Big and neat! Well organized children section on the 2nd floor. Great variety of book selections…read more Staff was very friendly and helpful with tons of information and activities for the kids. Only problem is the parking lot is on the other side of the street and the traffic is so bad on Hillside Avenue. Cars drive very fast on Hillside Avenue and I feel scared even when standing there to wait for the traffic light.

I came to this library for the first time for toddler open play and I thought it was great! It took…read moreplace on the 2nd floor and the area is next to a bunch of windows so you can see outside facing the library parking lot and street. A lot of natural light comes in and it's a big space for open play with a ton of toy options and a table just for coloring. The one negative is once open play is over (about an hour), they put away all the toys. I've been to other libraries where they leave the toys out for the children to play with as long as the library is open. The parking lot is very big and there were plenty of spots when I went, which was a weekday at 4:30pm. I liked how the open play was in the middle of the day as early times don't work for my family's schedule.

My first visit to a Long Island library. Not sure if I could register being said I am a NYC…read more(Queens) resident. This location is walking distance from my work. It's a huge branch, 2 floors building. There is a security guard by the entrance. There are special playroom for children, activity room for teens and a meeting room for adults . I have seen posted programs and activities for each level. I maybe a frequent guest here, an hour stay to browse or read is a plan. Will check again later.

Nice library but still charge late fees where as other libraries in Nassau county waive late fee…read morecharges. Go visit don't borrow book tho

I just want to say thank you to this library because they had a library book that I needed for…read moreschool. I didn't want to have to pay $25 for the book and my local library did not have the book which caused me to have great distress. Also the local barnes and noble did not have it and I was pressed for time to do an assignment. Thank you!!!!

While it is good that we have a library in the area, it is not useful if at almost every table in…read morethe main seating area has teachers conducting tutoring sessions with students, sometimes one after another, and they spend the entire time talking. This afternoon for example, there are 10 tables that seat 4, and these teachers are tutoring 1 student and they take up an entire table, and those of us who actually are here to use the library for research have no place to sit. There are rooms available, including conference rooms, and they should be sitting there. I am here every week and have to suffer with sitting in an armchair, balancing my computer on my lap, in front of the main desk, as the women behind the counter sit and talk about vacations, shopping, and other frivolous talk. There are also people sitting in armchairs, on their phones talking, with no regard for those around them. The worst part is the employee who is supposed to be the "security guard" - if he works for the town, he does nothing to help make sure that it is actually quiet in the library, and the workers who are actually responsible for the library walk back and forth, not asking people to be quiet or step into the foyer to use their phone. Is this what the library has become? A place to socialize, teachers to come and make $50 for 30-minute tutoring sessions while those who want quiet can't find it here, or even a place to sit? I find it truly disturbing that I cannot even find the email for the Head Librarian that is in charge of the Shelter Rock Public Library on their website, and the link at the bottom of the page to "Email us" does not even work???

I've been putting a lot of time in this library. Countless hours and days. There is always some fun…read moreactivities happening here. D & W are the people I deal with most. They helped me obtain vital information that's pertinent to a research project I am currently working on. The reference me to NY main library. The information cost about $4000 to obtain. I received a good portion of the information free by going through the channels at the library. I've been trying to gather this information on my own for over over 6 months. This library is very helpful And the employes are wonderful!

Franklin Square has done a great job during COVID-19 and I really appreciate all the hard work and…read moreefforts that the staffs put in to keep the library running during these unprecedented times. In around May, the library provided curbside pick up / walk in pick up services so that we were able to reserve books online to continue my son's reading throughout this difficult time. The staffs also worked so hard to keep the children's programs running through Zoom during summer. My younger kids enjoy the crafts / story time with Mrs. Gregory, music and movement program and making 3-D animals a lot. My oldest one participated in the summer reading program as well as a few Game Nights/Trivia and Family Bingo. I would say that we have spent more time together as a family to participate in various programs with the library this year than before.

