The Cortland Public Library is part of the Finger Lakes Library System. At Cortland they the Dewey…read moresystem for its non-fic. Fiction is all neatly printed with the author's last name on a sticker on the spine, which makes it is really easy to spot the author you are looking for. There is a pretty decent section of large print and mystery and the library offers video games you can borrow! The newspapers are kept in this rather genius way- the various sections are slid onto what looks like a Japanese kendo sword. One end has a handle and the other end is a rubber ring which holds together the wood slats that the different paper sections slide into. Having the newspaper this way means it stays fairly neat rather than a jumbled mass after others have been looking through it. There are several levels to the place so the flow can be kind of confusing if you have never been there before. I highly recommend asking a librarian where to go if you are looking for something specific. As a note you cannot be on a computer and the wifi at the same time. Parking is generally pretty easy. There is a private lot for the library itself and a lot of street parking nearby. I should add, the handicap entrance is on Court St, which is also the direction entrance to the children's area.

Beautiful building and well maintained. The staff is pleasant and helpful. The WiFi is welcome…read more Since Covid the vintage seating is placed at a distance from each other.

This library is just as magical on the inside as it is on the outside. My favorite part was the…read moreWhite Reading Room-such a cool place. I could have spent hours there sitting on the couches by the fireplace looking outside or reading.

Has a variety of libraries/study places within the building and home of the infamous harry potter…read morelibrary! Pros: Variety of study space Lockers Computers/softwares for students Opened 24 hrs on weekdays for students Cons: Packed during exam week Limited group study rooms Opens at 10 am on weekends

I have been going to this library for probably 10 years now and I love it. The recent renovations…read morehave definitely improved my library experience as well. Its great having a small town library that is part of a larger system. This has allowed me to order books I want online for my book club which has been a great convenience since I live 15 minutes away and don't like making too many trips into town.

Such a learning experience here, with dvds and books to gain know. I love coming here with my child…read moreand we spend time playing and read books. It's child friendly with a lot to explore. It's a nice hangout place too and the maker space is one of my favorite programs they have. This library takes care of the community!! They also have a shelf where you can check out items and apps to watch movies or read audio books.

We are fortunate to have such a great public library. It's a joy to be here. I will not be…read moresurprised if someone tells me it's one of the best public library in the world of a city this size. I particularly love the documentary film collections on DVDs. I don't have Netflix and amazon film services ... I don't have television cables either. I really don't need it. I don't have time for it. This is how I give the finger to evil multinational corporations. I take advantage of the library catalog and use its hold service to my heart's content. I really hope the public libraries like this will continue to thrive. Those DVDs educated me far more than anything I learned in grad schools. Seriously. I've been trying to checkout a state park pass from Library of Things ... it has not been successful. They told me that they only have 4 passes and 10 in the entire library system. I will keep trying! Maybe I will get lucky one day! Hey, I heard a public library in San Francisco has sewing machines! I would love a sewing and knitting/crocheting workshops here ...helping me give more fingers to the corporations by sewing my own underwears ... why not? Maybe you can cooperate with Sew Green to make it happen ... My only "complaint" is that I wish the purchase request process was more transparent .. i.e. if I could get a feedback from the librarian as to the possibility for the purchase of a particular item I want to borrow, and receiving a notification when the item is purchased ... that would be delightful ... but then I know that we can set the catalog search parameter to alert us to the items when it is cataloged in the library system, so no complaints ... Please keep up the wonderful work! The library is one of the best ways our tax money is put to use!

Abraham Lincoln & Gettysburg Address special feature exhibit in the rare books library is amazing!…read moreThere is still time to see it in December. You should definitely go! Great learning experience. Cornell has provided very informative faculty so you can ask as many questions as you want. They also have a huge collection of Lincoln & Gettysburg information, artwork, photographs, and memorabilia, including an original copy of the Gettysburg Address. I think that the other 4 copies are all owned by government, so it's pretty cool that Cornell has one. Olin Library in general is pretty cool. I really like the group meeting areas and Olin cafe. The rare book exhibits are must-sees though. Go now!

Really nice especially the center piece the AD White Library. It's so old world and so beautiful,…read morethe kind of place where I can imagine 19th century masters studying and producing the influential works of their times.

I love libraries. This one us always clean, the people that work here are friendly and the patrons…read moreeven friendlier. I would like fir them to get their books in order bur honestly I have such a great time their that it truly doesn't matter what order their in as long as I find it. They need more staff I think to help with categorizing their but it really is a family atmosphere.

The Broome County Public Library is a great public library. It's clean, well designed, has plenty…read moreof parking, and has a good selection of books. Their video collection seems to be very popular and the main attraction. They also have a separate room for children's books. I've got nothing but good things to say about it!

the library was closed by the time we reached yesterday, BUT the little shop with discounted books…read morewas open. what a gold mine! infinite books of every genre all on sale for $1-3. All profits go to the library! they also sell puzzles and other games. this shop is phenomenal... and the best part about it is that once you finish your book, you can donate it back.

The Cazenovia Library is a wonderful place to visit. There is a cat who stays there. Very very…read morecute. I want to camp out for the day in the magazine room and just read magazines all day. It's so comfortable, cozy and lovely. They have a nice display of artwork and artifacts in the museum portion. It's always changing so you never know what you might see. They have a great selection of books. The staff is very friendly and kind. It's worth a visit if you are in the area. If you live in Cazenovia, you sure are lucky to have such a great library in your midst.

Some favorite things: the sizable graphic novel area; the new books area; the maker's space; the…read morechildren's department - so many great books and a fun space for storytelling. Should I buy a book? I often check it out at the library first and decide if I want it in my own collection. Fun to see people playing chess with the giant chess pieces; often very interesting displays from artists and other groups in the community. So lucky that there is a bookmobile. A very pleasant place to be if you just want to browse for books, read, and explore the possibilities (maybe the green screen or 3-D printer?) And the Steele has a green roof!

I have a large soft spot in my heart for libraries... but not this one. I've been in several times…read moreto print off resumes and every time it's the same thing: no one smiles, offers to help, and no greeting. I had a couple questions during my time there and each time I would walk up to the counter and the librarian (or aid) would ignore me and stare blankly into the computer screen... come on? You 'can't' see me? I finally got a letter stating my new permanent address in the area and went to get a library card... what-a-joke. The two employees at the check-out counter made me feel like I was putting a burden on them. At one point, I almost told the male employee to forget it and walk out. I woke up this same morning excited to go get a library card in my new town, as I am a lover of books. But this facility made all that excitement go down the drain - fast.

One of the finest 'suburban branch' public libraries I have even been in, and I've been a…read morelibrary-lizard since I was a pre-teen. The Manlius Library has all the stuff you'd expect at a library, and a tremendously nice staff. The attached cafe is nice and unpretentious, and staffed by volunteers. You can access any resource from any of the public libraries in the county, http://www.onlib.org/ , and this makes a vast pool of materiels that are available for borrowing. Request what you want online, and it will be delivered to the branch of your choice, and an email will inform you that it is in!

Miss Karen is a Godsend to this community. If you are in need of story hour for your tots this one…read moreis a must. There is also a wonderful selection of books and DVDs for kiddos that well surpasses the Fayetteville library.