05/20/25 - Beautiful Library located in the middle of a residential area of Elmhurst. The library…read moreis beautifully/large spacious seating & lounge areas. They also have a snack & coffee bar which is a very nice amenity. The only issue is they have very limited parking. I had to drive around to try and find a space

They got cool FREE programs where you learn alot like Illinois hauntings, and as a library it's…read moremassive though it's new school meaning all the school kids running around yelling, talking, non library manners more like a city zoo .

The library is very clean and organized. The staff are very friendly full of information about the…read morebooks and the neighborhood. I love to good and see what's new in the neighborhood and free offers that are available

How can there be no reviews for this quaint, local library? It wasn't exactly love at first site;…read morehowever, now I absolutely love the Hillside library. First and foremost, I have to mention the outstanding service that is provided by the staff. The welcoming smiles and genuine interest in helping customers is what prompted me to write this review. Most of the staff know my name and greet me during each visit. If I have any "hold" items that come in, I don't even need to ask for them. The staff members at the front desk will have it ready for me when I check out. The Hillside library may not be the biggest library, but they have items that many other larger libraries don't have. They continuously update their inventory with newly released books, movies, music CDs, Wii games, and even XBox games! They also keep the community informed by publishing many of these updates in their newsletter. In addition to the current selections they offer, Hillside library also has a nice computer lab, various workshops and clubs, and wireless printing options. I love this wireless printing option. I have used it several times when (in a crunch) my printer wasn't cooperating with me. And at 10 cents a print...it is probably much more affordable than what I pay for those expensive ink cartridges. It is a nice cozy place to read, use the computer and utilize fantastic resources that your tax dollars go toward. Make the most of it.

Easy access off of Wolf road just north of North avenue. Very nice large library. Three levels in…read morethe building. They have an elevator and a staircase to access all levels. Great knowledgeable friendly staff.

My hometown library which has had major improvements over the past 2 decades…read more The shelves and reading areas are always clean and organized, and the staff friendly and helpful. Their most recent addition of the statue of the Incredible Hulk is perfect for kids and adult superhero fans alike.

Helpful staff. Various new programs and services are now…read moreavailable. The previous reviews are so old they do not represent the current status of the library.

I've been coming here a few times for the past year. I live down the block. Some staff here make…read moreyou very uncomfortable. Clicking pens bother them & having "open drinks" here is all of a sudden unacceptable. The library is meant for the community & should be welcoming. Not for it to be another place of negligence especially for those of us who live here.

Westchester Library serves my needs. Nice quiet library in a residential area. It has wifi, A/C…read moreand work space to spread out and work

This is my new local library. It looks small and kind of creepy on the outside. But when you walk…read morein it feels very home like. They also have an incredible selection for a smaller library as well. Pretty much everything I want to check out is there and if it isn't it will be there soon. The other nice thing is since Westchester is such a small community 9 times out of 10 you don't have to wait for the hot books. Actually to me it feels like what the old Oak Park library felt like before they remodeled it and turned into the taj mahal of all libraries. LOL!. I digress. If you haven't been check it. It's quaint, small and gets the job done.

Im an English major at Elmhurst University. My experience has been great! Everyone on campus is so…read morenice and willing to help with what you need. Staff and professors are also very hepful and understanding. Food is good, campus is very nice and classes have been great! I highly recommend attending this university!

I am a student at Elmhurst and have had a great on campus experience so far. You get to know a lot…read moreof people and join a lot of great organizations since it is a small campus.

I visit this library often to print documents. All printing and copy services are done in the lower…read morelevel of the library. The employees that work in the lower level are not the most customer friendly people. The service provided is dry and distant.

Things that are especially good about the Bellwood Public Library are: the architecture; the…read morewindows let in a lot of light and the landscaping is really lovely. There are plenty of quiet, relaxing places to sit and read or work on projects. They have a great series of programs on beading your own jewelry; several staff members work on presenting the programs. They also have a great collection of African-American fiction, and they have a collection of Spanish-language books. The Children's Room is especially pretty. The Bellwood Public Library has wi-fi; the wi-fi is best on the first floor, in front of the reference desk so a little laptop group gathers there. Public computers (8) are in the Lower Level, as are the conference rooms, the magazines and newspapers, and the mysteries. There 's a computer lab assistant on hand to help you at the public computers if you need help. The staff are very nice: they give recommendations and work hard on putting books on reserve for you so you can check them out when they're returned and on getting books in from other libraries.

I haven't been inside a Barnes & Nobles in years. I saw…read moreBarnes & Noble is offering a featured book of the Month deal for $5.00 upstairs at their cafe. You must make a coffee or bakery purchase any order to get this deal. This location in Oakbrook offers a wide selection of books, magazines, games, music, and gifts, you name it. A cafe that serves coffee, tea, bakery items and snacks. This bookstore is spacious. I like that you can pick out a book and find a quiet place to read. Very organized and easy to browse around and locate your favorite topic sections. There are so many book titles throughout the store. A nice place to come and pick out a good book or grab a magazine and sit back and enjoy the quiet and chill atmosphere. If you have any questions there are plenty of workers walking around willing to help. Even though it was busy and alot of people walking around. The atmosphere was still calm and peaceful. Go online and sign up for upcoming events and book club meetings.

Huge store that is usually week organized. Very busy during holiday season and they had glitches…read morewith their system but we managed. They should have multiple registers throughout the store for checkout opportunity during this holiday season as the lines were extremely long. On a regular day I love the browsing opportunity. Layout of the store changes but that is to be expected. The Starbucks inside is normally a great read and sip moment. Also, great knowledgeable staff.

One of the many Frank Lloyd Wright houses on our list, we bought tickets while in town…read more I will say apart from the house being somewhat contradictory to many attributes that make up a Wright design, the house was very nice. The tour however was probably one of the weakest I have been to. Our guide was forgetful and really didn't go over the basics with the house as we are accustomed to with Wright tours: commission of the home, Wright himself, change of hands with home, and while walking thru it- design aspects chosen inside the home. There's three levels - you only get to see two, and the second floor is currently an office so it is hard to get a real feel for the place. Easily the weakest tour we have been on

I love the work of Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, so touring this house made perfect since…read moreas both were involved in its design. The mansion is located in a gorgeous corner of the Gold Coast and represents an important part of the city's architectural story. That being said, it's not the most impressive historic house I've ever been in. In fact, it wasn't the most impressive one I went in on that day. For me, the things that made this tour worth doing were the small details like the windows, doors, wood screen in the hallway, and the fireplace surround. There aren't many rooms and the furnishings are not original. The textured walls seem odd and the lighting has been altered in several places (like he sconces). The tour guide was very knowledgeable, but they don't know much about the original owners due to their private nature. The building is now used as offices, so the upstairs bedrooms contain desks and bookshelves rather than being set as they were intended. It takes some imagination when you walk though them. The house is only open two days a week - Wed and Sat. I bought tickets I advance, but you can probably get them in person most times. I'm glad I went, it the friend who accompanied me thought it wasn't as impressive as the other houses we toured that afternoon.