This is a lovely place to stop in, browse the bookshelves, sit with a book for a while, or work on…read morethe connecting a few pieces of the community puzzle. Lovely places to sit and stay a while. They also have community events like painting birdhouses, games, and movies. What a lovely, lovely space in Amagansett.

Staff are friendly and helpful. There are plenty of computers with printers and some comfy chairs…read moreto read in. We came in to do some work in a quiet space and were pleasantly surprised to find a great gem of a workspace.

Great library that is very esthetic and warm. The children's area is awesome and perfect for little…read moreones. Plenty of toys, books, and activities..

Spending my work day at the library because my internet is down. I forget what a treasure this…read moreplace is. It's a beautiful library with lots of places to work or relax, lovely gardens, and a friendly staff.

This is a great library in Bridgehampton It's clean, quiet…read moreand has everything you need. The kids room is downstairs and they offer a lot of really cool summer programs for kids. The teen lounge has bean bags and it's just a nice spot to come in read a book or do some work.

Beautiful atmosphere. There's a downstairs for kids that is very child friendly, with a large…read moregrassy area in the back. If you'd like jigsaw puzzles, there's a table where you can do a jigsaw puzzle that they put out.

Such a great library. Everyone is helpful, its cozy and quiet. Its also beautiful. So lucky to live…read morenear this place. They also have two cats.

A magnificent library…read more The idea fom this stunning building started back in 1891 when Captain Elihu Spicer decided that his home town needed a library. So he donated money and ideas and by 1894 the Mystic and Noank Library was open for business. The good Captain Spicer started out as a cabin boy at an early age and eventually became masters of several ships and acquired quite a fortune. He became a philanthropist in his later years and spread his wealth around generously. The library that was built is absolutely magnificent. Granite was moved by barge from quarries in Ct., sandstone from Ma., marble from as far away as Africa and tile floors from Italy. This is more of a palace than a library and the building is worth seeing even if you have no interest in books. The place is stunning both inside and outside. The building was expanded in 1951 and another 6,000 ft were added in 1992. The architects did a fantastic job and the venerable building retains its stately, archaic and majestic flavor but has all the conveniences and amenities of a modern library. Truly the best of the old and the new. A grand place to savor, enjoy and be amazed at, libraries like this will never be constructed again.

Incredible staff, thoughtful and imaginative programming. This library is a crucial part of the…read morecommunity, especially year-round/off-season. I'm grateful for this space everyday.

I love this little library- it seems to be bursting at the seams with all genres of books. They…read morealso have special events regularly (at least in the busy summer months). Come by and check them out!

We had to go to the bathroom yesterday and this is apparently only one of 2 places on the island…read morewith a public restroom available. Very clean, very nice little library. There's a lot of history hanging on the walls. I love too how they have food for people to take in the front as well.

Different type of…read morelibrary The only library located on block island, it's been here in various forms since 1875. Although certainly not large as the libraries found in most town or cities, Uriah Dodge has a charm seldom found in other more modern and sanitized libraries. Of course it has a books and magazines, separated into different categories by several small rooms, they actually manage to pack a lot of information into a relatively small space because everything is so well thought out. I guess they had lots of time to think about it in the harsh winters. What I really enjoy is that the library seems to emphasize the local history and environment of the island. Lots of books, records and information about the region which can be easily accessed. The people working there have always been exceptionally helpful and friendly and it is obvious that they enjoy sharing the knowledge. Some cool old pictures on the walls, a small cannon in the lobby and two parakeets chirping and playing over by a wall to give this library a very unique and pleasant atmosphere. Another great thing about the Uriah Dodge Library is the very cold water fountain and very clean bathrooms. Not gas stations bathrooms but library bathrooms which means spotless. Free water and bathrooms are a luxury on Block Island and the facilities here are certain far better than the horrors that are frequently found lurking in the public crappers in the visitor center. A very enjoyable place only a few minutes from Water Street and the ferry terminal. A great place to do some research, check up on what's happening around the island, play with the birds or simply to stop in and get a drink and use the can.

I have been a member of this library for 66 years, and it has grown with the public it serves into…read morean amazing local treasure. The librarian and all of the personnel bend over backward to provide the very best customer service possible, and the selections are always fresh and exciting. In addition, the special programming is fun for adults and kids alike.

A beautiful building in…read more a beautiful borough The Stonington Free Library is located in a lovely building that was built way back in 1900. This was in the time before most towns were broke and when they still had money to spend on making libraries more than just warehouses to store books. The building would be a cool place to visit even if it didn't have any books at all. The site selected was where the famous Wadawanuck Hotel stood a few years before. This was when Stonington was still a hopping transportation center with a multitude of steam ships and trains stopping here between Boston and New York. Before things changed and Stonington became a the quiet little borough it presently is. The library is relatively small by the standards of larger towns but has been expanded several times over the decades but still managed to keep it's charm and unique character. It was built to be more than just a place to store books and that idea has never changed throughout the years. Sure the library has books, a whole bunch of books. plus the usual periodicals, computers, videos, Cd's and other mundane library stuff. The library also has a nice children's department and has various lectures, events and demonstrations. Of course the friendly and smiling small town librarians are present to assist and eager to help with any question or difficulty. But the magic of this library isn't in the books but the wonderful building located in a wonderful and historical town literally surrounded by water. A great place to read, do research or just walk around, look, smell the ocean, and wonder what this town was like a hundred years ago when the library was built.

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.

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.