In the urban decay town of Medina, NY - this little library is a life saver. Though the library…read moreitself is rather small, they will quickly get you any books or DVDs from more than a dozen other branches if you request them. Everyone who works at this library is very friendly and they update their Facebook page frequently. They're very in touch with their community and they do a lot of out reach to encourage reading and socialization for local children. There are also always flyers of events going on. I come here at least a couple times a month and I also feel comfortable letting my son play on the reading carpet in the children's area and nursing him in a quiet corner of the library. I don't know what I'd do without this library! I wish that they could get more funding so they could run more programs and do more stuff.

From the owner: We provide our community with access to the Internet, great reading material, DVD's, CD's, video…read moregames, audiobooks, eBooks, digital collections, databases, and great programs! We also have tablets, laptops, and hotspots available to borrow. The library is closed on Saturdays from Father's Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.

I'm sad that it's taken this long for us to visit this new facility…read more My in-laws moved back to Albion a little more than 4 years ago, so we'd watched this facility be built on our biannual trips. We'd heard great things from my mother-in-law, but never really thought more about it until she mentioned that they now have a collection of birds eggs and nests (Jimmy's family hobby is birdwatching). We stopped in on the Friday after Thanksgiving, needing to get out of the house. The space is clean and new, bright, and well-lit. The collection seems pretty impressive to me for a small town library. There's a whole children's room, with picture books, juvenile fiction, YA fiction, DVD's and more. They've got crayons and craft tables. They've got a couple of bins full of costumes. They have either white boards or lego boards on the side of each set of shelves, providing additional creative space. They've got a rug with teepee and stools for story time. There are fliers advertising several community activities - craft nights, bedtime stories (come in your pajamas), and even a visit from Santa. We will definitely be back on our future visits!

From the owner: Hoag Library enriches and empowers the people of its community by promoting access to ideas and…read moreinformation and by supporting lifelong learning and love of reading. The library provides relevant materials, ensures equal access to information services, and promotes cultural and learning experiences through programming.

If you live in the Batavia area be sure to stop by, I love a library and like to get oit the…read moretypical books, audio books, movies, etc and i was surprised to gind out that friends of mine didn't realize they had new books and bestsellers, before you buy def check your local library! But also be aware that libraries have so much more these days. The Batavia branch has games you can borrow, stem kits for kids, a seed library! On top of that check out the events on their website or social media, they have so many free activities for adults and kids alike, from art activities to movie nights to so many more. We have been to paint nights for both adults and even my 1 year old, they had a cool baby race my daughter participated in, we gave been to trivia and always participate in their summer read program. Stop on by they have stuff for everyone!

This is a lovely, quaint local library with plenty of space, a coffee shop, research materials,…read moresoft squishy chairs, computer access and an absolutely fantastic children's section and family programs that my kids simply adore. While its definitely NOT the huge glass roofed facilities one finds in universities and big cities, its definitely a notable one of a kind place all it's own that I'm personally quite fond of. The staff is kind, helpful and polite and all in all this library offers incredible value to the community.

This library might look small, but don't let that fool you, it is a hidden gem full of great books,…read moregood people, and fun and exciting events! At first glance the library may seem typical, full of books, movies, video games and magazines, lining shelves. Like all libraries these days the card catalog has been upgraded to a computer look up system for ease for all. But what sets it apart is the kind and caring staff, that takes the time to get to know you, offer recommendations and host events. Whether you are a child or an adult, you will find something for you. Not much of a reader? Check out one of their technology classes, holiday parties for kids and families, and free art classes for kids, and also separate art classes for adults. Although the ground floor is small, it holds the adult section only, while the kids room comes alive down stairs. Displays are updated, and activities and fun abound. Stop on out to this neat little library and check out all the cool things it holds!

Love coming to this library. It's my favorite in the area! They always have a great selection of…read morebooks to choose from

Holy wowzers, this is what bibliophile dreams are made of. At some point during my youth I realized…read morethat I could upgrade from the dinky shed of a library I'd read my fill of to this towering library that is three stories (badum tss) high. There is something for everyone, and I could seriously get lost combing the aisles for books all day. They have a media section as well, one that my friend sings praises over as she binges on new music and movies. And sometimes, when you're lucky, the first floor is flooded with old books looking to be rehomed. Don't wait for the sale, come explore, and keep coming.

