Hidden gems - Libraries in North Chicago, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Libraries in North Chicago

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in North Chicago. This list contains 45 places from Library category.

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Kenosha History Center

Museum

👍👍 Great history of the industry and culture in the Kenosha and Racine area! Some old cars, a fire engine, an apothecary and a school; lots of cool stuff to see.

5.00 (40 reviews) (~29.38 km from centre)

Kent District Library - Tyrone Township Branch

Public library

5.00 (23 reviews) (~197.36 km from centre)

Watervliet District Library

Library

5.00 (12 reviews) (~130.94 km from centre)

FamilySearch center

Non-profit organization

👍👍 Free library open to anyone interested in genealogical research. Anyone can use their computers, microfilm readers, books and maps for research purposes. Besides having access to typically locked records on familysearch.org, patrons can also use subscription versions of ancestry.com, fold3.com, myhe...

5.00 (6 reviews) (~70.69 km from centre)

Sheboygan County Historical

Library

5.00 (6 reviews) (~156.03 km from centre)

Kent District Library - Byron Township Branch

Public library

4.90 (44 reviews) (~181.75 km from centre)

Three Rivers Public Library District- Minooka Branch

Public library

4.90 (28 reviews) (~102.74 km from centre)

Leighton Township Library

Library

4.90 (24 reviews) (~184.56 km from centre)

Cortland Community Library

Library

4.90 (23 reviews) (~83.18 km from centre)

E D Locke Public Library

Public library

4.90 (21 reviews) (~140.88 km from centre)

Poynette Public Library

Public library

4.90 (11 reviews) (~173.88 km from centre)

The Urbana Free Library

Public library

👍👍 I absolutely love this library! So many incredible books, movies, CDs. I am thrilled to see that you can check out microscopes, telescopes, blu ray players. You have the best staff and the library is gorgeous 😊😊😊

4.80 (141 reviews) (~248.15 km from centre)

Vernon Area Public Library

Public library

4.80 (135 reviews) (~16.15 km from centre)

Bartlett Public Library District

Public library

4.80 (73 reviews) (~48.01 km from centre)

Sycamore Public Library

Public library

👍👍 Today I went to the Aldo Leopold film and discussion and they both were Terrific! The film along with the discussion from the Instructor were Very Informative! I enjoyed Both Very Much! Sycamore Library is a Wonderful Library for Sycamore and the Surrounding Areas!

4.80 (72 reviews) (~78.9 km from centre)

Heritage Meeting House

Coffee shop

👍👍 The place smells fantastic and is tangibly cozy. Book selection is genuinely decent: mythology, religion, mammals, travel, reference, classics, YA, and more. They have local crafts and tiny potted plants you can buy. Seasonal beverages include peppermint, eggnog, and gingerbread lattes. Their year...

4.80 (66 reviews) (~154.04 km from centre)

Marshall County Historical Museum

Museum

👍👍 The staff were outgoing and helpful. The whole museum is quite expansive, i didnt expect so much! There is this really nice spot for the kids, two actually. I liked the tons of antique rooms like the one devoted to electronics through history. I was really glad we stopped in, my nephew was weeping w...

4.80 (22 reviews) (~167.61 km from centre)

Champaign County History Museum at the Historic Cattle Bank

Museum

Nonprofit museum in a restored 1857 building with rotating exhibits on local history & a bookstore.

4.80 (18 reviews) (~247.87 km from centre)

Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology

Library

👍👍 Ok - this was way more enjoyable than I thought. I like visiting museums in cities when I travel. The Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology had great history of the profession of and I learned a great deal about important people and developments. An interesting place if you like this sort of thing.

4.80 (5 reviews) (~35.59 km from centre)

Woodridge Public Library

Public library

👍👍 I don't remember his name unfortunately, but the gentleman in the computer services area was so friendly and attentive. I told him I had never been there before, and I didn't know if I needed a library card to use the computers or printers. He explained how to sign in, and how to use the printers as...

4.70 (137 reviews) (~65.57 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Libraries in North Chicago, United States