Reviews of Glenview Public Library (Library)

Tristan Thomas

This library is the worst. Staff are really rude, parking is limited, and there are only five study rooms. The library itself is not nice, there has to be better room. Other libraries in the area are so much better especially Mount Prospect. The staff is so much nicer, better parking, and more study rooms.

John Brossard

Not up to the standards of the surrounding communities Libraries. New book selection, layout and maintenance of the current selection is sloppy with too many books having smudges and food stains etc. Quality is just not there. Noisy too.

Kendra Paraskevopoulos

I love our public library. They offer a great atmosphere. My son asks to go here weekly because he loves the toys and books in the kids section.

Monkwy

I love this place

Liad Bitton

Great place, but there is almost never free parking. With such high taxes you'd expect some basic infrastructure, and while the library itself is really nice for all ages, the parking is lacking which should have been planned better

Rosendo Sanchez

Amazing

Ira Gon

I love this place so much!

Syl K

The library is nicely remodeled however: --the available room on desks (in my case for studying) is terrible (who thought putting a huge lamp (that is glued to the table cant move it) right in the middle of small tiny table is a bright idea - I cant even put a book or use a laptop because it won't fit?? yes, they do have little bigger desks but than those uncomfy chairs come into picture --OR why are the tables in private rooms so narrow and small). I think I can say in general that a lot of people who study or work on project do need some space - you can barely fit a 2 laptops and perhaps 3 books -- next I do study for longer periods soo sitting on those wooden chairs is a torture ( not comfy what so ever) -- lastly I can say that they do have pretty nice computer area and space in the lab room

Chris 999

I advise everyone to visit. There is always good literature.

Wuji Fei

One of the best libraries I have been to. Definitely the best in the Skokie and Glenview area. Big, clean, modern. Great place to borrow some books or just came here to study.

bobmiller101

I'd like to counter some of the negative comments about the staff. They are NOT rude but very accomodating, helpful and friendly. They are very compassionate and kind towards my 3-year old. The library's resources are awesome. We are a member of the North Suburban library district and we travel 7 miles to use this library. The book choices for children are the best selection of any North Suburban library. They have wonderful games and puzzles (Melissa and Doug, for instance) which can be checked out for a week. Lots of great events for kids and families. It is an incredible place!

Alex Too Tall

Nice clean modern library, it's been year's since I've stepth into a library WoW, I say late 90's my college day's in Chicago.

THE SEIDEL

By far the best library I've ever been to. Upstairs is very quiet and perfect for studying.

Todd Stern

I would just like to let everybody to know about the fantastic experiences that we've had at the Glenview public library. Our community is so fortunate to have a beautiful new library like this. The selection is wonderful and the staff is great. I was at the library tonight and a staff member by the name of Amanda J help my children. Amanda was Extremely patient with the children and help them find the books that they were looking for. Amanda made some suggestions on other books that they might like to read which we did end up checking out. Once again we highly recommend that everybody goes to the Glenview public library and take advantage of this beautiful facility. Todd S

B. Hartig

I have worked at and visited libraries all over the world. Glenview falls in the middle and for such a well funded library towards the bottom. Facility: Absolutely Beautiful - above average with exception of the teen area, it needs to be bigger. Children's section- love the idea of checking out games, nice area for kids, good amount of computers, collection is dated. Collection: Dated. The collection is very old and they seem to have a very small budget in which to update the collection. I find I am visiting other libraries or interlibrary loaning. Collection Policies - archaic - I don't think any library should have a collection you have to pay to rent. If the library feels the need to charge, they should eliminate the collection entirely. Online options: Good. They could have more available online but they have good options and selections. Programs: They lack innovated programming. I see very few STEM classes. While other libraries are getting 3-D printers and focusing on technology, Glenview remains in the past. Staff: cold until approaching. The staff will help you and they are really knowledgeable. You just have to ask. They will go out of their way to assist you. They even will take a message, research and call you back. Really good people. Overall, US libraries are the best in the world. Glenview falls short because of the massive budget. The powers above need to visit Mount Prospect, Northbrook, and Ela libraries and take notes in order to modernize policies, programming and the collection.

Laila Jaberansari

Seems like a nice library. very rude staff members though. Wanted to become a member but they told me our building (in Glenview) does not pay library taxes so I have to pay 15% of my monthly rent for each year. It is very expensive for a student. Buying books will be cheaper.

kim charles

Love our local library! Gray parking great handicap parking see you soon friendly and completely family-friendly. I wish more libraries will like this. Very modern building with extreme meet up today library collection. You can also rent movies and DVDs. My wife and I both have a membership. Everybody should use the library

bclean

Great public library. I love this place. Very convenient to get books. They also have video games for Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation. Very informative website that shows what you have out and when it is due back to the library. Very good internet and study rooms are good.

Victor M

Its got awesome books and movies.

David Yoon

The Glenview Public Library is a GEM of a library. It's modern and large. There are quiet desks on the 1st floor and 2nd floor and virtually all of them have an electrical outlet and many have a reading lamp. There are 10 private study rooms on the 2nd floor. Fast free Wi-Fi. Large selection of books. Nice children's reading area. Ample parking. Right next to the Glenview Metra Train Station. The only negative that I can think of is that traffic can back up around the library at Glenview Rd. and Harlem Ave. because of the frequent train stops.

catherine scolnick

Love our local library and use it often! Solid assortment of books on cd, current in-print, and nice lounge area for sitting and reading. Thanks for all you do for the community!

Patricia Olds

Wonderful Library! Great staff, facilities and selection!

Andrew Huntmill

Very good staff. Modern library.

jocelyn edmonds

Nice building, new and well kept. Very friendly staff!

Suzanne Lyhus

I have always experienced the highest levels of customer service at our library and so appreciate the gracious, knowledgeable staff. What a fabulous community resource!

Saarah Bhaiji

I've lived in Glenview now for over 10 years and I've never had a good experience at this library. The staff is very nit picky about what you do, its always too busy, staff is very loud and quite rude to say the least. My friends and I were sitting in a section with a TV, where you were able to play video games and watch movies, we decided to watch a documentary and were rudely told that it was only for video games, when I know for a fact other people have watched full movies in this space. I would rather go to the skokie library, when they are accepting of diversity, because I've had enough.

David Riebe

This library has the most restrictive internet usage policy in the land.I have a chicago library card but was disallowed from registering it with the glenview library because I currently don`t have a photo I.D. The only guest access to the internet is in the form of standing only fifteen minute terminals,which I find to be deplorable considering neighboring libraries such as Northbrook and Des Plaines have no restrictions whatsoever.What ever happened to freedom of information? I thought public libraries in the United States are supposed to be all about freedom of information.

Peter Knuerr

Friendly staff comfortable facility