I needed to return a library book and since we were heading towards Troy we stopped here. While I tend to visit different libraries, somehow I missed this one. It’s a throwback to an earlier time, stained glass windows, wrought iron supports for the bookshelves, a dumbwaiter for getting the books back up to the shelves. The mezzanine floors were amazing — they’ve got a steep wrought iron staircase and GLASSFLOORS! It was so cool! The library is fairly crowded — full to the brim with books and all the other paraphernalia that goes with libraries but the crowding just adds to the charm. I didn’t check any books out but the selection looks pretty thorough, and well organized.
David S.
Place rating: 3 Saratoga Springs, NY
Beautiful place to read. Amazing stained glass and wonderful old book stacks. But I’m here now in August and there is NOAIRCONDITIONING. Wireless is free but only a few power outlets are available along the reading room walls. I can probably get more done at Bruegger’s Bagels around the corner.