Amazing place and staff. The staff are very friendly and welcoming, and always willing to help.read more

Nice facility. Very clean and neat. Friendly and welcoming staff. Free WiFi. A dedicated computer…read moreroom with several stations. However, the ***VOLUME*** of conversation(s) tolerated in this space is **incomprehensible!** I get it (sort'a): in a small town like Watkins the library serves as a social hub (of sorts). And I have zero problems (none whatsoever) with quiet conversations or kids being tutored. But when the staff does little (if anything) to keep the roar at the service desk to a minimum... or worse yet, directly contributes to it (while talking between each other as if they are the only people present)... yeah, but no. Very frustrating. HUGELY distracting. Over-the-top disruptive. Extremely disappointing.

Who doesn't love a library? If that's you, shame on you for…read morehatin' on free books and exciting stories! Tons of books to choose from, like any library but it's really nice and the people who work there have always been super helpful when I needed to find a book. When I couldn't renew my book online, it was super easy to call and they renewed it for me pretty quickly. It's a large library with movies, books, magazines, and I think you can even do e-books. I haven't tried this yet because a good book in hand is always nice.

I really miss this place. We love going to this library because they have very good program and…read morelots of books and DVDs to borrow (you can put on hold for the book you want from other library). The circulation desk people are very nice and friendly. I love taking my kids to the children program,too. Just need to be careful when you go in rush hour sometimes it's hard to find a parking spot. But overall this library is like a store. Always lots of people come to read and borrow books and DVDs.Very nice and clean,too...

Such a learning experience here, with dvds and books to gain know. I love coming here with my child…read moreand we spend time playing and read books. It's child friendly with a lot to explore. It's a nice hangout place too and the maker space is one of my favorite programs they have. This library takes care of the community!! They also have a shelf where you can check out items and apps to watch movies or read audio books.

We are fortunate to have such a great public library. It's a joy to be here. I will not be…read moresurprised if someone tells me it's one of the best public library in the world of a city this size. I particularly love the documentary film collections on DVDs. I don't have Netflix and amazon film services ... I don't have television cables either. I really don't need it. I don't have time for it. This is how I give the finger to evil multinational corporations. I take advantage of the library catalog and use its hold service to my heart's content. I really hope the public libraries like this will continue to thrive. Those DVDs educated me far more than anything I learned in grad schools. Seriously. I've been trying to checkout a state park pass from Library of Things ... it has not been successful. They told me that they only have 4 passes and 10 in the entire library system. I will keep trying! Maybe I will get lucky one day! Hey, I heard a public library in San Francisco has sewing machines! I would love a sewing and knitting/crocheting workshops here ...helping me give more fingers to the corporations by sewing my own underwears ... why not? Maybe you can cooperate with Sew Green to make it happen ... My only "complaint" is that I wish the purchase request process was more transparent .. i.e. if I could get a feedback from the librarian as to the possibility for the purchase of a particular item I want to borrow, and receiving a notification when the item is purchased ... that would be delightful ... but then I know that we can set the catalog search parameter to alert us to the items when it is cataloged in the library system, so no complaints ... Please keep up the wonderful work! The library is one of the best ways our tax money is put to use!

Some favorite things: the sizable graphic novel area; the new books area; the maker's space; the…read morechildren's department - so many great books and a fun space for storytelling. Should I buy a book? I often check it out at the library first and decide if I want it in my own collection. Fun to see people playing chess with the giant chess pieces; often very interesting displays from artists and other groups in the community. So lucky that there is a bookmobile. A very pleasant place to be if you just want to browse for books, read, and explore the possibilities (maybe the green screen or 3-D printer?) And the Steele has a green roof!

I have a large soft spot in my heart for libraries... but not this one. I've been in several times…read moreto print off resumes and every time it's the same thing: no one smiles, offers to help, and no greeting. I had a couple questions during my time there and each time I would walk up to the counter and the librarian (or aid) would ignore me and stare blankly into the computer screen... come on? You 'can't' see me? I finally got a letter stating my new permanent address in the area and went to get a library card... what-a-joke. The two employees at the check-out counter made me feel like I was putting a burden on them. At one point, I almost told the male employee to forget it and walk out. I woke up this same morning excited to go get a library card in my new town, as I am a lover of books. But this facility made all that excitement go down the drain - fast.

This library is just as magical on the inside as it is on the outside. My favorite part was the…read moreWhite Reading Room-such a cool place. I could have spent hours there sitting on the couches by the fireplace looking outside or reading.

Has a variety of libraries/study places within the building and home of the infamous harry potter…read morelibrary! Pros: Variety of study space Lockers Computers/softwares for students Opened 24 hrs on weekdays for students Cons: Packed during exam week Limited group study rooms Opens at 10 am on weekends

Very well-maintained and well-stocked library. There's a gorgeous reading room overlooking the…read morebottom floor, a colorful children's section with activity rooms, and rotating exhibits. It can be a little tricky to navigate which employee to interact with re: checking out materials, questions about resources, and establishing an account.

Worth a visit just to enjoy the building. Upstairs is a gallery where they sell used book. Modern…read morefacilities. Plus they have a seed library!

Abraham Lincoln & Gettysburg Address special feature exhibit in the rare books library is amazing!…read moreThere is still time to see it in December. You should definitely go! Great learning experience. Cornell has provided very informative faculty so you can ask as many questions as you want. They also have a huge collection of Lincoln & Gettysburg information, artwork, photographs, and memorabilia, including an original copy of the Gettysburg Address. I think that the other 4 copies are all owned by government, so it's pretty cool that Cornell has one. Olin Library in general is pretty cool. I really like the group meeting areas and Olin cafe. The rare book exhibits are must-sees though. Go now!

Really nice especially the center piece the AD White Library. It's so old world and so beautiful,…read morethe kind of place where I can imagine 19th century masters studying and producing the influential works of their times.

This cute little library in the center of town is absolutely stunning! The historic charm and…read morebeautiful brick and wood work inside is just amazing. They have several different types of books for all ages kids to young adults , as well as adults and non fiction. There were several computers for use as well. Overall this looks like a great place for a laid back relaxing moment on your vacation!

This is a cute library located in the heart of downtown Skaneateles. They have computers available…read morefor public use, as well as several tables and high tops to sit and read. They also have a cozy children's section. They have a good sized fiction department. I liked that they took out books on each shelf to display so you could quickly take a peek at the covers that caught your eye.

The staff is always helpful, friendly, and accommodating! A nice place to find some peace.read more

This is one of the best libraries I have ever been to! They have games you can rent, new Books to…read morecheck out, baking pans you can rent, and other book kits. I feel so grateful to have found this place in Auburn, NY while visiting my parents. Now I have motivated my mom to go to the library more often!

It's rich in research resources. Also, they provide a resource to get your taxes completed & it's…read moremy favorite place in town.

The Canandaigua Wood Library is a fabulous place for those of all ages. I regularly volunteer for…read moretheir fundraising events and the entire library team is so nice and welcoming. I have brought family and friends to the library to play in the annual mini golf event and one of the things each person says is what an expansive and wonderful library it is. There is something for everyone here. A true gem in the area.