Nice little library that does the best it can with what it has. Came looking for Sanborn Fire…read moreInsurance Maps for Blue Island as the catalog shows they have it on microfilm ... but when you ask for it you find it is buried in a storage room which they are reorganizing ... so it essentially is not available. Add to that the fact that they got rid of their microfilm reader and you're in for an unsuccessful visit. If you're looking for just the more current books and a selection of everyday titles, this is probably your place. Adult section on the ground floor, children's in the basement. Nice for everyday community use, not for any research.

Grew up going to this library. Always helped me find books and movies by requesting from other…read morelibraries. Nice, cool place to get work done.

I stopped at the Pullman branch in order to drop off ballots for the city elections. It's a small…read morebranch but it was hopping today with people there to vote, and election workers trying to talk up their candidates. Voting and ballot drop-off took place in the community room just inside the entrance to the building. This branch has a small parking lot in the back with about twenty spaces, as well as street parking because Green Street is a cul-de-sac here. It's a small branch and a single story, but it's also a newer one having been built in 2005. It's in really good condition I was surprised to find it's been around that long. The architecture is in the prairie style that they've been employing in the newer branches, or at least the ones built around that time. Like many of the newer branches it's LEED certified as well. There's a children's section, and the main room of the library has a large number of computers for the neighborhood's use. When I was there, only one was in use but the dude seemed to be winning his game! They don't seem to have a huge collection of books, actually, though libraries are so much more than that these days; luckily the CPL system is huge and you can get pretty much anything transferred between branches if the local one doesn't have it. Given the location of the branch it's not a surprise that they feature information related to the Pullman company. Specifically, they highlight A. Philip Randolph, an important figure in labor, Pullman company, railroad, and Civil Rights history. He spearheaded the movement to unionize the Pullman Porters, and for his efforts the Pullman Porter museum is named in his honor. They also have some nice artwork; in the main room there are some panels depicting various scenes. In the entrance hall, there are portrayals of both A Philip Randolph and Barack Obama. Almost forgot to mention what I saw I was leaving. There was a little box just inside the door with two boxes of naloxone, aka Narcan, to use in suspected cases of opioid overdose. Since Illinois is a state where anyone is allowed to carry this to provide aid if necessary I've been wanting to pick some up for myself to carry, but I haven't seen it in public spaces to prove assistance. I was pretty glad to see it.

Everything went very well there nice and quiet the young lady by the name of Eve she was very…read moreprofessional with me very helpful kind and patient because I am a lady of 80 year young and she truly truly have helped me

Absolutely stunning, great for kids as well as adults. They have activities for the kids which is…read moreamazing, with packets to take home as well as a play areas.

I would recommend going to this library. Every time I go there everyone is so help and kind…read more Especially Katie and Colleen

Great place to spend an afternoon, clean, quiet and always friendly librarians available if you…read morehave questions or need help.

I appreciate the employees at this library. Each time I go there and need help they are always…read morewilling to go the extra mile to help you!! It's very clean and comfortable and plenty of activities are available for all age groups. I go there pretty often and have not had a single bad experience!

A gem in downtown Flossmoor. The staff is very helpful and know how to access resources. The…read morelibrarians are fabulous at suggesting challenging books for students based on their reading level. Free Wi-Fi and coffee. You can log in online to SWAN and order books to be delivered to Flossmoor Library to pick up - they even send an e-mail when the ordered item arrives. One of the best community libraries around!

This library was okay. It wan't bad but it also wasn't the best I've ever seen. The staff was nice…read moreand everything but I think they should really update their books and get some new ones.

Recent renovations have updated this library's layout to be so user friendly and comfortable…read more Separating the adult and youth computer sections really helps and its so easy to sign in to computers and check out books. Very well-thought out upgrades. Thank you for providing such a beautiful, helpful resource to Oak Forest residents. Much appreciated.

