Rating based mostly on WiFi attributes: recently they revamped the WiFI area so there's now plenty…read moreof places to plug in your laptop. However, wireless speeds are very slow and the library is quite noisy. Better off buying a $2 cup of coffee and going to the Fishkill Starbucks. Edit: Bumped from three to four stars. WiFi speed seems to have improved somewhat (or maybe I'm more inured to the slowness), and I'm kind of used to the noise by now (plus, if BYO headphones and music are good enough for Starbucks, why not here?) [it should be noted that there are some loud day-trader-type assholes at times treating it like their own personal office] Heh, plus they have a Keurig machine where you can buy a cup of coffee/tea/cocoa, a nice touch.

The EF library is nice in that they have the newest paperbacks and hardcovers available, programs…read morefor adults & teens, storytime for the kids, and tables for tutoring. However, due to all of the above, its also the loudest library i've ever been to. Trying to sit and read or study is very difficult as the patrons AND the librarians speak at normal tones, often while on the phone or cellphones. The librarians are helpful and the size of the library is cute but the set-up leaves much to be desired as its impossible to find a quiet corner. I'm giving it 3 stars because of all the activities and programs that are available which make it a great community center; otherwise I'd give it 2 stars for its loud, un-library-like atmosphere.

What a great library. Cornwall is so lucky to have a place like this in their backyard. This place…read moreis huge well stocked with the latest books, movies, audio books and more. Best part is I can use my RCLS card here, friendly staff and the place is as clean as a hospital. Well done.

Pawling's library is one of those places where everyone knows everyone. The kids come hang out in…read morethe afternoons and get lost in the books. Adults catch up with their reading or do some work in their laptop. It's the perfect place to study and get lost in books or a study project. Everyone here is extremely kind, especially Tom. You can ask him literally anything and he's there to help, recommend a read, a documentary, or just help you with your card. One of the nicest and most helpful humans to exist! There's plenty of selections here but if you can't find something in person you can always check something out online. Great little library!

Small public library in Highland falls. Very child friendly…read more They even have toys for children in the middle of the children's library. Kids play with toys and puzzles Good place to be to encourage learning and play and socialisation

Cute little library, we visited the children's area for awhile. Looked like a good selection of…read morechildren's books available and lots of toys for kids to play with. The space was very clean and well presented

Pleasant, friendly, helpful, accommodating staff. Plenty of computers for on-line work…read more Quiet Rooms available.

Very quiet, great place to book a quiet place for study or private meetings has a great selection…read moreof donated gently used books to browse through and purchase. It has private rooms for teens, adults and children great support, staff, and a multipurpose room. Thanks to the staff and Baxter construction for making this a great safe place to study.

A great staff who want to help. A selection of engaging programs. A great colelction of the…read morelatest best selling novels.

The new store hours are ridiculous. Why would anyone want to make two trips in order to donate…read moreand buy books on different days? I probably won't be going back. There are other used book stores with much better hours of operation. Pat B.

From the quirky volunteer with the bowtie who cheekily teases you for donating your old geometry…read moreworkbooks, to the real life Roz (Monsters Inc) who takes ages to fill out your tax deduction form - this place is staffed by characters straight out of a comic book. Run by volunteers who are either retired or are simply looking for a way to keep themselves entertained, they're not there to provide stellar customer service. They're there because someone needs to be there. They're not getting paid, they don't kiss ass, and they'll take their time because let's face it, I just end up ogling the books other people are bringing in anyway. Saturdays are particularly entertaining because they get a flood of new books, and since they're being sold for a song, that's my favorite time to go. Not to mention how funny the volunteers get when they're overwhelmed with trunkfuls of books dropped off by impatient adult children cleaning out their elderly parents' homes. Then the newer parents with preteen kids often dramatically acquiesce to their kids begging for a 25 cent book, but ONLY, if they unload the dishwasher, finish laundry and clean their room. Smart. The next Pixar movie, with bargain basement book prices to boot. Bring the popcorn, I've got an extra folding chair with your name on it.

The Hyde Park Free Library is a beautiful stone building at the corner of Main St. and Albany Post…read moreRoad (i.e. U.S. 9). Don't let its size fool you, it is much bigger than it looks because of the upstairs and basement. It can feel a little cramped up front because of the front desk and a usually-full table, plus several racks of videos and DVDs and such for view or rent on the left. Books, magazines, reference materials will be to the back. They also have several good meeting or breakout rooms. Years ago, when I was a tutor for Literacy Volunteers of America, I used some of these rooms. They are very quiet. As part of the Mid-Hudson Library System, access includes access to other libraries in the area. That's good because this library frequently does not have literature I'm seeking. But copies of the books can be easily located using the Library System website or services, and a book can be transferred here from any other participating library in a day or two. Parking can be challenging on a busy day. The library does not have a lot, and on some days you are competing for parking spaces on Main St. with spillover parking for the Town Hall across the street.

When I was a kid, I always was forced to come to this library as my parents thought it had a bigger…read moreselection of books, but now that I'm grown up to adult, I don't think the same way. In my recent travels, I came in here on a whim but came out with absolutely nothing (in terms of adults, there's little to no books on my topic areas and those that were there were all reference copies). However, while it's kids section is still down a flight of stairs here, this place has plentiful books. (I took a quick peek). About the only thing almost useful here were the music CD section up near the door. I almost borrowed to CDs but at the last moment chickened out. Although when I got here, I initial plan was to use the computers and scram, when I came in the door and looked towards the computers, the librarian recognized my intentions and asked for my name - which is okay with me. I couldn't believe that out of 4 computers in the main lobby, none of them were in use. (Later, I did see someone in the room for additional computers, but that's beside the point.)