Nichols Library - Naperville Public Library

Really disappointed In this library. For being the downtown library in an affluent town like Naperville it really is lacking. The children play section is one tiny area where families are cramped like sardines. There are no cool STEM tote bags to check out.

I've been to some of the other libraries like the one in woodridge and the one In Darien and they have really robust children sections. They are decorated like forests. Have STEM totes they can check out based on age. The have a big screen TV where you can play games.

Oh yes and the parking. The parking lot is used for downtown shoppers making it difficult when you want to park close and have a 4 and 3 year old with you

I dropped in on a weekday. I like in the children's area that they have a large sign with what is going on for the day which included story time and a take home craft.

The ladies at the reception desk were very helpful.

They also had a large play area. I will definitely be taking my son here in the future!

I love libraries. Nothing like a good book and what better place to discover your next read than at your public library?

This location is right by the river and downtown. There's a parking lot, but it tends to get full during the day so you may want to consider street parking or one of the garages near by.

There are two floors. The first is mostly for the kids. The second floor has everything you could want in a library - books, music CDs, movies, magazines, private rooms, and numerous spots to sit and get some work done. Lots of outlets for Ethernet and power!

Get the Naperville Library app and you can just access your card from there along with performing all the usual library services.

The staff is super friendly, and I absolutely love how open and inviting it is here. This is how libraries should be!

Really amazing public library with great online resources to boot. There are also great tables and spaces to study after school.

What a lovely library! I love the open concept and how bright and clean everything is. The spaces here are very well-kept. The use of signage and zoning here is terrific.

Nice library with a big children area downstairs. I love how the kids have different areas and items to play with and games suitable for various ages.

Lots of children events going on all the time too. Went to a story time and the staff was very engaging and professional.

The ambience is bright, quiet and clean, as well as a huge selections of books.

Beautiful library--freshly renovated as of 2 years ago! Love how bright and inviting the building is; great collections, with clear signage. Welcoming for all, with a kind and knowledgeable staff! I love the proximity to the river walk, and think it's downtown location is accessible and perfect. Loved visitingg the Nichols Branch today--will be back!

Ok so I came to the library to study right. Libraries quiet for the most part, minimal background noise. Well not the Nichols library, I walked in found the "Quiet area" it definitely wasn't quiet. When you walk into the area is says "cell phones for texting only". Be respectful. That wasn't the case with the lady sitting a few feet away. She was having a full blown conversation. On top of that I could hear other's conversations. Sooo this area wasn't really quiet.
Parking also sucks here. It should only be designated for library users and not for the convenience of downtown Naperville shoppers.
Maybe I came in at a bad time but I definitely couldn't focus.

We love the Naperville Public Library system and the Nicolas library did not dissolve! The play area for kids had a ton of toys and it was nice, clean, and organized. The only downside with this library is the lack of parking, especially in downtown Naperville, it can be hard to find a spot.

So, in an effort to live off the grid (ya know, besides credit cards, student loans, car payments, cell phones, e-mail, facebook, myspace, twitter, foursquare, yelp, and what not), I've never had a library card... ever.

In fact, after speaking with my BF today, I realized that I haven't checked a book from a library since I was in the 5th grade. I even remember the book. It was called "Manatees" and I had it memorized from checking it out every week from third grade to fifth grade. Now, you'd think after the first 2 years they would've just let me keep the book, but no. Instead, they banned me from checking it out for 2 weeks while in the fifth grade to "give someone else a shot". You know how many kids checked it out during that 2 weeks? Well, I'll tell you. It was zero, a big fat goose egg. Stinkin' Commie librarians. It is from this childhood trauma and scarring that I believe I developed a bad taste in my mouth for libraries. That is, until today... enter The Nichols Library of Naperville.

I was a little worried at first that it would be like church and they would take one look at me and know that this sinner hasn't been bonin' too many books. I think at first they were a bit weary of me... it was actually harder to get a library card than it was to get my drivers license but I understand where they're coming from with what I'm sure is a meager budget and with my closest encounter to library in the past 10 years being the episode of 'Silent Library' on MTV with Justin Bieber, I'm sure I looked like a high risk liability to them.

Once I got my card I was assisted at the questions desk (I had LOTS of questions) with all my needs for a few reference books. The woman at the counter was so helpful and so well versed in everything she had available. She was probably the smartest person I'd ever met... and it was probably all due to books.

Once I had my reference books I took a table by the window overlooking the river. It was easy to find seating and there was plenty of space for my laptop, my 3 giant reference books, and I. The wifi is free and they have a speedy little internet connection. I absolutely fell in love with the place. With all the magazines, dvds, blu rays, cds, oh, and books, it was hard to see anything but hearts for the Nichols Library. It's probably the coolest place I've been to in Naperville and it's all totally free. I was able to sit there and bone books for 4 straight hours without hassle. I even checked out a few things... okay, they were DVDs, but so what? It's a step in the right direction and at only $1 a rental, how could I pass it up? PS- Star Trek was sexy and I can't wait to watch 'The Crow' tomorrow.

This little Nerdy Birdie can't wait to fulfill her book cravings at the Nichols Library. Mmmm... lieberries!