If you want more of a social vs quite library experience this place is for you!…read more The staff may be louder than the guests themselves, there is zero attempt at trying to create a quite environment. It's airport type design amplifies the noise in this location horribly. Why would anyone design a quite space life this??

My local AADL output! It is of course much smaller than the downtown branch, and with much fewer…read moreactivities/classes/events (though I'll admit I likely am not aware of all that the Pittsfield branch has to offer). I really enjoy the convenience of the Request books for pick up option, as they'll transport books/media that you would like to check out from other branches to this one (or any of them of your choosing). That is my most common use of the Pittsfield branch - picking up requests off the hold shelf and returning books. Plenty of convenient parking, free wifi, book/media return options inside and outside the building (so you can make returns at any time). A nice reading room, various bookable rooms, and some tables throughout to read, study, or work from. May not be the quietest place to work from if you have a lot of calls/video meetings. I also found out today that you can print up to 30 pages a day for free, and can print off your mobile device (connected to their WiFi and selecting their printers). Pretty cool! (Especially nice to know since my printer at home just apparently stopped working.)

This is a beautiful library! I loved all the light wood tones and natural light. This is my…read morebrother's family's local branch and they stopped by one evening to check out some books. I tagged along because even though I don't have an AADL card, I love libraries. I browsed the used book section up at the front, which had a lot of great titles and many looked brand new. Most of the books were $2 with some that I saw for $5. I ended up buying two books that caught my eye - luckily they take Apple Pay because I left my wallet in my backpack at their house. This was such a nice experience and I would love to come back to this branch in the future.

Beautiful library - the architecture is gorgeous here! I love the tall birch tree trunks that frame…read morethe large, open windows and let in a lot of natural light for visitors trying to study and spend time here. Feels modern and comfortable. This library is also very child-friendly. There are small computer monitors on desks adjusted to children's heights they can use to play games on. I really appreciate how pro-public health AADL libraries are - the staff mask and there are free masks and tests provided for those who need them. There is ample parking next to the library. I also notice this library is next to a couple walkable neighborhoods - jealous of the residents here who can easily walk to and visit the library! There are open glass study rooms available at this location. If there is anything you want to borrow here that's normally located at another library branch, you can request a transfer of your desired item to this location and pick it up when it's ready to go. So convenient. Love this place, will definitely be back!

Best library around. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great programming for all ages.read more

As a graduate from Chelsea High School and now a taxpayer living in the City of Chelsea I'm…read moredisappointed (to say the least) that you have decided against banning this pedophile from OUR library. Instead, you choose to spend your resources on making residents go to all ends proving that they are indeed residents of the City of Chelsea. Case in point, I had a sticker with a change of address fall off of my driver's license and I had to go to the Secretary of State to get a new one so I could continue checking out materials. If you can put this much time and effort into making sure I'm a resident then I'm pretty sure you can make sure this guy never steps foot in OUR library!

Good preschool storytime. Most of the storytimes require pre-registration, but there are some…read moredrop-in times as well. There are separate kids & teens areas --- the kids get lots of low tables, a puppet theatre, trucks, etc, and the teens get large round booths for that Denny's-is-always-open feel. The library's sited on a hill overlooking Mill Creek and close to the traintracks --- a passing Amtrak made the day for a gaggle of toddlers. There are plenty of large windows for watching both sights, this is a nice place to sit and read a book. There's a quiet reading room with a gas fireplace. The staff is friendly, but less knowledgeable than some other libraries --- asking how to sign up for storytime stumped several people before we found the answer. Definitely an impressive small-town library.

Love this library! Staff members are always helpful and friendly. if they don't have a book I am…read moreinterested in, they have been able to secure from another library for my use. They have even taken suggestions, and ordered new books. The physical location of the library is also gorgeous, and there are many windows to bring in the outdoor vistas. They offer many activities for kids and adults both. My littlest grandkids bith loved going to story time. I am getting ready now to go to a genealogy class. This is a great place!

