So much to share so I'm going to just get to the point for you:…read more 1. Spacious 2. Large kids area with play centers (my 3 year old LOVES this place) 3. Has a teen center! 4. Has rooms you can book and utilize 5. runs a lot of great events for kids and adults alike (my daughter has done October ghost hunting after hours, they do concerts for kids, Bluey events, storytime, free family portraits, etc... Check their website for listings and they change frequently!) 6. They have a book store called friends of the Library which is open on Wednesday and Saturday mornings (donated books sold extremely cheap) 7. The building holds a lot of history 8. Plenty of parking 9. They do kids and adult craft take home bags. Check their calendar for adults and register monthly for kids its a different craft weekly (all free!) Only thing- I wish some of the employees were a little more friendly and outgoing. Especially with my kids.

It is a good library with a teen center/kids section and plenty of books…read more One way to improve- more events for young kids that take place after traditional working hours. Thanks!

I'm challenging myself to visit all public libraries in the state of Rhode Island this year and I…read morestarted with Barrington Public Library--I unknowingly set the bar high for the other libraries. I had reserved a room online and the staff was really helpful in helping me find the room. They do hold your reservation for up to 15 minutes if you're running late. The study rooms are spacious, a bit modern, and they even have more upstairs. I found that there were lots of different seats and sort of study spots around the library--wooden chairs, couch like chairs, tables, darker spots, spots by the window, etc. I loved that they had a puzzle that you could help with. I also think it's neat that they have a zone for each age group and it's nicely decorated plus clearly marked sections for different genres and type of books. I took one of their newsletters and quickly found out they have lots of activities each month, some of which I plan to attend. I was also in shock to find that they have a very nice auditorium where they have speakers but also show films. There was lots of parking, the outside of the building is nice, there are some cafes and stores nearby, and they even have a museum in the basement for the town of Barrington (although it does have special hours of operation). I love forward to coming back eventually and seeing how they decorate and organize according to seasons.

Such a good playground especially for a wide range of children. I love taking the kids I babysit…read morefor here because they have two sides of the playground, one for babies/toddlers and another for ages 5 (ish) and up. Makes it very convient to have a little bit of everything for everyone. Theres picnic tables, benches, and covered seating avaiabvle which is super nice.

This is not a fancy library, it doesn't have a fancy building or fancy furniture. What is has is…read morethe nicest people around. It's on the corner of Wickenden and Ives in the downstairs of the Boy and Girls Club. It is usually easy to park on the street. You can go on line and order your books for pick up here. They make it easy. And the staff is super friendly and efficient. It's my go to library of choice. Be sure to check out the courtyard mural by artists Marina Katayeva!

The Fox Point Community Library is a branch library of the Providence library system. A small…read morelibrary, it shares a building with the senior center and a few other things and can take a bit of thought to find the entrance when going here for the first time. It is well organized and clean and like all libraries today has wifi and computers available. It gets a bit noisy during certain times when the kids come in to do their homework or mess around but it's generally well behaved and friendly. The library had events and activities and the local chess club meets here. The hours are odd and irregular and the last I looked it wasn't open at all on the weekends and has mostly afternoon and evening hours. I guess they don't like mornings. A simple branch library that has its quirks but is useful and convenient with friendly librarians and all the things that a library should have.

An itty bitty…read more library Conimicut Library is small place that is easy to go right by. It looks just like many of the small houses in this beachy area and I suspect that's exactly what it was at one time. Very quaint and unobtrusive. Of course since it is so tiny the library isn't the best place to find some esoteric tome or reference source. The much larger main Warwick Library would be a much better choice for serious research. This library serves the local community and does that well. It has some comfy chairs, a nice fireplace and a very causal and cool atmosphere that is immediately apparent. One table still had arts and craft material from some craft project and pictures and local notices are plastered on many of the walls. Lots of these notices concern projects and programs for children. Obviously the focus here is on kids. Of course they do have books, CD's and DVD's but don't expect a lot of variety. This is a very small but very pleasant local retreat. Just quietly going about it's business the same way it has been doing for a long time. An itty bitty library

As the other review stated, this is a *very* small library. Don't judge a book by it's cover…read morethough! see what I did there? The traffic through here is minimal and there is a decent selection of children's books. I love the main branch, don't get me wrong, but this one doesn't have tablets and touch screen computers that the kids can immediately jump on and zombify themselves with. They actually chose to *gasp* read! And play. And do crafts. There are computers for patrons of the teen/adult variety, but thankfully they are tucked away near the entrance and away from the children's area. This location does not have self checkout, which is refreshing! Human beings helping you out instead of machines? Love it. Wow... I really sound like a luddite.... Anyway.... Yes the selection of books/movies is limited, but you can simply order whatever you'd like to read/watch and pick it up at any location. The bathroom is clean and I love the added touch of a fireplace with cozy chairs beside it. The librarians are LOVELY. Very kind and helpful. They really helped the kids enjoy the whole experience and the craft offered while we were there was adorable. Now if only they would get a pet tarantula like the main... 6 STARS!!!! But until that day, 5 stars it is!!!

