This library looks dilapidated. No sign out front to indicate it's a library, holes in the…read moreceiling...broken water fountain, wall decor that has been there for years. They treat their volunteers like crap. Talked to the director the other day...appalling. Thought he was the janitor with the clothes he wears. No one has pride in this library what-so-ever.

Great library. Small, quiet, great selection of things I would never see anywhere else (a blu-ray…read morecopy of "The Warriors?" The European cut of "Water World?" Awesome!). They know there stuff and go out of there way to help. A++++

It has been forever since I stepped into a library so needless to say I came in here looking for an…read moreaudio book because reading books is not in my vocabulary... I pride myself on being a great listener, it's what I do best. From what I noticed, this library has a lot of books and the staff is quite helpful. From the friendly staff I learned that you can go on an app and/or a website to obtain an audio book or even ebooks. Therefore, you do not need to come to the old fashioned library unless you have nothing better to do. Only reason for the 4star review is: NO PARKING!!! This library has a shared municipal parking with the town hall and all their employees occupy it during the day. You have better luck of winning the lotto than finding a spot!

I work here n I've been loving it since day one!! Been here 4 yeats now n hope forever. Co-workers…read moreare awesome I love them!!

What a great library! The staff truly are welcoming, helpful and happy to be there which transcends…read morewhen you walk in. The only downside is no parking lot in a very busy and dense area but we did find a spot nearby on a weeknight.

I moved to Edgewater last summer and finally got around to getting a library card. The process was…read morevery easy and I was delighted to find a great selection of books. They were even giving out glasses for the solar eclipse. I am a little surprised there is no parking here and it's located in a highly populated streeted with many residents already parking on the street. On a Saturday afternoon, I had to park half a mile away on Undercliff.

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.]

Unfortunately, I had a very negative experience at this library, and I no longer feel comfortable…read morereturning. The environment became extremely stressful for me. I have left posterior tibial tendinopathy in my foot, and I was repeatedly questioned about removing my shoes despite trying to manage my condition. Everyone should be able to use a public library without feeling singled out, constantly watched, or uncomfortable because of a medical issue. For me, the experience became so unpleasant that I decided not to return. I sincerely hope the library can foster a more welcoming and understanding environment for all visitors, especially those with health even temporarily conditions

Great resources!! Elaborated Children's collection!! Friendly librarians!! Only wish they have a…read morebigger parking lot!!

"Ya, I review libraries now..."…read more Small library, but solid selection of books. They also recently made upgrades to the interior, including a new and improved young adult section, and also added multiple new computers and seats. It's usually very quiet here, minus an hour or two after Brookside Middle School and Hillside Elementary School students are dismissed at the end of the school day, since lots of children come to the library with their parents, or stop by to do homework. The staff is also very friendly, minus one kind of scary employee. Forget Redbox, just order DVDs through the BCCLS site and put your tax dollars to work.

The library staff is friendly and helpful, but very talkative and constantly discuss what they are…read more(personally) searching on the Internet. Additionally, there needs to be either a quiet space for computer use or a space for meetings and tutoring that will not interrupt the quiet space of other patrons. The staff often eat hot food and the smells permeate the entire small space. To the credit of Allendale, it's a pleasing and well thought out space with a small town feel.

Really nice mid-century library building that's had some great updates. There's a lot of natural…read morelight from the two-story windows The staff are pleasant & helpful, the collection is very good, and you can borrow from all of the BCCLS libraries. They have a great grab and go service. The only minor problem is parking.

Cute hometown library…read more Pros: - Open spaces - Table spaces to work spread out the library - good lighting Cons: - it's on the smaller side but doesn't have that small cozy feel to it. - kid section is OK but small - it's open looking because I feel like the selection is not very large - there's so much room to fill.

Really love this library, I remember coming here when I was super young and bringing a bag with me…read moreso I could carry my 6 new books out easily. Is it clear I'm a nerd? I had to print a large amount of copies and the copy machine just looked at me like "hey you're screwed". I'm a hairdresser I had no idea how to use this life sized machine. Luckily one of the gals working was so so sweet, stopped everything she was doing and came over to help me! I was so grateful I could stop thanking her. Copies are ten cents there and I would've paid so much more because she was so helpful and sweet. They normally have a great selection of new books too, access to a nice amount of computers as well. The only drawback to this library is that it does not have its own parking lot. Depending on the time of the day it can be hard to find a spot because it's located right on the main avenue of the town. You can usually find a spot on the side streets. Overall it's a fantastic library, definitely recommend it if you need to get some work done or are just looking to get lost in a good book.

I'm currently in Grad school so I come to this library often when I need to get studying done. This…read moreis mainly because of convenience because it's much closer than my school library and I'm one of those people who need to leave my apartment to get work done efficiently. The library itself is very nice and has an amazing staff that are very helpful. However it has fewer amenities compared with other libraries. The few things they do offer is free wifi, computer access, as well as the obvious books/references. There are roughly 12-20 tables to sit and read. They also have a "security guard" that is usually present during all hours if you need someone to watch your stuff if you step out. Most places to sit have electrical outlets if you need to plug in a cellphone/laptop/tablet/etc. Overall this is a nice library and the only reason I gave it 3 stars is because it is SUPER NOISY, especially after kids get out of school!!! I can't stress this part enough!!!! Don't be surprised when people are answering cellphone calls, laughing, or carrying on full conversations as if they were at a sporting event. It's not your stereotypical...."Shhhhh be quiet and if you must speak wisper" -type of library. There are also private tutors that use this space to help adults and children with language lessons and after school tutoring, so there will be constant noise anytime after 12pm on schooldays. So make sure you bring headphones with music or earplugs if you are like me and need to drown out background noise. I also forgot to mention they a very small museum upstairs and a children's library that is located in the back and I've never really spent any time in either location to be honest. From what I've seen, the library has a pretty decent selection of books and constantly change their available displays for popular new reads.