This library is absolutely beautiful. Fein the architecture to the art. There's so much to do and…read moretons of choices from any category. The children's floor is filled with so many adventures. We could easily spend hours in there. The staff is very helpful and any book can be shipped in from other libraries easily. love this olace!

Smells like someone died in the foyer. The. When you walk into the actual library it smells like a…read morechanging room with deceased babies. Not going in there anytime soon until they clear that filthy smell

I've never been to a presidential library before, so I didn't know what to expect, and I also…read moredidn't know that much about FDR. I think the combination of these two things made for a great visit, because I felt like I learned a lot which made my experience more enjoyable. The museum is extensive, and even had a small section devoted to his little dog. There is rather sizable section for Eleanor as well, and a lovely statue of them both sitting on a park bench on the grounds. It was an excellent way to spend a rainy afternoon in the area!

STEPH JUDGEMENT: The OG Presidential Library that's still going strong…read more FDR was the first to make his archives public, starting the Presidential Library tradition. The museum building and grounds were very well-maintained, and the exhibition signage looked recently updated. It was a great way to learn all about FDR the president as well as the man, and all his accomplishments as well as failures. I was glad to see that there was also a lot about his wife, Eleanor, who lived for many decades after his death and influenced the world greatly in her own right. On the day of our visit they had free admission to the Roosevelt House Museum, so we took advantage of that as well. Overall we had a great time and learned a lot--a worthwhile stop.

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

Disappointment in policies and service. Would not provide proper receipt for returned items. After…read moretwice given a difficult time about it, and since the library should be a place of enjoyment not an arena for someone to defend their delicate ego, I registered a complaint. Carrying a bag (one I purchased from the Mid-Hudson Library) with my returned items, I would wait until I chose my new items and then return and borrow at the same time. Not to waste time. This brought several individuals spying on me, as if I was some kind of shoplifter. (Something you'd expect at Walmart, though I've never had that experience there.) This began after weeks of patronizing the library on a weekly basis. I assume it was because of my complaint; if not, just another indicator of poor attitude toward patrons.

Excellent selection. The Librarians were more than helpful and knowledgeable. If you have an…read moree-book reader, there's links for that on the website. A lot of great programs that are done by the Library. If they don't have the book, there's an association of Hudson Valley Libraries that most likely will and you can either download or borrow it there. I've used the libraries in NYC (NYPL, BPL and QPL) and I was impressed at the scope of the Highland Library as well as the other Hudson Valley Libraries.

Although I can still technically be called a student at Dutchess Community College, I haven't been…read moretaking classes. So when I stepped into the college library yesterday, I was thankful that for those 15 minutes of peace and quiet downstairs, I was awarded them. From the time I entered till the time I exited the library, I was never bothered with questions of why I was there. However, I knew that disturbances would be dealt with otherwise. I was actually looking for a relaxation spot for fifteen minutes - I knew what I wanted and knew where I could get it - I had been there several times before, but it was something achievable. My student ID card is about 12 years old, and I don't have a myDCC account (therefore I couldn't log onto the computers upstairs), but that wasn't the fact I was looking for. I knew I could browse the rather large (more research-type) library but I didn't need to (I like to own books, not borrow them, hence the reason why I have an Amazon Kindle). However, those fifteen minutes I spent here were cherishable. I've used this library as a reference library in the past when I actually had classes I was attending, but those experiences happened long ago and not something I can say much about here. The floors and other reference rooms which had windows seemed somewhat clear, but then again this was towards the beginning of the academic year and not enough time for debris to fall. I just don't like the position of this library. Although it's up an elevator, it's got very little on that floor (with the exception of a walkway to student services center (SSC) and other student services (tutoring center). I can never spot a single bathroom in the hallway of the third floor, nor can I find one anywhere on, in or near the library - there is one just on the second floor just out of sight of the doors downstairs, but the library wants no one going out the downstairs library doors. Found a few water fountains though. However, there's also a few signs on a few tables saying "no food please". I noticed the sign of how items could be wirelessly printed (using your student ID) from your own computer or device, however, I'd think this sign would travel around the library as students move it, however, few students were there when I was there late afternoon yesterday. I thank you. I do hope one day I'll be back as a student taking classes again and you'll be worthy of my visit. You provided me what I needed, I do thank you.