Dee K has done 20 reviews on yelp and 15 of them are One star reviews so you can ignore her…read more This library is nice enough. Good toddler and pre-schooler programs. Friendly staff. Free wi-if. Basically everything you expect at your average library. Both the kids area and the teens area have double doors so if there's a function in those rooms it's really not that loud.

I work from home, here in Dudley, and often visit the library for a change of venue. It's a quiet,…read morecomfortable place to work, with a variety of seating areas and tables conducive to working, studying, or just curling up with a good book in a comfy chair. There are several computers available, as well, for internet access. The library is tastefully decorated, and spotlessly clean. Unlike another reviewer, I've never experienced anyone, young or old, behaving badly here. As a bonus, it's also a useful, working library, and the librarians are happy to procure books for you from anywhere in its consortium. This is a lovely, little gem of a library, one I appreciate a little more every time I visit.

I'm a Disabled Navy War Veteran who just moved to North Grosvenordale CT and I can't say enough…read moreabout the Poised and Professional staff of the Thompson Public Library; moreover, I'm homebound and have difficulty walking, but no worries, the library staff researched for me my reading needs, gathered up my requests, books and talking books, and had a Library Volunteer hand carry everything to my residence. Now that's Superb Customer Service.

Went here with my mom to do some genealogy research. They had a few things that were useful in…read morethis regard, at least specific to my family. The staff at the library was very friendly and helpful. Should you find yourself there, you'll be well taken care of. As a tiny complaint, it would be helpful if the electrical outlets were better placed - they tend to be on columns that are not so close to the tables, making it harder to get work done.

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.

This is a great library. Very friendly and knowledgable staff. The library is big and open. They…read morehave weekly events like concerts and tons of stuff for kids.

This is a beautiful public spot. Not only does it provide both a children's section and an adult…read morelibrary section, but they also teach hundreds of different classes. With classes for adults like yoga, book clubs and more, and teen classes include crafts, lectures by local heroes, and children have a cute play center, this library is perfect in every. Even the staff are wonderful! Great service -5 stars! We really recommend it!

Windows doors and…read morestairs The Uxbridge public library was built in 1894 by money donated by Edward Thayer. Like most libraries of this period it is a grand building that has attention to detail and aesthetics not found in the newer libraries. To my eye it has the look of a castle, church or fortress of some sort and certainly looks like it could last a few more centuries without any difficulty. Huge and looming, it dominants the area. The inside is as impressive as the exterior with a wonderful wooden door than does indeed look like it belongs on a castle and great windows, sky lights and a grand staircase. Throw in a couple of fireplaces and a bunch of old furniture and antiques and you have library that is as much museum as a place for books. The library offers a wide range of activities and classes such as quilting, mosaic window making, resume writing and numerous other interesting stuff. It a also has a great local history and genealogy room on the third floor and a great children's department. A great place to visit for anyone interested in unique architecture or or the late 19th century. It's fun to slowly walk around the exterior and then go inside and just look and feel the history and ambiance of the grand, old building. A very cool and imposing structure that just happens to be a library.

Simon and Phoebe…read more James Fairfield was one of those guys that had a knack for making money, whole heaps of money. One day he decided he wanted to do something good with some of his money so he came up with the idea of building a library in the small town of Douglas, Ma. And to make it special he decided the library was to honor his mother and father, Simon and Phoebe Fairfield. So in 1903 the pleasant brick building was opened for business. James didn't attend the opening, he was probably out somewhere making more money, but the library immediately became very popular in town. Today the Simon Fairfield Library is still very popular. A very attractive little library that has the charm and feel of the original yet with computers and free wifi and other modern amenities. If you look carefully you can see all kinds of cool staircases and fireplaces from a time past but also posters and art from today. Pretty cool how some libraries manage to juxtapose the old with the new. Everyone in the library was very friendly and helpful and there are lots of programs and events and even a Lego Club. Nice to have reminders of the past combined with the conveniences of the present.

This is how bad I fail at life:…read more I took out a book in September 2011. Started reading it. Lost interest. And then lost the book somewhere in the endless expanse of stuff in my apartment. I thought about it, with a guilty conscience, for a few months. I found the book, again, in November, made a mental note to return it. Promptly lost the book again. Decided I needed to get my act together. In December, I purchased a copy of the book on Amazon with the intention of replacing the library copy I lost. Went to the library and realized not only have I lost a book, but my library card is also nowhere to be found. So with my tail between my legs, I went to the Simon Fairfield Library and begged forgiveness. In other words, I begged for a new library card and asked them if I could replace the book. They said yes, and the librarian was even kind enough to spare me the fines I had accrued over... five months. I walked out fine free, with a new library card. Oh, the grace of redemption. Yesterday, I found the book I lost.

