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...

The instructors were very knowledgeable as they welcomed questions and feedback. The courses were…read moresetup systematically from the classroom to the shop. Each student received individual assistance to maximize their learning potential. And,the instructors exhibited patience for anyone having difficulty understanding. Finally, the shops were well stocked with every tool, equipment, and supplies that were needed. And,the entire facility was kept exceptionally clean!

The Open House was brilliantly staged. They allowed you to check-in early and had every detail…read morecovered. Everyone was warm and friendly. Staff was eager to assist you with anything. Student helpers we kind. It was a very pleasant day.

The Back Mountain Memorial library has an excellent, helpful and friendly staff. They will always…read morego out of their way to assist you. If you want a book or other item that the library doesn't have, they can obtain it from another library in the Luzerne County Library System or make a request through an inter-library loan. The library is comfortable and feels like home. If you don't have the money to buy books, this is the place to go. With a library card, they are free to borrow for one, two or three weeks, depending on the age and other people's requests for a particular book. I have been using the library for all of my life, and if you don't have the money, you can really describe it as the People's University.

Great library with nice librarians/staff! Came here to use the wifi and I didn't need a library…read morecard/membership, just picked up the password by asking the front desk. Plenty of seating and good bathrooms.

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.

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!

I love libraries. This one us always clean, the people that work here are friendly and the patrons…read moreeven friendlier. I would like fir them to get their books in order bur honestly I have such a great time their that it truly doesn't matter what order their in as long as I find it. They need more staff I think to help with categorizing their but it really is a family atmosphere.

The Broome County Public Library is a great public library. It's clean, well designed, has plenty…read moreof parking, and has a good selection of books. Their video collection seems to be very popular and the main attraction. They also have a separate room for children's books. I've got nothing but good things to say about it!

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

I love a good library where I can find a quiet place to work outside of my home/work office. And…read moreHoyt fits the bill. There are decent study spots. I also noticed that this library does some wonderful community engagement activities and is conveniently located right off Route 11! It's also been very easy to renew the books I took out online so I could finish them, but that's a plus for the whole Luzerne County system.

This library is in a brand new building, so it is spotless. The service is always good, and I…read moreabsoluely love having small talk with the older lady who works the check out desk towards closing time. She is a sweetheart! I like the programs that the library offers, like the after school meal program for under privlidged kids that they hold 2 days a week. The materials selection is not as big as you would think, considering the massive size of the building, but I can understand, considering that the library had to be rebuilt a few years ago due to a major roof collapse during a bad snow and ice storm. I guess they are trying to rebuild their collection. There is a plenty of parking available in their parking lot, and they also sell coffee, tea, and snacks to help benefit the library. Very nice place to hang out. :-) *Top-notch bathrooms. They are very clean.

This is a little gem within a gem! Beautiful little library with very knowledgeable, helpful…read morelibrarian. Used books for sale. Beautiful building and woodwork. Ultimate bonus, they have a seed library with name brand seeds on offer!

From the owner: We have free wi-fi and computers with Internet access, PowerPoint, Word and Excel available. Our…read morenew Coloring Station offers free copies of pages from adult coloring books and colored pens and pencils to use while you're here. We have a children's room, a restroom and many areas to work and/or relax. See our website and Facebook pages to see what is going on and available today! www.MontourFallsLibrary.org Search and follow "Montour Falls Library" on Facebook.

I spent two days in Scranton and stopped by Albright Memorial Library for a few minutes. The…read morelibrary is your typical run-of-the-mill library and I'm sure it's a nice addition to the town. The architecture is nice on the outside but pretty plain on the inside. Not much as far as an attraction but I'm sure nice for residents of Scranton.

I lived in Scranton for a number of years and was a frequent visitor to the Albright Memorial…read moreLibrary, part of the Lackawanna County Library System. Our minds can expand to infinite dimensions. A day passed without learning something new can only be categorized as a day wasted. If I'm correct in believing the meaning of life and the key to our continued survival lies in our pursuit of knowledge, then the public library system remains the government's greatest gift to its citizens. This past winter the Albright Memorial Library hosted a special After Hours film series featuring a double bill of "The Trouble with Cali" and "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls." The movies were preceded by a number of Looney Tunes shorts, probably because the screening was in the basement of the children's library and that was the only other DVD available. "The Trouble with Cali" is a locally shot and publically financed film directed by Paul Sorvino and written by his daughter Amanda. Though completed years ago, "The Trouble with Cali" has never been officially released; after exchanging some strong words with our county officials who demanded some return on their investment, Paul Sorvino delivered a Blu-Ray copy of his film to the library. The Albright Memorial Library is now the only place in America where you can behold the spectacle that is "The Trouble with Cali." Because the movie still remains unreleased, the Blu-Ray disc can't be removed from the building; however, any card-carrying member of the Lackawanna County library system can request a private screening. I attended the After Hours film series with a good friend of mine; this was my second time watching the disasterpiece and his first. I had a blast with "The Trouble with Cali" and so did the rest of the audience, howling with laughter at the terrible acting, inane dialogue and overly melodramatic moments. "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" is a true cult classic and straddles that fine line between genius and insanity. The screenplay was written by renowned film critic Roger Ebert and follows an all-female rock band as they discover the dark underbelly of the music industry. I owned the film for many years before my copy of the OOP DVD was lost in a move. "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls" is a true counterculture masterpiece and represents the apex of director Russ Meyer's lengthy filmography. It was a little odd watching two NC-17 films in a children's library but this was well after closing time and there weren't any kids in attendance. Still, the explicit onscreen sex and violence wasn't the oddest thing I witnessed in the children's library that night: on my way out I noticed a copy of Pete Towsend's autobiography, but I digress. A local newspaper reporter was also in attendance; he interviewed me because I'm probably one of the few people outside of the Sorvino-clan that actually sat through "The Trouble with Cali" twice. I felt like a true film historian. The free film screenings were presented along with complimentary beverages and snacks provided by "the friends of the library." Any friend of a library is a friend of mine.