Lynbrook Public Library — Attraction in Town of Hempstead

Thank Goodness: A traditional library, where peace and quiet are still respected as necessities for work, study, and even simply reading for intellectual pleasure! An absolute minimum of homeless -- practically none, since this place is so rather far from city limits -- makes for the air quality one would expect of a "temple of knowledge" and "respite for the soul" that used to be every library worthy of the title...WiFi is always excellent, too. Spacious, with a large quiet room (though minimum decibel levels are enforced throughout the premises) and individual study rooms available, plus a lovely little garden outside with tables and chairs. The best Nassau Library branch in the south of the county! I should also say that the staff, especially the reference librarians, are truly pleasant people -- no wagging fingers or arched...

I actually like the library but the night staff talks very loud. I thought that a library is suppose to quiet. Also they should keep the guests in check when they’re talking loudly as well. Like for example there was a lady talking on her cell phone and the whole library can hear her conversation. Also it would be great that when there are tutors with their students, they should ask them to use the tutor rooms which they never use. That’s the whole purpose for those rooms so they can talk. Not everyone wants to hear talking when they’re trying to read or work in a quiet setting. It’s very disturbing. Please...

I love this library so much! It has so many accommodations for children, so many activities to keep them, busy your child would love it here! From books to different play areas, to separate quiet rooms with independent tablets available for use, to cozy book corners and bean bag chairs, you’ll find something to do. They even have a fish tank with beautiful fish and invite the kids to watch the fish feeding every other day at 3:30pm. The atmosphere is so cute, it is always so clean and the staff are always so friendly, patient and...