I'm peeved at myself for not spending more time here but in a perfect world, at least once a week,…read moreI would come and sit in the new arrivals of the periodicals section, lounge out on the couches, and flip through the magazines for at least a couple hours, sipping on some tea or coffee from the little 'cafe' downstairs. This library has mixed spatial identities so it is up to you to find your nook. There are a variety of group areas versus quiet solo spaces versus my aforementioned favorite, the periodicals section in the atrium. It is a GIANT atrium and I love how the pleasant low hum of people talking throughout the building is softly absorbed by the silence of books. Of course the selection of books is astounding (one thing U of M has going for it) though a good deal of them are in the basement which is, let's just call it like it is, ugly as sin and depressing. The library also has a bunch of adjoining little "centers," one of which is this phenomenal media suite for editing, transferring, and doing whatever you want to whatever media you want. There is also a full-blown recording studio free for students to use. Damn you PhD for taking away all my time, energy, and creativity because otherwise, I'd be a rock star filmmaker by now. There's also a video game archive as well as special collections that has some crazy old architecture books like you wouldn't believe. Open 24-hours with plenty of computers. If you like artsy fartsy materials, this is your place.

This library is awesome! The building structure is mostly glass and so there is a lot of natural…read morelight beaming into every corner. This library has so many amazing resources: hundreds of databases, a glorious collections of books, a beautiful contemporary reading area with art and architecture magazines, and we cannot forget the many wonders of the Duderstadt Center. There is actually a room with video games (PC and every console ever created), not to mention audio and video recording studios. Computers are everywhere. Eating is allowed. They have a cafe in the front of the library. Important note: the stapler is located on the first floor at the center desk.

The Canton Public Library is beautiful, clean, and super family-friendly. They host fun events…read moreyear-round, and their collection of books, movies, and video games is always up to date. Tons of great study spots, and with a library card, you get free access to audiobooks and movie streaming! Highly recommend to anyone in the area.

Disclaimer - I am not a Canton Public Library member/card holder. I used to be though! This is my…read morehometown library where I grew up reading books and studying through high school. I went back today to work remotely, as I was already in the area for something else. The nostalgia! While things look updated and newer since my days, it still have pretty much the same layout as I remembered. It ended up being a really nice place to work remotely for the day. There's plenty of open seating with outlets. There are also a number of quiet individual booths (for phone calls/meetings) as well as group rooms. There's also a dedicated silent study room for extra quiet and focus. Vending machines with food and drink in the front, and of course, the library is adjacent to Heritage Park which is nice. Also, the children's section is large and adorable. The different sized doorways leading into it is exactly the same as when I was a kid decades ago :').

Scary stacks? Check. More resources than the average person knows about or uses? Check…read more I've been working here for about 3 years and it's a great building. There are free workshops for several resume boosting programs and the staff (especially meeeee) is always friendly and helpful. The steps facing the Diag are iconic, and the South entrance is pretty much a wind vortex to be avoided at all costs in cold weather.

I'm mostly reviewing this library for its study lounge. it's got great natural light, plenty of…read moreworkspace, is quiet and beautiful. Arched ceilings and natural wood make you happy to be inside. Did you know the building was designed by famous architect, Albert Kahn???? A note of warning for the rest of the library: it is incredibly easy to get lost in the stacks. I went to library school and have found myself, on numerous occasions, so lost I had to use a service exit!

This is a very small library, as it's a very small town - so it's what you'd expect. There are a…read morefew computers for your surfing pleasure and a new books section. The people that work there are very friendly. There aren't many books here, but if you are a Clinton card holder, you can head into the Manchester library and use their resources as well. They also have some electronic options, which I feel is nice. Overall, this is a great little library and I'm sure that I haven't read all the books in there yet, so it'll keep me busy for the 5 months that I'm living in the area.