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    Waterville Public Library - Sitting at tables near the kids section entrance

    Waterville Public Library

    4.3(11 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    We enjoyed our visit to the library!…read more We were able to find parking right next to the building. They are diagonal spots - spaced pretty well so that you can unload kids from car seats. Not sure where the other spots are because we lucked out, especially on a winter warn day that was soooo cold. The entrance is to the side/back part of the building. There is a ramp so it is accessible for most. When you walk in there is a metal detector that you walk through. Following my little niece and nephew, we immediately turned left when we walked in, which is where the younger kids library is. There were a couple of tables and chairs just inside the door. There were a couple of workers behind the desk that greeted us with a smile and hello as we walked in. There is a "no food or drink" policy unless you are at a designated area - there are signs. There were so many great options for kids - fiction, non-fiction (learning), magazines and toward the back part of the section, they had some puzzles and simple toys. There were little chairs in the back where you could sit and ready with the kids. There is also a family restroom in the area. Everything was so neat and organized. They had a second where you could borrow DVDs, music and movies. It was great. The day we went they had hidden dragons and if a kid finds one (1 per day) - they can turn it in at the desk for a button reward. So fun! This is a cute library - such an engaging experience for the kids.

    Looking for information, which I knew I could find at the Waterville public library. In addition…read moreneeded to fax some important business papers. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by a young man named John, who directed me to the fax machine and stated if I was in need of further assistance, please don't hesitate to inform him. Being tech challenged I needed to reach out to yet another individual named Pete, who guided me through the process and then led me to the area where I could find the information I was in need of for my studies. Most impressed with the great people skills, the courtesy and professionalism of the staff at the Waterville public library. Thank you, John and thank you, Pete!

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    Lewiston Public Library - beautiful new(ish) library front

    Lewiston Public Library

    4.7(6 reviews)
    45.7 mi

    Since moving to the L/A area, the LPL has been #1 on my list of places I must see. I love the LPL,…read moreand the new updates are lovely. The exposed brick and modern trim give the library a unique feel. More of a rustic / imperfect vibe than the clean lines / white walled library I'm used to going to (Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick). Rather than feeling closed in with few windows and a million fluorescent lights, the natural light that is allowed in to the building through the many large windows gives the library life. This most certainly allows for the library to have a welcoming feeling to the general public. The selection of books is spectacular. Everything is laid out in a sensible order, and is always full and well-tagged. The audiobooks on the other hand, have a much narrower selection. I commute 2.5 hours each day to my job in Farmington, so audiobooks have become a staple to my drives. I've been able to find 2 of the books that I'd like to have on audiobooks, but have had use Inter-Library Loan for others; most notably A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin. This is not necessarily a *bad* thing, just more of an inconvenience than anything. I love libraries, and the LPL is a great one. Also: am I the only one who internally sings the Arthur song "Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card" when I walk into a library? :)

    No one has reviewed LPL? Geez, Mainers! Get on the Yelp bandwagon - people need to know how amazing…read morethis place is! No longer the dingy, crumbling cave of my childhood, the Lewiston Public Library has apparently expanded twice since my departure from L/A in 2001. My mom asked me to take some of her books back while I was visiting, and I was not only impressed by the new additions to the building, but also received excellent customer service (if that's what you can call it) from Jane, the librarian, who definitely needs to be commended beyond this review. First of all, the expansion of the library is beautiful - it's all exposed brick, modern black trim, and tons of natural light from huge windows (unlike the old building, which is made of beautiful old granite stone, but very dingy and dark inside). The layout is also beautiful and welcoming - the rows of books when you walk in are well-organized and well-tagged. Overall, it's a very inviting experience. Now, Jane. My mom had taken out this very popular book (The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lack), which apparently got recalled - much to Momma's chagrin because the wasn't finished reading it. In order to finish the book, my mom had to go in (I ended up doing so, as her proxy), return the book, and put herself back on the waitlist. Even though this was sort of disappointing because my mom was so gripped with the book that she was constantly reading passages out loud to everyone who would listen, Jane made the process so much easier and more pleasant. Exasperated after having up the phone, my mom told me, "Well, at least it was Jane, she's the best one there." I went in to regulate (haha) the situation on my mom's behalf and lo and behold, Jane was sweeter than pie. I talked with her about the new additions to the library as she checked the books back in, said that she remembered my mom, and quickly and pleasantly put her back on the waitlist for dear ol' Henrietta. I wanted to hug Jane, but instead I walked into a cart of books on my way out, I was so pleased with the experience (also, lol, I have a penchant for walking into thigh-level objects and often have bruises all over me because of this). I went to LPL all the time as a kid. My whole family are avid readers and we used to probably go once a week. However, I can only imagine how just absolutely beautiful the experience is for kids (and adults) now in this modern, beautiful, inviting space. And given the amazing experience with my new favourite librarian, Jane, I'd be here constantly if I lived in Lewiston. Bravo, LPL!

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