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!

Fantastic example of a public library. It had 3 floors, plenty of space and media options. I was…read morealso pleased to see that there were multiple books of the same title so more people can borrow at the same time with shorter hold times. They had a small food bank out front. They also have a book vending machine in the kid's area. They also have a new release/popular title no waiting shelf as soon as you walk in the door.

Good solid library. The people that work here are helpful and professional…read more The place is clean and orderly. Fountaindale has everything one needs in a public library. I will be back to study & think,

Came to this library for the first time and Britta in the teen space was so caring, give her a…read moreraise!

If you have a Wheaton address but live in "unincorporated Wheaton," this library is the worst…read moreexperience. It is a beautiful library, but unless you have a library card, you are treated with so much contempt. Want to purchase a library card? Get ready to spend a crazy amount of money. They claim the amount is based on the property taxes you would have paid, but I have always found the quote to be much higher. Also, if you rent but the building you rent from is in "incorporated" Wheaton, you don't pay property taxes, but you do get a library card. The librarians are generally irritated if you ask them simple questions, such as "how do I reserve a room" or "where can I print?" This week, I saw a woman ask to reserve a room and she didn't know that you need to leave an ID because the librarian didn't tell her, then the librarian got upset when the woman didn't hand over her drivers license right away. The library is supposed to be a community place. I just don't understand how it is full of unkind people.

The P-ville Public Library is my favorite library (aside to the Naperville 75th Street Public…read moreLibrary!) Their computer monitors are very state-of-the-art; they have the ability to rotate almost completely sideways (watch sideways) & the height can also be lowered or raised -if You like to sit up high and keep the screen at eye-level! They move a couple more ways but, they do not tilt backwards -which would be necessary if You stood up and we're looking down at the monitor. Their media catalogue contains literally hundreds of great DVDs & a similar amount of Blu-rays! They offer a large selection of biographies/autobiographies; such as Erika Jayne's autobiography! Their second floor consists of 8 computers (4 on each side with) lots of desk surface for Your things! Drinks are okay if they have a lid/cap. Don't worry about space if You bring Your own device(s); they have about 8 personal tables for You & 2 friends (3 seats total!) Take note that not all tables have a charging outlet located on the floor. There is also a large area to the left (which is circular) for about 15 people to work privately! Not sure yet about the outlet situation over there. Bring large charging cables for Your devices in any situation. The computers have many charging outlets on the desk; charge 4-5 things if needed! It's probably best to bring a "multiple USB" usb adapter; there is only one usb port on the monitor with others possibly located elsewhere. The monitor has an SD card reader; buy an SD adapter to load files on Your TF/Micro SD card and place Your uploaded files on the micro so card into Your teléfono! It's a perfect library with even more perfect Librarians -my favorite aspect of anyplace that I visit! Shout out to Colette, Carmela, Andrea, Heather, Niel; my favorite Librarians!!! Neil says, "The language; it's unacceptable." I replied, "That movie is too fuc**ng funny!"

I like it! After college I swore off libraries and then I…read morehad a baby... I did some research, wanting to get my daughter involved with other kids & activities, and voila! Free classes at the local library sounded great. We've attended the Baby & Me- walk in & offered Mon-Wed and Fun w/ Music- registration required. The staff is friendly and the resources are plenty. It's conveniently located in downtown Plainfield with plenty of parking- street & private lot.

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.

Regular at this library. Great kids area, helpful staff, comfortable reading/work areas. Staple in…read morethe community.

I have been to other libraries but for me this is one of the best libraries. On the first floor…read morethey have an old fashion telephone that you can make free calls as long as they are with in the area code. The first floor has dedicated the children's library and they decorate very nice. The second floor is the adult library. You can go to the computer room and use the computers and also if you want you can use their private study rooms. The copy machines are available for .10 a copy not bad at all. Is nice and quiet. West Chicago has the nicest supervisor she is very friendly and kind. This library runs a lot of festivities for its community . Like the Halloween party, food bank, and the reading book contest

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.

The library is enormous and well kept! The staff is knowledgable and friendly. It is nice and…read morequiet and has a vast selection of books and movies. My kids and I love it!

this building is M.O.D. like 60's mod. but simultaneously futuristic…read more i was completely taken aback as i entered. i have never seen a library quite like this one. kinda made my mouth hang open. i got lost trying to find the ladies room because the black & white circle patterns were making me dizzy. no joke. (so while i was totally awe-inspired and impressed overall, of course i have to nitpick. that's what happens when you're "in the industry." meet me in the next paragraph if you're not interested in this little rant.) i did not like the youth desk; i felt like the staff were hiding behind this weird green panel. kids would have to go to either side to see them. and when standing in front of the desk, all you see is the green panel, oddly positioned, and noticeably NOT covering the many, many wires protruding under the desk from the computers. i really do not understand this design. some things i loved about this library: --the storytime room looks like the bottom of a rocket from the outside. totally cute. (nitpick: is there a way to get in without taking the stairs?) --they have a sort of enclosed outdoor space right near the storytime room. jealous! --wide, open spaces, likely with lots of little nooks and crannies to get yourself cozy in. --wonderful, helpful, knowledgeable, talented staff.