It's a wonderland of books, crafts and activities. The staff is top notch! Love this library!!!read more

This is a great library. Their online presence is outstanding. You know when the books arrive…read more The self checkout makes is super quick to pick up the hold and check out. I don't even have to pay the meter since it's so fast. You can renew the books online. I love it.

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.

We've been coming here regularly and it's been such a reliable community resource…read more The space is clean, organized, and easy to navigate with kids. The children's section is especially well laid out, with a good mix of books, toys for the kids to play with, and places to sit and watch them enjoy! The staff has always been kind and helpful when we've needed assistance. It's the kind of place that makes everyday outings easier and more enjoyable. And it's free! I'm so grateful to have it nearby, especially during the long, cold Chicago winters.

#1/ Best library in Chicago suburbs. Plenty of parking, even across the street. Calendar has a wide…read morerange of activities for all ages. I have borrowed countless books, videos, camera accessories and more.

The New Building is a major upgrade from the old one. I love using the library and the running…read moretrack in the building, and the field is the best place to play soccer with the kids! The community events they host are a lot of fun too. My children have loved the video game days, the Bollywood dance event, arts and crafts and library scavenger hunts! The Junteenth celebrations, and the Nutcracker shows are great every year, and the World Cup Watch Party was a blast!

As a long time Evanston resident, I have been to both the original location and now the new and…read moreimproved multi-purpose facility. All the new amenities at current location are awesome: library, walking track, ice rink, gym and community rooms. I went to Robert Crown for their Kwanzaa Celebration, which had food, dancing and vendors. The community event was a success; it was great to see neighbors and friends there. I find the center organized and welcoming. An awesome family friendly community center.

Kinda feels like a hospital sometimes with the white lighting... but not a bad study space. Has…read moreseveral different spaces to work in on different floors. Small study rooms available via reservations, seating with computer monitors, personal booths with dividers, different sized classrooms, open seating for a collaborative space, random chairs in the hallways, and even a 24 hour quiet study space where people look at you funny for scooting your chair. Very convenient place to work at for northwestern engineering students.

Parking lot in the back. Librarians are helpful and friendly. The building and bathroom is clean…read more They only have bathrooms on the first floor. They have an upstairs community room and it was spacious for the event I attended. There are more tables and books upstairs for an ideal working environment.

It has a small parking lot and there is a small collection of dvds. Despite the size, the library…read moreis not short on neatness and organization. And the librarians know how to catch your attentionand invite you to read or peruse something more.

One of the things I love about NEIU is their 4 level of library space. I really enjoy being here…read moreand appreciate all the various books you are able to read. I go here so once in a while I will just stop in and go not the laptop while doing research for a class or two. The libraries hours will change every season but you really have to be on it. I like the fact that Sundays they stay open until 9pm because for someone like me who works, having this time to research is really a good thing. They are wheelchair accessible and offer a variety of different rooms to study in, or tables that have electrical outlets in the middle of the tables if you need to charge at any time. Restrooms are also quite available on each floor so for your convenience, you can stay on the floor you are studying on in case you have to "go". There is also a lab here so take advantage that you can get tutors and information here to make sure you get the best grades possible. Wi-fi is available so make sure you take advantage of this wonderful place.

This is where the rigorous studying goes down. The library itself isn't the most aesthetically…read morepleasing. Okay that's an understatement. The inside of the library makes you feel like you traveled back to the 90's. The carpet is ancient, rusty, and beige. The dust covered book shelves make you wonder if people actually check out the books here. However, this places gets the job done. A lot of visitors don't even go to NEIU, including myself. You'll find students from UIC, Depaul, and creepy old people. If you have an admission exam that you're are studying for, set up camp here for a few months, score high, and then move on with your life. The library has 4 spacious floors plus a basement, cubicles for those who are seriously trying to concentrate, shared tables, public computers, and best of all they don't seem to mind if you bring food. There's also a cafe on the first floor in case you need some caffeine! All jokes aside, this place is a valuable resource and we're very fortunate that NEIU opened it up to the community.

This is a wonderful library that includes study areas you can book as well as the standard fiction,…read morenonfiction, AV, and new books areas. There's also a quiet reading room on the main floor if you're interested in a more immersive reading experience separate from the cozy chairs and tables in the various aisles. The main star of the show is the children's area downstairs: it's the entire floor, and the librarians do an excellent job of putting out award-winning books, different themed collections, and maintaining the various game stations. Recently, my partner visited, and I asked him to surprise me with a new mystery read. The librarians at the front desk were really helpful in his search, and offered him a selection of nine suspense, thriller, and mystery books to choose from. They really knocked this request out of the park. The ease of self-checkout is also coupled with the vast interlibrary loan program. I'm able to request any book within the system of regional libraries, which makes it so easy to get any book I'm curious about. Great parking lot out back with some street parking out front.

This little library is very cute. I stopped in with my child because they were having an…read moreinteractive story in the library, which sounded interesting. It is a cool concept, as they put different stations up throughout the library that tell the story. It's too advanced for my toddler but their publicity for this made it sound like this isn't a one-time sort of event, so I'll look forward to a future interactive story. Whilst we were here we stopped by the children's section. It's located in the library's basement. They have areas for kids of different ages though of course kids can hang out in the different areas regardless of age. In the section for littles, there's a pipe that spans a portion of the room and kids can talk to one another through it, which was kinda cool and fun. MGPL has some good programmatic offerings, and I'd like to take them to my kiddo when we can make it. They recently had a magician in their auditorium, and I believe they have an evening story time as well. The only thing I am unsure about is the parking and its relationship to the doors. I parked in the back since all the street parking out front was taken, but it doesn't seem like there was any door from that back parking lot and I'm not sure I was super comfortable with that when it was so dark and we were ack there alone. The side entrance may be open during all hours, though, so that may be the option.

Great little neighborhood Library! The outside makes it look a lot bigger than it actually is. I…read morecame here on a Friday afternoon to get out of the house and get some work done. There are lots of kiddos here (I'm assuming through a summer camp), plus a dozen or so adults, working, reading, doing puzzles, etc. The wifi works great making it a perfect spot to lock in for some work with minimal distractions. I can't wait to come back with my 2.5 year old. He looooves reading, and I know he would absolutely love to look through all the books they have here!

Nice library, clean layoit, well organized books. Staff is friendly. Bonus, they have a puzzle…read moreexchange corner. You take a puzzle for you yo build, you do not need to leave a puzzle to check out.