This library is really quite beautiful. It's large and grand, reminiscent of the Carnegie…read morelibraries, though this is not one of them--the building at their current location is actually only about 45 years old. When you walk in, one of the first things you'll see is the independently operated cafe. Really handy to have at the library, but just check their hours as they don't run concurrently with the library itself. We headed down to the children's section which is on the lower level. It is a really comfortable space for kids and parents; they a rather large toy section with a play flower shop, kitchen, and lots of bins full of toys. The tables had some other activities like little puzzle books or coloring stations. They had bins of books that weren't shelved with the rest of them, but rather organized in the bins by alphabet blocks for easy access to look at with the kids. And there was lots of seating for parents to relax and watch their children. I don't check on the Batavia library since I don't live in the area, but when we were at the cafe waiting I saw on their media screen some of the events they host flash by and they looked interesting. They have in person and virtual events, it seems, which I love for its convenience, accessibility, and inclusiveness. The outside of the library has over a dozen outdoor tables, so grab something at the cafe and enjoy!

I've been visiting this library since 2008 when my husband and I first met. We were living with a…read morefriend in Batavia for a short time, and we would come here to get some space. One of my favorite features of this library is the fireplace and the windows surrounding it. It's my favorite place to chill, read, crochet/knit, just feel like I'm in another place. Since I've been married and had kids, we've taken our kids here multiple times too. They really enjoy the downstairs children's area. There's a lot of activities to do down there and things to play with. They also have a good selection of children's books, DVDs, children's programs during the day, and lots of places to sit. Most of the people working here are very kind and helpful. There is one woman who works at the information desk in the back of the adult section between the main part of the library and the fireplace room I was talking about earlier. She has a strange attitude. I was sitting by the fireplace and it wasn't on and the room was very cold. I went and asked if they could turn it on. She says to me, "Well, we only turn it on when it's cold outside." But then she reluctantly got up and went to turn it on. It was blazing for a second, then went out. She was already back in her seat at her desk ignoring everyone. I didn't understand why she was working here because she seemed so bitter about helping the community at the info desk. ‍ other than that, it's a great place to hang out!

YOOOoooooo why am I getting overdue emails?!!! I only haven't returned a dvd and book for like 2…read moreweeks? What gives in this day and age of NO FINES?!!! What me worry????!!!! I"m keeping this ish till next YEAR!!!!! lol. They got rid of the bums here somehow. Long live the bums, but where they went nobody knows?!!! Maybe they're living in your house right now!!!! LOOK OUT NO MORE EMAILS! Lemme keep my books I didn't finish yet

This is actually a really nice library. Staff is always friendly and helpful, I feel they have a…read moregreat selection of books. Overall, I think this library is a great addition to the community. I will say this, the library is a place that welcomes all and while that is beautiful it does attract a couple of interesting characters. But, everyone tends to mind their business and keep themselves occupied. I do feel safe at this library. They use to have security guards at the entrance however, the last few visits I have not seen any. I can confidently say though that this library takes the safety of the community very seriously. I did have a scary encounter here back in the summer. I was getting some work done when the PA system came on and told everyone to evacuate the building immediately. Obviously, I don't take these things lightly and with the worst case scenario running through my mind I collected my things and left ASAP! As I was leaving police were already surrounding the building. The evacuation was calm and orderly. After going home and doing some research it turns out someone did put in a threat towards the library. Seeing how the situation was handled really affirmed my confidence in the competency of this library. I'm giving four stars because on a more recent visit I had a hard time finding a table to sit that had working outlets. Don't get me wrong, I walked past many tables with built-in outlets but every time I tried to plug in my laptop it unfortunately didn't work. I did finally find one all the way towards the back and was able to get some work done! It really is a grand library! It would be perfect if they ensured all offered amenities were always working properly. Other than that, I do love this library!

Thank you to all of the staff who made this event so much fun and possible. We never thought we…read morewould see a T-Rex in a library and my daughter said, "Best day ever!"

