LaPrade Library - Chesterfield Public Library

This is one of many libraries in chesterfield that are very kid friendly! The outside can use more curb appeal but overall a good library, never seems to be too busy..always clean. They have a nice organized kids section with legos, puzzles, and more to keep little busy. They also display local school art projects etc. My child is always excited to see the class artwork on display. There are plenty of FREE resources here that people do not realize. Free kid & adult classes, events and more. Sometimes registration fills quickly but they also have waitlist. We visit all the libraries to take advantage of the chesterfield resources. You can also check out a state park bag here to use as a local guide & activities when in the park.

Great spacious library and our favorite place to review or just focus and read in. Clean bathrooms, friendly librarians and there was never a time that we couldn't find a free table or chair to sit in. For laptop users there are power ports on most of the study tables so it is great for people who have old laptops that needs constant energy (like mine). Also have private study cubicles available (first come first serve & a 2 hout limit if there are others signed up waiting). Definitely recommend this library

Super nice, great selection, helpful staff. They have got a nice selection of cheap books for sale, two bucks for hard back and one dollar for paperback. I love all the natural light coming in, super cozy.

I’ve been visiting this library frequently, and overall, the environment is quite pleasant. The library is partly wooded, offering a serene walking trail and plenty of greenery, perfect for a peaceful picnic. It’s common to spot deer occasionally, which adds to the natural charm of the area. The landscaping is well-maintained by a dedicated volunteer, who is always friendly, greeting visitors upon arrival and departure. The bathrooms are consistently clean, which is always appreciated. However, I’ve encountered a few issues. I often eat lunch in my car and put up a privacy screen to keep bugs out. Unfortunately, it seems that the presence of the privacy screen tends to draw the attention of police officers. Regardless of where I park in the library lot, a police car will park near mine wh

I've been enjoying LaPrade for over a year now, having moved close to it. The space, the people, the arrangement of books. The children's section is even sized for little people, with shelves no taller than three feet. Board and picture books are separated from the advanced young readers. The catalogue computers are readily and easily available. There is even a 3D printer waiting for small projects to work on (ask at the front desk). The traffic is generally fine, light and easy to cross, though accessing the library will require a car, as there are no sidewalks in this area of Hull street. There is disabled access, a medium sized conference room, two restrooms and water fountain. Plenty of parking space.