Jericho Public Library

Pretty nice library. I don't come here often but when I do it's always nice.

Really nice library. The staff was very courteous and professional. Such a clean and friendly environment. I’m always here on the weekdays

Today I have to drive to this area while my husband was in surgery. Even though this was not our home library we went in and utilized it to get school work done and play while we waited. It was during the day and there was nobody there. I'm surprised because usually there are at least toddler and preschool each children there during the day with their caregivers. However we were the only ones at this time. The facility was nice and clean they had lots of tables available to work. We found a book that we enjoyed and they had computers and iPads available to play on as well as some toys and coloring pages available. The library staff were friendly and nice. Everything was clean and well kept. Beautiful library!

I love libraries. As a child, they were my happy place, a safe haven where I could read, play and learn.

As an adult, I see a library as a public space for the community where people and children of all backgrounds, abilities and interests can come together to learn, grow, and be part of the greater community.

This morning I took my two children into the Jericho library and noticed that there was going to be an event for children in the children’s section. When asked to participate, the person at the front seemed to begrudgingly take my kids’ name down and say that ‘it might be full.’ Then she said my 1.5 yr old might be too young. I learned that the event was circle time (why would she be too young for that???) My son, who was tired, was admittedly running and left his seat and a staff person told my Nanny, ‘I will not say it again, he can’t run.’

If the purpose was to make us feel unwanted and unwelcome, it was successful. I couldn’t help but wonder if there was a bit of racial bias. I hate to have to ask that but in this world, this time, and unfortunately this community which I have made my home, I have to wonder. I did call to voice my concerns and I did receive an apology, but I’m SO disappointed. The library, especially the children’s area should be a safe, friendly, welcoming haven for all, and it was NOT what my family experienced.

Extremely friendly and attentive staff. The library was in excellent condition and clearly maintained social distancing and sanitation policies. They have a huge selection of titles physically in the library and an even greater amount readily available within a few days through the network of libraries you can access online. When they were still running, this was a great place to come to for community events, especially the ones geared for kids. I'm looking forward to when they open fully again.

The library was good but THE STUDENTS WERE SO NOISY every school day afternoon.They were TALKING ALL THE TIME. Sometimes even talking all the time in the quiet study room. And of course the staff cannot make them be quiet.

The Jericho Library is a very good library with an elegant environment and a wide range of books.

Neat setting. I particularly like the 2nd floor reading area. They also have a nice theater and meeting room areas to hold activities for the community.