Pro: - Large, adjacent parking lot…read more Con: - FREEZING. The A/C is on BLAST and I was actively uncomfortable despite being bundled up with my hood on in the middle of summer. Of all the libraries in the area, I like this one the least. They only have a couple of study rooms which are a bit small and the overall vibe is just a little depressing. Resource wise I'm sure it has all the other features and benefits of the Minuteman Library Network (which is great) so I'm just rating as a place to study.

Pros + Part of the…read moreMinuteman Library Network so they can get books for over 40 different libraries + Free library card when you are a resident + On line account to renew and request books + Email reminders for renewing books or updates on your requested book + Books can be borrowed from the other libraries in the group and be sent to any of those locations for pickup + Key chain membership card + Community computers available + Books for sale in the store and most times Monthly on Sat + Staff is pleasant and helpful + Books in many languages + Programs to learn languages + Required Summer reading list for all grades are easy to find, use, check out. (Check out last year's list) + Outside return box + Covered parking garage (but narrow go slow) + Good community info and material available in the hall about events + Get free passes to museums (quite a lot of places to pick from) + Scheduled activites and events each month + Monthly news posting showing events and what is coming up. Cons + I like the separate area for children but I am not crazy about going up and down and having my children scattered through the library with two different check out areas. + I don't like paying a $1 for an old movie retail (kids really wanted it). I think they should be free like the books. Redbox for new movies cost me $1.06. - Museum passes are limited so you need to sign up early

Great library! Part of the Minuteman Library Network. Small, but not busy at all. There are a few…read morestudy tables in the back and I never have a hard time finding an empty one to use. This library is a lot newer and more modern than all the others in the area, and BRIGHT. Free parking lot in front.

Very pretty and nice library! They even have meeting rooms and crafts out sometimes. The staff is…read moresuper friendly and they were able to get me a book I requested quickly! There is a parking lot so parking is easy, which is great. The library is smaller than the other city library, but it is really beautiful.

I really wanted to be able to rate the Holliston Public Library better…read more The problem is that, even with great service and staff, if the computers don't WORK then there just is no point in myself coming back. Sure, a library is full of books... but people come to use the fax machine, look at reference material, do research, use the computers (to print.....), make photocopies, use the children's room, and so on and so on and so on. In life, I try to get away from the most boneheaded negotiations... and in my opinion: cars, cell phones and PRINTERS are three things that also cost more in the long run that ever expected. Now, I have a cell phone and a car, but because there is a library in every town and throughout both of the previous ones I've had they have never worked, I don't have a printer at home..... and aren't considering getting one. Whenever I need to print something or things I either do it at the school I work at, or at a library, and in this case, I was driving right by this library and decided to stop in. From the outside of the building, it's old and inside is even older.... in all ways. Not even somewhat new / decent computers and the printing system barely works and is horrible at that. When you print a document, half of the time the computer will print and other times it won't. If you are using Google Drive, you have to download every document, re align the margins and so forth, and then print it. Then, you'll have to go to the main desk, because the printer is behind the desk (so much for confidential documents..... then again, I really don't care if they see what I'm printing.....), and check if it printed. After fumbling around with the system for fifteen minutes I left. Even though they only charge 10 cents a page, the Milford Library has an automated system that is so fast and efficient and works properly. Downfall is that they charge $.20. Since I was making a lot of prints, that wasn't feasible. Anyway, my time spent here was honestly a waste. In general, the staff were trying to be very helpful and attentive, but the technology was the issue here. I cannot comment on the book variety or DVD section as I didn't check out any other sections of the library, but I can say that if you are going in here to use a computer (and especially if you are looking to print), you might want to drive ten to fifteen minutes to the Milford Library. 2 stars. Extremely disappointing.

I find the library and staff to be wonderful. Regarding the library looking old, it should as this…read moreis a small New England town with beautiful old architecture. I have always found the computers and I-pads functional. Things break down, that is life...The library hosts a wonderful variety of activities for adults and children; you can't beat that. Sorry the previous review had such a difficult time with the computer not working or the "oldness" of the library.

Great selection of books as well as the Library of Things! The staff is amazing & so helpful…read more Programming is innovative. This library is the gem of the town.

Many people talk about the move towards the internet and digital consumption in the same breathe as…read morelibraries being less relevant. This could not be further from the truth. Libraries in general are providing more services than ever and Southborough Library is a perfect example of this. They offer so many things to do and so many resources - all with a smile and passion for what they do. Admittedly we spend most of our time in the Childrens section with our kids but the breadth and quality of offerings from art to entertainment to special events is extraordinary and all for free. A really great resource in both the traditional and modern sense.