It's such a wonderful library. I have little ones that love the company of Ms. Sammy, she works…read morewith the children on the children's side of the library. Her interaction with my children and all the children that go EVERYDAY, is astounding. She does not get enough credit for all of the amazing things she does. Ms. Denise when she's there is on the adults side. She is an absolutely amazing woman. This library is its own family within itself. Sure it's a community library, but when everyone gets together it's basically a family. There's so many awesome events that they hold and they really do care about the health and well being of everyone - child or not - this is by far the best library my family and I have been to and been apart of. If you lack support, come here. I assure you, you will find it. If you just need a friendly familiar face, stop by. It's always the same people in there! Mr. Mark is a volunteer here (forgive me if I'm wrong) and he's a great listener if you just need a safe person to chat with. Sometimes when someone says the word library you think of an old boring building filled with dusty old books... not here. Boring isn't a word that could ever possibly describe this specific library! If you're looking for a clean, fun, and nifty library, search no more, you've found it. My family loves this library and it is just very important to us. It means more to us than we can describe. Pop in, it's worth it

We love the Wanskuck Library so much! It's small and intimate, and the librarians remember your…read morename and ask about your family There are always fun events happening, and it's a great place for little kids to play.

Very pleasant small library. 1 floor library that has a computer section, sitting/studying area,…read moreand coping available. Stayed here for a while as I had my car worked on. The librarians are kind to the patrons. They disinfect the computers periodically. Coffee shop around the corner which is a great location. Great place to read/study in quiet.

Books flowers and…read moremusic This review is for the Auburn branch of the Cranston Public Library system. The very first Auburn library was built in 1888 and bounced around a bit until it ended up in it's present location. The library is a very pleasant and cozy place for a branch library and although it isn't particular large it has a nice selection of a variety of books, magazines, computers and reference sources. The library is especially known for it's large selection of music. I noticed a very nice variety of bluegrass music and jazz. Although the inside of the library is nice the outside of the building is really special. A very cool garden with colorful and bright flowers in full bloom. A library that manages to separate itself and develop a unique and pleasant personality.

I Love and treasure my local libraries! Staff are very friendly and helpful!.. They will give you a…read moretour if you need to find your way around! Don't worry it is not that big! ;) I love the building from the XVII century...Make sure to checkout the marvelous horses at the top when you go in... And also the ceiling! :) HAPPY READING EVERYONE! :)

A book reading with music? I'm in. I found this library because they were hosting a Kristen Hersh…read morereading and performance in their basement, and I ended up being pleasantly surprised by the whole building. The Knight Memorial Library definitely stands out in the neighborhood for it's sheer size. It was designed by Edward Tilton - the same man who designed Ellis Island - and is composed of lots of marble and stone. It is definitely grand, especially for a neighborhood library. However, when you walk into the building it has a welcoming vibe. The library itself looks comfortable for people of all ages. It feels airy but also warm. I didn't get to check it out all that much that night, but I'm happy to have been introduced and I'm looking forward to coming back for other readings or just to check out a book. Go libraries!

I moved from North Smithfield to the Burrillville area within the last couple of years. I was…read morehesitant to leave the North Smithfield library as that was the library that I went to growing up and I had become accustomed to it. My boyfriend told me that the library in Burrillville is actually really nice and he took me there one day. I'm so glad that he did because the library is incredibly impressive and it has turned into my favorite spot in town. It has plenty of room to be able to sit relax, read, and study. They also have an area for a community puzzle that you can work on. They have a really good book selection and they are connected to Ocean State library so if you don't find the book that you're looking for there they can have it ordered from another RI library. You can also drop off/return books from any Ocean State library to this library. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They seem to coordinate a lot of events and keep things interesting at the library. For example, this summer they had a place where you could pick out some seeds for gardening and it was in collaboration with another local group. I'm so happy that I live close by to this library and that I tried something new and gave it a chance!

This is the closest library to us, so it is the one we go to most often. They have a good kid's…read morearea, and the whole library is nice and big. Everyone is friendly and helpful but they do NOT accept cards for payment (in my case, a late fee). Had to log onto the computer to pay it off which was faulty, and had to try three different computers before I could check out a new book. They have some cute kids activities to choose from, as do the other libraries in RI. We went to a couple story time sessions with the kids which they enjoyed. There is a park across the street from them now which I have not yet checked out, and also another small park up the road. Usually we make a park/library trip at the same time. I like the toys and activities at the Slatersville location better, but this library does have the largest kids area out of all I've been to.