This is a great library. It was quiet and a great place to study. The study room I used was clean…read moreand well kept. I will definitely be back here.

this library is pretty nice. the upper floor is very creaky and even a bit shaky. the ambiance is…read moreokay. staff were nice. i think the masks signs still being up in 2023 is a bit extra.

Very very friendly and helpful staffs. The children's…read morelibrary is on the ground floor, stroller and wheel chair friendly. Offers toys, coloring, story times, DVDs and children's books. The children's bathroom is always clean(there is a changing table). There is an elevator in the building. First floor has DVD for adults and second floor has computers. You can get discount coupons from library for museums in Salem and Boston. We come here very often and staffs are just Always friendly and I felt very welcome.

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.

This is the best of the 3 libraries in Peabody. I'll get the negative out of the way first. The…read moreonly reason I'm not giving this 5 stars is because it is very small, and therefore has a smaller selection of books than the Main Branch in Peabody, but I think the good far outweighs the bad here. The building was recently renovated and looks beautiful. It is a one-room library with a circulation desk, a childrens department, a fiction and non-fiction section and a reference/periodical area. What makes this library outstanding is it's staff. They are always willing to bend over backwards to accommodate their patrons. They are never condescending and they go the extra mile to get their patrons what they want. The beauty of the library system around here is that if your home library doesn't carry what you're looking for, they can usually order it from somewhere else, and having been numerous times to all 3 libraries in Peabody, I can say with assurance that the South Branch staff works harder than any of the others for their patrons and they always do it with a smile on their face.

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...

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.

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!

I grew up down the street from Beverly Public Library--I was one of those "you're always holed up…read morein your room with a book!" types and loved to go there. That said, Beverly PL is one of the nicest non-academic libraries I've ever been to, esp. since the renovation. The city did an amazing job here, retaining the historic feel of the 1916 building while incorporating all of the de rigueur cyber gizmos of the virtual world. It's an impressive venue and I think worth a visit if you're in Beverly, especially with its location across from (also revitalized) Beverly Commons. And here's a word of support for librarians, who are set upon but still provide irreplaceable services. I agree many *are* really cranky! But ask them a research question or for help locating something and you'll find they really know their stuff. Librarians have to find a way to show that they continue to be relevant and important.

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 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

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.

Stopped by the Saugus Library to print some documents, and the whole process was super easy and…read moreaffordable! The library itself is really cute and cozy. From what I saw, they also seem to have a lot going on, especially for kids, with reading events and activities. I also noticed they offer volunteer opportunities for teens, which I think is really nice. My only recommendation would be to renew the elevator inspection. Other than that, it was a quick and easy visit, and I'd definitely come back if I need to print anything again!

Nice local library in Saugus, Ma. Clean and well lit. This library is a couple stories with a…read morechildren's room and a book sale on the first floor and most of the adult items on the second floor. They have adult craft nights here the first Tuesday of every month except during the summer. They also offer adult yoga every other Wednesday. Staff is friendly as well. This library is part of Nobel network so if you don't have a library card specifically for Saugus you can use your library card for whatever library of its in Nobel net and return to that library as well.

Still ove hanging out here and trying out new books, mostly because of the Starbucks cafe - one of…read moremy favorite places =) So - I really use my Kindle more than I buy books - but I still really like going to B&N so I'll give it 4 stars.

The book store, I am NOT an avid paper bound book reader, but i appreciate picking one up from time…read moreto time. For my taste they had plenty of titles organized well by genre. I do also like that they have manga section that myself and my god daughter etc can run thru to get her the next chapter she needs in whatever series. If they don't have it they can order it. The B&N on the South shore near me closed down and it sort of sad to see. I like the smell of brand new books in a bookstore. They have bunch of collectibles, legos, funko pops and other figurearts! The Starbucks we ordered 3 drinks, the did forget the simple syrup in two of them so it's more was definitely straight matcha which is fine, healthier without the sugar haha. It definitely took longer than other locations with no line. The cafe also offers more food the your normal Starbucks as well. Staff was alright, didn't seem the most friendly on our visit.