I really want to like this library. I really do. I have…read morenever been here before and was hoping for the best. But the fiasco printing here was not pleasant and wasted a whole lot of time. I used to be very skeptical of going to random libraries. I really like to get everything I need to get done whenever I go out to go somewhere for something. It's just easier not to make separate trips to do separate things. I don't work in or live near Mansfield, so I haven't been here before, and won't likely return. However, I was in the area and figured that it couldn't hurt to stop here and get the documents printed that I needed. Plus, just recently I visited another random library and had an excellent experience (the printers work very well at the Bellingham Library....). I don't mind printing my personal documents at the school I work at, but prefer to do them either at home (too bad I don't have a printer anymore....) or go to a library. Over a long period of time, I have come to the conclusion, after buying way too many ink cartridges and various printers, that it's just easier to go to the library to print. So I came in here, got a guest pass, and got onto a computer. Either the Wifi was really, really PAINFULLY slow, or the computer was not up to date with the current updates. It seemed like a combination of both. My documents were changed, not to my knowledge when they went to the printer, so nothing came out correctly. I came in to print thirty documents, and sent them all to the printer before printing any. Long story short, the documents all printed incorrectly. I wasted 30 minutes messing with a computer that didn't like loading, or printing things correctly, and wasted over four dollars printing. Too bad I didn't need to run any errands in Bellingham, because it took me so much less time to print and I actually got what I needed. What a waste. Unfortunate, they haven't updated their computers or printers here. 2 stars. Oh, and by the way, the entire parking lot area and exterior are of this library was in shambles with metal, other materials and stuff everywhere. What is going on here?

I really like the Mansfield public Library. They are very…read morenice and extremely helpful people. Kristin was a huge help to me today, she was very patient and showed me how to use Microsoft Word, attach a resume, save it, etc. Such a great place. with nice people like her, what a difference her kindness made, She knows computers and has a easy way of talking and dealing with people, just awesome. The girls up front are friendly and also very nice. I highly recommend you stop in.

I always drive past this place on my way home from the Wrentham Outlets. I finally got around to…read moregoing inside. My friend and I went on a weekday night, about 2 hours before closing so it was pretty quiet. I initially thought the bookstore was only on the first floor of the building but turns out it's a multi-story experience. There is a parking lot at the back where I parked and I was able to enter through the back door (not sure if this is the main entrance). On the first floor, they have some books, bathrooms, a check out desk, nick nacks (hats, stationery, puzzles, etc.), and most importantly, a coffee shop. The coffee shop was closing up around the time we got there so plan accordingly and do some research on their hours. as they are not the same as the bookstore. The books are clearly labeled by genre. After taking a stroll, we decided to check out the second floor which was supposed to have a little market, a stage where they host events, and some very comfortable couches along with tables and chairs. I mostly came to see if a book spoke to me, but also to get some reading in from the book I brought along with me. The lighting is good, although I sometimes prefer to have a dimmer setting for a cozier feel. We spent about 1.25 hours here, but we could have easily spent a longer time if it weren't so close to closing.

Great little bookstore that has great events. Always a cool place to visit when we're in town.read more

There's very limited parking, if it's even remotely busy, you will have no place to park your car…read more The librarians are extremely noisy. You can hear their entire conversations, all the time, and despite them working here, they seem to have no clue about their loud voices. Good luck focusing on anything while at the computer terminal as the librarians behind you are in full blast mode seemingly oblivious to the people around them trying to focus, very frustrating. Don't ask for change for the copy machine as the librarian at the front desk became extremely snarky about how the library is not supposed to make any change for anyone at anytime. I was seeking change for a $1 to make some copies, but live and learn... It's doesn't get any better at the front desk of the library where the workers sometimes walk around, being helpful, but again so incredibly loud that you can clearly hear them from the opposite end of the 1st floor. It's not only the librarians that are loud, it's the people in there and the library staff very rarely ask anyone to quiet down. The librarians will go above and beyond to be of assistance, but this library is best off being not visited especially if you hope for a quiet atmosphere.

