This library is absolutely beautiful. Fein the architecture to the art. There's so much to do and…read moretons of choices from any category. The children's floor is filled with so many adventures. We could easily spend hours in there. The staff is very helpful and any book can be shipped in from other libraries easily. love this olace!

Smells like someone died in the foyer. The. When you walk into the actual library it smells like a…read morechanging room with deceased babies. Not going in there anytime soon until they clear that filthy smell

This is the best library to visit if you want a quiet space to work or read. The librarians are…read morehelpful and friendly.

One of the best libraries I have ever been to on either the East Coast or West! Gorgeous, modern,…read moreprofessional and the kindest people I have ever met! They have such an amazing collection, fantastic free programs each month, clubs to join, and beyond talented artists, exhibiting and showing on their gallery wall-every three months! One of the Directors, Yvonne Laube, is an absolute treasure...and my life is better for having met her! One of the best neighborhoods a library could be in, and just driving down Boardman Road to visit is a treat in itself! Run, don't walk to this wonderful neighborhood library. Everyone is welcome and you will be so happy you did! Happy reading!

I spent 6 years of my life at Marist and I don't regret any single part of it... not even when…read morethose student loan bills come in every month. As an undergraduate, I was an English major, concentrating in literature, The English program there is underrated, in my humble opinion. Marist is known as a communications/business/fashion school, and rightfully so as those programs are incredible. However, it should get more attention for its awesome little English department, staffed by some of the most amazing educators I've had in my 19 years of schooling. I was an avid reader before, but they completely changed my outlook on literature and ultimately inspired me to pursue becoming a professor myself. I returned later on to get my Masters in Education there. It's a young program (I think I may have been the second or third class?) so it's not perfect, but I also think that education is a hard subject to teach without hands-on experience, which they ultimately do require. Again, I was mentored by some awesome educators, so what more can you ask for from a college? Oh, and I did live on campus for three semesters. My first dorm, Champagnat, was renovated a year or two after I was there, so I don't have anything constructive to say about it since I haven't been in there since '01. My second dorm, a suite in Midrise, was nice. I know they were featured on a morning show about the luxury of their dorms, so there you go. The cafeteria is decent, the cafes around campus are good, they have a kickin' activities center and the library... oh, the library. I'll be here for another 8 paragraphs if I go into the awesomeness of the library, so I'll just say that I spent many a relaxing afternoon by a big window overlooking the Hudson reading the 47389423489 books assigned to me as an English major. Ah, Marist. Good times. I miss you.

Drove around campus after having lunch in Poughkeepsie, beautiful little campus right next to the…read moreHudson River, some beautiful buildings on campus.

Interesting historical site to learn about FDR that includes the museum, house, clean visitor…read morecenter with shop and grounds. We were fortunate to come on a day they had a Revcon event, a reenactment and activities to celebrate our 250th birthday. They had a schedule for the day with oxen, butter making, historical games and information, a reenactment with musket, etc. Additionally we did a self-guided tour (45 minutes) of the house because it was the weekend; I think a guided tour would have been nice to get more tid bits. Unless you have a national park pass, there's a cost for the house and the museum. If you only want to do one, I'd personally choose the museum. The museum was very well done and interesting to walk through. It's a good size and you go through his life, presidency and Eleanor too. Stop into Hyde Park for a bite too.

I've never been to a presidential library before, so I didn't know what to expect, and I also…read moredidn't know that much about FDR. I think the combination of these two things made for a great visit, because I felt like I learned a lot which made my experience more enjoyable. The museum is extensive, and even had a small section devoted to his little dog. There is rather sizable section for Eleanor as well, and a lovely statue of them both sitting on a park bench on the grounds. It was an excellent way to spend a rainy afternoon in the area!

