I absolutely love this library. It offers so much! The librarians go above and beyond. When I was…read morefinishing a Master's Degree program and was having difficulty with a website where I was supposed to submit my work, one of the librarians worked with me to help me. They have wonderful programs for teens as well. During the pandemic, teens were lost without activities to do and to get them together but the library continued to have zoom programs such as Dungeons and Dragons and craft activities too. I find the librarians to be so flexible in meeting the concerns of the community. Also, I read in a previous post about traffic but they had construction done so now patrons and staff can enter and exit from a side street: Pleasant View and there is a light if you are entering from Putnam to Pleasant. The library is bright, clean and quiet.They have a community garden and many community events. Their calendar is full with events for all ages. The staff work hard to get to know all of the patrons and our families. My husband uses it for the books. I use it mainly for the computers and printing lately though their book clubs are fantastic too! My teen uses it for the teen space, summer reading and has volunteered there as well, reading to younger children. Greenville Public Library is one of the best libraries in our state!

This library is amazing. As are all the RI public libraries!…read more I have a library card and then I log on to their website, look for the books I want, request them (and you can have them transferred from other RI libraries too!) and then I get an email when I can go in to pick them up. They keep their hold shelf to the left when you walk in. Books are held in alphabetical order by holders last names. The coolest thing? You get to self check out at this library!! I can run in and out within 3 minutes with this process. Saves me money and space that I don't have to give and helps the library stay active. If you sign up for their newsletter, they will email you their monthly events! I've taken a few awesome classes! One we built a terrarium for air plants! There's financial classes, after school classes for kids... everything. And as I was typing this review, Yelp told me i'm the 'Wizard of Words' so I think that means you have to listen to me. :D

Such a great local library. Clean, organized, so many events/classes available for all age groups…read more I've been coming here for many many years.

To be transparent I came to the library for a pop up coffee experience but got so much more. A…read morelibrary card that I haven't had in years, borrowed a book that I was eyeing when I was in line waiting for coffee another thing I haven't done in over 10 years. Also got to attend the library book sale and raffle. Bought some raffle tickets and bought a couple or several books. An unexpected Saturday morning.

My family loves the Lincoln Library! They are always offering fun events for patrons of all ages…read more The children's section librarians are very kind, especially the one who oversees the sensory playtime on Tuesdays. I have always had very positive experiences here, it's kind of shocking to see that people had different experiences.

I'm challenging myself to visit all public libraries in the state of Rhode Island this year. This…read morelibrary was the sixth one I visited. I noticed that this library is adjacent to the Lincoln High School which I imagine is a huge blessing to the students. I did see a couple students inside, so I think it is a popular spot to go after school to hang out or do homework. Since it is small, I found that there was an overwhelming number of books on display. I did like that they have different sections to study in with different layouts--some with computers, others with chairs and tables, etc. I did not see too many outlets on the perimeter of the area of where I was which did not make it study friendly. I did like that they had a plant section where you can take home some seeds to garden.

Peace harmony and…read morebooks Harmony is a peaceful village in the town of Glocester, Rhode Island. A little place as pleasant and harmonious as it's name implies. The Harmony Library is also a very pleasant, peaceful and harmonious place. Little gardens outside to sit, read or just enjoy the plants and view. Once inside the library the sense of peace and serenity continues. Lots of cool art, models of ships and plants adorn the library and there are even some comfy and cozy rocking chairs to relax in. The kids section has lots of colorful posters, toys and places to hang around and be a kid. Some creative programs for both children and adults take place around the year. Not a large library or a place to do some serious research but a pleasant little library in a pleasant little village. A nice place to find some peace, harmony and maybe even some books.

Wanting to hike the North South Trail in Rhode Island, I needed to do a bit of research to map out…read moremy route. There are precious few resources on this through-hike of the state. In fact, there is but one book on the subject and it has long been out of print. Few local libraries even have the book anymore so I was thrilled to find out this location owned a copy. It being the times of COVID, I was pleased to learn this location was not only open... but allowing patrons inside. This is an important point because the reference I was after can only be used in-library. With my mask in tow, I entered the building and was immediately greeted by staff at the front desk. Given this was a special trip to the library for this one book, I was relieved to obtain assistance in locating it. I'm so happy that I did because the staff and I ultimately discovered that the book was part of a special collection under lock and key! Despite there being no tables and chairs set up within the library to peruse my text (due to the pandemic), staff were very accommodating and let me use one of their chairs to conduct my research. As I was there for some time to get all the information I needed, I ended up moving about the space and found several areas to tuck myself away. Lots of natural light... very clean! Everyone was friendly, checked in periodically, but allowed me space and comfort throughout the visit. I'm pleased with the success of my visit and even more impressed with the staff and the modern feel of this library!

