Eager Free Public Library

Very nice new addition. Librarians are very helpful.

The hours are not convenient for moms that work outside the home. If they stayed open 1 or 2 nights until 8 that would be nice.

This library is great for the size of town we have, honestly for any town. I am always finding things for my son to read and learn about. With the recent renovations the whole place feels updated and new. It’s a great space. The downstairs kids area is fantastic; there’s some games and little areas to entertain the kiddos. I have two complaints. They added iPads in the kids area with the renovation and I absolutely hate it. We try to be a low screen time family but when my son sees them that’s all he wants some days. If I wanted my kiddo to play on an iPad I’d sit at home and give him mine, I come to the library for him to read books. Unpopular opinion... My second complaint is some of the librarians have been less than kid friendly. Some are fantastic! But on several occasions the workers have been stern or disapproving toward my kiddo. For example there were toys out for children’s hour and my son went to them before children hour started, the lady yelled at him. They’re toys on the floor, he was 1 how was he supposed to understand not to touch toys on the floor? We didn’t stay. The other time I was having him hand books to the librarian and she thought he was being too forceful. Again, she yelled at him. We have tons of books at home, he’s very good with books. I didn’t see an issue with his “use of force.” Two different ladies. I’d like to think my child’s as well behaved as any other two year old but some have corrected him and when I’m definitely the kid of mom to “make” my child behave, I don’t believe it’s their place to say something to him that’s my place. It’s happened several times to the point we usually come to read and then leave without checking out to avoid further unfriendly interactions... Unless certain some are working who I know are great with him.

Great library! Friendly staff and calming at atmosphere.

Love this place. Makes Evansville a better place.The building is gorgeous.