this library doesn't have very vast study spaces but overall is pretty nice. the layout is pretty…read moregood. nothing crazy tho. they do have a good selection.

Great selection of dvds and has free computers and internet. Really nice insideread more

Great service , lots of help from the workers highly recommended. If you need a library in the area…read moreplease go here

they have an easy online order type system but i find it not to be the most user friendly. loraine…read moreder & kim claire have been great over the years!! for children there are programs with rewards/schedules to make reading more fun. they have butterfly cocoons hatching sometimes, and other fun activities like painting pumpkins.

Great memories here! Wonderful selection of books! Loved bringing my kids here when they were…read morelittle. Children's librarians were super sweet. Good graphic novel section, too. A great resource for us in Beverly.

This library has great story hours, my kids love them. I overheard some nannies, at the story hour,…read morementioning how much the kids they work with also love the story hours here. And the story hours are offered at more varied times than many other public libraries.

Came here to work in a quiet space. Was able to find a seat right away with plenty of space from…read moreothers. A peaceful spot that I will come again to.

A man named…read moreGeorge The Peabody Institute and Library was constructed in 1854 from a gift by George Peabody. Ol' George was a boy that was dirt poor but through hard work and intelligence made bezillions of dollars over the years. George not only made this library possible but a whole bunch of other pretty amazing places. Including a certain Peabody Museum at Yale University in CT. The library was designed by famous architect Richard Bond and is a lovely brick building that has gone through lots of additions and changes over the years. I heard that it once had a huge tower in that back that was destroyed decades ago. The library is rather scattered inside, some rooms are ornate and beautiful and others very plain. It's easy to tell where the additions were added because they don't blend in well with the old parts. The library is a fascinating place to explore, the kids room and local history room are really cool and it's the type of library with lots of nooks and places to check out. Some were places where I suspect I wasn't suppose to be. The librarians here were wonderful and friendly and happy to tell me all about their cool, old library. Not as grand and stunning as some other old libraries but the Peabody Institute definitely is unique.

I was passing by and decided to stop by. This library is in the middle of a neighborhood. It's…read moregorgeous you can see it from far away. It looks like it used to be to be a house and they turned it into a library. As soon as you walk in there in there is a staircase to go upstairs or downstairs. This place is bright nice and open . It's very clean and they have a lot of new books. I went on a warm day and the air was blasting. Very nice library highly recommend checking out if you're in the area.

I love this library a lot. Personal is friendly and helpful. They do their best to do pleasant…read morethings. Recently they organized seeds bank - it was great idea! I hope they do it again in spring.

Great library. We go to the children's room and the staff there seem pretty friendly, greeting you…read morewith a smile. There are lots of things to catch the little one's interest. There was an activity with magnets set up on the front table to explore. There was a table for coloring, and a table with magnifying glasses and seashells to examine. Towards the back of the library are puzzles, stuffed animals, a mural of sea creatures, and a bunch of other toys. The books are arranged by fiction and nonfiction but they also have sections for specific interests such as "trucks" and "sparkly" where you can quickly select a few books based on your child's interest.

My go-to library. Good selection of books, wifi, clean. And everyone is helpful. There are also…read morerooms that can be reserved.

The best librarians around - incredibly dedicated to helping you find just the right book - their…read morekids' recommendations never fail! Amazing "library of things" to try at home like a GoPro, giant lawn games, an inflatable outdoor movie screen and a ton of board games. Free online NYT Cooking subscription plus access to tons of other online magazines, a CreativeBug subscription for craft how-to videos, and so much more. Free museum passes are key if you have kids!

this library is very small overall imo and is pretty quaint and quiet. selection isn't very grand…read more Their hours are pretty good not terrible but not outstanding. Staff were friendly.

This is the LOUDEST library that I have ever been to. Employees, please stop yelling. It is aweful…read moreto come here to study, which the library should be one of the quietest places on the planet. You are all so disrespectful.

The Lynnfield Public Library is a good library. The staff is friendly, they have multiple…read morecomputers, and a good Children's section. They have some other stuff like color printing for low prices, tables to eat/bring your laptop and work (with chargers!), and free magazines sometimes near the back.

On the other side of Essex Street from the Salem Public Library is the Salem Athenaeum. For the…read moreenjoyment of the tourist as well as the Salem resident is this beautiful building located within the McIntire Historic District. Usually in front of the building is a posting of whatever is current within the Athenaeum. Upon entering the building, immediately to the right, before the central corridor, is the room dedicated to current exhibits. When I was visiting last May, there was a display of 1st edition copies of Mark Twain books from the collection. Further into the Athenaeum is found the shelves of new books for subscribers. It is very interesting to compare this set of books with the new books across the street at the public library. I remember hearing the sounds of Mandarin emanating from the second floor--an example of an activity taking place at the Athenaeum. A glimpse of the lovely rear garden is visible from within the Athenaeum. If you are lucky to be walking in front of this building during open hours, take advantage of the opportunity to spend time inside.

Great subscription library that is available for all. Many lectures, events, and concierge service…read more Gem of Salem!

Have come here a handful of times and am now officially making use of this public space. Very quiet…read moreand perfect place to get some studying done. Will come as often as I can. There is metered street parking in front and might have private parking in back. Attached are their summer and Labor Day weekend hours.

Architecture inside gorgeous. Hidden gem, great selection, not too busy, friendly librarians and…read morejust the building itself, walking in their took my breath away. I stopped by here just to print something and I was awe struck by the architecture and uniqueness. Also they had some rare non fiction stuff which is what I read mostly. I also noticed it's ADA accessible In some areas. There are chair lifts etc. Check out these pictures,it's like an awesome museum. I cannot believe I've been living and working in this area the past 15 years and never heard about it! Looks closed sometimes from the outside- especially from the parking lott in back, but don't let that throw you off. It's like a speakeasy library...