What a cool hide away. I was on a traveling wine tasting and this was one of the stops. There are…read morephone books from the early 1900s rare books, and cool places to just sit and read. This exceeded my expectations. The hosts were very knowledgable. There is art upstairs. It just a wonderful place for members only. If you're ever invited to go, GO!

Bibliophiles rejoice!…read more Do you know someone in New Haven who loves books, but never know what they have already read or if they despise a certain author? Buy them a reasonably priced membership to this beautiful old library with an amazing history. The librarian really loves this place and it shows. The selection of books is quite unique, but the location itself has a particular draw. You have to be buzzed in to enter this second floor oasis, but don't be intimidated, it's worth having a peek. There are lovely reading rooms and newly renovated gallery spaces.

A lovely library in a town with a suspicious amount of fencing around it's green. The library is a…read morebit darkly lit, but the books are clearly visible and so are the personal touches. The shopping baskets for browsing are genius!

One of the…read more oldest The present Durham Library building has been around since about 1901. An pretty old building but the areas previously libraries have been around for much longer. In fact the first Durham Library, a collection of books of around 5,000 or so, started way back in 1733. This is only two years after Ben Franklin started the famous Philadelphia Library. The present library has all the modern conveniences you would expect in an efficient library like computers, audio books, free Wi-Fi and even self-check out. However it also retains history and the cool ambiance of a historic library. A great combination. As you navigate through the books and computers you will see all sorts of cool and historic things like old quilts, pictures and relics of a much older time. It manages to achieve this in a very aesthetic and pleasant manner, everything just blends together in a extremely relaxed way. Of course the library has very friendly and useful librarians and lots of programs and events always going on and is a great place to do research, work or just relax and read a book. There are lots of libraries in the state of Connecticut. Some large, some small, some old and some new. Libraries and books are nothing new to Durham, but the juxtaposition of the modern and the historic is what makes the Durham Library a very special and cool place.

Sterling Memorial Library is open to the public. It is one of the most beautiful libraries I've…read moreseen. The architecture is a Gothic masterpiece - the pointed arches, the ribbed vaults, the stained glass, and so on. Walking along the halls will transport you in time. It's a nice place to see especially if you're visiting Yale!

I've been here a couple of times now and I'm completely obsessed. I love the music records area and…read moreI can camp out here for hours. It's almost dead silent and it feels like one ought to do important work ... in such an important-feeling space (which is a wonderful motivator). Wish that more of the library was open to the public but I understand that in the New Haven area and with as many visitors as Yale probably gets, that's simply not possible. Note: This library is also open until 10pm on some days! Thank you!

Hagaman Memorial Library has always been clean and organized with a helpful friendly staff. I went…read morethere for the first time in over a year due to the pandemic to get some documents printed out. I applaud the entire staff for how they took their customer service and cleanliness to another level! Chris Hemmingway was one of the people working there the day I went in. This person, like all the other people that work there was helpful, patient, knowledgeable and friendly! I'm so thankful to not only have such a beautiful building as my library but to have the awesome people there as well!! FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY!!!

The building is beautiful, first of all. There's a well manicured lawn and garden outside, and…read moreinside you're greeted in a rotunda. As far as I could tell, the building was actually built to be a library but it looks more like a house built with upstart new money to impress the neighbors. There are anchoring fireplaces at either side room off the rotunda, both with artwork above them. One is for adults, while the other is clearly marked as a teens area. The check-out desk provided prompt attention and service, and there are shelves of full of books and media. It was also rather busy with people coming in and out consistently, and great hours. Being open until five on a Saturday is amazingly convenient.

Meriden Library is a lovely place. There is always a very warm welcome. The staff are very caring…read moreand go above and beyond to encourage children to love books and to listen to and read stories. They encourage the children to borrow books and to be involved in the scanning and stamping process. This is wonderful for the children, who are invariably very happy and excited. We take our granddaughters to "Story time" on Mondays at 2.15. Kerry is a very skilled storyteller and she is so good with all the children. After the story, the children do some painting, which they all love. We are very grateful for this lovely facility. Thank you for all you do to support the children, parents and grandparents (especially grandparents!)