As I was picking up my holds on the bottom shelf library, I put a small amount of pressure on the…read moreshelf when I was reaching for my holds and the shelf got dislodged and many of the books fell of the shelf. These shelves are ONLY supported by FOUR clips! After speaking with the director, she said that she would contact the Library Board of Trustees about this the situation,but it would take quite a while to remedy the situation. When advised that the hold bookshelves were not Handicap Accessible, I was informed by the library director that " the new library was HP compliant with our state laws, but not COMPLETELY accesible! This person was very non professional and extremely indignant and rude. Apathetic would be a compliment to her general behavior. The CITIZENS of Sharon deserve a more caring and customer service director. This is not a personal attack. No one likes to be treated with being treated with rudeness, not MEANNESS AND pompous behavior! I think it is time to hire a nes director ASAP new director. Someone who really CARES about their profession and service to our community our. All the other librarians are very customer friendly, knowledgeable, veryhelpful, and make the experience of visiting an enjoyable experience! Maybe they can set an example for our library director. Luckily in this situation " the fish does not stink from the head"

When a town doesn't have much in it, smaller things make a bigger difference. Norfolk is really in…read morethe middle of nowhere, and doesn't have much in it. The center is based on a gas station, Dunkin Donuts, Walgreens, a few other small shops, and this library. Now, I was looking forward to a great experience at the Norfolk Public Library. I needed to print a few things out, and thought I'd stop by before going to the amazing book sale this library has annually, as I go to it every year, and it is always amazing. I may a day of going to this sale, as the book sale this library puts on every year is always amazing. Speaking of the book sale, I would rate that at 5 stars. It is, in my opinion, triple-tied with Natick & Auburndale as the best book sale in Massachusetts. It occurs at the DPW Garage on Medway Branch Road, in April every year, presented by the Friends of this Library. Anyway, upon entering the library, it was actually quite nice. It seemed somewhat new, super clean, and a large variety of books, DVD's, and a huge children's section for such a small town. As I said before, I stopped at the library to print some things out (as I don't have (but should) a printer at home anymore), and was greeted by John at the reference desk. John was friendly and kind, but simply, disappeared right as I got to one of the computers. Since I don't live in Norfolk, and patronize one of my favorite libraries in Dedham, I have a MLN library card, not in the Norfolk network. I tried to find John, and then just went to the front desk. It was crowded, with one woman working and about 3 people in line waiting to check out books and some DVD's. Long story short (well, it might be too late for that, but whatever), it took me about 10 minutes to tell her I needed a guest pass, and then after waiting an additional 10 minutes for her to come over to the reference area, I just left. I have NEVER been treated so poorly at a public library. Normally, I have only good experiences at libraries (except for the Westwood Public Library, and now here), but this left me disgusted with the staff at the Norfolk Public Library. If you need a library in the Norfolk area, go to either the Walpole Public Library, or the Franklin Public Library, dependent upon which side of town you are on. This is NOT what a library should be like. 2 stars.

Friendly staff and great selection! I take my nanny kid here for baby time once a week and he…read morereally loves it. I've picked up a book here and there and I can always find something that sparks my interest. All the staff are very helpful and informative!

We are a multiracial family and have experienced multiple incidents of racism living here. We keep…read moreto ourselves now and we don't go out on the town. They're mean and generational and I would urge you to find other towns that are friendlier Jewish communities. We attend a synagogue elsewhere where we have found more normal minded Jewish people. There's something inherently wrong with this town. I have a dear neighbor who is Muslim and has been told my people in this town that she really should not be wearing a hijab. Very inappropriate. Another time, my sister in law who is black got, stared down by a white woman, and when I posted the photo on social media, everyone tried to blame her elderly mindset instead of addressing the racist comments this woman made. Seriously, pick any other town. All you honestly have to do is Google Sharon Massachusetts racism. There was a lawsuit as well as a piece done with about 80 different people.

