The library building looks very modern and it does not look like a traditional library building…read more Parking lot is right in front of the library entrance, very convenient for the patrons. The staff was friendly and welcoming all visitors. The children area was well organized and books were clearly labels. My sons enjoyed the scavenger hunt a lot. They loved exploring the children area. The library was clean and neat. There were games, toys and crafts available for the kids.

Not a bad library. Been here a couple of times, it seems to be an average library. Not overly…read moreamazed but I definitely don't hate it either.

My daughter goes to the children's events here and I need to say Ms. Kunz the children's librarian…read moreis an amazing person. She does so much with the kids and treats them so well. She loves her job and the kids of valley stream which I appreciate so much. My father uses takes my daughter and we always raves about how fun the events are with Ms. Kunz. I went for myself and was so impressed. She gets all the kids involved and happy. In the summer they have the story times all around the neighborhood such as firemans field, village green, green acres mall and more. My daughter absolutely loves the Valley Stream childrens program and as a parent who couldn't afford summer camp I appreciate this program so much. It helps us keep our children busy and entertained. Ms Kunz, please keep doing the children's program because you are a blessing to Valley Stream and it's residents!

Children section is amazing. Librarians are so helpful and friendly. My 2 year old son loves this…read moreLibrary

They are nice and friendly at this library. A staff member a while back filled me in on their yoga…read moreclass. That yoga class sounds like it is the most affordable form of exercise in the whole town too. Very recently I called reference and they helped about the ebooks and over drive. They directed me to my original library about the e magazines. Also someone in reference a while back worked very hard for me when I called asking about living social magazine. I haven't set foot yet in this library and already I have found them to be very helpful and accommodating. This maybe the place for me to go and hangout as I'm on a budget.

It's a good place when you need to get stuff done…read more Some staff are helpful. A few are rude. The Male Security guard is annoying and toxic. Enter at your own risk.

Have been coming here since I was a child. Loved reading books then and now as an adult. Sadly…read morefolks who run this library are giving up on books and printed matter and going straight to dvds video game rentals and other non important materials in my opinion. Book shelves are very empty. No oversized books. Little to no reference books and magazines. Parking lot was updated only to add a book drop taking away 6 parking spots.tax dollars at work for all patrons my foot.

This place is the loudest library i have ever been to in my life. I am shocked that the staff…read moreallows teenagers to behave this way in the library. I felt like i was at a loud cafe instead of a library. Overall the library appears clean and is nice and the staff is nice but the point of the library is to have a quiet space to focus and that is just not the case here. Disappointed.

I did not like the location of this library. It was on a busy road and barely any street parking…read moreavailable. It was my first visit to this library and I could not locate a parking lot, so I just parked across the street from the library. Crossing the street to enter the library was not easy. Lots of cars on both directions, no cross-walk or stop sign at all. The children room was spacious and nicely decorated, however, compared to other libraries the games / toys selections were very limited here.

Excellent library with the nicest,most helpful staff. Every…read moreexperience at this library is a positive one. The librarians and staff go above and beyond to try and get you whatever you need. And they are amazing with follow up. Great kids and young adult sections as well.

Excellent staff support in the children's library room; pleasure to visit…read more Excellent staff support in the children's library room; pleasure to visit

Ever since the renovations, the Oceanside Library has been amazing. It is very clean and…read moreaesthetically pleasing inside. There are a lot of programs for guests of all ages, and there is a theater, game room for teens, a kids section, and an outdoor section. My only complaint would be that there are not many computers there, and that the game room exclusive computers do not let you download games. Overall, this library is very nice and I would recommend visiting it.

6.3.17 Lakeview Public Library. 1120 Woodfield Road, Rockville Centre, NY…read more The Lakeview​ Public Library is a beautiful community Place of learning. Formally the Lakeview Elementary School. This beautiful library in Rockville Centre embraces the cultures​ of the community and offers all who enter their doors, the knowledges, and ideas to achieve a full prosperous rewarding life. You can connect with the dreams of those who have gone before you and those who work hard today to advance our American values of Love, freedom and Hope for everyone. My mother was an elementary school teacher as a result, I grew up more-or-less inside a library. Before the internet, there were only teachers and books. Books were my Gateway to advancing my life and the lives of others. The beauty of knowledge, is embraced in this beautiful Community Library I am so honored to be able to advance ideas, and discover new pathways to the future here. This library offers many courses and classes including tax preparation, driver safety courses ,yoga, knitting classes childcare, and much more. Step outside your bubble, the bridges of knowledge here will connect you to the wonders of the whole world. JIM D.

Great neighborhood library. They always have little activities for the children in the area. They…read morealso have homework help during the school year upstairs. They also have free passes to some of the local museums!

Staff has always been friendly and helpful. I've been going to this library for 19 years…read more I was short on change for a late fee and was going to run to my car and the librarian found the change for me. I went back a few days later and wanted to add to her spare change and she wouldn't accept it. I'm always friendly so I believe you get what you give. If they don't have the book I'm looking for I simply order it and have it within the week. Usually quiet and always my happy place.

This has to be the worst library in the Guiness book of records. I have been to quite a few library…read morein and out of NY and this library takes the cake, cheese, and wine for having the loudest speaking librarians. Even the teenagers and the kids are not as loud speaking as these librarians discussing personal and work-related matters. The worst of all is that the loud speaking employee's office is directly next to what is supposed to be the quiet study zone, yet the zone is loud with these librarians' discussions. UNBELIEVABLE!!! so much for quiet library study time. Please note readers that I have been living in this town for 30+ years.

This library is beautiful outside and inside! I came here to edit my resume for my job. I parked…read morenear Locust Street,side. Thats a small lot. As I walked to the entrance I saw ample parking on the other side. Walking inside I saw so much beauty and it was very quiet in here. I say at a cubicle up stairs and there was peace and quiet. The staff is gentle. I received a gentle scolding for being on the phone. Upon leaving the library at 5 pm, I thanked the librarian for the scolding and apologized at the same time, ensuring that I my actions will not be repeated in the future. This review is short because I was focused and trying to get much of my editing done, but it looks like I may not return to Franklin square library, wait,,, I have friends at Franklin square. Oh well, ruled out!

I came in here on a whim because I was driving through the area. I typically do not like public…read morelibraries because I desire I private work area, but here there are cubicles to accommodate the scholar who thrives in solitary. So... I come for the cubicles and the clean restroom. I'll admit, some elderly members of the majority have put in that little extra effort to imply that my presence is not welcome (I had an elderly man silently but abrasively refuse to share the sidewalk, and middle aged women who look petrified if we cross paths in the restroom), but overall I find the library filled with folk who want to quietly complete tasks.