Wanted to wait a bit and visit a handful of times before I yelped. This library has all the things…read moreI look forward to when visiting. Nice staff that truly cares about the youth and books that are classic and modern. This library has something I have never seen before. An entire separate wing for 0 to 10 or 11 years olds. I am impressed. When I walked in there they have two to three staff working in diffrent areas with the young children. Walk over through sliding glass door and then walk into a separate larger two floor wing. Here you find the friendliest security guard named Jerry. He sits in front of the teen's computer youth area. Then walk over to the adult area fitted with computers for the public to use (with a valid library card). Youth coordinator is fantastic. He is energetic and bringing great programs for the teens. Librarians are very sweet and always ready to help. I am very happy to call this our new home away from home.

I have recently discovered that the Field Library is open until 9pm on certain weeknights, so I…read morefeel like they have partially redeemed themselves. (Not that you WANT to be walking around in that neighborhood after dark.) The library in Yorktown is only open until 6 or so. Now that I follow R.L. Stine on Twitter, maybe I should look into reading some of the Goosebumps or Fear Street books in the children's section...

Just wow the water views and seating is top notch. Very good vibes and so easy to book private…read morerooms too. I'm obsessed!

What a beautiful library! I came here to study with my cousin and upon entry was ecstatic to see an…read moretribute table and display on the front counter, to black history month. I utilized their study room, available for 2 hours on busy days, longer is accepted when no one is waiting. The library is two stories, equipped with beautiful views of lake mahopac. Plenty of seating and computers for use. If you are interested in standardized testing material, they have most all your needs ( GMAT, GRE, SAT)

Beautiful setting very helpful people at the desk. Very quick to wait on you and to look up any…read morematerials you ask about.

This library is comfortable and welcoming and the staff is extremely helpful - anything you need…read morethey will obtain for you. Downstairs is a large meeting room and a wonderful maker space you should be sure to visit. Outdoors there is a beautiful reading garden and a walking path open to all.

Small public library in Highland falls. Very child friendly…read more They even have toys for children in the middle of the children's library. Kids play with toys and puzzles Good place to be to encourage learning and play and socialisation

Cute little library, we visited the children's area for awhile. Looked like a good selection of…read morechildren's books available and lots of toys for kids to play with. The space was very clean and well presented

I adore libraries - must be the nerd in me - and I love the Butterfield Library in Cold Spring. The…read moreadorable brick building aside, it is everything I think of when imagining the perfect library: historic, well-preserved interior, complete with (nonfunctional) fireplace; large guilded paintings of the founders, dressed in fine 19th century garb; neatly stacked shelves; graceful tables for sitting and reading; and a friendly staff. The library is small - the literature/fiction section is in front, while most of the historical and non-fiction texts are located in the larger room, which has a stage for presentations. There is also a children's section downstairs, and the library has two computers for browsing the card catalog. I've been able to find books I've wanted here, but just as often end up requesting items through Butterfield's interlibrary loan system (remember, it's a small place). But I don't care where the books come from, really - I just love climbing the front steps, opening the door and entering Library Land. Not chaotic, we-must-queue-up-New-York-Public-Library-land, but Old Fashioned Library Land, where you can gather your books together and linger, because lingering is necessary and encouraged.

Awesome place! It's a bit small and doesn't have the largest collection, but those library ladies…read morewill help you find anything - even if it isn't in the county catalog! Super nice and super helpful - they have a very good dvd collection and even some vhs too!

We love coming to events here, whether they be art or literature related. In this case, we attended…read morea book signing, with about 50 attendees. The library provides a comfortable atmosphere for these types of gatherings, can accommodate food and drink, and plenty of parking. They also have a large selection of books on tape, DVDs, as well as books and research materials - with librarians standing by to assist.

This library has a great atmosphere to study or read all day…read more In my experience, I have used this library to either do work on the weekends or study for my board exams (CPA). I live close by and among the public libraries around, this is definitely my favorite. The main reading area has 4 tables that seat 4 people as well as a couple of couches. Each table has outlets, so you can plug in your laptop and do work/study easily. Wifi is free and has excellent speed! There are also individual rooms with tables that seat about 4 as well. The best thing about this library is that is has natural lighting throughout. This makes it a very good place to spend the entire day studying/working. The natural sunlight keeps the place nice and bright, unlike many libraries that have a dark and dull atmosphere. I really do believe the lighting helps with focus and mood, making it a great place to study! I choose this place over other public libraries as well as coffee shops in the area. It has a great overall atmosphere and I recommend it for all people trying to get work/studying done.

The best! Wonderful programs and welcoming environment ... they will always try their best to…read morelocate new books

Beacon's public library is a great addition to the bustling downtown district! We always make a…read morepoint to visit the local library whenever we travel, and Howland is no exception to many of the wonderful libraries we've visited in the greater New York area! The library is a bit smaller than some of the others (then again, we're spoiled by the vastness of the Mahopac Public Library), but doesn't skimp on book selection and friendliness of the staff. This is also an excellent place to visit with children - their youth section is robust and it always seems like there's some fun programming for kids going on whenever we visit. The Howland Public Library is a definite asset to the Beacon community, and a must-visit to add to your list when you're in town!