A fantastic library with huge amount of resources. Numerous books, CDs and DVD covering pretty much…read moreall genres to account for all tastes. There's a separate reading room that has a variety of newspapers, both current editions and back issues. Downstairs is a large children's section with books, CDs, DVDs, video games and board games. It's easy to reserve items including those located at other branches. My whole family loves it here and frequent often.

I have been using the oshawa library for 18 years and the staff are the greatest for helping with…read moreall kinds of questions you throw at them. Hopefully the city of Oshawa will keep funding to the full this wonderful place that is the best.

Lots of community outreach programs including knitting circles, book clubs, movie nights (studio…read moreGhibli!), and children's story hour. There's an extensive large print section, a large room for children's books, and about two dozen computer terminals. Scandanavian architecture with blonde, curving wood, and lots of windows for natural light.

I live near this branch and it's a wonderful library that is open seven days a week which is so…read moreconvenient for the neighborhood.

Chic... I feel like I just stepped into the Ritz version of a library…read more High Ceiling.. Grand Staircase..Armchairs...Sofa...Cozy Fireplace....Large windows.... Whitby Public Library has all the bell and the whistles and anything that I want in my dream library... I think I can even organize my "dream" wedding here! The only problem is the limited number of parking spots. Only around 15 or so for a large library this size (it has more computer terminals than parking lots!!) Of course there are some reasonable municipal parking lots right next to the library at 50 cents a hour and free on evenings, weekends and holidays.

I came across this library when I was in Oshawa. My class had gotten cancelled and the library at…read moreour school wasn't quiet enough for me. So I opened up yelp and came across this one not to far from school. The building looks very pretty. And the inside is nice and quiet. Very organized and clean. There are two levels one has a few computers in the far corners and the second level has some tables and couches to do some work. Asides from having books on both floors. It also has a cafe in the building, which was neat. I haven't seen a library with a cafe before. I had chosen the couch spot to do some work and sit by the fireplace since it was cold outside. It was quiet and I was able to finish a lot of work while I was there. I would definitely recommend this library to groups as well, since they have rooms you can book to do group assignments. The only thing I would say sucks is the parking, I wasn't able to find parking near the library so I had to park at a P lot, which wasn't too expensive. $1 for 1 hour.

This was my first time coming here and it was so pleasant. It is surrounded by beauty and features…read moregreat windows near a quiet space to study or read. It seems very serene. If I am ever in that area, I would like to sit there and cozy up with a book, or do some uninterrupted work. There was also an art show happening with pieces from students in Amherst. What talent. The librarian was kind and enthusiastic about the program. The playground out in front looked wonderful with many children utilizing it. This is a bright, beautiful space offering so much besides the usual library things. It looked like there were a bunch of meeting rooms as well.

The staff are extremely nice it gots alot of book the art is great there is also a place were the…read morekids could be! Recommend this place

I'm not sure why it's taken me this long to write a review for this library, but let's fix that…read moreright now. I really enjoy this location. You get the charm of the original building paired with the modern beauty of the Bausch & Lomb structure both are worth seeing. The library offers a ton of programs for kids, teens, and adults. Definitely check their website, because there's so much going on. Becoming a cardholder is easy, and once you are, make sure you look into their VIP section, you can snag free or discounted tickets to local attractions. You can check out physical books, audiobooks, and ebooks, and they're great if you need computer access or printing. They also have plenty of study areas and quiet spots to get work done. Honestly, they offer more than most people realize (myself included until recently!). The only downside is parking and it can be a bit tricky. I'm not sure if they validate or offer any vouchers, so it's worth asking. I was lucky enough to find street parking... but yes, you do have to pay. A great library with so much to offer. Highly recommend exploring everything they provide.

This library is split up between two buildings. We spent most of our time at the more modern one…read morethat contains the children's and teen sections. The children's section was large with lots of books and plenty of activities. A coloring station, a small play greenhouse to read in, and a "secret room" hidden behind a bookshelf, providing another quiet area to play or read. Children's section had its own bathrooms, with child-sized fixtures, which was convenient.