Airplanes quilts and…read moreAndrew The Millbury Library is one of the zillions of libraries in New England that was funded by Andrew Carnegie. It was complete in 1915 in sort of a Tudor Revival style but has had so many additions and changes over the years that the original is hardly recognizable. This is one of those libraries that just seems to ramble on in a pleasant sort of a way. Lots of different things to look at, including the ubiquitous library quilts to a whole bunch of cool photos of airplanes. Lots of space to spread out and study or do research or to find a comfy spot to read a book. Everything here is logical and convenient and very functional. A pleasant library that has friendly and helpful staff, working wifi and computers but still manages to retain a link to the past.

The Millbury Public Library is a treasure. I have been coming here for over a decade even though I…read moredo not live in Millbury. (Honestly my town library is not that great and I drive by the Millbury one every day.) The librarians are wonderful - special shout out to Marie. They all could not be more helpful. They are happy to order any material that you might need that is not there. When my kids were little the children's programs were great and the children's department was and still seems excellent. All in all a great place!

A very, very special…read morelibrary The first Hopedale library started back in 1855 and it was just a few hundred books stuck in the back of a school until Joseph Bancroft built this library in 1898 in honor of his wife Sylvia. He stated he wanted something very, very special to be constructed in her memory and he definitely got his wish. I've seen a whole heap of libraries but this is one that that made my jaw drop. Just so many unusual and different things to look at, the books inside seem absolutely irrelevant. The first thing that catches your eye is the building itself, made of pink Milford granite and fashioned after an Oxford chapel, it is indeed stunning. Strange and mysterious, it looks like it was just plunked down from somewhere else. If you go over to the side you will notice a huge fountain. This was a gift from another local resident and was actually used as a for drinking until the board of health decided it probably wasn't a good idea to have people drinking from the same fountain as horses, dogs and pigeons. Once inside the library your eyes will immediately seek the ceiling. Exposed beams and intricate carvings will strain your neck and your sense of reality. How can this really be a library? The quiet and darkness just adds to the ambiance. Plenty of cool old pictures of cool old people long gone and strange antiques are everywhere and dark and spooky corners and rooms complete the bizarre and extraordinary landscape. The librarian was friendly and helpful but rather reserved, like she knew she worked in the coolest damn library in the whole state and there was no need to be obvious about it. I've seen a lot of libraries and it takes a very special library to really impressive me but the Bancroft Library certainly did the trick. Sylvia Bancroft did indeed get something, very, very special in her memory.

Located in the town center of Shrewsbury, this newly renovated and redesigned library has a very…read morewelcoming floor plan. The 1903 original library building is blended seamlessly with the newer structure. As you enter, there are many wide open spaces to sit and read throughout the library. For the children, there is a large children section which has a lot of fun animal characters. We were visiting in the winter so the outdoor area was closed but it did look very nice. The parking lot is good but I would imagine that it would always be great to have more parking. Finally, the book self-check-out system is definitely state of the art and there is an electronic drop of book drop off at the main entrance. The architect, Michael Pagano, and the entire library team did an amazing job with this new town community hub. Don't miss the "Let your quest be for knowledge" inscription on the stained glass in the 2nd Floor staircase of the original 1903 Library building.

We got to visit this beautiful library! It was reopened in October 2016 after the renovation. They…read morehave done such an amazing job, and kept lots of beautiful original architecture and woodworks. It is three stories, with stairs and elevators. I believe they have bathroom on every floor. There are children section, young adult, and adult section, and the flow was very nice, easy to find what you are looking for. They have more than just books, they have many computers, DVDs and CDs, and lots of nice seating areas. They offer several small meeting rooms that you can rent for few hours. You can have a small meeting, or you can just have a super quiet room just for yourself for studying or working. I saw a "Gaming" section where kids can play video games, which was interesting... On the top floor, there is a "Quiet" section for reading and studying. They have snacks and drinks that you can purchase, and some tables and chairs right there for eating (food are not allowed outside the snack section). They also have ATM machine if you need cash for that as well, very considerate. The furniture in kids section are all so cute, colorful and interesting. The outside area off the children section has beautiful murals and cute little sculptures. Beautiful, bright, friendly, really nicely done library!!! They even have a book of the history of library of the town as well, which is really cool and interesting. I wish if we had a library like this in our neighborhood...

The books here are very good and so are the games they have. I like how they have a kids section…read moreand an adult section in the library. The activity's here are fun as well! If you go on there website you can see there activities on there and you can sign up for them, there are activities lit jar designing, painting, and many more. The point is that this place is a very good one.

The staff is very friendly and helpful, I often times walk there after school to go and do homework…read morein a quiet place or look at books, sometime in the spring my friends and I will just sit in there to cool off. I started volunteering there on Thursday and it was fun, the youth services director there is very very nice and extremely helpful. I love going there, it is a great place.