One of the best things about Sharon is the annual Independence Day Fireworks display and carnival…read moreat the ever popular Lake Massapoag - great for boating and fishing, light on the swimming due to the muck in the water. Definitely a small town, Sharon has a relatively diverse population (several Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities centers). It also ranks high in gay family friendliness with a welcoming Unitarian Universalist Church right in the center of town. The town center has a post office, two classic New England churches, the town library, two small bank branches, a former-Starbucks-turned-French cafe, and a lot of trees. Also, two restaurants are worth mentioning: Pizzagando in the center of town has some decent NY style pizza, which is rare in New England, and Alice's Mandarin Taste is the best Chinese food outside of Boston, and they offer a gluten free menu, too. Down the road there is also Ward's Berry Farm, a popular local destination for picking your own fruit and picking up a few local organic supplies inside the main building. The Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary and Borderland State Park, each huge reserves of land on opposite sides of Sharon, keep the town quietly nestled away from nearby Rt 95 and the busier parts of neighboring towns: Stoughton, Canton, Easton, Mansfield, Foxboro and Walpole. Despite the quiet life, living in Sharon allows you to be less than 20 min from: IKEA, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Big Y, Shaws, Stop and Shop, Home Depot, Apple Store, British Beer Company, TD Bank, Bank of America, Norwood Hospital, Sharon Veterinary Clinic, gas stations and fast food on Rt 1, and two major movie complexes in Dedham and Foxboro in addition to the local 8 screen movie house (aptly named Sharon 8). There's a parking lot ($4/day or monthly pass) at the Sharon commuter rail station, but a lot of residents just walk using the numerous sidewalks if they live anywhere near the center of town. 20 min later you're in downtown Boston - pretty sweet. Halfway between Boston and Providence, R.I., Sharon was established in 1673. In 2011 Sharon was voted #11 in Money Magazine's Top 100 Places to Live (in the U.S. - not just in MA)

This Little Free Library is located near the Temple Kol Tikvah. It is a green and white box with…read morewood shingles and looks a lot like an actual house. It is on a single post and has one door. Inside, two shelves that were reasonably stacked with hardcover and softcover books. Nothing that caught my fancy today. This is charter number 36474 and the steward is Jayne Bradley. The caption online reads, "The Social Action team of Temple Kol Tikvah designed and built this Little Free Library as gift to the community. We hope our neighborhood will enjoy it!" There is parking where you can stop and browse. [Review 15256 overall, 758 of 2021, number 1115 in Massachusetts.]

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.

Can't believe no one has reviewed them. This is a fantastic organization throughout the New England…read morearea. They partner with local states and federal governments in addition to private citizens, coalitions and non-profits to raise funds for nature conservancy. My company and I have worked with Andy Kendall, the President of the foundation for many years and fully support his ongoing efforts for the preservation of lands against commercialization and over development. Many of the properties they acquired are or have been transitioned to full sustainability and are therefore operational, where you can visit, have guided tours, learn and experience activities year round. Check out their website today if you haven't already: http://www.thetrustees.org. I highly recommend membership in this organization as it will also provide discounts and free services for properties and special events. They will use a proportion of your membership to support staff, volunteers and other resources as well as fund their ongoing preservation efforts.

The Trustees of Reservation own Powisset Farm in Dover, MA and are more concerned with the…read morelandscaping of the property than understanding and celebrating the realities of a modern day working farm. They renovated and created a beautiful commercial kitchen space and were awarded grant money to make it into a Food Hub to be used for processing local food and creating new ways for local food to make it to consumers. Instead they have suddenly forced young businesses to find new kitchen space and demanded that the kitchen space be used solely for their events, which only are a day or two per week. The Trustees need to decide if they want to fully engage and be a part of the local food movement or merely use the concept to win grant money.