I am writing to express ongoing concerns regarding my experiences at the Midlothian Library as a…read moretraveling therapist serving young children and their families. In my role, I work with children of varying abilities, including those with developmental differences. Unfortunately, I have had multiple unpleasant interactions with staff that have made the environment feel unwelcoming and, at times, inappropriate for the families I serve. I have observed what I perceive to be differential treatment toward families of color, including nonverbal cues and behaviors that come across as dismissive and judgmental. One particularly concerning incident involved a child with autism who was experiencing a brief meltdown in a private room. During this time, a staff member, later identified as Sue Eckhardt, entered abruptly and stated, "What the hell is going on? I can hear the banging in my office." The tone and approach lacked sensitivity and were not appropriate given the situation. The interaction escalated an already challenging moment rather than supporting a safe and understanding environment. Additionally, I have received repeated feedback that typical toddler behavior--such as speaking at an indoor voice level--is "too loud." I have also been told that my therapeutic singing is disruptive, despite it being a standard and necessary component of my sessions. At the same time, there appears to be inconsistency in expectations for noise levels among staff. I would also like to note concerns regarding the physical layout of the children's area. The toddler space is centrally located with high ceilings, which naturally amplifies sound. This design contributes to noise concerns that staff have raised, yet the responsibility appears to be placed on families rather than considering environmental factors. Public libraries are intended to be inclusive, welcoming spaces for all members of the community. Based on my experiences, I feel that the current environment and some staff interactions fall short of that standard. I strongly encourage leadership to reflect on staff training, particularly in areas of cultural responsiveness, disability awareness, and family-centered practices.

It was ok, staff has some attitude but mostly Ok…read more One time I went to the bathroom and they were all messed up. It smelt bad and what I think was soap on the mirror.

A public gem. Friendly librarians and great atmosphere.read more

Staff is very friendly & welcoming, I was hopeful that they would be expanding the library like…read moremidlothian did, selection on newest books is next to nothing & have to be ordered.

The Homewood Public Library is another in a string of wonderful library spaces on the south side of…read morethe greater Chicagoland area. This one is spacious and two-story, holding thousands of entries. The on-line catalog was easy to maneuver - so you can easily find stuff when you are there or from home when you are researching - and the library shares with a number of others in a system - so you can get access to materials not in this library but in the system. Works very well. The entrance to the library has a number of large display cases where they highlight special exhibits. There is a childrens' room inside on the first floor (can get a bit noisy at times but they do the best they can with the space), and the library also has private study rooms where you can get away from all distractions for a few hours for study or reading. The Homewood Public Library is a winner...go and see for yourself next time you need library materials.

Very quite library where you can go to do your work if you want to get out the house. Oils maybe…read moreuse a face lift. Everything works, just not aesthetically pleasing.

Very rude and disrespectful library director. Don't go to south holland library if you are African…read moreAmerican, they will stereotype you immediately and treat you like a delinquent. This woman had the nerve to approach my kids at the library and ask them if they were sitting in the back isle by the books because they're looking to get into mischief/trouble and don't want anyone to see what they were doing. Mind you, they were sitting quietly doing their homework on the floor. Why would she make such a remark? I'm sure if their skin color matched hers, her approach would have been different. My daughter called me because she felt uncomfortable. I drove down there to find out what was going on, she had left already. I left my number for her to call me, it's been 3 days and I'm yet to receive a call. I also understand that when I left the library, another white woman came over to them and was equally rude to them. These people need an attitude adjustment. Bottom line is my kids will NEVER go back there and at this point I don't even want to hear from you Ms Director.

Was ONE of my FAVORITE LIBRARIES, now it's a detention room. My kids are denied services based off…read morethe attitude of the staff. The librarian made my 4 yr old son cry because he wanted 2 coloring sheets. She crept up behind me and said "That's it she just printed those!" Yea for MY CHILDREN DUH! PRINT SOME MORE IS WHAT I WANTED TO SAY... I AM SO MAD I WISH I WOULD OF TOOK A PICTURE OF THE SIGN DISPLAYED ON ALL OF THE COMPUTER SCREENS DENYING THESE KIDS COMPUTER SERVICES FOR NO REASON BESIDES TELLING THEM TO READ A BOOK. my children read books and read books all day and were rewarded computer services.. To be denied and told to read a book as if to say the never read books. Maybe we were doing a family summer project? Or going on my capstone library. I want to complain but don't know to who so I'll just yelp.