Love this library , it's clean and organized and people are very helpful they even have a whole…read moresection dedicated to homeschooling and also fo thing for the younger kids

Fossil Ridge is a beacon of joy and quality service. The kind people working there go out of their…read moreway to help the community. No other library can compete with its greatness as it embodies what an ideal library should be. God bless that library and it's Tully Monster collection.

The library staff are friendly. If you go there often enough, they will know you by name. They have…read morean abundant adult and children's section. They have audio books and DVDs. Often you can find something to read or listen to because it will be marked as 'new'. Depending on what everyone likes, they will purchase books accordingly. They have a small coffee bar near the entrance, and two multi-purpose (not like gyms) rooms also near the entrance in the vestibule, and have several restrooms, the main ones located there in the front. We have been coming here for years. Directly across the street from BUGC, (Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center), which serves children 7-8 grade, so many children come here after school to hang out and be picked up by a parent. The only things I dislike are a.) No video games for my pre-teen, unlike Bradley Library, and b.) Not a lot of teen programs. The teen section is the size of a small bedroom: the programs are practically nonexistent as they focus on younger children (who also have a very large book section) So, if I had to choose, I'd pick the Bradley Library, which is across the street from Tri-Star Martial Arts studio and a car wash. Good luck and happy reading!

My wife and I love the library. There is an adults only reading room with comfortable chairs…read more Staff is very friendly and helpful. Hours are pretty good, but not open on Sundays. I frequently order books from other libraries and they arrive quickly; my wife reads a lot of Kindle books through the electronic library. Try it out!

Great little library! Everything is pretty new and clean inside. In fact they were dusting when we…read morevisited. Not the largest selection of books and magazines but their Wi-Fi is really fast and free. Lots of computers to use as well. The staff is very eager to please.

This library is a place to socialize rather than actually get any work done…read more Positives: printer(color or black and white), teenager section, adult section, children section, winter programs, summer programs, constant prizes, raffles, and opportunities to win items, you're able to renew items with no charge, and it's very disable-accessible. Negatives: charges for printing, lots of papers to sign, difficult process for cards, expiration dates for cards, lose a card? You have to pay for another one have to be a certain age to use certain computers, have to have your card ON YOU to check anything out, charges for late gain quickly, attitudes from workers(specified later), and loud for a library. For the rude workers: Renee: VERY RUDE. She's the main worker. She's in charge of both the children's section AND the teenager section of the library. While she's pretty good at taking charge of the children's section, she has NO idea what she's doing in the teenager section. She's on top of everything in the children's section, but when it comes to the teenagers, she's coming in late to the programs, shutting down some of the favorite programs, never refills the snacks that the teenage section is known for and loved for, and is fairly rude to all the teenagers. I have also heard that she is very rude to the workers as well. A bad person in general. She's seen at the children's section most of the time. The workers behind the counter and in the teen section are very nice people! I love talking to Shannon and Danielle. While the people upstairs can be rude at times, the people behind the counter on the main floor are very polite and love to help with any problem that you have. Mostly pleased with this location. Renee is the only reason why I put this rating at 3 stars. You'd think I'd put it at four, but the negative effect she has on the library is so great that I have to put it a 3. I recommend this library to a LOT of people, I just recommend to stay out of the children's section.

This is my favorite library on the planet. Maybe because it's in my home town. I moved away from…read moreCoal City when I was 15 and have never found a library quite like this one. It is a landmark in the community. It's a beautiful library. It has so many fun things for kids to do, especially during the summer. There are computers for people to use, printers to print things out if you don't have a computer, lots of kids books and things for kids to do, rooms to hold meethings in - you name it, this library's got it.

This library, and the great staff, just make life better for me. A fantastic institution that I…read morehope exists forever.

