This library is open to the public but closes at earlier hours for them than if you have badge…read moreaccess from your student/staff card. To get in, you pick up a phone at the front door and get permission to enter. The quiet study lounge on the 3rd floor is only accessible to those with badge access. This library has 4 floors (if you include the basement floor, which I have not seen yet). The first floor has computers, puzzles you can play, and plenty of group desks. You are allowed to eat there as well. The 2nd floor has a lounge area that requires badge access. Parking can be tricky because this place is next door to a children's hospital where it is pretty busy. There is street parking but you're only allowed 2 hours of parking if it's before 6PM. The 3rd floor is a decent place to study because there are plenty of outlets, window seats and cubicle style desks with large countertops.

I spend more of my time here than I'd care to admit. Part of the life of a student (one who is…read morecurrently putting off work to write this review). The first thing I like about this library is the system they have worked out to let you know how quiet a section is supposed to be. Anywhere from social, to silent, you'll see signs posted around the library letting you know the appropriate sound level. Cuts out the ambiguity. There is also ample space allotted for each. I will say that parts of the library is open to the public, given that Upstate is a SUNY school. I personally think it's great to have it available as a resource to the community. But keep in mind that not everyone is a student when leaving stuff laying around. The student computer lab has both Mac's and PCs. The Mac's in particular are new, 27 inch iMACs. Pretty nice if you want to watch lectures or if like me, you consistently have a thousand windows open at a time. The hours are one thing I think could be improved upon. Upstate is the first school I've gone to that doesn't have a dedicated 24 hour library space. It closes at midnight during the week, which suffices most of the time. But on the weekends, they don't open until ten. Fairly inconvenient. Anyway, of the libraries I've studied at, this one is pretty nice. Clean with a super helpful staff. Outside of the occasionally slow WiFi, I don't have any major complaints.

Sergeant Thompson goes above and beyond for both mom and son who is enlisting into the United…read moreStates army. He is extremely acknowledgable and helps you choose what career path you are looking for. He takes his time and does not pressure you into doing something you don't want to do. Words cannot express how thankful my family is for sergeant Thompson.

Burgers were good but nothing to write home about. My burger had blue cheese crumbles and bacon and…read morethe wife's had cheddar. Service was alright but could have been a lot better for a Marriott hotel. Evan was our server and did the minimum but after I paid the bill I wanted one more drink to take up to the room and waited about 10 Minutes at the table and decided to wait at the bar and again waited 10 more minutes while the bartender made 2 drinks (wine and a gin and tonic) didn't say anything to me as far "Ill be right with you" or look at me, he decided to help the guy next to me. I walked out without my drink and was so mad i wanted to say something to the front desk but figured it wasn't worth my time.

We are so fortunate to have this amazing library/community center/museum in the old Stickley…read moreFactory. Such a vibrant part of our community.

The Fayetteville Free Library is top notch as far as public libraries go. In fact, we are lucky to…read morehave the Syracuse / Onondaga County Library system in general. This location takes advantage of being in an old Stickley building and the library rooms sprawl throughout the building and include a children's area, study rooms, public reading and work areas where they sometimes host events, and maker labs. They have a huge selection of books, music, and other media here. The whole children wing is a big hit for my toddler and I love watching her interact with the other kids here. I consider this my "home" library even though I'm not a Fayetteville resident. That should tell you something about how its patrons are treated!

I am a library fiend, and somehow I've never ventured here until last weekend. What a gorgeous…read morelibrary with all the essentials! My daughter loved the kids area and the scavenger hunt, we roamed the rest just to see it and it's truly stunning with the giant windows. The librarians were helpful with the scavenger hunt clues and we really enjoyed our visit here. I did see they have a dvd player for rent if anyone is looking... :)

~Note-- It's been some time since my last visit, I'm catching up on my reviews~…read more Since this library is a bit of a drive from Syracuse and looks somewhat small from the outside, I wasn't expecting much. Boy, was I surprised. First thing I saw was a room equipped with (fairly new) computers, printers, and projector screen. The whole building had a very sleek and modern feel. The children's room was massive and really colorful-- there are toys and lots of space to read/play. There was a massive magazine room with a large selection. Downstairs there were more computers, along with large fiction and nonfiction sections. The shelves were organized and clearly labeled, which made them super easy to navigate. One of the books I was looking for was listed as in stock but not on the shelf-- when I mentioned this to the librarian during checkout, she checked the returns for me, and found it. Really impressed with this library. Wish it wasn't so much of a drive for me, because honestly, I'd be here all the time. What a great resource.

Generally speaking, small town libraries are, well, small. They tend to have few programs and a…read moremodest catalog. So I was pleasantly delighted when entering the Lang Memorial Library in Cato, NY. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and they clearly have good outreach to the surrounding town - everything from a robust mail service to people who cannot get to the library during open hours (shut ins, new parents with sleeping babies) to a knitting class to summer kids' programs. You can have something faxed, check the internet, get a movie or a book. Parking is no problem, there is a good sized lot behind the library. This place is a gem, and I salute them for the work they are doing! Next time we are in Cato I will be certain to pay them another visit.

I'm not in their fire district so I cannot attest to that but during Lent they have the best Fish…read moreFry in the area. If you don't like fish they have steak too. You get more food than you can eat and it's so so good.

Such a cute little library! I always call it the petite library, but they have a large selection…read morefor the size. I could've sat and worked on the puzzle they had out for hours. Very cozy.

When I first visited this library, I was a little dismayed by the (lack of) size of it. I thought…read morefor sure that they probably wouldn't have much I'd want to read. Many months later, I'm still returning. Despite being small, they have a pretty decent selection. The staff is very sweet, especially one librarian in particular who always greets visitors with the warmest smile. The fact that they're open a little later on Mondays and Tuesdays is super convenient. Being right off Westcott Street, it's in a prime location; you can always swing by for a coffee at Recess or grab some takeout from one of the restaurants if you're hungry for something besides literature.