The library has a good selection of books and DVDs and even a nice selection of items to purchase…read more We love the changing displays. One staff member is a bit abrupt when asked questions, but the rest are very nice and helpful.

I love the East Greenbush library. They used to be in a small space in the East Greenbush Town Hall…read moreand when they built the new one it was only about a third full but over time they've grown to fill it. I wasn't too keen on the space to begin with but it's grown on me. They've got a great selection of books, DVDs, and Cd's, lots of computers to use, comfy chairs to sit and read in and lots of space to work. There are only a couple negatives - a lot of the high school kids hang out here on weekday afternoons, not a bad thing but they can be a little loud sometimes, and the checkout counter has no system for lining up. I've seen kids stand there with a pile of books waiting to check out and some adult comes along and walks to the counter in front of them. It would be good if they had some stanchions like they have in banks just to make things more organized.

What a lovely, peaceful, happy place in the beautiful village of Kinderhook. I could/often do spend…read morewhole afternoons here. XOXO.

The renovated library is beautiful and the staff is always incredibly friendly and helpful. Just…read moredon't forget your earplugs / headphones--unless you're in the quiet room--it is VERY NOISY!

Friendly staff. Parking available in the back. Good location. Pick up a good book and head on over…read moreto emack & bolios across the street.

Disappointing you can only visit on Monday through Friday prior to 5:30PM. Most adults are working…read moreat this time. For working adults would be helpful to have weekend and/or evening times.

Beautiful, expansive, in-depth museum (donations accepted)/library/tourist shop…read more In the main lobby is a HUGE history tourist shop that sells novels, snacks, post cards, souvenirs! Above is the main library and below (down a ramp) the New York State museum with exhibits on American indians, 9-11, the Dutch colonies and warfare/exploration in New York State. Since the only lonely review is from some dude who drove from Minneapolis to Albany, to get wifi (says a lot about internet in Minnesota).. I'll leave a short recap of this place. It's fun for all ages. The old museum exhibits were a thrill for my Grampa. He especially loved the re-enactments, stalls with goods for sale and glass encasements with history items; clothes, cannons, miniatures, maps. Awesome exhibits (rotated). Nifty, large (multi-leveled) library with benches to sit near windows. Brilliant place. Review: 5

The Niskayuna Branch of the Schenectady library system is closest to my home. I use it regularly…read moreto pick up books I have "ordered" through the excellent online ordering system. Also, I return books there either inside or in a bin outside if the library is it is not open. The staff are pleasant, efficient, knowledgeable, and pleased to assist. Pluses: There is/are A children's area complete with tables A few computers Chairs scattered around to sit if wanted A copy machine that always works it seems A community room that can be reserved if wanted A bathroom that is always clean Ample parking A ramp near the handicapped parking that leads to the entrance No late fees The grounds of the library are maintained nicely by volunteers who weed and plant seasonal plants. There is a short trail near the edge of the parking lot where you can walk, observe birds, and chill. The branch receives heavy use and is appreciated by residents.

This is the Niskayuna branch library of the Schenectady County Library system, located on Nott…read moreStreet just across from City Hall. Since this is a first review, I'll cover the basics. This branch is on the small side, but is a nice modern building of very recent vintage. They've got better than average hours and very helpful and courteous staff. We've been to the kid storytimes a few times, which I have to report are somewhat below average for the genre. There's a big community room in the back, which is where meetings and story times are held. The children's section is nice and large, and there are toys to play with, a nice seating area, and a separate juvenile reference section. There's no "sound segregation" between the kids' section of the library from the rest of the library, so unfortunately the kids have to be quiet, relatively speaking, even though they're off on one side. The adult collections are what I'd call popular adult-circulating. The collection of books in general is very much on the old side - browsing both non-fiction and fiction sections I have found it a bit stale, although many libraries have had challenging times for new acquisitions of late. But they do try to keep the popular bestseller-type-stuff on the shelves and they have an assortment of DVDs and CDs and so forth. I don't generally use the library for the latter but one appreciates the effort they make in keeping all forms of media fresh. There is public internet access, but a county library card is required, you must reserve a session, they're timed, and there's filtering software. There are a few computers dedicated just for library catalog access, which tend to be the ones we use. It's thin for any kind of research, including somewhat regrettably local history. For that you have to go to the downtown branch in Schenectady across from city hall. One feature to note: outside in the parking lot is the entrance to a short walk through a marshy woods - takes less than five minutes to walk, and it's a nice little tromp. There's no play structure at this library (they don't seem to have discovered this serendipity of architecture in New York, that we can see) but there are some benches in the back the younger set can climb over. All in all, a very homey and welcoming, if small, branch.

Parking is a bit unconventional on a busy day but the library is great! A tiny highly active…read morelibrary! They do fantastic events and the staff are welcoming and helpful. Tons of programming available and a diner right across the street to enjoy some coffee with your new book rental!

the library is simply great, large collection, knowledgeable staff, good recommendations and will…read moreconsider requests for acquisition of materials there is a strong children's section and regular art exhibits as well as occasional film showings. One of my favorite places in Bennington.

My favorite place to go when I am in a new town. The library . I would love to check out books but…read moredon't have a card. I really like this place and all.

This is a pretty nice dog park. It is located with a whole park complex that includes several paved…read morewalking trails, a pool area, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and fields. We have only explored the dog park area, which consists of two fenced in areas (one for "large" dogs, the other for "small" dogs) to run around in. A gazebo which provides some shelter from the sun is located in between both of the areas, and the fence runs through it. Like all dog parks, as the season wears on the grass slowly gets worn away and the gazebo gets dirtier. The cleanliness of the grass itself is entirely on the responsibility of the dog owners to pick up after their pets. I haven't had too much trouble here in that regard. Water is available for the dogs to drink, but bring a bowl (though some are usually here).

Colonie sometimes gets a bad rap…read more Perhaps because the most obvious symbol of the town is Wolf Road where it seems like all the national chain restaurants open shop to the detriment of our regional culture. Traffic gets snarled up on this arterial too, which makes it a place that some people avoid like the plague. But some of my favorite things in the region are in Colonie. Yes, there's Trader Joe's, which I am still ever thankful decided to open up an outpost in Albany. But Parivar on Central Avenue with its back-of-store kitchen is an amazing place to get delicious Indian street-food served without pretense while catching up on a bit of Bollywood and picking up some dried lentils and spice blends for home cooking projects. And it's not just the exotic ethnic places in Colonie either. Because this town is the home of Ralph's Tavern which has been feeding families wings, pizza, and mozzarella with melba for generations. In the summer there is Scoups ice cream, which is just about adjacent to The Crossings. The latter is probably the single best outdoor playground for young kids in the area, even though I wish it had more shade. And during the growing season, The Crossings plays host to a farmers market. For a suburb of Albany, this town has a lot going on.