Very helpfull staff. You can do all kinds of office work…read morelike copying, printing documents from your email, etc for a fraction of the cost of office depot. While there do yourself a favor and check out a book and read 20 pages a day, life is short.

A nice clean older building with lots of books! I was impressed how many and how well it was laid…read moreout. Arrows on the floor is a bit ridiculous but so are masks at this point. The staff was friendly and fun. I was here for their craft fair which is small and very local.

Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. air-conditioning is excellent…read more Library has been re-design several years back very nice !!

An excellent community-focused library servicing our hamlet. A true gem for the residents of…read moreValley Cottage.

What a fantastic little library this town is so lucky to have such a gem of a library. It's way…read morebigger on the inside than it appears to be on the outside. Almost like a tardis. Great and friendly staff. All the current books and they have audio books , dvd's, large print books and so much more. Not to mention great place and spaces inside for you to use.

We are all so lucky to have such a wonderful library and staff. I want to send a special thank-you…read moreout to Emanuel P. for all his help with computer related issues these past few months. Everyone who patronize the Blauvelt library are lucky to have this service available to them. He's an excellent teacher, very patient, and well informed with anything technical. Keep up the good work!!! Eileen McCabe

I love to wander a bookstore. My husband and I had just finished lunch next door and Barnes and…read moreNoble was the perfect store to wander through. They are on level 4. I loved the way their set up their tables in the front. They were spot on with all the trends and dove into dark romance, book tok faves, etc. They know how to give the people what they want!! We were looking for holiday books for my son and they had a great selection. Their entertainment section is definitely on it's last leg (understandably so). The cafe here was hopping, but we didn't get a chance to check it out.

No complaints about this chain bookstore location in the Palisades Mall. They have the usual books,…read morecafe, games, puzzles, legos, periodicals and gift items. They also have a discount section that purports deals. It's also a nice place to rest from walking around the rest of the mall especially when it's not busy. Located nearby are a Chili's, Yard House, Target and the AMC movie theatre.

Helpful staff. Professional. A reading lounge area at the back of the library contributes greatly…read moreto a welcoming, comfortable ambience.

I love libraries and this was a standout example. I had a great teacher, John Aiello, walk the…read moregroup through how to set up an app. We set up a one-on-one session to help me further. And, currently the library is under renovation but the temporary set up is amazing. I love this library!

On an annual trip to NYC, I decided I would visit bookstores and take in all I could. B&B was right…read moreby my hotel, and I was delighted to find a comfortable room full of baseball memorabilia and a great variety. They specialize in 19th and 20th century English and American literature, which means you're going to see a lot of titles you're familiar with. I stopped in late in their day, so I wasn't surprised to be the only one there, but the team gave me space, answered very basic questions I had, and - gasp - LET ME TOUCH THE BOOKS. This is far from a stuffy environment, and when I finally convince my partner that I need that very expensive piece that has F. Scott Fitzgerald's music for Princeton, I know exactly where I'll go.

5 minutes before B&B books was closing, I buzzed the room located on the third floor to see if they…read morewould let me in "just to look." Well, 45 minutes later, I was still oohing and awing at the marvelous selection of first edition books they have to offer. This is the largest selection (aside from corporate-owned Bauman's) of rare books I've seen that include the dust jacket- a collectors actual dream. It's the biggest breath of fresh air to find a rare book store owned by a woman, and to be treated like a human being. I normally get side-eyed from rare bookstore owners and some of the conversations I've had sound like: "May I see the Portrait of a Lady in the case?" "All of these books are at least $100.00 and up." ".....I know." "Do you have any Wilde?" "The book about the woman hiking alone? That's too new to be in our shop, Barnes & Noble would have it." "I'm talking about the 1800s poet." "Oh." I take it personally because while I look like a millennial who doesn't know what she's talking about, I treasure my rare books like they're my children. Sunday stayed AN EXTRA HOUR at her store while I looked and answered all of my questions that I had, never making me feel rushed or unwelcome. After selecting a first edition Fitzgerald, she wrapped it in bubble wrap for my travels back home and gave me an updated book with all of the rare book sellers in the country.

I had a few sessions with Alex for MFA application tutoring and he went above and beyond. We edited…read moremy portfolio and essays until they were just right. In addition to being really flexible with scheduling, (which was super convenient) he really helped me get exactly what I wanted out of the essays & portfolio. His fixes were spot on and really strengthened my work. They weren't just cosmetic either, we did a lot of restructuring to support the root themes of the stories and make them better. I truly cannot imagine a better experience or a more encouraging teacher. A lot of other writing teachers I've had in the past get an idea in their head of how to fix a piece and try to steamroll you into executing it, but Alex was exactly the opposite! My vision was heard and supported at every step. Alex really took the time to understand me and my pieces, and they were better for it. I credit the confidence with which I submitted my applications to Alex and look forward to working with him in the future once I finish my manuscript draft!

This is such a wonderful, supportive writing environment. The classes are small and very…read morewelcoming. I hadn't written much in a long time and I was humming along in no time. Each class consists of writing prompts and review of submitted work. The instructor, Alex, is very knowledgable and well versed in writing techniques and tools. He is always offering suggestions that are very helpful. I will definitely take another course in the very near future.

The worker was extremely friendly, the aesthetic of the store was very clean, and the vinyls were…read moreall very well taken care of and perfectly curated. There are a lot of good deals and a lot of good media to choose from!

This is a great shop, one of the best in the Hudson Valley/metro area. As a collector, I've…read moreshopped at most of the stores in the area and this one really surprised me. I'd been in some time ago but don't remember the selection this good. Nice mix of new and well-priced used. Example, I paid under $10 for a Promo copy of Elvis Costello Blood and Chocolate in very nice, VG+/E condition. Good Jazz selections as well. They also had a nice selection of bootlegs which you don't see very often. They sell books and clothing which for me usually means it's not a serious store, but Main Steet Beat is the exception. Great staff well laid out and popular, the store has a nice vibe plus Nyack is a fun town to visit with great restaurants and a rich history.