Small cramped but…read moretemporary The North Scituate Public Library is presently undergoing some fairly radical upgrades and renovations. A lot more space and more modern facilities will be added to an already pretty cool building. Unfortunately the noisy and intrusive construction necessitates the closing of the building. The last I've heard, the original library isn't scheduled to reopen until the early fall of 2011. Since the town didn't want to be without a library while all the banging, thumping and sawing was going on, they decided to move to a temporary location on Rt 6 in the IGA plaza. A rather dingy, messy and unorganized place that is fortunately only temporary. Lots of the books had to be placed into storage since the new space just wasn't large enough to hold them all and things are obviously scattered about in a ephemeral manner. They staff are still very friendly and helpful and they do have useful research and reference materials as well as recreational reading materials and events but the library definitely lacks the pleasant aesthetics of most libraries. It's basically just a space to hold stuff. Once the original library completes it's surgery and the books and other material go back to there rightful home things should be better than ever. The construction on the building is going well and it looks great. Things right now are a bit chaotic for the library and the poor books look lost and depressed but they know it's only temporary. Things will be better than every in a few months. I suspect it will be worth the wait and the books will be very happy in their cool new home.

this has become my favorite library because of the people who work here. They do so much to offer…read morearts and theater and opportunities that we can't find any place else and it is all for free.. The library saved my life during Covid and it is still doing everything it can to help our neighborhood stay up and running, and keep the community humming.

The Smith Hill Library-Providence Community Library is one of the branch libraries of the…read moreProvidence public library system. It is a single-story brick building designed by Albert Harkness and built in 1932 by contractor Clifford K. Rathbone. Stylistically the building is a mixture of Colonial Revival and Moderne features. The Smith Hill branch began as a delivery station in 1907, and had grown to occupy leased space, with an annual circulation of more than 70,000, by 1929. Circulation rose rapidly after the building's completion, reaching 119,000 in just three years. The building continues to act as a significant local community resource for those people living within a few mile radius from the library. Not only you can read or borrow books, you can also take part of the many community activities that take place in the library. As a community magnet, it is used for many events that benefit the neighbors of Smith Hill The library was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Lovely venue for a conference. It was spacious and easy to navigate. So great to be with people…read morethat care about Rhode Island's future.

I learned that Bryant University is one of the best six business schools in the country and is…read morewithin the top 1% in return on investment of all US colleges. For those interested in a business degree, it is an excellent choice and as private universities go, a good value in my opinion. They offer scholarships and assist students with obtaining internships and jobs post graduation. I attended a reception this weekend and was impressed by the dinner, the decor, and the incredibly helpful faculty and staff on site to answer questions from incoming first year students. I think it is a worthy choice for Rhode Island students who want to commute or anyone interested in attending a highlight rated business university with a beautiful campus.

I am amazed by the condition and love that is put into this little free library. This is a…read morelicensed, or certified , Little Free Library, and is marked as so. "A Little Free Library is a "take a book, return a book" free book exchange. They come in many shapes and sizes, but the most common version is a small wooden box of books. Anyone may take a book or bring a book to share." The owner and maintainer is a happy to see you type person, and you may find her peeking out the window with a smile. It is my understanding that she and her son are co-owners. There is a comfy bench to sit on. It is a side street right by Fatima, and it is pretty quiet and well maintained. There is also a fairy garden too. Someone special also leaves stuffed animals with a note on them that reads,"Take me home. I'm yours to keep! Read to me before you sleep." Love, (Tie Dye Monkey), but there have been others like owls, and bears. There is also a visitors book, don't forget to sign and say thank you or hello! Just really a great location to have in the area.

I love this Library in Johnston. The Day Staff always goes above and beyond to assist in finding…read morebooks for myself or my sons. Exceptional Staff and a great selection of books.

Windows postcards and…read moretoy soldiers The Marian J. Mohr Library is a spanking new and impressive place. Just opened in 2011, it replaced the smaller previous library that has now become the courthouse. The library is on a small hill and does indeed look new and nice from the outside. Huge windows in the front let in lots of natural light and the inside is still all clean and even still smells new. The library has several nice displays including one of old, local postcards and a very cool exhibition of zillions of brightly colored toy soldiers. Nice when libraries are decorated and turned into more than just places to store books, magazines and computers. The bottom floor has a very nice children's area for young delinquents to run and around and have fun, and lectures and programs so they just possible might learn something. Not a historical or aesthetically overwhelmingly impressive library but a very pleasant, functional, useful and friendly library that is a nice place to relax with a book, do some research or just meet some new friends.