Richmondtown Library — Attraction in New York

Nice library. Quiet. Spacious. AC kept the place cool in the hot, humid weather. Parking lot makes for easy parking. BUT the staff were not at all welcoming. One young woman, especially, looked very bothered when I came in. They all seemed to want to avoid any eye contact. Not at all approachable to ask any questions. Normally I wouldn't care-- I don't go for people to be nice, but it was so blatantly obvious and bit surprising. I visit so many different libraries and the staff are always so nice and welcoming and wanting to be helpful. Such a nice library, too bad the people who work there aren't...

the staff at this library is very inconsiderate. I was just there trying to study for an important exam and the staff was extremely loud I could not focus at all, I had to leave. I do not understand how a library staff could be this loud. It is totally unprofessional. I am very upset with this experience at this library because I have came here for years. The managers should try to limit the volume a little bit of the staff at the front desk because as I was leaving I saw a couple other people getting frustrated with the volume from...

I love libraries and this one is no exception. Two floors, children books upstairs, and lots of seating for reading. There is a large selection of books and is usually pretty empty, so there's no pressure to grab and go. The only problem is the staff, especially the ones scanning books. They seem very disinterested and almost annoyed at their jobs and the patrons. It's rather odd, considering the book restockers (who need to stay on their feet reorganizing shelves) are almost always cheery and...