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CH Booth Library

4.7 (9 reviews)
Open • 9:30 am - 8:00 pm

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front of the Cyrenius H. Booth Library in the fall

The Booth Library of Newtown is one of the most delightful libraries I have ever seen (and I have seen a lot of them). While not the biggest, it is nevertheless a beautiful building, designed to look like an old residence so it fits in with the other homes on Main street, and filled with the antiques & collectables of the benefactress who donated the funds to build the library. The Booth library is filled with comfy old leather armchairs fitted in nooks and gentleman's-study type rooms. One floor is dedicated to children, but also has a huge lecture hall. The main floor is filled with fiction, periodicals, an activity & clubs room, a young adult section and an extensive selection of DVDs. The second floor is dedicated to non-fiction, poetry, art, reference, genealogy, foreign languages... and a huge display of local artists works. The Booth's website is also connected to the Fairfield County library's network, so if the Booth doesn't have what you are looking for, chances are you can have it transferred to in from another library in the network. Also, if you are a card-holder from another library in Fairfield County, you can get your account linked with the Booth, so you can borrow books from both places, AND return a borrowed item from one library at the other. The library's website also allows you to renew borrowed items 2 extra times without you having to stopping by the building.

The third floor of the library
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Beautiful library! Lots of places to sit at tables and do work. The library feels more like a large old house which I like. The staff is also very friendly

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library - Book display

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

4.8(42 reviews)
21.0 mi

lots of books to choose from quiet and lovely people are very friendly downtown is always a great…read moreplace to searching for your favorite book

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!

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library - 8.14.2023

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Wallingford Public Library

Wallingford Public Library

4.9(25 reviews)
25.7 mi

As a self proclaimed library connoisseur, this is definitely on my top 3 libraries I've been to…read more The place was huge, like a campus. I've only explored the children's section which is where I spend most of my time because of my toddler. They had clean family bathrooms. There was a book case shaped like a train and a little play train station. There was a baby section for them to crawl in; toys, play kitchen, and train table. I loved that there were little reading nooks built into the walls. In front of the librarian desk, there's a huge play tree where kids can go in it. On the side, a big craft room with blocks and magnetic tiles. They had a fish tank, a tank with worms/isopods, computers, and so much stimulation for the little ones. I'm sure they have great activities, events, and resources as with other libraries. The librarians were friendly; it was a busy Saturday afternoon because it was kind of rainy out. The little kids were being rowdy at one point and the librarian shushed them in a stern but friendly way. All of us parents were trying our best, but things got out of hand when you mix a bunch of little kids together lol. Overall, I wish this library was closer to me, I would be there often!

Wonderful Library! The collaboratory is one of a kind. The staff is friendly and helpful. I'm so…read moreglad we found this Library and it certainly is well worth the drive from Northford!!

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Wallingford Public Library
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