Well, yes, it's JUST a library, but I've been in numerous libraries in my lifetime and I must say…read morethis one is the best by far. Extremely clean, neat and orderly. The staff are exceptional, friendly and go above and beyond to help you with anything -- if they don't have it, they do everything they can to get it for you! They offer tons of special get-together from book clubs to tot-reading meeting groups. They have this thick reference binder with lists of "Like" authors that I've never seen before -- for example, if you love to read books by John Grisham -- you like his style, but you've already read everything he wrote, the reference binder they have up at the front desk (You'll have to ask) has a list of authors that write similarly (either topic or style) to John Grisham (or any other MANY MANY MANY authors). If you are like me and often wish for a place to just "get away" from your home, kids, or husband (but can't afford to run off and hide in Jamaica), then come hide out here! Since it's a library which requires the ambiance must be quiet and peaceful, you have the perfect excuse as to why you didn't answer your cell phone ;-)

Friendly, clean, and helpful. Nice comfortable library. The Building is new and contemporary. The…read moreOld Library is the Village Hall.

THIS is how modern day libraries should do it. Events for all ages, they do a Star Wars Parade…read moreyearly, and I'm sure they have a lot more going on as I talked to a photographer of theirs and they even hire a social media person laughfingly, but good enough. They have a great library with alot of connected museums nearby and good flyer management. It's the way of the world now that in this digital age where people are so seperate and distant from eachother, places like the library have to bring back that social connection amongst people cuz without that there really is no valuing of knowledge, even in things like books. So keep on doing good Joilet Library, and may the force be with you.

Living in Joliet, I didn't expect much from the library system at first. After all, the schools…read moreare lacking, so I assumed the library would be as well. I've been pleasantly surprised! Unlike some libraries, the set up is ideal, so there are quiet spots away from the children's areas and public computers. I'm there a lot writing, and am rarely disturbed by other patrons in the little back area with the study tables. The nonfiction book selection is good; they even have a technical manual that I thought would be hard to find. As a mom, I've also been very pleased with the programming for youngsters! Between 6 and 18 months, it's hard to find activities that are age appropriate, but they have great story time for the little guys! I love the cafe on site. It's rarely too crowded, everyone is friendly, and the coffee is pretty good. My only caveat for this library system is a poor e-book database. However, I'm assuming there's not much of a market for the e-books in the area, but hopefully that will grow as more people adopt the media.

This is really a great library! The kids enjoy the aquarium that clearly has too many fish and…read morethere are plenty of activities, including touch screen and mouse operated game centers and an Xbox. The staff is always extremely helpful and very pleasant. The WiFi is plenty fast and there is more than ample seating, if you want to stray from the herd. There is also a quiet reading room with a Keurig, stocked up with plenty of flavors. The front doors sounds like a multiple vehicle pileup when they're opened, but that's the paradoxical part of the quiet library experience, I guess. Still love the place!

Very nice place to take kids during the summer. The staff was very helpful and gave me information…read moreabout a kids reading program complete with prizes. I brought in a bill with our new address on it to be signed up for library cards. No ID needed. The children's area has a good book selection, computers, DVDs, and video games.

Great Staff! Very well maintained & excellent collections. Digital workshops are an excellent…read moreresource.

The building feels historic and has character. The children's area was so impressive! I loved the…read moremini downtown Joliet play structure. There was a HUGE variety of activities to do. From private space for infants to a gaming hide out for upper elementary they have it all. I HIGHLY recommend it.

I come to the New Lenox Library multiple times a week and from the fantastic posters and program…read moreinformation that promotes what is coming/happening in the library to how helpful everyone is makes it a fun day for my family. They promote a "family feel" within the library as well as all the outreach programs I've discovered through them. Hidden gems - the New Release area on the first floor (not too many people know its there, why go to Redbox???) & Lynda.conm (brushed up on my Adobe Illustrator skills for FREE)

I absolutely LOVE the New Lenox Public Library! It is a beautiful facility, and the staff are so…read morefriendly and accommodating with anything that you need. What a wonderful "homey" place to go. I'm always reading in the newspaper about the different programs being offered by the library. Great job - keep up the terrific work!!!