I love FSU! They offer students a welcoming and engaging campus. It is a beautiful campus on a…read morehill, that provides a New England feel with Th convenience of being close to the city.

I'm an alum. FSU is an mix of international students pursuing STEM degrees; high school misfits;…read morepeople in their 20s; and people from low-income families. The nutrition major is among the best in Massachusetts. In the pre-engineering major, students study engineering for two years and have guaranteed admission to WPI and UMass Lowell for their junior and senior years. Bio, Biochem, and Nutrition students have a strong community. There is a Pre-Health Advising Club led by Dr. Shelli Waetzig for students on the pre-PA and MD tracks. The nursing major is a two-year program for people who have an associate's degree in nursing and want a bachelor's degree. According to LinkedIn, the nursing program's graduates work at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and the Boston Children's Hospital.  The rest of the departments are not good. The salary for computer science graduates at Framingham State is pretty low at ~$50k. Even the professors do not send their kids here. Socially, there is nothing to do because there is a strict prohibition of alcohol even for students who are 21 and over and because most students live with their parents.

In my opinion, the Minuteman Library Network is BY FAR the best of the "large" library networks…read morethroughout the state of Massachusetts. It surpasses the Old Colony Network for miles and has some of the largest and newest libraries in its control. Living in Westwood, more and more of the libraries near my house are Minuteman. They have an innovative, new online site that has so many useful and accurate features. Not once have I gone to a library that SAID something was in stock when it wasn't. The selection is MUCH more broad than others like Old Colony, even each of the individual Minuteman libraries have so much more. You can get books sent to your library, and more and more of the libraries have self checkout and great computers and printing. Out of all of the Minuteman Libraries, my favorites are the Newton Free Library, Dedham Public Library (and the Endicott Branch), and the Medfield Public Library. Definitely the best public library system to be with.... even if they aren't in your town, you'll probably use them more often if you prefer the best of the best in everything! 5 stars for Minuteman!

Brandon K's earlier review said it all -- Minuteman is a consortium with so many books and…read moreresources that it's comparable to what some of our local elite universities offer.

Now located on the FSU campus on the north side of Rt 9. Ample parking lot. Admission is $7 per…read moreadult. But you can get free library passes that admit 4 adults at no charge. Small museum. We did the whole museum in about 45 minutes. Pieces from the permanent collection on display. And a few special exhibits. It's the rotating special exhibits that will keep me coming back.

Fantastic small museum with interesting rotating collections of painting, sculpture and new and…read moreclassic works. Stunning and simply massive master work by Charles sprague is here, but come to see the installations by new, upcoming and local artists. Very child friendly and close to an incredible ice cream place when the kids get tired.

I love this store in Framingham. Everything about them is customer service…read more Kathy, an associate, stopped by while I was looking at one of the tables of discounted books and we had a wonderful chat. She asked me if I needed help and because of her, I did make a purchase. I bought my nook at the Salem, New Hampshire store and have been at the 3 story store at the Grove in Los Angeles. No matter where you go, customer service is their bible. Unless they have one and I didn't see it, the store is so huge it needs a map with a YOU ARE HERE arrow.

Went into the cafe at Barnes and Noble because I needed a snack. I purchased a slice of lemon pound…read morebread, it seemed hard and cold so I asked the lady at the counter if she could heat it up in its package and she said no because I had taken a bite out of it. I tossed it and the last time I'll visit there.No customer service from her , she can keep her matter of fact attitude. Jerry Ellis

I was admitted to Operation ABLE's Work/Study program a few years ago in my late Sixties. I was not…read morelooking to get a Full Time Job but I did know I wanted to either learn some Technical Computer Skills which I never thought I would ever learn at my age so that I could do some part time work somewhere or a Home Business which definitely would need Excel, Word, and make Presentations. I also learned while there they had a 'Medical Terminology Course', which would feed my previous Army Medical background and learn more up to date terms for work at a Hospital or similar area. The many weeks I was there; with the absolutely patient, understanding, and very loving and talented 'Friends' made there; I have made my life ; because of Operation ABLE's Staff much more enjoyable; and made money I never dreamed of. Let us all support this program as long as God keeps us here. They will always be part of my Heart's 'Family' and I wish them well........ A Check is on the way. Well Deserved. Frank Pignone Stoneham Mass. Age 72 and as active as 40.......due to this program.

From the owner: Since 1982, Operation ABLE, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization, has provided job seekers with training…read moreprograms and employment services. Our mission and passion is to empower our community of job seekers, the underemployed, those in career transition, and military veterans who need job support services to re-enter the workforce. We offer a variety of services including occupational and computer skills training, workshops, job search training and support, coaching and counseling, and some training programs offer internships.