One of the best buildings in Niagara Falls! When we went one of the librarians took us around and…read moreshowed us some really cool stuff! Talk about the great history of the town. Highly recommend to stop by.

Not recommended for first time visitors or quick use. It…read moretook me almost 20 minutes just to get a guess pass just because I wasn't a resident? Asking for my license or proof of residence? For a library? I don't know I guess is their new procedure since the shootings but I'm a female with 3 children on me no easy task and she almost ruined my whole trip just for what exactly? It ain't like I was some person by myself with hoodie or something like that on, I just wanted to log in print one page and get on my way. Terrible experience, not helpful or recommend.

Pretty much lived here while I was attending college. Not only did I work here 12 hours a week but…read moreI did a lot of group work and studying here. The library has enough computers for everyone. There are quiet rooms, private areas, and large shareable rooms for any type of studying. The staff are amazing. They are so helpful and sweet. They will drop everything to assist you. The library also plays host to different events throughout the year. My favorite was during exam times they had therapy dogs in the library to help de-stress the students. Great place to be at NU.

A gorgeous, charming public library located on a stretch of road that is home to many wineries and…read morehousing developments. My parents attended a cooking demonstration class taught by the proprietor of Zee's Restaurant in NOTL. Their class was held in the stunning back gardens of the library! This library is well-organized and hospitable, with a cafe attached and a community center. I will definitely come back to spend some time here when I am in the area!

I love the Shaw festival and the town itself has wonderful restaurants, unlike its nearest…read morecompetitor, I would argue, Chautauqua Institution, but then Chautauqua does have a whole variety of activities, recreational, spiritual, artistic and cultural. Unfortunately not gastronomic though. Theater, shopping, and gastronomy

Don't visit in a rush. There is plenty to see. Over a century of books under one roof. I was…read moreimpressed!

If you've never been here, you must go experience it right now. There are three giant floors of new…read moreand used books, records in the basement. Very complete collection.

Sonoma, the librarian is knowledgeable and helpful. I went in looking for graphic novels. Some…read morelibraries have a them in a separate section but Youngstown does not. I didn't know what I was looking for and just wanted to browse but having them mixed in with all the other books made that almost impossible. They don't even have a graphic novel sticker on the spine like some other libraries do. I was bummed until I talked to Sonoma. She apologized for not having them organized by genre and said she hopes to get that done soon, it's been on the list of things to do for a while. First she asked some questions to see what type would interest me most. Then she proceeded to gather graphic novels off the shelf for me. piling one after another on a table. She explained each one just a bit as the stack grew. She had great insight and knowledge that I appreciated. I ended up with about 20 books (I'm kind of obsessed and couldn't resist Sonoma's enthusiastic "sales pitch"). When I checked out she even put them in a nice bag for me (asking me to return the bag next time I visit) and I left there so happy with a ton of new reading material. Many of the titles were really, really good too! Sonoma turned me on to new authors that I will continue to read. There's nothing like a librarian who knows her stuff!

From the owner: We are YOUR local library, cheerfully serving the communities of Youngstown & Porter. As a member…read moreof the Nioga Library System, we also provide services to everyone with a library card in Niagara, Orleans, or Genesee counties. Visitors & out-of-town guests are also welcome! Haven't been to the library lately? We're not just books anymore! While we offer the newest bestsellers & thousands of books for babies to adults, we also have the newest DVDs, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers & even passes to Old Fort Niagara! Your library is not confined to a building--we have a digital library with 24/7 access to movies, music, books, audiobooks & graphic novels! Office & tech services include 24/7 wi-fi, computers, faxing, copying & printing.

If you live in the Batavia area be sure to stop by, I love a library and like to get oit the…read moretypical books, audio books, movies, etc and i was surprised to gind out that friends of mine didn't realize they had new books and bestsellers, before you buy def check your local library! But also be aware that libraries have so much more these days. The Batavia branch has games you can borrow, stem kits for kids, a seed library! On top of that check out the events on their website or social media, they have so many free activities for adults and kids alike, from art activities to movie nights to so many more. We have been to paint nights for both adults and even my 1 year old, they had a cool baby race my daughter participated in, we gave been to trivia and always participate in their summer read program. Stop on by they have stuff for everyone!

This is a lovely, quaint local library with plenty of space, a coffee shop, research materials,…read moresoft squishy chairs, computer access and an absolutely fantastic children's section and family programs that my kids simply adore. While its definitely NOT the huge glass roofed facilities one finds in universities and big cities, its definitely a notable one of a kind place all it's own that I'm personally quite fond of. The staff is kind, helpful and polite and all in all this library offers incredible value to the community.

Hi I just wanted to…read moresay a couple of things. As a regular customer of the library on Victoria Avenue. I was there today March 24 at 11:15am your 2 millenial females with dark hair glasses and ponytails were sitting at the desk by the computers. They were gossiping about customers. Saying how they don't know the person but they feel like they are.... I went up to your dark hair guy at the desk by the front. He had glasses and a red sweatshirt. He refuses to do anything about it. He says I stand behind my coworkers. All I asked was for the behaviour to be more professional. Another blonde lady with glasses ( she was about my age. I'm 49) she hears the conversation and goes over to the desk and tells the millenial lady working about my complaint. I then hear the millenial lady say well you know she's a....the lady stops her and says, we should avoid saying anything else cause she might come over and yell at us. See this why people don't feel comfortable coming to the downtown library anymore. I've worked in Customer service the last 30 years of my life. I don't understand why employees in a Library get to behave so rudely?? At any of my jobs we would have been fired for it Please teach your staff some professionalism

I can't say enough about how wonderful and helpful. The women are here when dealing with a passport…read moreapplication. They take the time to thoroughly explain everything they're very friendly very helpful. Highly recommend using this location.

This was my first time coming here and it was so pleasant. It is surrounded by beauty and features…read moregreat windows near a quiet space to study or read. It seems very serene. If I am ever in that area, I would like to sit there and cozy up with a book, or do some uninterrupted work. There was also an art show happening with pieces from students in Amherst. What talent. The librarian was kind and enthusiastic about the program. The playground out in front looked wonderful with many children utilizing it. This is a bright, beautiful space offering so much besides the usual library things. It looked like there were a bunch of meeting rooms as well.

The staff are extremely nice it gots alot of book the art is great there is also a place were the…read morekids could be! Recommend this place

This is a great library. It has an awesome children's area with books, games and even costumes for…read morethe little ones! They offer tons of programs for older people who want to figure out their computers, to babysitting courses for teens and resume writing help for anyone! There are great study areas on the top and middle floors and every once and a while they have old books for sale for about a quarter each! I have been coming here to study since I was a kid and it is my favourite library in this town. The old librarians are always helpful if you need it. The young people who put away the books sometimes will start to gossip when you are trying to study but if you tell them off they are horrified. Some odd rules exist like they don't want you to put your feet up on the ancient tables and you can't have a computer in the silent study room... Making it useless but other than that it's a good library.

Great library with a HUGE kids area and tons of space for studying if you need it.read more

NIce, large space, easy parking. There are books for sale at the entrance then you enter the main…read morelibrary with the circulation desk and a brightly lit open area. I like the room between shelves, easy to walk around, no clutter. Helpful librarians. Good selection of children's and graphic novels. A bit sparse in adult books but f you can't find what you're looking for the librarians may be able to order it for you. This space has a peaceful atmosphere that I like.