Really big library with a great location downtown Naperville! A nice children's section and tons of…read moreprogramming for all ages. Something unique that not every library has is the extensive selection of video games, movies, music and even board games you can check out! And of course a ton of books and study space, libraries are the best!

Only rating based on the kids level, but we enjoyed this library! Ample seating with a diverse toy…read moreselection. It was really nice. We went in the morning and it was starting to get crowded by 10:30 ish.

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.

Hey all you complainers about kids: what do you expect? We take our children to the library to…read morecheck out books to bring home, enjoy, learn to read, study, do homework, spend quality time with themselves, others, and so many things. Some of my best memories are of my neighborhood library.

the website is simply pain in the neck . About time the web page is set right . no matter how…read morecorrectly one enters the bar code etc it does not accept that . please ask the website admin to remove glitches . working on line for lib matters is sheer waste of time

The Oesterle Library is the Library at North Central's campus. It is a really great library because…read morethey have everything you could possibly need and more. It is spacious and well organized. I love going here to work on homework because I can use their computers and they have A LOT of them so I never have to wait when I am in a rush to print something off before class. About a semester ago, I got a walk through of the Library with one of the employees that work there. She showed me a whole area the Library has sectioned off from the rest of the books, that is completely dedicated to the teaching field. It is AWESOME! You can find any book you need on lessons and activities. They also have a whole room where you can check out games and activities to bring to your classes with you when you teach. These kits include all the materials you need to do the activity and some of them are really neat like the giant mannequin whose organs you can remove in the stomach for a health class! I love it. The staff are extremely friendly here too and always looking to help you. The library itself is pretty easy to maneuver around but sometimes it becomes overwhelming because there are so many books and it can take awhile to find what you are looking for. Just ask! Some, if not most, of the employees that work there are students and they are very helpful. They will point you in the right direction.

This library is theee world's most nosiest library ever! I'd be better off at Starbucks. From…read morestudents boldly having phone conversations, phones vibrating, and workers loudly having conversations and laughing at the front desk; it's quite ridiculous. I should not have to get up every 5 mins to tell workers and students to please keep it down in a LIBRARY. They have to do better.

This is a Christain college and I am Hindu…read more My husband and I love this library and campus. I had to pay to join the library, and it was worth every cent. The grounds are beautiful to run, and at no cost. Not one negative thing to say about Wheaton College.

I attended Wheaton College as a student, but after graduating I still come here to study & check…read moreout books. The college library is open later than the public libraries so it's a good place if you're studying for a professional certification or have a work project. They are open until midnight week nights and have shortened hours on the weekends. My one complaint would be they are not open on Sundays due to the Sabbath. I understand school policy regarding these hours, but it leaves limited other public options for study spaces. Besides the hours, there are just enough study spaces for the amount of traffic that comes in and out of the library. During midterms and exam weeks I would not recommend trying to find a study spot, it will be too full. As a student or a paying community member, you will have access to the interlibrary loan system where you can check out books from any of the partner colleges in the IL area. It makes for cheap rental of books rather than buying a textbook online. I would definitely recommend paying to be a member if you need access to the library system for renting books or if you need resources on biblical topics. They have one of the most expensive collections of resources as far as reference material for biblical texts, archeological books or peer reviewed journals available online.

I wish I could give the Wade Center 10 stars on Yelp! It's an over-the-top experience to visit and…read moreget a full tour if you're a CS Lewis and/or JRR Tolkien fan! This museum and library is located right on the Wheaton College campus. Currently (September 2022), a meditation garden is being landscaped outside of the back exit, the design of which is inspired by "The Hobbit." My hubby and I have taken so many out-of-town guests here, and recently some local relatives who had never been! Each time I join a tour, I learn something new. The tour guides and staff are so learned!

I heard about this place through Roadside America and am so glad I went. It was amazing to see…read moreTolkien's desk (on which The Hobbit and parts of the Silmarillion were written), C.S. Lewis's desk, and his wardrobe... yes, THAT wardrobe. The staff are so friendly and were kind enough to take pictures of me with the objects. No admission cost!

I am solely basing this on their youth area! If you are simply there to check out books it's fine…read more Not really a great space to stay and play. There's no designated play area and the couple of toys are kind of tucked away. We went in the late afternoon and it was pretty dead. I really hate to say this but the librarians didn't greet us or look our way at all when we came in. Definitely not a problem, but it didn't feel super welcoming like we are used to at other places even if it was just a smile acknowledgment.

Small library but we don't mind because there's very limited people here anyway. We try to come…read morehere pretty often as we live 2 seconds away. There are some pros and cons though. The pros include: There is a wide variety of books for kids to check out. It's enough for them to pick out what they like and be happy with. There are 4 tablets at the tablet station. They have learning, educational games for them to keep busy. The kids space has wooden puzzles too if you don't want your kid to play on the tablets. Not a lot of kids during the evening hours. Bathrooms nearby kids section. Kids programs available monthly. Especially in the summer. The cons include: Small selection for adults. I have some trouble finding the books I need. No crafting area to make cool crafts. Not too many toys for kids, so my kids usually come for the tablets. And not too many computers to come and print things out.

A phenomenal place! The outdoor garden, labyrinth, and Mother Mary statue is heartwarming.read more

This must be the most Magnificent and Beautiful example of 19th Century architecture in the State…read moreof Illinois, and at almost 67, one of my oldest hang-out's and stomping grounds. The Library has the largest collections of Occult and Esoteric books in the United States, including illustrated manuscripts, in Greek, Hebrew and Latin, plus other dead languages. The collection of rare Occult antiques, paintings and artifacts is world renowned, and the grounds that surround it, would put the imagination of H. P. Lovecraft to shame. This is a must visit place. I have also attended several of the Theosofest activities over the decades. The adjacent Quest bookstore has the largest selection of books, jewelry, incense, candles, posters, and supplies anywhere. This is the place for every serious practioner...

Excellent event- this year probably had the best overall speaker lineup yet. Can't wait for next…read moreyear

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