Note -- the building was under construction…read more Looks like the grand re-opening is in a couple weeks. There were renovators all over the place & that should've been my cue... or that the parking lot was COMPLETELY EMPTY. Parking lot was large in size and could accommodate quite a few people. (Maybe 40-50 cars?) Will be back when I'm passing through the area. This seemed to be the best reviewed library around and I will update my review when I've had the chance to experience the place a bit more.

This is absolutely one of the most gorgeous libraries I've ever stepped foot in. It doesn't have…read moremuch other than street parking, but the building is amazing. It's about 100 years old and built to be a library, it's not formerly something else. There are mosaics on the wall, gorgeous old fireplaces, a microfilm machine in front of a display of stained glass, and a book room out of a movie. The librarians are also very kind, able and eager to answer questions, and obviously proud to be custodians of such a beautiful building.

I took my son to the children's room and it was so cute the two woman that were there were friendly…read moreeven though they spoke after a few minutes of us walking in, however a high school girl that was tall with short hair came in to work and she never even spoke to us. It was awkward and weird that I had to leave because it was only us in the room. As I was leaving a father and his daughter came in and she didnt speak to them either. It is disgusting behavior, you work at a public library you should be friendly at least fake it. The front desk woman was very nice though. I feel so uncomfortable I dont think I will go back it was just weird.

The Westport Library is incredible. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the building itself is…read morebeautiful, comfortable, and a great place to work, read, or study. Beyond an excellent selection of books and other printed material, they have a lending library of all sorts of unexpected things, including games, metal detectors, coffee makers, and more. There's also a terrific lineup of talks, symposiums, classes, and community events, plus their own music and podcast studio and even a 3D-printing lab. And I have a feeling I'm only scratching the surface of what they offer. This is what a public library should be.

I love me some libraries, and even though I live in Norwalk, and our librarians are phenomenal, A+…read morelibrarians, the selection on the shelves is nothing like Westport's, which is vast, in depth, and delves far more deeply into subject matters. Their librarians area also A+ phenomenal, though I do find the ones in Norwalk are a little more loose - as in they have a bit more of a sense of humor. That might just be me, and my type of humor - and also that I don't look like I fit in (really in CT in general, but especially in Westport.) That said, I actually like Westport. It is a rich town, but they are a generous town with their resources, and one of those ways in which they are is they allow reciprocity with Norwalk residents so we can utilize their library. This huge, two floor structure is so much more thana mere library - it has a state-of-the-art recording studio that far surpasses ones I have used or recorded in (and I have released three CDs and been on three compilations), a large stage for performances and lectures (including the epic Verso Fest, which happens annually -- and is affordable, even for people who do not have a lot of disposable income), a band shell on the property with free shows - and not wildly expensive larger name shows, a summer farmer's market (which is out of my budget by far too much, but that is not the library's doing), free parking, a gorgeous outdoor space to eat (from their fairly priced and delicious -- fresh -- cafe) overlooking the water, gorgeous grounds, and it is a wonderful escape -- all but from reality. I love their selection of law books. I love they have a wait list with your name waiting on the side of the book where you can just pick it up after they email you. They also have a section where you can borrow anything from a cake pan to a record player to a ukulele to a projector. They really care, and it shows. The fact that they allow the neighboring town that does not have these extensive resources to use them is just so amazing and I am so thankful for that. I love this library. Thank you, Westport, for knowing you are lucky to be where you are and for being so generous and welcoming to the have-nots in this world.

Yesterday, I visited the Booth Library to conduct research on an event from Newtown's past. In…read moreseeking out a copy of a specific reference book, I was assisted by Shari Merrill, Head of Adult Services. She went above and beyond the call of duty in helping me to find exactly what I needed and and did it in a cheerful and friendly way. She tracked down the book I wanted, and then scanned maps within it. She next found an additional resource I was unaware of, and made photocopies of its content. As a result, I had an excellent experience at Newtown's beautiful library and came away extremely happy. Fantastic job, Shari!

No reviews yet? This…read moreis a beautiful library situated in the center of historic downtown Newtown. Lots of interesting nooks and crannies to explore, local historic artifacts, paintings, etc. Also, nice selection of DVD's to borrow, and fun activities for babies and toddlers during the week. If you are local, this is a great place to stop during a walk up Main St. or to bring some books or laptop for study.