A lovely community library branch with friendly librarians and crocheting/knitting club!read more

From the owner: In 1983 the Highland Free Library approached the Clintondale Friends with the idea of a mini-branch…read morein the restored 1811 Meetinghouse. It began with Carol Rankin, director at the time, bringing books out to the Meetinghouse one day a week. In 1984 a story hour in Clintondale was added and a grant was awarded to expand the mini-branch into a full branch with its own permanent collection. The Clintondale branch remains in the Meetinghouse and continues to grow and serve the population of Clintondale. In 1997 the Clintondale branch automated and began online circulation.

Beautifully kept campus. Excellent for morning walks and improv photoshoots. From May- Oct enjoy an…read moreevening farmers market from 3p-7p.

Update - it got worse. When leaving the building to go to the next part of the tour, the guide did…read morenot wait for me. I took the elevator down and they just took the group on the stairs and took off without waiting. So I had to leave. I took the issue to admissions and they had nothing to say. If you have any mobility needs don't go here. Nope! Came here for a campus visit and the guide mumbled something and then took the group off at a fast pace, to climb three (or four) flights to the lecture room. Zero access for people with disabilities. I raised with them (as it was not accessible for us) and the first question asked was "did you fill out the form for people with disabilities?" Yes we did. But that is all you got? They say in other reviews that this college is too "woke." How about not woke enough?

Another great historical estate in the Hudson River Valley region. This free park/ estate has many…read moreinteresting attractions including a villa you can tour, miles of walking paths, gardens and an event venue. When we arrived on a gloomy Saturday there was only one car in the parking lot. We were not sure it was even open but it was. The staff member was very friendly. I had no idea of the history of this place and its connection to the famous inventor Samuel Morse. I wish we lived closer so I could spend more time in this area exploring the history of places like Locust Grove.

Love going to Locust Grove! It's such a cute place for parties, business meetings etc. Always clean…read moreand the grounds are gorgeous too!

I have gone to the social security office in Kingston and I had a horrible customer service. I…read moreinitially took a number....got skipped by people who came after me multiple times....told the security guard I have been skipped and he just told me to take another number....so I can get skipped even more, instead of telling the workers "hey she has been skipped". Then I finally got called by an African American female and she had the worst attitude ever. Not only she did not wanna help me at all, her question was "you live in Newburgh, why the hell are you in Kingston?" Excuse me for not going to the closest social security office by my house....I used to go to school in New Paltz si figured I could just go to Kingston instead after school.....which is none of her freaking business. After all the rude treatment, she still did not wanna help me or simply stupid that she was unable to deal with my case, she deferred me to someone else. I got called by a Caucasian femlae and she was super nice and got done what needed to be done in a matter of 5 minutes...she was the saving grace of this office.

It's hard to believe that the phone receptionist everyone complains about still has her job. She is…read morethe rudest, nastiest, most condescending asshole ever encountered in an agency. Every single time I call, she argues very rudely about my question and gives the absolute wrong information with the snottiest attitude each and every time. It's almost like she just loves to cause problems for people purposely. I finally told her off recently and she sure shut up then. Don't take crap from that asshole. Just because she hates her job doesn't mean she should get away with being a complete bitch.

Every since the Bookworm closed some years back, I was looking for an affordable used book store…read more This definitely scratches that itch though this store is perhaps not as good in niche areas like science fiction and 1970s and 1980s pulp fiction. But that may be just reading habits are changing. The book operates on donations and over the past year I've donated probably a dozen books to them. Some books get tossed if they can't get sold but it is great to see the books getting reused to help the library system. I'd absolutely continue to donate my books here when I need to and absolutely would recommed going here for all your paperback needs.

This bookstore offers an amazing selection of books, media, and more at unbeatable prices and all…read morein excellent condition. The volunteer staff does a remarkable job of curating their donations and the front desk folks are both friendly and helpful. Just a word of warning: Beware of brief visits to the store after you have cleaned up your house and dropped off new donations at the nearby outside pod! I cannot resist bringing home some great new finds each time I look around at the offerings. What a gift!