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.]

Growing up in the twp, one thing i remember is, "Story time," at the library. Since then, a…read morecomputer area, theater area, and other noteworthy advancements and improvements have been made. The library has undergone recent renovations, however still showing it's 60's architectural design. DVD's are available for (free?) rental, most recent titles as well as silent films.. I have only exercised the system once where i had a friendly libertarian order me a book from another. Remember to return you books on time, as I'm pretty sure they'll even take it on a CC now.. ;)

I take my 2 yr old daughter to this library twice a week for morning story times. She really enjoys…read morethe programs and I look forward to all of the other classes and activities the library provides for older children. Staff is friendly, helpful, and library is always clean and quiet.

This is the best library I've been to in my life. They have any book you can think of, and if they…read moredon't have it you can order it to be delivered to that location. The staff is very friendly and very knowledgeable. As long as you have the proper credentials it will take you no more than 10 minutes to get a library card. They constantly have events for kids and adults. They have brand new Blu rays,4k Blu rays,DVDs, and video games available to rent. I love the books they have for sale because I can buy cook books for $1 . Upstairs they always have books for sale. Also printers and computers are available to use. What's there not to like about this library?

PROS: This is a very spacious library with nice librarians. They have an upstairs balcony for more…read moreroom to sit and they are located in the middle of the schools. CONS: Compared to neighboring libraries this one has a tiny parking lot and its situated right next to a busy road, making it hard to turn into OVERALL: I always tutor people in this library and I wouldn't change it for anything. Just make sure you get there at a good time to find parking

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.

NMPL was such a big part of my childhood. I remember getting my first library card and taking out…read morebooks weekly. I would rent DVDs. I would do all of my middle school and high school group projects here. To this day, the library continues to offer a lot to the community: -books -e-Services -CDs -DVDs -magazines -printing/copying/fax services -desktop computers -reliable wifi -laptop outlets -children's section They also have children's programs and adult programs (book clubs, chair yoga, ESL classes, arts & crafts). So many resources here! I go here to pick up books for my monthly reading. If they don't have what you're looking for, the front desk will help you find another library through the BCCLS catalog or they will notify you when the book is available. It's extremely clean and organized. SPOTLESS, actually. The library is definitely one of my happy places.

The library is well maintained and has a beautiful outdoor patio and garden. They do a lot of…read moreprogramming and try very hard to create a great sense of community. I really enjoyed their summer reading program they offered this year for adults. My biggest complaint is with a few of the staff members. There are a few staff who are very rude and unhelpful. A few times I asked an older gentleman for help and he quickly responded in a rude matter, saying I can't help you. He wouldn't even try to ask a colleague or attempt to help me. I finally found a different librarian and they had to remedy the situation and teach their colleague the process. On the other hand, there are many librarians who are very friendly and helpful, but it doesn't go for everyone. In addition, they are very quick to accuse you of damaging books. The smallest tear or stain requires you to pay a large fine to replace the book. There is something called wear and tear that happens when books are lent out to people and that's the reality of a library. Overall, I am happy with the library and appreciate the resources.

Everything you would ever want in a library regardless if you a toddler, teen or adult, they even…read morehave large print books for seniors and books on tape. They have dvd's, music cd's and video games to bottom. They even have board games and very good free WiFi. If you don't have a computer no problem use one of theirs. Great library with great friendly staff

This is a magical place that has so many wonderful opportunities for creativity. Dave is an…read moreamazing man and so willing to teach and inspire us. We are so lucky to have such an amazing library to use and participate in so many terrific events! Suzi Gerace Dream Makers Art Studio 101 West Street Hillsdale, NJ 07642 www.dreammakersart.com

Good people work there. Clean and well kept building. Have upgraded the special ents program.read more

I have always liked this unique looking library as a place to hang out. They have a good selection…read moreof books, videos, and games, as well as quite a few monthly community events like cooking classes, book clubs and crafts, priority for USR residents. There are a lot of trees surrounding the building and plenty of parking.

Great range of seating available and a very serene atmosphere. The library is situated in a…read moreforest-like location with a stream running along in the backyard. However, the reason for not giving a 5-star review is entirely due to the attitude of the librarians. They never smile back and stare at you in a very uncomfortable way as you're entering the library. They are very cold, unprofessional and unwelcoming which affects the overall peaceful experience you were hoping to attain at the library.