We feel so lucky that Tufts is our local library! The children's library is large with a wonderful…read morevariety of books, a substantial play area, educational computers for both younger and older children, and a great program space that hosts an impressive variety of children's programs, events, and classes. The outdoor playground is a huge hit, and has everything a kid could want. The adult space upstairs has an absolutely incredible layout. There are many quiet study rooms and pods that can be reserved for use, as well as an impressive amount of individual workspaces that are designed in a way that they feel private and quiet. There are also community rooms in a range of sizes available for reservation - some holding 75+ people! We love coming here to study or work, and it is the perfect space to spend time with the kids in our lives! They also host community markets in their outdoor space, including live musicians! I can't recommend Tufts Library enough!

Pretty good! This whole place is updated, renovated, rebuilt from the ground up!…read more Lots of PokeStops & PokeGyms here! I caught some Shiny Pokemon here for Hoenn Tour, including my very first Shiny Pikachu! So much good stuff here! Really beautiful! Money well spent on the updated library! Probably my favorite library!

What a beautiful library full of friendly people! We really loved stopping by and wandering the…read morerooms.

Very cute, clean and cozy library in a beautiful old house building with a great selection of books…read moreand many nice places to get work done with free wifi.

This place was recommended by a really good friend of mine. He insisted that we study together here…read moreso that one day we can save the world. :)

I just moved to Braintree about a month ago, and I have to say, this is one of the nicest libraries…read morethat I've set foot in. I'm originally from Boston, so I frequented the BPL in Copley Square quite a bit. Since I moved around so much, I feel quite at home at Thayer Public Library. Staff are very accommodating and polite, and able to help with almost anything you need. Their media collection is massive compared to the BPL, and I simply just love it. Plus, I live across the street, so yay me!

What I can say personally of my experiences is that each time I go I have found that the Staff…read morereally goes that extra mile to help me get the information or location in the library to complete my project! I want to give a shout out to two really helpful Staff that made my time there seamless. The first one was SYDNEY, actually left the desk and guided me to the right location and used the equipment to get my project done since I was unfamiliar how to maneuver it! She directed me to another floor where another Staff member DUSTIN, guided and helped me complete project! I hope the Supervisors know how wonderful these two Staffers are! Thanks for all your help!

There are so many things to love about the Thomas Crane Public Library, that this review will…read morebecome a "listicle" style of review. So... without further adieu: - Library of Things: It's already amazing enough that libraries have books, movies, music, magazines, and other media. Thomas Crane also has an ample select of items that can be checked out: wellness and sport, hobby, tech, tools, home, and many more. - Green Space: There is a large outdoor area with a handful of benches and trees. Not enough to call it a mini-park, but enough to be noted, and great for reading or relaxing outside on a nice day. I think they have Wifi available outdoors, too. - Staff: everyone I've interacted with has been patient, friendly, and kind. - The Richardson Building: This is a wing of the library from 1882. The wood throughout, lighting fixtures, stained glass windows, all are from, or inspired, a different time. It is like a special, permanent exhibit in a museum, and something I loved to have in my local library when I lived in Quincy. - Common Space: I hold that libraries are one of the few public spaces where one can exist without spending money. While this isn't shopping mall, its not a bad place for someone to spend a few hours. - Cafe: I never bought food or coffee, but it's gratifying to have a cafe available in a space like this. - Bookstore: While as with the cafe I haven't bought any books, it's cool to have a dedicated space for buying books the library may want to sell for whatever reason. - Parking: need I say more? A lot with more than enough space for library patrons. I don't recall their ever not being a spot when I needed one. - Collections: While not as large as Boston Public Library, Thomas Crane has an impressive collection of materials and media. Everything is well organized too. There's even board and card games available to borrow. The one and only complaint I have is that some of the furniture, namely the carrells are a little worn.

Although it's small, it's been renovated and is like a museum inside with oil paintings and antique…read morefurniture. You can borrow books and DVDs. There's also free live music concerts on the lawn. Unfortunately the hours are strange and different each day, sometimes only open at night.

