text: This is the fanciest library I have ever seen I have not really been to many but compared to what this library used to look like before the expansion and compared to what I am used to seeing back home the Champaign Public Library is pretty cool nnMy favorite things about this library aren Plenty of seating There are lots of open couches to sit on and read or tables to work on There are even quiet rooms if you need the extra silencen The childrens area I bring my son with me most of the time and he enjoys playing with the toys in there I am still trying to get him interested in the actual books though They also have story time in a separate room there The rainbow lights of the librarians desk also entertain my sonn The checkout area It is electronic and fully automated so that all you have to do is stick your library card in the slot stack your books on the rubber pad and get a receipt of what you checked out I have never seen anything like it What is comforting is that there are still some clerks at the checkout desk so that if you are like me and cannot quite figure it out on your first try right there to help youn The outside book return It is so simple and fun to watch or maybe I am just easily entertainedLOL It is not right in front of the entrance it is on the opposite side of the building but that makes it easier to return your stuff because all you have to do is drive around to the other side You do not have to park or get out of your car You just drive up and hold your book up to the return slot and it opens automatically Then you just put your things on the conveyor belt and the slot closes and you are done Easy