My daughter and I just moved into the area and we wanted to get Library cards. The librarians there…read morewere very welcoming and walked us through the process quickly. They were so excited about my 5yo being so into reading already! My 5yo was really excited to get her own card and the children's librarian made it a big deal which made my daughter feel very special. They have several spaces for young kids to play and sit and read. They have DVDs you can check out for free for 5 days, plenty of books. They have a lot of cool events going on over there throughout the year including Storytimes for different ages. We will be visiting this library for a loooong time.

Knowledgeable staff. Bright, clean, great atmosphere. This library provides a nice balance of…read morecommunity activities, services, and resources across the continuum - from children to teens to parents to seniors.

I love this library. It may be small, but the staff is helpful and friendly. The library has great…read moreonline options (Libby, Hoopla, Axis360) and is quick to get any special orders. It's also a library that works with other libraries in the state, so you can check our books throughout Illinois.

Very nice branch of Aurora's library. Like the others, plenty of DVD and VHS movies to rent…read more Since they aren't beholden to what's in season, the selection is better than the mega-chain movie rental places, and I think you get to rent for two weeks. And lots of books, but I guess that goes without saying. Helpful, well-educated staff. Mostly I like bringing the kids so they can learn to use the library. I want them to understand that boredom is alleviated when the mind is engaged - TV and shopping aren't necessary when you can spend an afternoon discovering.

I've only been here once. While it doesn;t have as many amenities as the downtown branch and it's…read moresmaller than the eola branch this library does have one great thing going for it...It's actually quiet. When I walked in I felt like I was in an actual library because it was silent. If you need a quiet place to study this is the library to go to. The downtown one can sometimes be a zoo and the eola branch has a community center with kids going in and out. This is definitely the one library where it's quiet. Warning though, if it's your first time coming here make sure you google map it first because it's hidden away in the neighborhood and was pretty tough to find.

LIBRARIES ALWAYS GET 5 STARS…read more................ the oswego library is nice, clean, quiet, and friendly.

This library is beautiful! It's clean and the staff is always friendly. Their books are in great…read morecondition and the children's area is so nice. I spend a lot of time with my children here.

We used to absolutely love this library, but the children's section has gone downhill so much. They…read morehave switched the way that they organize all the children's books by random categories and most of them don't even make sense.. The biggest problem is when you ask for help from any of the children's librarians they want to push you to use the computer and they don't want to help you at all find books anymore. When I was in the library yesterday, another mother was complaining with me how it's so incredibly difficult to find books anymore that they prefer to go to Batavia or Sugar Grove . I can no longer recommend this library for children's books anymore ,

Such a nice library with friendly staff and very easy parking. I enjoyed my visit here!read more

I am not a cardholder (library hop to change my scenery), so my review is only on ambiance. I…read moreabsolutely adore the floor-to-ceiling windows on the second floor; the sunlight while studying keeps me sane. The 'cafe' downstairs is a bit tinier than I would like. And I was a bit disappointed that a majority of the library is the second floor, with the first being the cafe, front desk, a little lounging corner, and a kid's space in an entirely different room. So, a majority of noise and people were upstairs, making it a little difficult to concentrate but with some nice headphones you're all good!

Adorable library in a quaint, historic town. I love the architecture of the building from the…read moreoutside. The inside is also very tidy with a nice selection of items.

I love libraries and St. Charles has a great library. The librarians downstairs are kind and…read morepatient with the little ones. They have lots of fun (and free!) programs for the kids. Summer book reading club is our favorite. Our oldest loves to go to the Lego build times. Feeding their creativity is a strength of the library. I'm an eBook reader and I've been satisfied with their OverDrive collection. And they've increased the check out time to 21 days! And the biggest change we've appreciated as a family is auto-renew. If a book is due but nobody has a hold on it, it will check it back out to you. If you haven't had the chance to use their services besides book check out, you're missing out on some great programs!

St. Charles library appears clean and organized. I was looking for books on the human body for…read moreelementary age children and most of the books are gender-affirming and not science-based on biology. Many books show explicit cartoon illlustrations of same-sex couples in bed together, including descriptions of oral sex and masturbation. This is not age-appropriate for young children. We will not be visiting St. Charles library anymore.