My favorite store ! So many books, so many places to sit and Starbucks inside for the win. I could…read morespend hours here. I will definitely be back. Lots of parking and sales on books!

This is not a place I would ever expect to have a bad experience. Never had before. Today,…read more11/30/2025....what an awful interaction with a miserable women that I was later told is a store manager. I was having a hard time finding a book by James Fell, a fairly well known author. I asked her where I could find his books and instead of simply looking this up I got a nasty face, and a disdainful "I don't know who that is. Are you sure that's the right name?" Not her words...her tone and demeanor. SMH. Another employee, right nearby, assisted me, found the book in seconds and was on his way. No...I didn't buy it. Principle. I passed her again later and got another dirty look....really? Another issue entirely...is there a good reason that there are novels...many novels.... in the religion section? Inquiring minds would like to know. I hadn't been in this store in quite some time...won't return any time soon. Changed and not for the better. FTR...everyone else that I spoke to in the store, aside from the rude manager, was quite pleasant, friendly, and helpful. Wow, B & N...Amazon is eating you. Do better.

This library is very convenient. We should visit it more often. My first visit was very…read morecomfortable. The librarians were very helpful. My experience my first visit was very similar to having a space that I could work and not have to worry. Everything I needed for my project was there. I lost track of time working. I was so comfortable in the environment. Printing was easy. Glad I visited it. Kept passing it going to and from class to one day I just said let me go and utilize the time. You can book a room for group sessions or meetings too. Bring your child, books for them too.

The library is spacious and has 4 floors…read more As an alumni heres some OG advice. 1. If there are no seats sit by the emergency exits next to the ATM. 2. If you like solitude but you want to eat, go to the third floor towards the windows. 3. If you need to take a nap go to the 2nd floor (quiet floor). 4. Never put a $10 or more into the copy machine ( witnessed a $50 bill disappearing into the toll and the student still seeing $0.00). 5. Not able to afford to copy your textbooks? Take pictures and transfer it to your computer or iPad (professor friendly). 6. The third floor by the boys bathroom there are outlets connected to the table, it's the perfect place to charge your electronics. 7. Always email your documents prior to printing. Never rely on just a USB portable (Microsoft 2010). 8. During the summer they do ID checks. 9. Never, NEVER, leave your headphones home. Boisterous students will come and act barbaric suddenly. Improvements: The bathrooms, and the staff. In my opinion, I think they need to hire more college students for the secretarial jobs. The women on the "Quick Print" side have such a distinct attitude, and sarcasm to the point I rather ask a dog for help. Also, they were always talking about their husbands, and love life. Hence, #9 the headphones. You're Welcome.

In the spring, the best free show on the island is walking the grounds at Hofstra and photographing…read morethe tulips. Unless you go on the day of the festival, you'll have the grounds to yourself. University staff are always welcoming. Highly recommended.

Although I did not attend the university, both of my nieces have had graduation ceremonies held…read morehere. I currently have my youngest niece enrolled at Hofstra, who also had her HS graduation here, and my other niece had her college graduation held at Hofstra. I've been to the university several times, for graduation ceremonies, and to help cousins move into their dorms and moving out. The school is very easy to navigate. There's clear signs all throughout, and the parking lots of heavenly lit at night. There's always onsite security cruising around, which is a plus and gives that extra layer of protection that you, and your family who are attending are safe. The events, and student get togethers that I so often hear about are all planned by the student council, and they always seem well organized and though out, and fun might I add! You can always find something going on at the campus, planned and hosted by the students themselves. Emily, loves it here. She's forever ranting and raving about the events, meetings, after school events, bake sales, culture nights etc. All of which she helps to plan as she's the head of the student council. If you're a parent thinking to send your child here to further their education, no need to think twice. It's a great private school. The beautiful and historic Dutch estate has been ranked as a top schools in the US for many years in a row. You and your child will love and appreciate the history Hofstra has.