). The Lincolnwood Library shares its network with fellow northern Illinois libraries so I was able to use my Skokie Library card there! This is convenient because the Lincolnwood Library is super clean and has a "one-stop shop" feel. It is only one floor so it has a certain ease of access. They have a variety of computers, a nice children's area and newer study rooms. I rented a room and did not have to go through the computer system like at the Skokie Library which I found super convenient. The reason why I dislike booking a room through Skokie is that you are only allowed a certain number of hours per study room. I always end up having to stack library cards from my friends and family to achieve the amount of hours I need to study in a private room. I understand the logic behind that policy but in practice it was just a lot of extra work and I felt bad that my friends had to help me with their cards. The Lincolnwood library has the nicest study rooms because each includes a table, chairs, and a huge flatscreen television. The room is made of glass which gives it a modern touch and you don't feel claustrophobic. The rooms are very clean and the chairs are very comfortable. The staff at Lincolnwood are very polite and warm. They are helpful and a few of them are really cool! They seem to have a great selection of books as well. Note: limited parking spaces and an overall smaller feel.

When I go here it is usually to get something in the Transportation Library - 5th Floor - and it is…read morea very nice setting. The people working the Transportation Library are very nice - and Roberto Sarmiento the Head Librarian is worth his weight in gold. While this library is owned and operated by a Big-10 University, it is open to the public. You simply sign in when you arrive, and they will extend to you all the necessary credentials and accommodations needed - whether you are a current student or an aged researcher. This place is top-notch. We were looking for a specific set of research materials that we knew were there from a cursory search of the University catalog. Besides the fact that the Transportation Library pretty much has everything one might look for in the transportation field, it is accessible and available to all. This is the place to begin your research in the transportation field. If this library doesn't have it, it probably isn't available to others. Five star research place.

This is the hardest review I will write…read more Because it's my favorite place and to adequately pay tribute through a review is a daunting task. The resources and experiences developed me intellectually, artistically, and personally so, as clay must love a good potter's hand, I love it. NU Library is the principle library of the Evanston campus with 6 floors, 4 wings, 4.6 million volumes, 2 computer labs, and inspiring views of the lake and skyline in the large windows. Some highlights are the Melville J. Herskovits Library, the largest Africana collection in existence, and the Charles Deering Library. The Deering Library is the original library, which holds the Government Publications Department, the Northwestern University Archives, the Music Library, the Map Collection, the Art and the Special Collections. Deering is gorgeous- really it looks like a old, ornate church. I spent the bulk of four years at the library, I lived off-campus without much furniture, so it was more prudent to do most work here. We operate on the quarter system, so during finals weeks they are open 24/7, and it was popularly crowded with people cramming or typing term papers. This is not a joke, several times I've spent well over twenty-four hours straight huddled up over a computer or at a desk pouring over texts and notes. When I'd finally finish and leave spent, it was the strangest mix of elation, exhaustion, and anticlimatic pride; as though I trounced a formidable opponent in battle, but already missed that foe who I invested so much in. One of the best memories- one day I absentmindedly decided to look up one of my favorite fiction writers, the late Sidney Sheldon. I found his shelf and tucked into one of his books was a handwritten letter. He related as a teen, he suffered from suicidal tendencies and he wrote that his father discovered his desire and said, "If you don't care about anything that happens to you and you've made up your mind to do it, well, there's always tomorrow." The next day, his father said the same thing, and so forth, until neither thought or mentioned it anymore. He went to Northwestern for a quarter, then enlisted in the military eventually fighting in WWII. He never attended a college after, instead becoming a successful author, but still loved NU. I put the priceless memorabilia back into his book for another to find. Northwestern University Library really is a nursery. We come to it as seeds. I like to think the knowledge contained casts a light onto the student's passions, allows them to nurture and strengthen their personal resources, and bloom when they leave.

top notch library. 3 distinct floors with dedication to different activities in each. small and…read morepeaceful with a great staff!! my favorite in Lake County.

Rude staff. Had to work here for the day bc my neighborhood was w/o power & boy, did these…read morelibrarians show great snobbery, like I wasn't allowed to use the reading room to set up my work resources WHILE IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY the entire day. Obviously have nothing better to do & may explain the high employee turnover here. Plus this library is located on the east side of LB, which has gone woke. Obv forgetting who pays their bills too

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!