The librarians here make me want to become a librarian! This is what libraries are about - people…read morewho care, want to share their wealth of knowledge, and are in general just amazing human beings. That aside, the selection here is great, they always have computers to use, and the kids section is huge! Our sitter boasts about the kids readings during the week. I'm grateful to be a part of the community here at the Columbus branch as not all the branches are this friendly or have as much to offer.

My kids love Rh library and they were very accommodating. They often spend hours exploring the…read moreshelves, lost in the world of books. The staff knows them by name and always have great recommendations. On weekends, we attend storytime sessions, where the kids can listen to their favorite tales and even participate in fun activities. It's become our favorite family outing, and I've noticed their reading skills improving immensely. The library has truly become a second home for us, filled with adventures waiting to be discovered.

Beautiful library! I absolutely loved the building and the layout. The children's room is…read moreimpressive - very spacious and my kids loved it. There's a great selection of materials, and everything was very clean, organized, and welcoming. Definitely a wonderful library to visit.

After the fact I realized I should have snapped photos. As I said to a friend, 'if I was shooting a…read moremovie with scenes in a classic library, it would be here." Originating in 1893 as the parish library of St. Agnes Chapel, the library ultimately became part of the NY Public Library System. In 1906 the library was established as we know it, on Amsterdam Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets. (It was originally ten blocks north.) Industrialist Andrew Carnegie donated funds to build public libraries through the city's five boroughs, which is how this building came to be. The library's architects were Babb, Cook and Willard who also designed the Carnegie mansion. (I recently visited the Cooper Hewitt which is housed in the mansion. Terrific museum! Beautiful building!) The library hosts a film series in its third-floor community room, which is why I was there. (Saturday's movie was "Harold and Maude" -- a classic dark comedy from the 1970s.) To my surprise, the library supplied free snacks, water bottles and chair cushions. It was a very comfortable and pleasant afternoon. This appears to be an active branch well-used by neighborhood residents. A wonderful NYC resource!

58th Street Library is not one of my favorite branches. I rarely stop in here when I'm in the…read moreneighborhood. I'm still giving them Five Stars because they are part of the Greatest Library System in the World! I'm a huge fan of the New York Public Library. Cardholders can check out digital books online these days. Rarely have I been disappointed when I'm looking for a particular book. If I can't find what I'm looking for I go to a branch like this one when I'm in the neighborhood. The employees are usually helpful. Since this branch is close to my doctors offices I may stop in and pick up something to read. I recommend wherever you live that you support your public library.

On the way to an appointment, I dropped by to return a book…read more Then, I decided to browse the isles. The library is small but convenient. It is on the 58th between Lexington and Park Ave . The 4 5 6 train to Lexington will bring you right here. Their hours are 10 5 Supporting our local libraries is very important

Came in to do some studying between lunch and dinner plans. It was not too busy during a weekday…read moreduring the work day. It was fine to study for an hour but if your laptop is dying, outlets seem hard to come by. Additionally, for a hot summer day, while not sweltering inside, it was still pretty warm.

A nice library. It's a good size, and has comfy chairs. It has great air conditioning, which was a…read moremust during the recent heat wave. Oh, and I got a library card!

Beautiful historic building. It is a subscription place, but they have a public room and the people…read moreat the desk are very kind and friendly. I have nothing bad to say. Good study space with a quiet and clean environment and wifi. Cool air, everything felt good in here!

A fabulous place for anyone or any kind of bookish interests: calm, beautiful, old, and civilized.read more

One of the more "off the beaten path" libraries on campus but nonetheless one of the most prime…read morestudy spaces. There are beautiful spacious tables for group seating arrangements between bookshelves upstairs, and a mix of communal and individual booth seating downstairs. Take your pick of softer natural light above or fluorescent lightbulb light below-- Avery has a space for every sort of studier! As it is an arts & arch library, the vibe turns out to be much more low key than butler or noco. The only thing I would be wary of is (as in any library) weird fluctuations in temperature. Printers are also not very reliable, so don't count on Avery as a last-minute-paper-due-in-10-minutes resource.

I visited the Library because a relative of mine invited me to attend the event "Emotional…read moreWell-Being Workshop Series - How to make friends". It was really interesting and helpful. I spent the rest of the day searching for some fine art books like "Color: A Natural History of the Palette" by Victoria Finlay and "Gustav Klimt" by Gilles Neret. The staff was polite and assisted me every time i needed help. I am really impressed by the library's wide collection. I'll definitely come back for more books.

I've visited the Queens Public Library in Woodside several times. In terms of size, it seems to be…read morearound the same size as the Sunnyside location. It's a decent neighborhood library if you're looking for a place to stop in, read, study, or get some work done. The librarians and staff here are different from the Sunnyside location, so each branch has its own feel. I haven't borrowed any books from this particular branch, so I can't really comment on the book selection or how much variety they have available. Overall, it's a convenient neighborhood library that I've stopped by various times.

This is my go-to local library. The QBPL website always gets my requested items quickly, but what…read moremakes the Woodside Branch particularly great is the staff - they are all always super helpful, professional and NICE! Highly recommended!

This library in the East Bronx has been a staple of the community since it opened in 1973. It's a…read moresingle-story, decently sized branch with a beautiful marble exterior. The branch offers many programs and opportunities to the community, such as a chess program, a knitting group, a toddler program, a teen program, and so much more. There's also the obvious - a wide selection of books available for all ages ranging from children to teens to adults because READING REALLY IS FUNDAMENTAL!!! There are also computers available for public use with appointments available and even training for those who need assistance. The public is assisted and supported with excellent customer service by a talented, dedicated staff. The branch is also partially wheelchair accessible. Every so often, NYPL merch is available to help support your local library like tote bags or t-shirts. They also have limited edition library cards like Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats and Marvel's Spider Man. Stop by to show your support, read, and/or borrow a book!

The library is beautiful inside and they have enough computers and offer free classes for both…read moreadults and children. The Children's section is awesome and the collection of books is amazing. The adult section is roomy and has lots of books but Im so disappointed that they don't carry a little of my favorite authors . I stop by a fee times a month and search the entire adult section and sometimes happen to find a book that will interest me. I am willing to try different authors and books so I usually will get 4 to 5 books only to find that 1 or sometimes 2 are to my liking. I even asked for a particular book several months ago and i never heard from them either telling me the book was there or that they were unable to get it. I have lived in this neighborhood for over 35 years and this has always been my go to branch. The employees ate always helpful, friendly and professional and are great if i need any other help other than finding my favorite authors.