The building is quite large and the staff have always been friendly and helpful. Their budget is…read moregrossly underfunded, but their Friend's group has helped fund events. It seems there is an event pretty much every day and/or night they are open! There are activities for both adults and kids and they now have a teen librarian to entice that group into the library. Their selection of materials is good for popular stuff (best sellers and new music/movies), but if they don't have something less popular, they are a part of the Merrimack Valley consortium so you can request materials from other MV libraries and have them delivered to pick up at the Tewksbury location. The additional programming is definitely worth checking out. There is often a theme for the month, and they have a "movie night" for new movies that have been released on DVD. Finally, I have to note that they were a godsend when I was working from home and lost internet. I was able to use one of the study rooms for the better part of the day (as long as they didn't get busy) and once they got busy, I was able to work in the common area. You can't beat free internet! One thing to beware of is that in the summer, they are closed on the weekends, so if you plan to stop in outside of work, take advantage of their late hours earlier in the week.

We are fortunate to have such a wonderful library in our town. They offer outstanding programs for…read moreall ages. I especially enjoy the opportunity to enjoy the Zoom programs. I have young grandchildren who visit and plead for me to take them to the library and are upset with me when I tell them it is a day or time that the library is closed!! I noted that a previous person referred to Tewksbury as a Blue Collar town. I am puzzled how a town with homes selling for One Million Plus Dollars can be called Blue Collar?? As an aside, I have never had a problem having access to any book. The staff has always found a way to locate a copy. Tewksbury Library and staff are an asset to our Town.

Love this library! The new updates are gorgeous, the staff is so friendly and they have a great…read morekids section!

We love the library! The new library is beautiful and an amazing space for the Melrose community…read more We frequent the children's and YA rooms the most often and the staff is amazing. They're so so helpful when speaking with my kids about what to read next, listening to their likes and dislikes and always finding something new for them. The after school programming is also a pleasant plus! My teen enjoys their crafts, and I'm happy it's someplace she can walk to after school for something a little different. For myself, I love their Libby app. It's stocked with so many audiobooks which I read in the car, on walks, and around the house. I'm so grateful for our library - both the building and the programming they offer!

This is quite possibly the cream of the crop when it comes to public libraries in the North Shore…read morearea. I've been borrowing books, movies, and music at this location for nine years, and I have never been disappointed by their policies or their inventory. The staff is a healthy mix of positive work ethics and nonchalant attitude. Never have I felt as though I was walking into a hole in the wall museum,operated by snobby pseudo-intellectual curators. I feel as though the relatively casual atmosphere is maintained due to public appeasement and understanding that the average citizen may feel inhibited walking into a library (where one may expect cranky women with blue hair and bifocal reading glasses to shoot a death stare of silence upon entrance.) The selections at the Reading Public Library are seemingly infinite and their catalog never ceases to settle in an obsolete state or rotation. Their music section is widely varied, with a heavy emphasis on seventies glam/punk and eighties new wave/synth pop, which is right up my alley. As a voracious consumer of comics and graphic novels, many of my voids have been filled, as this section is booming with vintage Marvel/DC fare, along with quirky underground comix reading material. One of this libraries' useful hallmarks is their inclusion of a quiet computer study area, which has been very convenient for me over the years. This room is cut off and isolated for those who need to maintain unwavering focus on personal projects, schoolwork, finances, and the like. As if this isn't a formula for the perfect library, there are vending machines located on the basement level near the book sale room. Yes, you can also eat, drink, and merrily read books at this location, unlike most libraries that scoff at a rumbling stomach or the slightest hint of dehydration. For media geeks of all ages, I cannot rave enough about this library and it's wide range of largely unrivaled assets!

We were peacefully gaming, when one of my friends, got a little upset with one of the kids on a…read morecomputer. It wasn't anything big, but he had just changed schools, and he wanted to play with us. The kid said no, and my friend got a little mad. Nothing big, but the librarian still stepped in to break it up, nothing much. Then we came up with a compromise. However, later on, the librarian decided that we had enough gaming, and kicked us out! We didn't even do anything. There wasn't even anyone waiting in line for the computer. This act even goes against the law. Then, she tried to blame us that we had created a hostile environment earlier in the day. They held us on a 30 min limit on the computers, even though everyone else was not held to the same standard. She also tried saying that the library was closing, even though it was still half an hour away from closing time.

The best librarians around - incredibly dedicated to helping you find just the right book - their…read morekids' recommendations never fail! Amazing "library of things" to try at home like a GoPro, giant lawn games, an inflatable outdoor movie screen and a ton of board games. Free online NYT Cooking subscription plus access to tons of other online magazines, a CreativeBug subscription for craft how-to videos, and so much more. Free museum passes are key if you have kids!

this library is very small overall imo and is pretty quaint and quiet. selection isn't very grand…read more Their hours are pretty good not terrible but not outstanding. Staff were friendly.

this library doesn't have very vast study spaces but overall is pretty nice. the layout is pretty…read moregood. nothing crazy tho. they do have a good selection.

Great selection of dvds and has free computers and internet. Really nice insideread more

This is the LOUDEST library that I have ever been to. Employees, please stop yelling. It is aweful…read moreto come here to study, which the library should be one of the quietest places on the planet. You are all so disrespectful.

The Lynnfield Public Library is a good library. The staff is friendly, they have multiple…read morecomputers, and a good Children's section. They have some other stuff like color printing for low prices, tables to eat/bring your laptop and work (with chargers!), and free magazines sometimes near the back.

This is what I consider the best spot in Rowley for children and adults alike, The library has a…read morewide variety of books, and comfortable seating and reading areas. The activities the library puts on every week are amazing, and I come here for all my reading needs.

overall a pretty nice library. the building is not very expansive or large. has some nice…read morestudy/reading space tho.

Being a R&D electrical engineering technician things can be very time consuming and listening to…read moreaudiobooks really helps time fly by. With that being said Chelmsford library is connected to Hoopla and they have a large selection of audiobooks. I also noticed they have a large selection of movies and music. I love it!

Very welcoming. Diverse in person and virtual programming. Many engaging book groups. Awesome…read moreFriends group. Excellent access to Libby, Hoopla, etc. They have access to an outstanding speaker series as well.