Love, love, love this place. This is by far the best library I have ever been to, and it all has…read moreto do with Mr. Steve, and his children's programs. I know for a fact that all the moms that come to this library travel from different towns JUST to take his classes. Such a great guy, and such a great variety of classes. I also see a lot of tweens going there for programs which is pretty unusual. That says alot about this place and how it has a community feel.

Plants, books and…read moreweird sculpture The first Buckingham Library started back in 1894 when the town decided to buy one hundred dollars worth of books and stick them in the house of a generous volunteer.. This was the official library until 1905 when the growing number of books were place in a spare room at the local school. It became increasingly obvious over the years that this was not the ideal solution so in 1930 the first "real" library was built. Conveniently located on Main Street, this library served well until maintenance problems and size restraints made the town realize that it needed a new and more modern library. So a new building was constructed and in 1989 opened it's doors for business. The new Bellingham Library isn't one of the most stunning libraries from the outside. Rather plain and symmetrical and except from the bizarre sculpture of a kid standing on her head guarding the front of the library, the building isn't going to drop any jaws. However the inside is extremely well designed with a nice flow of lines and everything nicely organized and easy to find. One of the best things about the library is the abundance of plants inside. Large and creeping greenery greet you around every corner. A pleasant addition to all the books and computers. The librarians were cheerful, funny and helpful and suited the ambiance of the library perfectly. A very pleasant library that has a sense of peace and purpose. The aesthetics won't blow you away but the building will impress in a quiet and gentle way. Especially if you happen to enjoy statures of kids doing somersaults.

The staff are very friendly! I'm a regular and they all know me and my baby by name. They are…read morealso willing to keep inter-library holds on site longer than they say they will. This is so helpful because my husband constantly forgets when he gets emails saying his requests are in. The library is old and elegant, and cozy. It was one of the last libraries to transition over from a full-service library where the librarian pulls all the books for the patrons to the standard library like you see anywhere else (the 1990s I think?) and you can tell because they shelves are the old locking kind. They are definitely not up to date with the latest and greatest when it comes to their printing capabilities, but their new interim librarian, Rebecca, is working on it.

The books here are very good and so are the games they have. I like how they have a kids section…read moreand an adult section in the library. The activity's here are fun as well! If you go on there website you can see there activities on there and you can sign up for them, there are activities lit jar designing, painting, and many more. The point is that this place is a very good one.

Simon and Phoebe…read more James Fairfield was one of those guys that had a knack for making money, whole heaps of money. One day he decided he wanted to do something good with some of his money so he came up with the idea of building a library in the small town of Douglas, Ma. And to make it special he decided the library was to honor his mother and father, Simon and Phoebe Fairfield. So in 1903 the pleasant brick building was opened for business. James didn't attend the opening, he was probably out somewhere making more money, but the library immediately became very popular in town. Today the Simon Fairfield Library is still very popular. A very attractive little library that has the charm and feel of the original yet with computers and free wifi and other modern amenities. If you look carefully you can see all kinds of cool staircases and fireplaces from a time past but also posters and art from today. Pretty cool how some libraries manage to juxtapose the old with the new. Everyone in the library was very friendly and helpful and there are lots of programs and events and even a Lego Club. Nice to have reminders of the past combined with the conveniences of the present.

This is how bad I fail at life:…read more I took out a book in September 2011. Started reading it. Lost interest. And then lost the book somewhere in the endless expanse of stuff in my apartment. I thought about it, with a guilty conscience, for a few months. I found the book, again, in November, made a mental note to return it. Promptly lost the book again. Decided I needed to get my act together. In December, I purchased a copy of the book on Amazon with the intention of replacing the library copy I lost. Went to the library and realized not only have I lost a book, but my library card is also nowhere to be found. So with my tail between my legs, I went to the Simon Fairfield Library and begged forgiveness. In other words, I begged for a new library card and asked them if I could replace the book. They said yes, and the librarian was even kind enough to spare me the fines I had accrued over... five months. I walked out fine free, with a new library card. Oh, the grace of redemption. Yesterday, I found the book I lost.

Love this little town library. It has changed quite a bit throughout the years, but for the better…read more This is a great historical spot, with many pieces of the town and such throughout the building. There has been quite a few building upgrades which were much needed. They were also done without affecting the beautiful stone exterior and the old windows of the building. Inside is cozy and unique. There are three floors. You walk in the main entrance to the adult and sections on both sides. There is a balcony above where many more books are located. If you go downstairs, there is a great children's section. The staff is all very sweet and accommodating. They are all there to help and are great with recommendations or with locating material. They do many activities and meetings in this building. They also have passes available for local museums and parks. There was a major technology upgrade as well. Gone are the days of the massive card catalog with the lengthy drawers of cards stating the location and reference information of the books. There are now several laptops you can borrow for the sitting area or look up and get your book checked out all via computer programs. It's a great spot to bring a coffee in and browse or read for hours. Love this little place. Ps- it also doesn't get crazy crowded and there doesn't seem to be many unwanted visitors that pass through here.

