On a bit of a roadtrip down the Connecticut coast, we arrived in New Haven a little after 3pm, and…read moreI knew I had only had a little time before things/attractions closed at 5pm. So after hitting the Yale Center for British Art, we speed walked (sped walked?) over to the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Why? Google it and you'll understand when you see the pictures. Beinicke is Yale's rare book and manuscript library - not their main university library or their law library. The reading room is open to registered researchers only, but the public are welcome to visit the library's exhibition hall. And everyone visiting New Haven should! The library was built in 1963, and the the architecture is incredible. The building is a granite veneer shell, fastened to a structural steel frame. Inside that structure is a glass-enclosed tower of book cases. The granite was milled to 1.25 inches thick to allow filtered daylight in - in the afternoon/early evening, the marble turned an amber color. We walked back past it at night for a different view of the building. It is really incredible architecture, and the library hosts exhibits you can see in the exhibition hall when you visit to enjoy the building (when we visited, the exhibit was "Taught By the Pen: The World of Islamic Manuscripts"). The building is incredible and definitely worth a visit if you're exploring the Yale campus!

One of the largest collections of rare books and manuscripts. Rotating exhibits for the general…read morepublic. During my visit, it was testimonies from Holocaust survivors. The general public has limited access, and this will be a short stop for most people, depending upon the exhibit. Let's be honest--most people stop by for a photo op, for the architecture and the huge column of books. I got a few great photos, got to say I've seen it, and it's cool. Worthwhile. If you're in the area.

We LOVE our library. Great children's services. Wonderful, educational programs. Learning through…read morefun. Every employee is knowledgeable, caring and helpful. We will continue to visit for years to come.

Such a beautiful library and the people are always so nice! They have great programs and services…read more I would definitely recommend. I am truly shocked to see any bad reviews for them.

Paid a visit here yesterday to attend a community drum circle. Very impressive library, clean,…read moresuper nice staff and facility's.

Really good community library. They have lots of programs for little ones, of which we take…read moreadvantage as often as we can. There is a play area for them too. They also have a good amount of adult programs and a couple of event rooms. It's a good size with a decent selection of books, dvds, and cds. Anything they don't have can be reserved from other Suffolk county libraries and send there.

I came to this library in July when I took an unexpected week off work. I was going through what I…read morethought was the worst thing ever and right now it may have actually been a good thing but in July even though I normally don't do this I felt I needed time off work or I might snap over this. So around that time I started seeing a therapist because I recognized I needed one. I had to print out paperwork, scan it and send it back to her and now I have my own printer at home but at the time I did not. The library was very helpful. I'm a librarian myself so I thought to call ahead of time and ask them about printing they told me everything I needed to know. I went in registered to use the computer, printed my papers out, filled them out, scanned them and e-mailed them and it was easier then it is a the library I work at but don't tell my co-workers that. The library is also so beautiful I could have stayed and looked at it all day.

My childhood library and STILL my go to place for books!…read more Even though I don't live in east Islip anymore I still renew my library card because that's how much I love this place. Where to begin? The friendly, informative staff? Or maybe the endless array of new books and almost any book you could think of. I recently asked the library to hold a book for me, a book that isn't even released in all libraries yet and I got an email less then a week later saying it was ready! From studying to learning to yoga the East Islip Public Library has something for everyone! The library. It's not just for books anymore.

My old library is still here and going strong. I grew up in the area and used their resources for…read moremany school projects and reports. Dropped in recently to check it out. They remodeled since my past days here to a more modern design aesthetic. Plenty of programs for children and adults, along with events. A multitude of book categories for those who like to read. Nice seating all around. Even a small cafe here now to grab a drink and snack.

Wonderful place. So spacious, plenty of parking. So many resources for kids. Lots of spaces to get…read morework done, with convenient outlet locations, and cozy chairs to read. There's a little patio with a fountain that's also very relaxing. The new cafe is such a plus. Offer the standard coffees, but also rotating specialty latte flavor. Very cheap prices. Also some small snacks that are really cheap as well (individual candy for 10¢, chips for 75¢ etc) overall very well-kept, bright, heartwarming place to be.

Looks like it was recently renovated. Has very nice vibes for studying. The kids section on the top…read morefloor is beautiful. The only negative was that I was expecting a coffee machine in the cafe they have but no coffee or tea. There was only a vending machine for snacks. Tea/Coffee machine would definitely be a nice addition. But other than that it's a nice library with lots of room to spread out. Lots of private nooks to study or have group sessions. There's a huge conference room and a very nice game room, too!

What a beautiful library!…read more Great place to visit and do some work with really clean, peaceful and spacious library! Quick and free wifi! Don't need a library card to enter and sit inside!

Fantastic community library. The nicest staff works here. They have great children and teen…read moreprograms. The adult programs range from talks to cooking demos. There's a great reading room with a fireplace. Lots of books and plenty of non-book items to borrow. Check out the website for all the details.

Just want to thank Liz for helping me scan a 51 page document this morning. She was helpful and had…read moresuch a positive attitude. Many thanks! Babylon village library staff is doing a fantastic job!

What is wrong with the staff? Are they actual (MLS) librarians? Not only do they allow visitors to…read moremake a tremendous amount of noise, THEY are the worst violators. Today was my third visit and the first time was a lot of HS kids, the second was very pleasant, and today was the worst!! Cellphones, dial up, and I had to ask the librarians to be quiet so I could work. Then, they had the audacity to be snippy about me in earshot. They should be embarrassed, they are a disgrace to the profession. I won't be back. There are other far nicer libraries.

A few years ago I wrote a 5 star, glowing review about this library....its hard to believe that…read moresince then it has gotten EVEN BETTER!!! The entire staff, including those recently hired, are friendly and professional in all respects. They all go out of their way to help patrons in every way possible. They make you feel welcome. I've frequented many libraries in my day and this is by far the absolute best. I highly recommend the North Babylon Public Library to all!!!

Beautiful library with plenty of parking and excellent resources. They also have a great auditorium…read morespace that's perfect for community events. Overall, a wonderful asset to the Brentwood community!

This place looks way better than it did when I was a kid going there. They hooked it up made it…read morenice with a lot of computers 3 floors with lots of space up to date books and different classes and programs.