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    Shute Memorial Library

    4.3 (3 reviews)

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    Chelsea Public Library Historical Archives

    Chelsea Public Library Historical Archives

    4.0(4 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    This is one of the very institutions that help me learn to read as I lived in Chelsea as a small…read moreboy kindergarten through eighth grade. When I was very young we used to gather in a circle in the library and would read to us that would be grades kindergarten through second we used to walk down as groups from my neighborhood just for the readings it was very exciting back then I wish more people read now I pray for future Generations. Glad to know the library is still open and going strong. Also notice the fabulous architecture it hasn't changed in 40 years although it's much much older than that. Many many many things have changed in Chelsea, but I'm very glad to see that the City Hall in public library have stayed the same.

    Customer service is five stars from the head librarian!…read more I walked in here one day, new to Chelsea and wanted to see my new library. The librarian immediately greeted me and welcomed me. He asked where I was from, how I got here, what I was looking for, etc. He told me he has been here for 30+ years and can answer about any question. He gave me a "tour" of the library, showing me where the computers, fiction, non-fiction, magazines, and movies were all located. The building itself is a circular shape which makes it odd for storing books. However, he assured me if they don't have it where I can find it, simply ask. They can also get anything from the Boston Public library circulation too, which is very helpful. I came in a second time several weeks later and the librarian greeted me and welcomed me back. The staff make it very easy for you to find what you need. I have not spent a ton of time here but did see people utilizing the computers and reading areas. I think it's a great part of the community--free for all! Check out their facebook too for special programming if you have kids!

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    Somerville Public Library

    Somerville Public Library

    3.6(29 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    After moving to a new area, I always like to check out the public library. This library was very…read morebusy when I went, but like other reviewers mentioned - after school hours are expected to be the busiest. I didn't' stay long on this visit but will definitely come back during some quieter hours. I must have looked a bit bewildered, because a friendly librarian approached with a smile and offered to answer any questions. Sadly I did not catch her name, but I was thankful for the greeting.

    I have to laugh when reading other reviews on the Somerville Public Library. Reviews. On a library…read more Five stars for books on shelves, you say? The staff is extremely nice and, to echo the sentiments of my fellow Yelpers, are quick to alleviate the pains of the $2 late fee cap. I've only found one or two paperbacks I wanted at a given time on the shelves at this location (-1 *) but who really does that anymore? This crazy little Interwebspace makes it fun and easy to find a title and request it from any library in the Minuteman network. Well, not fun but definitely easy. With this system, I get an email to let me know my book is, um, in da house. And for those long commutes of yesteryear, the CD audiobook selection was a lifesaver. Did you know you can even download a large selection of free audiobooks in mp3 format? Eat your heart out iPhone technology. Central location makes a swing by convenient and Saturday hours rock my bookworm face off. So, turn off the TV will ya? Paper is the new On Demand.

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