Adorable library! There's definitely an older looking exterior made of brick that's so pretty! By…read morethe parking lot, you have a mailbox and picnic tables. You enter into the new side, which does go down. The old side is on the other side of the circulation desk, and the public parks of the inside are smaller than the outside suggests. They are pretty though, you can feel the age in the boards you walk on. There is also a reading area with old fireplace. It may not be the biggest library but it's cozy.

Giving it 3 stars because of the hours. Was looking for a spot to study during the day but found it…read morewas closed when I arrived (Monday morning around 10 am). Library is closed on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays which was sort of a bummer I was not able to go in. Hoping to go back sometime when they are open. Large Donation bins for Red Cross outside in parking lot, seemed like there was ample free parking available. Also a large donation box for books and movies in parking lot.

This library is amazing, especially for children. The children's area is packed with books and toys…read morefor all ages. The programs are great and all of the staff are so kind and welcoming.

I have visited libraries in RI and CT and I love that my parents live close to this one. For kids…read morethey have the best area, away from the adult section with plenty of books, computers and toys. They have events almost everyday and really try to get the community involved. A great selection of movies for adults and kids alike. Books and magazines galore along with an adult computer area where you can get online and print out what you need (for a small fee). This library can request books from within the seconn system (southeast Connecticut) interlibrary and they will notify you when you can come pick up your holds. A wonderful place to occupy the kids on a rainy day or even come read some books for summer. The hours are good and the staff is always helpful.

It feels like this library is almost like the Winchester mystery House, where more gets added and…read moreadded over time. The front entrance on a busy street seems older and more ornant on the outside, and as you go down the parking lot gets more modern and designed for function. It was hard to find the entrance to the parking lot, which is narrow and on the side of the building. You can enter on the bottom floor, which had a friendly guard who told me where the elevator was. The elevator is older and small, but not claustrophobic or scary. You can also take the stairs up. The library is divided between children and adults, and the employees were very friendly. If you have the Connecticut 169 book, they do know what it is!

I go there to read. The library is great lot of good book options. However, the place is loud and…read morehard to concentrate. The librarians talk very loud in the help desk. Other people are on there cell phones. Nobody says anything it is very frustrating for it to be so loud at a library.

Beautiful library in Haddam! The parking lot is a little small, but looks to be available on both…read moresides of the building. The building itself looks to have been through a renovation or two, with the front looking very classic. Theres a domed ceiling with stained glass on the top; it's positively gorgeous. There are places to sit, lots of books, and a respectful quiet in the building.

I'm challenging myself to visit all public libraries in the state of Rhode Island this year. This…read morelibrary was the fifth one I visited. The first thing I noticed that made this library unique was the park in the backyard of the library. It's huge and beautiful, especially in the summer when the plants and trees bloom (I imagine), and there are statues and fountains. I walked around the park before heading inside to check out the library. There are so many nooks and crannies in this library, it's like everywhere you turn there's a cozy spot to do homework or read a good book. There was a book club in session while we were there. They also had a maritime museum, where they had artwork on sale and it was pretty cool. One other thing that caught my attention was these plants they had growing in little glass tubes in their plant library section. Downstairs by the entrance they also have a healthy variety of plants that look well taken care of. I really enjoyed my time here.

A grand old…read more library Westerly Public Library was opened way back in 1894 to commemorate the volunteers that fought in the civil war. It was built on land donated by Stephen Wilcox and originally held about 5,000 books. Actually a pretty large number for the time. Since then it has changed and grew and doubled in size with the additions in 1992. It now has 170,000 items including audio books, cd's and of course computers. However, even with all the modern additions and conveniences, it has never lost the cool, old feel and ambiance. The outside of the library is impressive. Like some grand old Victorian home or mansion. I have heard that when the library first opened it held a bowling alley and gymnasium. They are now long gone but it's easy to see how they could have fit because this library is huge, with all kinds of spaces, hallways and cool little study and meeting rooms. The library is a very efficient place to work and the librarians are helpful and friendly. However the real charm of the library is the building itself. Such a cool place just to walk around and look at the architecture and cool decor. Lots of places to sit by yourself and read of just look out a window. If you get tired of being inside you can stroll around the grounds or sit outside on a bench and admire the grand old building from the outside. There are lots of libraries in the world. Most are friendly and efficient places to work or get information. However few I have seen have the impressive grandeur and sense of history of the Westerly Public Library. It would be a very cool place even without the books and computers.

