Huguenot Park Library

The building might be a little homely and the book collection not as expansive as most but the people there are amazing. They are willing to recommend you books, hold of fines (thank you so much ...) etc. and overall make for an inclusive and warm environment.

This is a smaller branch, but a vital community institution. Its holdings are limited, but one can order books from other branches and pick them up/return them here. Excellent service, kind and knowledgeable staff, reliable internet. Often hosts excellent children's programs downstairs. However, it is not always an ideal place for quiet study. It is much louder than the Great Kills branch. There is a children's area downstairs and a quiet adult area upstairs, but children must go upstairs to check books in and out. Parents have no choice but to bring crying babies and energetic children into the adult area. It's a small space, so that amplifies the noise. On some days, this is not a problem. On other days, it's too noisy to work. Kids are kids and it's not their fault, but the library should consider bringing back the downstairs desk to better control the noise. I suspect, however, that the city would not give them the needed resources.

Honestly, the place is really old and it is kind of smelly. The elevator is sooo slow. Children’s library is pretty good and clean, and they have nice activities.

Wanted to donate 10 children's books,nThey said they don't accept donations.nI dont understand why a library wont take books.

The staff are friendly and lots of toys available for kids. But the smell at entering is really bad and everything seems so outdated. Definitely could use a renovation