Stopped by here today after a walk at Gamino Pond. I used to…read moreuse the computers here years ago. Today was a stop to check the used books. Found several and the total price was $2.00. Nice library, tables outside and a walking path in back.

Nestled in the backend of Seekonk this library literally has everything my nerdy self needs…read more I like that it's all one level and that it has scenic walking paths adjacent to the main building. It also has a decent sized parking lot which I appreciate even more now because my other local libraries in my state have little to no parking. They completed renovations in the past few years which make everything even more accessible. it's one of the few local libraries that has an innovation center. they have equipment that allows you to convert VHS tapes and they also have a 3D printer that is cost affordable to use. My only complaint is that I'm charged a dual state membership fee to still be a member. though the annual fee is burdensome it's worth it in the end.

Beautiful updated space with work/study rooms and nice spaces for teens and kids too. I got my…read morelibrary card a few months ago and then ended up moving, so I guess this is no longer my library, but I had good interactions with the staff here. They have a lot of discounts/passes for museums and stuff in MA.

As someone who needs to getaway from a toxic living situation, the library, and specific corners…read morewithout much traffic are perfect for settling my nervous system and relaxing. Unfortunately, the staff, specifically a young lady (maybe 30) with brunette hair, enforces library rules with so much hostility that I don't care to go back. She has communicated rules with unwarrented hostility on multiple occasions. I have seen other people kicked out with little warning simply for speaking a little loudly in the eating area. If you're going to have rules, have rules that serve a benevolent purpose. If you're going to enforce the rules, maybe take a deep breath before doing so and consider the human you're speaking to.

I'm challenging myself to visit all public libraries in the state of Rhode Island this year. This…read morelibrary was the second one I visited and on my drive there, I felt some nostalgia since I used to play soccer down the street at wide world of indoor sports when I was younger. What caught my eye (and my ears) when I first arrived was the water and trees beyond the parking lot. You can go down there as there are benches. The library is a bit small, but they make good use of their space. A lot of their books are in the shelves where you can press a button to open to the section you need, which does conserve space. They did have a puzzle you can help make, but what I was really happy about was their bird watching section. There's a big window bringing in natural light, a warmth that feels like a hug, one couch and two cushioned seats, and a great view to the birdfeeders outside. It's great for kids (and adults too), and apparently in the summer, they have hummingbirds. They also have a kids section, large print section, and new books.

A library with…read more waterfalls Most libraries are goods sources of information with plenty of books, magazines and computers. Some libraries in New England are also historical places, great old building that were fortunately preserved. Others are in beautiful natural settings with great views. Very few have all three. The North Smithfield is definitely one the few. The library is in a old mill that was built back in the 1800's, a massive stone building that drips with history and character. A few additions have increased it's size over the years but the original structure is still very obvious. The walls must be four feet thick in places. Great fun just to walk around the place and look at the amazing construction. This building was made to last forever. If you go outside to the back on the library you will notice a park like setting and the sound of running water. The Blackstone River is the sound of the noise and a cool waterfall that use to power the mill is right there, and in fact another cool waterfall is only a short distance upstream and easily seen. Several benches, some old rusty industrial artifacts and a very cool little bridge makes this a great place to sit and read or relax. I've found most librarians to be extremely friendly but the ones here go beyond the call of duty. When I said that I was interested in the history of the library one even took me on a tour of the building and gave me information about the town and mills in the area. Patiently answered all of my stupid questions. A lot of the towns in many states are having budget difficulties and unfortunately the local libraries are often one of the first victims. This library is an absolutely gem and historical and natural beauty and it would be an incredible crime if some improvident and parsimonious politician decided to close it down to save a few dollars. It is quite literally irreplaceable. Sometimes you just don't realize what you have until it's gone.

A very versatile…read morelibrary The Bracken Memorial Library actually is two libraries in one. It serves as the high school library for the Woodstock Academy but also functions as one of the four public libraries for the town of Woodstock. It's a modern and very pleasant library with a cool balcony and lots of room to spread out. A rather unusual floor plan makes finding stuff easy and there are little nooks and corners that allows you to find a place to study or relax. Some cool old pictures of rather stoic looking fellows grace the walls. The librarian there was exceptional friendly and seemed to enjoy telling us about the history of the town and academy. The old, original field stone library is just around the corner and can still be observed. This is a library that will continue to serve the academy and people of the town for many decades to come.