Just moved from CU: 30 years of weekly visits to library; pages for all ages and BN ... simply an... read more
As soon as I moved back to C-U, I applied for my library card. And this place does not disappoint... read more
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Just moved from CU: 30 years of weekly visits to library; pages for all ages and BN ... simply an awesome library with outstanding staff and any type of media hardback resource etc available. If staff can't locate it they will obtain it for you!
Sorry to hear you have left the community. Stop by if you have a chance to visit.
As soon as I moved back to C-U, I applied for my library card. And this place does not disappoint. Helpful staff. Beautiful building. And of course, the selection of the various media forms is fantastic. The online reservation of materials is also easy to...More
Glad to have you back in the community! Thank you for your kind words.
Large, modern comfortable building. Latest technology. Outstanding free public presentations, lectures, etc. Excellent wide ranging collection. Being a public library in a world class university town has real advantages.
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Champaign Public Library is an excellent example of a community library with an excellent array of services, free safe drinking water. It is compartmentalized to serve different age groups and professional aspirations. The building is of good architectural design and can be rated as a...More
Thanks for the great review! Love to hear that you found our services excellent.
Efficient friendly staff. Building very clean and spacious. Has everything you need including a snack bar. Plenty of parking alson
Thanks for the positive review. Glad to hear you had a good visit.
Surprised at the size of this library its quite spacious easy to walk round and there is seating if needed.
Thanks for your comments. We are glad to hear you find the library easy to use.
Usually if there's a book of general interest that I need, it's likely to be there. For example, when planning a trip there are plenty of travel books. Also the bookstore is good to make purchases of mostly discards. There's a small coffee shop, too....More
Thank you for your nice comments both about the library and the Friendshop. I'm sorry if the fines and fees seem too much. If you are interested, I can suggest a couple of ideas that can help avoid missing due dates and fees.
I have been to the library as a alternative for UIUC and Parkland libraries. The CPL has a wide range of books and movies. Great place for studying
Glad to hear that you have discovered our library and all we have to offer local students. Try out the cafe the next time you visit.
As a foreign visitor I did not expect a public library to be so open and extremely valuable especially regarding small kids. The books and all the play stations with building blocks, and educational table games made our stay there a fun and instructive one....More
We are so pleased that the library was one of the places you decided to visit while you are in town. Thank you so much for your kind comments. I hope we will have an opportunity to see you again.
We have been going here forever. I love the size of this place and all that they have to offer. There is a little cafe that I also recommend. Great place for families.
We love to hear that you have been coming here forever and hope that continues. Thanks for the great review.
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