Grayslake Area Public Library

The Grayslake Public Library is the coolest place in Grayslake! They’ve added so many really incredible items to borrow (board games, telescopes, GoPros, etc), their Makers center is amazing with so many different tools to use and the staff is so knowledgeable and friendly. I feel grateful to have a third space our family and friends can enjoy with so many engaging programs and so much more! I highly recommend GLPL!

I brought my infant with me and the front desk was so helpful! I asked if there was a changing room in the restroom and a front desk woman got up immediately to check (the women’s restroom has one - not sure about men’s) I also had to walk outside several times with my teething infant to calm him and the desk watched my belongings everytime. I don’t expect that type of kindness from anyone but they were beyond kind! I didn’t have the pleasure of exploring too much of the building but it’s very clean and welcoming. I appreciate the seating right when you walk in - it’s very inviting and an easy place to work. The outside of the building is very well kept and there’s at least one bench that’s a rocking chair!!! I thought that was so cool. Overall a very welcoming place to work or homeschool and the event calendar was full so if you need some weekend stuff to do with the kiddos I’m sure they will have an event to fit your needs!

I went to the Grayslake library last weekend and it's an amazing small town library. You can check out telescopes, wifi Hotspot, use the two filament 3d printers, heat presses (for tshirts), 2 embroidery machines, CO2 laser cutter/engraver, etc. Business center had scanners, Getting a card was simple & quick. Staff were very friendly. Business center has flatbed & document scanner, laminater, etc. The selection of audiobooks & dad's (including Great Courses) is broad...and if they don't have it in Grayslake, you can request it from other libraries in their network.

Great place. The adult services desk is just above the rest. I wish the opened at 9 not 930.

Awesome place to take your kids and get some books or play some games.

I'm really proud that this is my home library. They have an amazing selection of fiction and nonfiction, but they really excel with their movies, tv series, and graphic novels. Libraries 5x their size don't have the unique selection of indie films, seasons, or GNs. I'm also really impressed with their efforts to provide programming for the whole community. It's easy for libraries to do programming for seniors and children - that's their bread & butter - primary demographic. GPL has done terrific work partnering with the local record shop and bars to provide programs and build community for the growing millennial population in town. I appreciate the diverse and inclusive offerings. Libraries should reflect the diversity of the community and I think GPL is on their way to that goal. Thanks!

Great library. Very seldom visit the place. Used to be frequent when kids were studying.

Amazing library with great resources. They have a myriad of in-house books and exponentially more in their library network. The Hub maker space is top notch. They have tons of fun activities all-year for all ages.