I can't say enough about this library. It's so beautiful inside and out. It's always meticulously…read moremaintained. All of the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. I have so many fond memories visiting this library as a child and getting to see the mummy hand in the attic. The children's programs are excellent, we look forward to attending every week!

A library that will…read more never be built again I have been to a lot of libraries. big ones, small ones, old ones and new ones but i don't believe I have even seen one quite this physically impressive. It looks more like a medieval castle than a library. Being right next door to a 135 foot high obelisk, a cool old fort and great views of the Thames River certainly doesn't hurt. The money for this library was donated by an extremely generous man named Frederic Bill. He made his money in the linen business back in the 1800's and wanted to give back some of it to help his community. He ended up helping to build churches, schools, and of course this library. The library was opened in 1890 and constructed of huge blocks of granite floated down by barge by from the quarries at Stony Creek in Branford, Ct. The library originally held about 1,750 volumes but has grown a lot since then. It had major additions added in 1907 and 1994 and the amazing thing is that the additions blend in so well with the original structure that it all looks like it was built at one time. The inside has all the modern conveniences of most libraries but never lets you forget that you are in a very special place. Something cool to look at in every direction, this is far more than just a place to store books. This is a library that will never be built again. Look inside and you see all types of unique architecture and creative art, if you happen to take a peek out the window you see a monstrous obelisk looming overhead or perhaps an old revolutionary fort. The building, grounds and location are just so damn impressive that the books almost become superfluous. Walk slowly and breath deeply when you go through the doors, this is a very special library.

The end of a…read morelibrary For something new to happen, something old must end. A wise woman told me these words many, many years ago. The ending of something tends to be sad but sometimes must happen for something new and fresh to happen. The venerable Lyme Public Library is closing. It's been here for more than a century and has served the community and people well. Finally closing it's doors for the last time in the near future. The library is a quaint and very cool place. It's famous for Emma the library cat that unfortunately just recently passed away after 15 wonderful years in the library. The library also has two of the sweetest, nicest and friendliest librarians you will find anywhere. Not just helpful but so wonderful that they will personally welcome you into the building and talk about anything you could possible want to know. They treat you like an old friend. The library is indeed a bit cramped, somewhat disorganized but has a very pleasant children's section and just about everything you could need in a library. But the time of this cool library will soon end and nothing will remain but memories. But then a new, larger and more modern library will be completed right next door. A new beginning that over the years will develop it's own memories. Always sad to see something ending but it is frequently necessary for something new to begin. And I suspect this lovely new library will be just as wonderful as the old that is ending. And they even plan to get a new kitty once the library is completed.

Nice, renovated library in a really historic building. Built in 1905 (I think)…read more This library has some really cool selections of books, magazines and movies and other things too.

I find it rather problematic that most of the libraries in this state have never been reviewed on…read moreYelp. I mean, it doesn't get more public than a public library, right? So this is the second time I've ever been to the Booth & Dimock library, thanks to the Connecticut Authors Trail, and I've got to tell you, it's a hidden gem as far as libraries go. Very clean, well lit, fully stocked, pretty up to date as far as technology goes, I was immediately struck with how this historical little library is everything that a library should be and then some. The staff were incredibly nice and pleasant, very helpful, and the bathrooms were both very clean (go downstairs to the children's restroom, they have a Harry Potter switchplate on the light switch). Very cool little library with a history, if you're in the area you should go. You know, pick up a book and read it instead of being on FaceBook or Instagram. Or instead of just an eBook. Thumb through some actual pages. I've never seen a more interactive and interesting looking children's section in a library.