Elmhurst Public Library — Attraction in Elmhurst

Bryan the head of adult services would be better at his job if he took concerns seriously. That’s why people complain so much about his department. The section on the second floor where the computers and creative studios are. Seems like he doesn’t quite know how to solve problems so he uses wit to be rude in order to compensate for his ignorance. A guy told me to tell him about an issue because we had the same problem, so I did. Bryan didn’t remember the guy complaining about the same thing stating what happened to me was unlikely. That’s how I knew he didn’t do anything the first time someone complained. Then I told him someone with the same problem told me to tell him about it. It seemed he was upset I complained so he made fun of me getting names wrong and laughed as I described the issue. Then he asked what I did for a living in the middle of me describing what happened. I could tell the whole time he wasn’t or may have been incapable of listening to what...

This library used to be a quiet, welcoming space to study but unfortunately, the environment has become increasingly disruptive. There is now a large presence of homeless individuals in the building, and while public spaces should be accessible to everyone, the behavior of some individuals has made it very difficult for others to use the library as intended.

It’s become common to witness yelling, swearing (even in front of children), loud phone calls, and at times, verbal altercations directed at students and staff. These disruptions make it nearly impossible to concentrate or feel comfortable.

When these issues were reported to library staff, it often feels like their hands are tied, and no meaningful action is taken. I sympathize with the challenges the staff must face, but something needs to be done to ensure the library remains a safe and respectful environment for everyone- hope the administration addresses this...

Wonderful place. Kids section is huge, plenty of books, toys, activity boards, everything well organized and labeled. The same refers to the adult section. Library is quite big, with plenty of new books every month. Huge plus for big parking lot, with always available couple free spots, whenever I went there.

Library personel is lovely, kind and very helpful, always well informed.

Story times for little ones are great, full of energy, engaging, always with a main lead motiv, ladies are always well prepared for them. What I like the most story times programs is the fact, that they are organized on daily basis, and splitted into different age categories, they also has one just for the little babies under 1, great opportunity to meet other newborns' moms...