This is my hometown library, one of the smallest libraries I've ever been in. It doesn't have a…read morewhole lot of books but you can request any book you want from the library system. The reason that the library merits 5 stars is because of how it's run and the staff. You don't have a printer? Hey, you can print 20 pages for free. You can't pick up your requests in the stated time frame? They'll call you and let you know you have something to pick up and they'll hold it for a few extra days. The staff is awesome, they don't have a really big budget but they utilize every penny of it.

Stopped by, unannounced with family, (out of state), one member is a member of the Florida bar,…read moreinitially, wanted to see the NYS Capitol. Greeted by a very professional security staff officer, explained our request and was provided a tour of the courtroom by the press secretary who had an awesome knowledge of the building and the justices who have served. Would highly recommend a visit. Beautiful building with a great history.

Go in and ask for a tour when court's not in session - a rather reticent tour guide who doesn't…read morevolunteer much information but will answer your questions will bring you inside the pretty courtroom, you can take all the pictures you want, and then you leave. 15 minutes, tops. And they have pencils with double erasers made to look like gavels, which they'll give you at the end!

I was headed to CT . This thruway costs 75 cents when going out of state…read more It has more ezpass lanes than cash lanes. Police officeres were present and the traffic wasn't bad at all. Smooth drive going and coming back

Coming down from New Paltz to I-84 was a breeze today. Road is in good condition, considering it's…read morewinter. Polo e pulled someone over and didn't pull into the shoulder, so minus one star for that.

The staff are incredibly helpful and kind. There is so much value that this place brings to the…read morecommunity I can't even put it into words. I love the books, museum passes, online resources, events, study areas, etc.

The library is a mostly quiet place to read. The exception being on Tuesdays (?) when it turns into…read morea day care center. There is a children's room which should have doors on it so that the noise is contained within that room. I thus avoid Tuesdays for this reason.

Beautiful designed library. A delight to wander the stacks and sit in the garden. Every detail…read morethought through and the furniture is integrated into the flora!

I love this library! It is conveniently on a bus line and the people are very friendly.read more

I am sorry to read negative reviews of the Pittsfield Library. I have always found staff to be…read morehelpful, upbeat and personable. The library has a great selection, comfortable spots to relax with a book or magazine and plenty of computers to access. The online reservation program is simple to use. I do agree that there should be a way to check out books in person. Keep up the great service. An excellent public library like ours is essential to our community.

This is about the 'Friends of the...." book sale. As someone…read morelocal who contributes thousands of dollars of books it galls me to see dealers swoop down on these sales and rape the collection. If the library is serious about the sale they would hire some college kids for the summer to list everything on Amazon at 10X the price and cut out the dealers. To get into the sale early as a 'friend' you queue up to get a number. With 25 people standing there the volunteer waited a half hour until the second hand came around to the (unposted) time.

This is an amazing library with tons of resources for people of all ages and abilities! It was such…read morea fun welcoming experience! Loads of programming and activities for kids. A quiet playroom for younger ones, computers for older kiddos, a scavenger hunt, large fish tank, coloring pages. I mean there is so much for kids to do here! Easily spent two hours here without any kids (inc a 20 month old) getting bored and without sitting reading together (as crazy as that sounds lol). If my youngest didn't get tuckered out by the fun we easily could have stayed another 45 mins if we did pick books and snuggle up. The adult section had loads of meeting rooms, quiet nooks, large windows to sit by, and tons of variety to choose from. Video games, movies, music, and books of all sorts! Truly a gem to the area. We can't wait to come back.

Love this place & the renovation made it that much better. The kids area is great and they always…read morehave fun activities planned. I love that they have virtual author speakers, too, and have watched several of them.

With a historic Dutch-style building facade, the Capital Region Welcome Center represents the…read moregateway into the Capital Region for northbound travelers and promotes the region's local tourism industry, rich history, food, and beverages. This I Love NY sign- is a symbol of New York State Welcome Centers and it has 11 welcome centers across NY state. I am just listing this down because now I am interested in exploring it all. * Adirondacks Welcome Center * Capital Region Welcome Center * Central NY Welcome Center * Finger Lakes Welcome Center * Hudson Valley | Catskills Welcome Center * Long Island Welcome Center * Mohawk Valley Welcome Center * New York State Welcome Center * North Country Welcome Center * Southern Tier Welcome Center * Western NY Welcome Center These are all newly constructed and not your usual rest stop. Food options are limited here, not a single chain or separate kiosk. Approximately 15 miles south of Albany, the Capital Region Welcome Center is located across from the New York State Thruway Authority's New Baltimore Service Area on the Thruway (I-87) it features regionally specific elements linked to the history and natural beauty of the Hudson River Valley, including attractions such as the New York State Capitol, the historic Saratoga Racecourse, and the Lake George region. Other features include: Taste NY Market showcases locally grown and sourced products from across the capital region and the state. Taste NY Market Menu PDF Artifact wall I LOVE NY interactive kiosks. Area for farmers' markets Music-themed children's playground High-speed Electric Vehicle charging stations.

Cool rest stop with a few fast food choices like chick fil a shake shack and panera. The place is…read morerather clean . We stopped here on a trip down and back from Vermont to NYC. The panera didn't have most of the soups on their menu and the chicken at the chick fil A tasted oddly chewy like a hard/raw chewy. Other than that the facilities is conventional and clean so that's what my rating is based off