A few weeks ago, I went to study at the Livingston Public Library on a Sunday. I needed a quiet…read moreplace to work. I found a spot in the reference section and was able to get a few hours of study there. Plus, the Livingston Public Library is also part of BCCLS (sounds like "buckles"), which stands for the Bergen County Cooperative Library System. Within the BCCLS network, you can borrow books, media, and other lendable materials from any of the libraries in the system as long as you're a resident from one of the participating libraries' municipalities. This is a nice library with lots of natural light pouring into the rooms. It's a great resource for the nearby community, plus there are some interesting displays about local town history (Rikers Art Hill and hometown, Nobel Laureate Roger Yonchien Tsien (錢永健).

User since my 3 daughers each went to Ms Gina over a decade ago, and stull finf it among he best…read moreplaces in Essex Co. Staff were a bit forlorn but brave when they has makeshify desk after the leaks. On National Librarian Day a month month I brought in biscuits for staff and always say how grateful I am for their professionalism. From Amy Babcock to all the check in patient staff thanks for your special and kind service. We should all try to express delight and joy in their help in accessing books and activities . @patricia/others: if there is a disturbing person /kids carrying on which I too have seen, speak up! Same with other as as loud talking or in other states limiting book choices , act as a citizen as we alll should be in a free country and state.

Always a pleasure to visit Westwood library. The staff are knowledgeable, so helpful and welcoming.read more

I love the librarian in Westwood I love the people there in Westwood I love the library has good…read moreprograms here in Westwood I love all the movies I love all the program they have here in the Westwood Library I'm glad we have free DVDs

Beautiful municipal library, with access to books, media, computers, wifi, magazines, local events…read more(music, games, lessons, and more) and within the municipal library system you can borrow books from more than 70 partner libraries in the state. While it doesn't have every book, they do take suggestions on books if they're not available via e-book or in any of the libraries. Older books can be a harder find. Lovely space inside, a good sized kid's section and areas to study or read quietly. Friendly staff! Plenty of free parking outside, near the high school circle loop. Watch out for the speed bumps, one way roads.

Staff always friendly and helpful. Paul Doherty spent time with me at the computer to assist with…read moreprinting. Always a pleasure to visit our local library. Counter staff always a delight

Absolute best library programs (and take-home kits during pandemic) in the area for children…read more Thank you Librarians!

New York Public Library on East 96th is my home library. Over the years I've known many of the…read moreemployees. Some retired and one very special employee died recently. I feel at home here. They have activities for all ages. They have cool art on display. I like to reserve books online and pick them up here. There's no reason not to give them Five Stars!

Good place to study on the 3rd floor. Have charging outlets on the tables, and have a quiet zone…read more Didn't see any homeless people which is nice. Still always be careful of your surroundings. Wifi is free and easy to connect to. Only bad thing is the people that work here. So rude and not helpful. I didn't know you were not allowed to eat fruit at the library and was asked if I needed a copy of the rules... how about just telling me nicely to put my food away? This is a huge turn off from coming here since I usually bring snacks with me to study as I study pretty much from 9-5 pm every day as a medical student. I guess if I want to eat any sort of food I would have to do it someplace else.

This is beautiful large library, with floor to ceiling windows that let in a lot of natural light…read more The children's section is very spacious and has a lot of areas for kids to read comfortably. The staff was very helpful! I would recommend to any parents in the area to take advantage of the library and bring their kids to enjoy some reading.

This NYPL branch gets 5 stars for the building and its resources, and 2 for customer service/ease…read moreof use. I believe it's the Bronx's biggest branch--its 5 stories include a children and teen floor, space for concerts, film screenings and other events, a huge circulating collection, outdoor reading terrace, and many tables and chairs at which to read or study. The books are neatly kept and there are many more sections to peruse than at other branches. This is also one of the few locations in the Bronx at which you can apply for an ID NYC card. That being said, the flow of helping patrons is abysmal. I had an appointment to apply for my ID NYC card this morning that I arrived on time for. The office is on the 5th floor. When I reached it, I was ordered by a cantankerous security guard to stand in a specific spot. When I wasn't at the precise spot where she wanted me, she made a rude gesture to indicate that to me. Other applicants were complaining in Spanish behind her back about what a high and mighty b-word she was, so I guess it wasn't personal at least. I was eventually given a pager and was told I could wait on any other floor until I was called. After an hour of waiting (with an appointment!) and no page, I went back up to ask how much longer it would be. An apologetic worker told me to wait behind the first woman in line and said I would be seen shortly. Of course the security guard had a problem with me standing where I was told and put me in the back of the line despite my explanation of what the other worker had told me to do. Five minutes later, the other worker comes out and tells me I'm standing at the back and I should be in front. Can y'all make up your minds?!?! Once I was seen the process took all of five minutes. Ugh. Afterward, I decided to check out a book that I'd picked up while waiting. There were two librarians at the circulation desk and about five patrons ahead of me in line, so I figured it shouldn't take more than maybe two minutes. I have no idea why it took ten minutes; I felt like I was at the post office. All this to say, please demand to your city and state legislators not to cut library funds!! They are an amazing resource when they can operate on more than a shoestring budget. There's little point in having a beautiful shiny new building if it's not able to help patrons because it's understaffed. You can't just give a community this space if you aren't going to train its staff to actually help people.

Good library to sit down and read books use the computer. I like how they only charge 3$ for a…read morecard. The computers are free and they have printers

Super small library with little areas to study. It definitely smells like books. There is only…read morestreet parking and the wifi was not working when I went there nor was a person able to help.

Great little library which I would like to go to for some quiet time. Unfortunately, the staff are…read moreconstantly talking to each other so it's not a quiet spot.

This library is convenient, has plenty of off-street parking, and the staff are polite and…read moreknowledgeable. The front desk has informational hand-outs available. They have a variety of interesting programs for all ages.