Adorable little library. It was closed on this Saturday April 23, 2022 but from the posters in the…read morewindow, it looks like they have many activities.

Today's "office" was the Brattleboro library. Easy, clean, comfortable…read more I found a nice spot on the upper floor where I was undisturbed for five hours of emails, quiet Zoom meetings and perhaps a few Yelp reviews got cranked out in between here and there. The library is quite modern on the inside despite being in an older and refined building. A large collection of books including the usual fiction, non-fiction, reference and periodicals. Friendly and helpful staff who helped me get settled. And a free wifi that worked very well. Street parking with meters and you're expected to find a different space after two hours. Okay, I did that. [Review 18442 overall - 42 in Vermont - 1964 of 2022.]

Thanks Jerry. My experience there was really unfortunate. I recieved a threatening notice that…read moreVermont law allowed for a fine of up to $400. for a book that was not returned. There was no further explanation offered, no further elaboration, or justification for that amount. That is the basis of my Yelp. The day I got the notice, I was, ironically, driving to Boston to return books to both the Boston Public Library, and a university library. When I returned to Brattleboro and saw the notice, I came in inquire about the threatening tone of the note. I was assured by reference librarian the that they only sent that after an initial notice had been ignored, and that fine amount was encoded in Vermont law. I had not recieved any prior notice and I asked if there was a record that the first notice was indeed sent to me. The reference librarian then took me back to the office behind the main desk. A woman there looked up my account and told both of us that there had, in fact, been no prior notice sent. There had indeed been an error. I love the charm of the library, but I woud not assume people are out to harm it or inflict financial strain on it. I am curious to know how anyone (particularly a legislator) thought $400 was a good idea, or why it would be used as an incentive to get a book back? That's where I think $25 would do the trick. It seems like overkill and unecessarily threatening.

This is a good size library for a small town with various books I would want to read as well as…read moreother materials. They have lockers outside for pickup of materials so those nervous about covid don't have to come inside, and thus masking is optional, as I believe it should be. The building is nicely renovated, light and airy. There is ample free parking. There's a bulletin board with lots of local information as you enter, including some that encourages me to possibly relocate here someday. Seems like a great community.

They sometimes have little flea markets in front of this place, and you'd expect more "historical"…read morefinds but it's mostly your usual flea market finds. Still neat!

Beautiful town square and gorgeous Historical Society Museum, in an extremely involved community…read morethat puts effort, love, fun, and interest into every single one of it's events.

Visited during the Courier and Ives Cookie Tour in December. Nicely decorated for Christmas with…read morethe real Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus! Our host was very pleasant and we toured the upstairs and downstairs at our own leisure. There were quite nice displays in each room that told a nice story.

We had an amazing wedding there! There were 8 bedrooms available so a lot of our guests could spend…read morethe night after the wedding! The carriage house was the perfect "bridal suite" with 2 kingsize bedrooms, 1 double, full kitchen and a private deck that overlooks the ceremony area and future hedge maze. Every room in the mansion is exceptionally beautiful! We had a wonderful time there and Sinde (the owner) made it so special for us!

Harrisville is a beautiful little town in Southern New Hampshire that is so original that the…read moreentire town is listed as a National Historic Landmark. The town was built in the 1870's in a picturesque setting surrounded by ten lakes. The buildings are mostly old brick. There is a lovely old mill that now houses several shops. The library is tiny and sits right on the water. A small beach park has a playground, but is only open to residents. The general store that serves breakfast and lunch is the hub of the town. We took a driving tour of the scenic town and surrounding area. The fall foliage around the lakes is breathtaking. Harrisville has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. There are no fast food places, big box stores or gas stations. There is limited parking at the mill and general store. Many of the roads are narrow or gravel covered. Internet is intermittent, so a map is handy. People are friendly.

I loved exploring Harrisville this past weekend. Quite an interesting place to visit! I was able…read moreto download the audio walking tour to my phone, which added even more value to the historic sites. Not only did it provide information about the buildings but it was a mini history lesson, walking you through the happenings when the buildings were built or in operation. All the buildings seemed to be in good shape but some could use a fresh coat of paint. There were not a lot of people there, so it was really quiet and enjoyable. The views of the lake were phenomenal!

This was an accidental find and I'm glad I passed through here from the parking lot on the way to…read moredinner. The War Memorial is in a small space between buildings called Veterans Mall just off Main Street near Bank Row. The Vietnam Veterans War Memorial is a polished black granite memorial which lists those who served during the war and those who The memorial reads, "This story shall the good man teach his son, from this day to the ending of the world. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we harry few, we band of brothers for he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother. In grateful appreciation to all those who served worldwide during the Vietnam era." And it lists those who were killed in action and died in service with their military branch and an outline map of the Vietnam peninsula. The civil war memorial, "In honor of the men who enlisted from the Town of Greenfield Massachusetts to serve their country in the War for the Union 1861-1865." "Dedicated by citizens of Greenfield in Grateful Memory of those who served Town and Nation in Korean War. Those honored dead gave their lives." And finally, a very large World War II memorial. It is appreciated that these memorial stand together. [Review 18432 overall - 1150 in Massachusetts - 1954 of 2022.]

Although this Memorial Park is easy to miss while traveling down Main Street, this is an incredible…read moreplace to stop and pay homage to our fallen troops. This park is a phenomenal place to visit and during Memorial Day it is nice to watch the Greenfield parade as well as the celebration at this park.