We came here with our 6 year old granddaughter who had recently gotten her own library card. The…read morestaff was great and extremely helpful This is an excellent small town library. They even tolerated my wife asking them about items related to local history. I just noticed this was review 600, I'm glad it was somewhere rating 5 stars. A one star review would definitely be a let down for a milestone review.

My daughter and I love coming here. She can explore for new books, and we can read them on the…read morechairs all around the building. The kids area also has puzzles and toys for her to play with too. The new building is amazing and has great views of the trees.

this is a really nice library overall. plenty of chillspace/seating and a good selection. pretty…read morespacious. bathrooms u need to ask for a key to use.

Don't know why one of the clerks there felt compelled to offer an unsolicited book review. Now I'm…read moreeven more perplexed than at the time because it such a great read!

The South Berwick library is housed in a renovated Catholic Church and it's just beautiful. It's…read moreusually very quiet in here unless there is a story time for children going on in one of the side rooms. I became a member a couple of years ago after I moved back to SoBo. The staff are very friendly and accommodating if you need to find a book or use a computer. I love coming in here to relax and read or to print something. It's free for locals. 5c a page to print.

Ugh my long review disappeared when trying to post…read more Suffice to say I love this place for the serenity and adventure @Exeter Public Library provides. The leadership makes extra efforts to welcome the community. The ripple effect of great leadership is evident with the entire staff. Today a wonderful librarian Sat offered me organic gummies and my favorite compact shopping bag. I wished I had took better note of her name. To read on the outsude covered deck looking for herons and listening to the river is heaven for me. Thank you all for being one of my favorite respite places.

I love the PPL, its magazines and newspapers, books and many exhibits. There's a section to eat…read morelunch and read books, also to look at the many used clothes brought into the library free to anyone in need.

I was in Portsmouth for a day and needed to kill some time so I spent several hours at this…read morelibrary. There's a lot of chairs and tables by windows so you can get some natural sunlight while you read or work. The second floor has a lot of maps and information about Portsmouth which is nice if you're unfamiliar with the area. The staff is very friendly and help. I'd definitely like to visit again sometime!

The general atmosphere is welcoming. The staff are always helpful and go one step further to help.read more

I occasionally come to this library to study or complete some daily homework and I find it to be a…read morepleasurable experience! I love how spacious this library is and it has such a wide collection. They do offer computers but you must have a library card to use them. The library never seems crowded and theres always enough material for you to read! Overall, I enjoy coming to this library from time to time and just relax.

Everything they we're friendly knowable good selection of accessories lots of great ideas for local…read moremeetups

During my temporary time working in the area I would visit often to take advantage of the free WiFi…read morebut it soon became a second home for me the staff is super friendly and helpful, securing me private rooms to conduct work and helping to direct me to all the amazing attractions there are around the town, and of course I have to mention they have an amazing selection of books and other forms of entertainment for all ages.

If you are a history buff, you have to check out the Portsmouth Athenaeum! The front door is…read moresomewhat hidden but if you walk a little bit up the block from Starbucks you'll find it. Couple flights of stairs or an elevator and you find yourself in the middle of a pretty neat research library. We went to the North End History exhibit and it was super-informative and very interesting. Lots of neat old photos and details about parts of Portsmouth we drive by on a regular basis without realizing their historical significance. Ask for James, ask a few questions, and sit back and laugh as he takes the history of the area and wraps it up in funny and memorable stories and anecdotes. Just a note - finish your food and coffee before visiting. There are some incredibly old books in this place and you don't want to spill!

When I wandered into the Portsmouth Athenaeum I had a Belle from Beauty and the Beast moment. The…read morelibrary is not as grand as Beast's, but there is something magical about being around really, really old books and stuff. We met a man who was working (or was he just hanging out? not sure) there and was nice enough to give us a special tour of the place! He was so knowledgeable about the history of Portsmouth and was so passionate about the town. I saw some really neat artifacts here, including whale vertebrae...which totally made me squeal in excitement. Just take a visit to the Portsmouth Athenaeum and strike up a conversation. You never know what you will discover!

I am adding to a previous review because I want to call out a current employee for exceptional…read moreservice. Kristen, the reference librarian, is amazing. She has helped me with copy and print services, answered my questions and found my keys and remembered who I was (I had only been there a few times) so when I stepped out of the elevator she waved me down to return them. I have observed her with other patrons and she is equally as helpful with them.

this is a nice library. hours are pretty good. ambiance is clean and quiet inside. kept in great…read moreorder and friendly staff. would recommend