Love this library and the librarians. They are personable and helpful. Great children's programs…read morefrom the littlest ones to teens

Really cute building. Kids books are downstairs. I just moved to the area and didn't realize I…read morecouldn't open a library card in this location because it was out of my tax district?! Anyway rules are rules so I packed up and headed to my neighborhood library (literally 5 minutes down the street). It's a small library tucked inside some trees on a tight corner. Drive slowly or you may miss it.

The River Vale Free Public Library opened in 1952 in a basement classroom and then expanded when…read morethe town's first librarian was hired in 1955. In 1964, the library was municipalized. The current location was opened in 1983. The library is on two floors and I a few hours at a desk upstairs where it was quiet and peaceful. Power outlets for charging, free wifi for surfing and working, and no interruptions other than a couple of kids who got shushed by the librarian. A more than pleasant time. Non-residents can use the library and the wifi. You only need to be a resident if you're wanting to borrow materials from the library. And they have more than books! Museum passes, wifi hotspots, even Chromebooks are available to be borrowed. [Review 18327 overall - 160 in New Jersey - 1849 of 2022.]

This was literally my first taste of suburban library after having grown up in Brooklyn. Mind…read moreblown. I had no idea local libraries could be this nice. Incredibly friendly employees. Tons of books of all kinds. Even movies and video games. The kids section here is amazing with toys and other activities to play with. This is seriously a must go for all parents with young children.

This place is on yelp..what? Anyway, the service is nice and…read morethere is a good selection. Oh yeah, it cost 10 cents for a single day late book, where else?

It has been forever since I stepped into a library so needless to say I came in here looking for an…read moreaudio book because reading books is not in my vocabulary... I pride myself on being a great listener, it's what I do best. From what I noticed, this library has a lot of books and the staff is quite helpful. From the friendly staff I learned that you can go on an app and/or a website to obtain an audio book or even ebooks. Therefore, you do not need to come to the old fashioned library unless you have nothing better to do. Only reason for the 4star review is: NO PARKING!!! This library has a shared municipal parking with the town hall and all their employees occupy it during the day. You have better luck of winning the lotto than finding a spot!

I work here n I've been loving it since day one!! Been here 4 yeats now n hope forever. Co-workers…read moreare awesome I love them!!

This is my home library, and it's one of my absolute favorite neighborhood spots. This library's on…read morethe smaller side and attached to a neighborhood senior center but because it's nestled in a mostly-residential area, I've never struggled to find street parking. The smallness of the library means the self-service aspect of more modern libraries aren't available. Books placed on hold are kept behind the counter, so one of the librarians have to retrieve them AND check out all your books. I see this as a plus and a minus. Sure, my visits take just a little longer, but it means I have to have some human contact with every visit and that's not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, my favorite librarian is a bit of a visual genius. After a few visits, she's come to recognize me on sight and grabs my library holds the second she sees me coming through the door. You don't get that kind of personal service from a machine. While there aren't a ton of titles in this particular library, the interlibrary loan system works beautifully. I'll search for whatever book I need through the website and - if it's available at another location within the system - I'll receive it here within a matter of days. I've also come to appreciate the rich programming. There's a busy calendar of events for all ages from month to month, and there was a summer reading program this past summer for all ages, with raffles to incentivize reading. I was happily surprised to be one of the raffle winners, but even if I weren't, I would absolutely encourage locals to participate because there were trinket prizes just for reading a certain number of books. Though this library is small, the children's section is a delight, complete with a carpeted seating area... and a tree! It's fake, of course, but large and looming enough that it adds a ton of charm. This clearly attracts a lot of kiddos, which sometimes means the library loses its quietude with the squeaks and squeals of little ones. I'm not personally bothered by it, but possibly something to consider for patrons who need absolute silence.

The library is beautiful inside, clean and set up great, I do have something to note -…read more At the computers there is a notice saying that if there is no waitlist for other people waiting for a computer , automatic 15 minute extensions will be applied. I went to go inquire about this and was told a firm "no" by the woman that worked there. I brought up that there was *literally* no one else in the library for the computers and the answer was still no, EVEN with the notice. The Staff member provided no proof other explanation , covid related or otherwise. I understand that she is doing her job but I think updating the terms of computer use and being a bit friendlier would've left a better taste in my mouth.

Great library with many offerings including movies, chair aerobics and many other activitiesread more

The only reason I'm giving it a 2 is because the staff was not very friendly. The lady's name was…read moreGinger. I got there and there was no "good morning". "Can I help you". It was not even full of people. I got my book but they definitely need to work in their customer service. Besides that the library was fine.

Yay, for the children's programs at Orangeburg Library. We have been attending many of the…read morechildren's programs at Orangeburg Library for the last few years and are very happy. The librarians are always kind and helpful. They offer different programs on Tuesdays for children, including Zumbini, Music Together, concerts, story hour and music/stories. It's wonderful. We are looking forward to going through all the programs with our second child.

Nice little library in Rockland county. But unfortunately, I had an extremely unpleasant experience…read morewith one of the library employees. I might be wrong, but I get the vibe that if you are not of a certain skin complexion or from the same area, then expect to be treated differently. This is mostly a predominantly white area and they like to stick to their own cliques and people and will let you know that you don't belong there. At least that's the vibe I get every time I visit. Of course it's subtle prejudice and you can't really call them out on it because there is no evidence. No evidence, no crime. But you will feel like a second class citizen if you visit this library. If you think there is nothing wrong and are used to the way you are treated here, I recommend you to visit other libraries in the area and see how much better of an experience you have when you visit there. Don't take my word for it. Experience it yourself! At the end of the day , its still a public library and we can't expect all libraries to be equally good, but it's just sad knowing that our tax dollars are going towards hiring people who aren't even competant enough to do their jobs nor aren't interested in providing a service without injecting their subtle prejudices into it. Respect your patrons and stop talking down to them.

Helpful staff. Professional. A reading lounge area at the back of the library contributes greatly…read moreto a welcoming, comfortable ambience.

I love libraries and this was a standout example. I had a great teacher, John Aiello, walk the…read moregroup through how to set up an app. We set up a one-on-one session to help me further. And, currently the library is under renovation but the temporary set up is amazing. I love this library!