Reviews of Indian Prairie Public Library (Library)

Alexander Mitich

I am so happy that Indian Prairie is my home library. The setup of the building is a lot better since it was remodeled last year. They have a fantastic selection of books,DVD's, audiobooks and downloadable mp3 or WMV file books. The staff is friendly and very helpful.

Rimi Biswas

Great Place! It's so great that once I get there, I lose track of time. It has a wide variety of sources and if you are looking for a place to study or even relax, go here.

Ezekiel Benzion

Years my husband bought our house in the IPL district before I saw it (does anyone remember those heady days when good houses, fair-priced, disappeared within hours?). The house was lovely but I would not be satisfied until I visited the local library. I checked for my favorite authors, not household words, yet, and they were on the shelves. Since then I have been very pleased by the level of service, the new offerings, the willingness to help in any searches and requests. The best library I have ever been privileged to patronize.

01duhawk

Clean library with plenty of help. The programs are well thought out.

Dan Miladinovich

This is my local library, I've been coming here for years. They have public computers, public printers, free wifi, and plenty of space to work. There are tables with chars for more than one worker spread out throughout the library. Along the walls are more private tables. Each table along a wall has outlets and you can find some tables in the center of the rooms have outlets on the floornear there as well. They have events here for the local community as well. Also, if you are a local, you can rent books, movies and video games for free. Typically they have new releases which makes coming here better than going to places like redbox to rent a DVD. Also if you have to do a group project they have private rooms you can rent time in too. Only downside is the cafeteria area does not have any microwave. This is the case for most libraries because of the noise they make but it makes it more difficult to pack a lunch. Overall it is a great library, has everything you need and is kept clean.

Steve Leopoldo

A wonderful library that offers numerous community events for all ages throughout the year. It is also located close to Darien Community Park, which makes for a fun outing for younger kids to burn some energy after learning at the library. IPPL is community asset that we're happy to support.

Jonathon Magic

Beautiful Library great service

K Marie

Too quick to send you to collections, try sending patrons a notice via phone, email, or mail first. Then once they send you to collections, they tack on any fine they can-just because they can. People are human and occasionally forget to return a book, a simple automated phone call, text, or email would often serve as a friendly reminder to return the book, not being harassed by bill collectors for a simple mistake, you are a library, not a business. For this very reason, I would much rather pay money for books then risk borrowing them from this crappy library system.

Je Myoung Lee

Small and nice library

Abdul Amin

Probably the Best Library of All, I can Find pretty much Anything and/or can Request it from different Libraries.They once inform me that they were connected to at least 50 other Libraries. This Library even has Roku to rent out (Free I think) and everyone in Indian Prairie is Nice and Polite.

adversarul jucator

It is a very nice and pleasant place for adults and children

Tiyanna Hart

Best...Place....EVER! I am trying out for the talent show to win 500-600 dollars. Wish me luck!

Corinna Auten

This is the best library I could ask for. We bring our kids here weekly and take advantage of their classes and programs. I have 3 boys (ages 4 and under) and they love playing here! The librarians are extremely friendly and helpful, and overall the library has a wonderful selection and an array of resources one can take advantage of.

carole Greer

I'm 72 and have been bouncing in and out of libraries throughout the Chicago area since I was 5! IPPL is the one of the best appointed with knowledgeable & helpful staff and is certainly appears the best attended. The number and scope of their programs is notable. I especially like the direct access to various databases - particularly since I'm not so portable myself anymore. Certainly the best public library I've ever attended. Keep up the good work!

Adil Khan

This would be an amazing library if it had any quiet areas in it whatsoever. I’m completely bewildered by the fact that the no talking area is immediately adjacent to the conference rooms that have walls you can readily hear through. The middle of the library along the back wall might be okay if it weren’t for the reference center there, and maybe the computer area would be okay, but the IT help desk is right there. One, one-on-one tutoring session can literally distract 20 people trying to quietly study. The second floor is a youth area, but I always hear some screaming kids on the first floor while their parents are trying to checkout. A couple inexpensive suggestions are to designate the conference areas in the existing rooms on the second floor, and allow the rooms downstairs to be used for silent study, or combine them into one silent area, or remove them all together. Also, walling off the checkout area within an aesthetic sound resistant glass can easily reduce much of the noise in the library. If the library doesn't want or doesn't have the funding, one free solution would be to just reposition the bookshelves to be perpendicular to the way they currently are, and allow them to wall off the sound instead of shuttling it to the study areas. This library has a lot of good features, community events, and things to checkout. I live a minute away from this library, but have to drive to Hinsdale to get quiet.

Abdul Omira

I would say that this is the best library in 10 M area , friendly staff and good programs for the kids.

Ma Luisa Romo

Lovely staff, excellent programs and versatile content to consult. Besides a recycling paper box!

Penny Reynolds

Recently moved to Darien and love the community. The apartment complex I moved into (Farmingdale) heavily promoted the Library, so I ventured onto their website and was amazed at the free available resources for adults. I've attended several well-instructed seminars and the staff has been extremely accommodating. Thank you for the great service to your community!

Janet Mendoza

the best library I ever been to.......

Nikolay Stelnyk

Excellent for working with computer, books, dvd and cd!

Steve Martinez

Jesus Christ the librarians at the front desk seem miserable all the time. Good resource though.

art zwettler

Awesome place to relax and read

Omar A Martin

The staff is very helpful and the library has great resources.

Jiwon Kim

I always return my material on time but they don't do their job. Even if I return my books around noon they dont scan the items until like the next day. So they will be overdue and ill have to pay fines. Happened to me at least 3~4 times. Got another fine even though I dropped off my books at 7pm last night (way before the closing)

Mustafa Dada

Came for the eclipse party but all the glasses were given out before the announced start time. Absolute waste if time and energy.

Don Kirchenberg

Beautiful facility with a very nice meeting room.

Ethan

Wish this place was quiet again.

Haidee Yan

I like it. It's good, and the people there are really nice. They have lots of activities. Also, it is a very big place. 2 story tall building! They even have a family tree by the elevator! Super Cool!

Shoeb Fasih

I thought he library was initially small. It looked soo big form the outside. However i'v learned they UTILIZE their space prbly the best I've seen. ( I go to a lot of libraries, university ones, medical ones, law libraries, public ones. ) I have to say for the space they utilize it very well. There are plenty of books, you see other library's selling or throwing away paperbacks and hardcopies, love to see them still here. and A WIDE, AMAZING VARIETY of books to choose from I have not seen at other places. Something for everyone. Best Thing is they have plenty of study tables and private desks along the walls of the place, with no talking zones sings posted people ACTUALLY follow. Other places..... well people could care less and will make a disturbance or loud soungs, here its quiet. I wouldn't mind more tables to study as they get busy and occupied Good diverse group off all kinds of people. Amazing Manga, and comic selections available.

Pranav Karra

The best library. The would shop is llamazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!