Top 5 Community Centers in Illinois

5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL 60077, United States

“I just came across the library and took both my kids aged 4 and 9 to the library. It has so many things to do, for all age group. The best staff who are always there to help, very clean space, good place to meet new people. If you want to leave the busy life and want a calm and peaceful place, then this is the spot. Do make a library card for easy access to borrow the wide collection they have…”

200 W Green St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States

“I have never lived in a town with such a dynamic library! There are writers programs, and programs to help people who want to start businesses, and they are building expanded facilities in the basement for doing sound recordings...oh, yeah, and they have books. I've seen libraries that want to do away with books. Which seems dumb to me. They have a great collection of videos, too. My favorite part, though, is walking into the building. The lobby is an art gallery with a new installation of art every season. It never fails to make me smile when I walk in!”

1501 Ellinwood St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, United States

“Brought my 2 yr old daughter and it was such a nice place to bring little ones to play and look at books”

9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, United States

“Great library with a wealth of resources and activities. The top level boasts newspapers/magazines, a book club nook, a teen section and plenty of space to sit and read. The main floor has CDs/DVDs that can be checked out and a children's section with interactive games/activities and computers. The employees are helpful and the environment is very friendly. We spent 3 hours on a rainy Saturday morning here and the time flew by!”

1930 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025, United States

“This place is great. When you enter this library, can see a large number of books, DVDs, Blu-ray, audiobooks, and also Xbox and PS games. In addition, there is a big room where you can make something with the 3D printer and the laser machine. This library has many group teaching room for reservation. Also there is a large area for kids and teenagers to study and play games.”

4455 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, United States

“Finding books and materials online is great. I order first and then get an email reporting they're ready at Sulzer for pickup. All staff I've encountered are especially kind and helpful. Experience it yourself.”

128 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085, United States

“Staff is so good & very knowledgeable. Karla she is very nice girl help me for my parking pass. Thanks y’all for serving nice to our community like family…….”

275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, United States

“The other day, the library hosted a "stuffed animal camp" where my daughter was able to bring her puppy and it had sleepover camp. We met up with it after, and made a scrapbook from all the adventures. What a creative, fun idea. And they do fun stuff like that all the time. We did a science class and a family egg drop contest in the last month, as well. From reading challenges to the maker space to movie and video game rentals... this place is phenomenal. We utilize both Hoopla and Libby for audiobooks and kindle books, and have recently found the "withdrawn book - booksale." We have rented sewing machines and knife sharpeners from the library of things. The team is incredible, and although a disproportionate amount of my family's time is spent downstairs in the kids section, every bit of it is done with excellence. So grateful for this community resource. Of all the places we've lived, this is the best, most engaged library we've ever had.”

236 Mitchell Dr, Plano, IL 60545, United States

“I recently visited the Plano Illinois Secretary of State Facility and was in shock and awe at how efficient and friendly the staff were. In particular, I want to give a big shout-out to Lydia, Jennifer, Madeline, and the kind security officer (whose name escaped my mind). They made a trip to the DMV quick and painless and helped my brother get his driver's license and vehicle registered F A S T !”

1029 - 31 E 9th St, Lockport, IL 60441, United States

“I needed to get my address updated and apply for the REAL ID today. I know that most DMV locations require appointments now and I was so glad to find an opening that work for me here today. I was warmly greeted as soon as I walked in and everyone was so helpful and kind. I got everything done and left within 15 minutes. That was undoubtedly the best experience I ever had at any DMV facility.”

2100 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

“A book lover's paradise! The big glass library is well organized and has amazing views of the Chicago skyline. I counted books in English, Chinese, and Spanish for the diverse readers of Armour Square and the near south side. Can't wait till my next visit.”

6800 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, United States

“Great place, wish they had more seating arrangements. Otherwise pretty good. I come here for work and study and sometimes there’s not enough study areas.”

100 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States

“Remembing the past this building was great! Great food court for breakfast, lunch and for social or political events. The stores like a Dress Shop,Walgreens,Natives American Shop,Eye Wear Shop,Payless Shoe Wear,Perfume Shop,Hallmark, Ethiopia Shop. Cannot forget The Post Office! The Connections to City Hall,The El,Ronny Steak House, Upstairs to The Illinois Lottery and other hidden Gems.Good bye and Thanks for all those wonderful Memories!!!”

6685 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108, United States

“It's a fairly nice library”

121 N La Salle St # 107, Chicago, IL 60602, United States

“Nice place with pleasant feelings and atmosphere, regulation of normative social activity, normative legal shifts. Access to the building is from two streets, beautiful environment and formation of natural regulation. Different social departments to provide different preferences and services. Acceptable matching interior”

711 W McBean St, Peoria, IL 61605, United States

“1st time I have ever been to this place. Was there on October 24th 2023 around 4:40 pm with my daughter and grand daughter. There was a man standing outside the door with a PCCEO SHIRT on. We are assuming he is an employee. This man was very helpful, upbeat, smiling, and had a very welcoming kind of attitude.. he was genuinely courteous. Even though we didn't get to do what we thought we were there to do this man made our visit very much worth it. I wish i could of caught his name. If there were more of people like him on this planet we would all be in a lot better place. Thank you to the gentleman that made our day a little brighter just because of your friendly attitude. We appreciate you and the person you are, in more ways than I can describe”