Small, but mighty, and a true local institution. Multiple events every week across all ages. A…read moredecades-old pet turtle (Tina). Stuff like: 3D printers, musical instrument rentals, a soundproof booth, a whole rack dedicated to Mad Magazine, a grand piano, and one of those spinny vortex things for quarters my kids will never stop bothering me about. An absolutely superb children's books section. Cool miniature models of the historic town of Katonah. We just love this place.

Katonah's library - kids area review…read more Such an awesome kids library with so much to do - tons of books, play kitchen, train area, couches, turtle aquarium, chess, games, etc. Highly recommend stopping by!

Best Library, lovely staff and great light! They're so so nice even with writers sitting around…read morehaha!

Linda Fox the Director was incredible. She allowed me to come in early to make copies of a very…read moreimportant letter. She is a phenominal person who has been with the New Fairfield, CT library for over 50 years. Everyone must obtain a library card and use it often! If I could give ten stars, I would...

Just wow the water views and seating is top notch. Very good vibes and so easy to book private…read morerooms too. I'm obsessed!

What a beautiful library! I came here to study with my cousin and upon entry was ecstatic to see an…read moretribute table and display on the front counter, to black history month. I utilized their study room, available for 2 hours on busy days, longer is accepted when no one is waiting. The library is two stories, equipped with beautiful views of lake mahopac. Plenty of seating and computers for use. If you are interested in standardized testing material, they have most all your needs ( GMAT, GRE, SAT)

This was my childhood library and my favorite place to go for many years. I took so many classes as…read morea child from learning French in kindergarten to taking stained glass classes later on and so much more. I loved their summer reading program as I was always an avid reader. My dad had his photography featured in the gallery a few years back. They have a massive selection of books and it's a stunning spot. The history of this library is amazing too. I am always happy when I can go back and visit and buy a book or two!

I love this library. It's been my haven since I was a child and it still makes me so thrilled and…read moreat ease when I come here and select books. They're pick up system for held books had gotten even better over the years and from the CDs (yes I still use those!) to micro film to local items to all the literature.. it makes me want to be a librarian too. I love books!!

I know many use online book services nowadays; but to Me there's still nothing like having a…read morephysical book in my hand. I love the fact that the library is able to offer us online services, different online reading apps, the hold & pick up in person or the drive up service. And not to mention they also do the interchange with other libraries if they don't have the book your looking for. The staff is always friendly. Everything is always nicely and organized. It's peaceful, tranquil environment.

Really nice library, glad I visited. Sad it's not my local library. The check out machines are…read moresuper nifty and efficient!

Pawling's library is one of those places where everyone knows everyone. The kids come hang out in…read morethe afternoons and get lost in the books. Adults catch up with their reading or do some work in their laptop. It's the perfect place to study and get lost in books or a study project. Everyone here is extremely kind, especially Tom. You can ask him literally anything and he's there to help, recommend a read, a documentary, or just help you with your card. One of the nicest and most helpful humans to exist! There's plenty of selections here but if you can't find something in person you can always check something out online. Great little library!

No reviews yet? This…read moreis a beautiful library situated in the center of historic downtown Newtown. Lots of interesting nooks and crannies to explore, local historic artifacts, paintings, etc. Also, nice selection of DVD's to borrow, and fun activities for babies and toddlers during the week. If you are local, this is a great place to stop during a walk up Main St. or to bring some books or laptop for study.

Yesterday, I visited the Booth Library to conduct research on an event from Newtown's past. In…read moreseeking out a copy of a specific reference book, I was assisted by Shari Merrill, Head of Adult Services. She went above and beyond the call of duty in helping me to find exactly what I needed and and did it in a cheerful and friendly way. She tracked down the book I wanted, and then scanned maps within it. She next found an additional resource I was unaware of, and made photocopies of its content. As a result, I had an excellent experience at Newtown's beautiful library and came away extremely happy. Fantastic job, Shari!

On a bit of a roadtrip down the Connecticut coast, we arrived in New Haven a little after 3pm, and…read moreI knew I had only had a little time before things/attractions closed at 5pm. So after hitting the Yale Center for British Art, we speed walked (sped walked?) over to the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Why? Google it and you'll understand when you see the pictures. Beinicke is Yale's rare book and manuscript library - not their main university library or their law library. The reading room is open to registered researchers only, but the public are welcome to visit the library's exhibition hall. And everyone visiting New Haven should! The library was built in 1963, and the the architecture is incredible. The building is a granite veneer shell, fastened to a structural steel frame. Inside that structure is a glass-enclosed tower of book cases. The granite was milled to 1.25 inches thick to allow filtered daylight in - in the afternoon/early evening, the marble turned an amber color. We walked back past it at night for a different view of the building. It is really incredible architecture, and the library hosts exhibits you can see in the exhibition hall when you visit to enjoy the building (when we visited, the exhibit was "Taught By the Pen: The World of Islamic Manuscripts"). The building is incredible and definitely worth a visit if you're exploring the Yale campus!

there is NO PUBLIC BATHROOM in here, but the staff directed me to the closest bathroom in the…read morebuilding across the courtyard.

The best! Wonderful programs and welcoming environment ... they will always try their best to…read morelocate new books

Beacon's public library is a great addition to the bustling downtown district! We always make a…read morepoint to visit the local library whenever we travel, and Howland is no exception to many of the wonderful libraries we've visited in the greater New York area! The library is a bit smaller than some of the others (then again, we're spoiled by the vastness of the Mahopac Public Library), but doesn't skimp on book selection and friendliness of the staff. This is also an excellent place to visit with children - their youth section is robust and it always seems like there's some fun programming for kids going on whenever we visit. The Howland Public Library is a definite asset to the Beacon community, and a must-visit to add to your list when you're in town!

This library is top notch in every way. It is also very enormous. One full very large floor for…read moreonly kiddos. The second floor is for teens and adults. The staff is great, and they have lots of events.

I did not expect to find the Farmington library as part of a larger town government complex. If I…read morewere a betting person, I'd blame the seventies. The outside of the building is very austere and gray. There is a fair amount of parking available, so watch out for pedestrians. The building itself is huge; there is a map in the lobby and it is helpful. The lobby has so much on its own - a used book sales area, movies, space to sit.... There used to be (if memory serves over several years) a coffee station but now holds maps for planning information. There is, off the lobby, also a whimsical duck statue. The Friends of the library do a book sale once a year. On the last day, it starts as a normal sale, and in the afternoon goes to $10 per bag you fill with books. There is a gap between those two sales, and a place to queue until the bag sale opens. You're not going to pull one over on the Friends and sneak in as the first part of the sale ends. You'll be asked to wait outside.