I was excited to have a library within walking distance to my new home. I walked over, about a mile…read moreat 3pm on a Wednesday and it was closed, didn't open til 5pm that day. It has very strange hours; Monday 1PM-9PM, Tuesday 1PM-9PM, Wednesday 5PM-9PM and Thursday 9AM-5PM. It's closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The library section is EXTREMELY small, I was honestly shocked at how small and what little books they had. The building is very large yet the book section is a short hallway of sorts with 5-6 rows of bookcases on each side as you walk to the end of the room. The bookcases are about 5 feet in length with about 5 shelf's of books. In comparison to the other libraries it is tiny. There also isn't any computer access, inclusive of a computer catalog to see what books are available there and at the other town libraries. I was pretty disappointed and will be going to check out the other town libraries. It is a beautiful building though and will post some photos later when I have more time.

Friendly and helpful staff. The used bookstore is pretty…read moreamazing too! Ample parking. And great books for sale on your way in or out.

I love this beautiful library!…read more The building is modern & mostly wheelchair accessible. (I say mostly because not all doors have a button for wheelchair users to push to open them.) I have a 9 month old daughter and we travel all the way from Quincy for the Wednesday storytimes (10 am & 2 pm). The Children's Room staff are wonderful - especially the one that leads storytime. The Children's Room does not allow food for allergy reasons. (Baby bottles are OK!) This library also has a bookstore that's open a few days a week. We've gotten some great deals on children's board books at the bookstore.

I love the North Quincy branch of Thomas Crane Public Library…read more The renovation in 2022 was great! At my last visit, I spent most of my time in a side room where they hosted a children's storytime. Check the library calendar because they have some fun stuff coming up at the North Quincy branch - including mini golf with 2 different times for kids and adults. There's parking behind the library but we didn't know that and parked on the street.

This library is full wonderful and interesting books. I also love how they added outdoor tables and…read morechairs now.

Time to do some work…read more.. The building itself on the outside is nice,limited parking area in the back. Free internet, but it is kinda slow...still free.Not really used to it, since my house has fast internet. So much books, magazines, references, CDs, and DVDs. There are more items here than work space. I stayed at a table,and I could clearly hear the people in front of me, next to me, and behind me. Not much room from people who are close by. The librarians here are really nice though. I like them. One of the older ladies here have a cute little laugh,and I get all warm inside when she does. I picture her handing me some warm fresh baked cookies and a glass of milk while I'm working.

Friendly librarians and a warm and cozy atmosphere to facilitate research and learning, this…read morelibrary has all the features of a large library (like Boston Public) nestled in a small town like Rockland. The library is part of the Old Colony Library Network, which isn't the greatest, but their interlibrary loan system works well and you can get the books you want without having to worry about shipping and handling. Why buy best sellers that you will only read once? Why buy travel guides for a trip you'll only take once? Instead, you can get them through the library. And you can place books on hold AND "order" books through interlibrary loan all online. Just have your library card handy! With limited funding and budgets slashed left and right, it's hard for local libraries to provide the full services like larger libraries can. However, the Rockland library not only provides public use computers for patrons, a children's reading room, work by local artists, a knitting club, a gardening club, and online research databases ... the staff is pleasant and always willing to help. The parking here can be a little troublesome (I like to get in touch with my hipster side and walk to the library from home with my sack-o-books over my shoulder), but there is ample parking alongside the side streets. Don't like that the library isn't opening on weekends? Write to your local councilman (or councilwoman) to voice your concerns. Start a petition and fight the power!

Very beautiful library. Go up to the second floor to see the 1/2 size replica boat that was built…read moreinside the library. This floor has the teen/kids section and it's a great spot. There's a toy/play area, crafting spot, veggies growing in a hydroponic tube, etc. This is a good place to let your kids relax and play a little and find some new books. Basement has public bathrooms (which is so nice after walking around all day). This floor also has a small room of books for sales. Lots of great finds if you are looking for vacation reading. Very nice library with multiple quiet areas of that is what you want. Also a reading room for Cape Cod books / information.

My mom purchased tickets to a talk and book signing starring fashion designer, Bob Mackie. I…read morepurchased a ticket that came with the book and I even brought my Tina Turner and Cher records for him to sign as well. The talk was great. The room was set up with a lot of space for people to sit comfortably. I got to ask my question and Bob Mackie even wished me a happy birthday. I don't know how the library got ahold of Bob Mackie and convinced him to come do a book signing, but this was a great event. I'm only in town over the summer but I'm now interested in seeing what other events and opportunities the library has to offer. I might also want to take a look at their book collection and see what they've got and how you can even check one out. I love a good public library and hope to support them and what they do for the community.