Improvements In Progress to the usability of the 126-year-old building!…read more - New elevator! Although, I kind of miss the old red rickety slow one. - new HVAC - work to improve the energy efficiency and weather-proofing of the Library is ongoing, and you will continue to see improvements The librarians recommendations for kids Continue to be top notch! Events for kids are great! Interesting facts from their site: Over 100 years have passed since Wayland celebrated the completion of the handsome red brick library building that still stands today as the Wayland Free Public Library. It's hard to believe that that building, which opened in November 1900, cost only $28,866.43. Nearly all of the funds to construct the building were given to the Town by Warren G. Roby, a Wayland resident who had already donated the land on which the new building was to be built. https://waylandlibrary.org/our-library/about/local-history/main-library-history/

While it's a unique spot with a lovely couch and armchair area, it's always noisy because it's so…read moresmall. The quiet area is rarely quiet because it's right next to the information, checkout and event areas and voices carry. Unless you bring something noise cancelling it's not a great place for extended study periods. Framingham downtown library is best for that.

Spacious library with plenty of seating. It's quiet and the internet works fast. That's all I need…read morewhen I go into a cafe or library and need to get work done on my laptop. The fines for overdue books are very modest, unlike the library of my alma matter. I like that there is abundant outdoor lighting, on all four walls. There are even some couches for me to take a nap on if I'm tired. There is a kids section downstairs too and a playground outside. The parking lot gets very crowded usually so just keep that in mind. Oh, there is a civil war museum section on the second floor. I don't know how popular that is but if you need a break from reading check it out.

This is an outstanding library. Clean, well kept and organized. It's adequately staffed. Great…read moreplace!

I have a friend with an autistic son living out of state and her nonverbal son was expressing a…read moreneed to get back to the library so we worked with the staff to get some pictures and the games he used to play. The staff were absolutely amazing and so very helpful and accommodating to work with us to get some pics of the games he used to play. Huge shout out to Kenzie

I've been going to Hudson library once a week for five years. The employees are very courteous,…read morehelpful, and professional. I love when they do themes; My favorite was the Alice in Wonderland (book displays and amazing decorations throughout the library). My other favorite was from February, relating to Valentine's day: 'go on a blind date with a book' on the display upstairs. the books on display were beautifully wrapped with the only bar code showing, so you would check it out and then unwrap it for the 'date.' So creative. You can tell how passionate they are about reading, and how much they enjoy their work. They have a small area just for teens. Play area and big checker board downstairs in the children's library; I always encourage my students to visit. I've received tons of books through inter-library loan.

This is a large library with lots of resources. This include computer with internet access, DVD's,…read moremovies, CD's and of course a large book collection. The library itself is two floors with lots of sitting spaces and areas to work. I find the staff friendly and helpful. I think the library does a good job in handling patrons who use the library in all different ways. One day there was homeless person who collapsed and the staff responded quickly and with compassion. At times and in some areas the library can be noisy. It is possible to find quiet corners in which to work.

Wow! The main Worcester Public Library is amazing! It is large, open and airy-just lovely! The…read morestaff is welcoming and informative. Everything you would want in a library is available: books, study areas, sitting spaces, computers, internet access, and more importantly, an on-staff social worker. This is such a wonderful addition and should be available in more urban libraries. Kudos!

Sandstone High schools…read moreand towers The Gale Free Library is a stunning and amazing building indeed. The building is actually called The Damon Memorial Building and until 1926 housed both the high school and the library. The high school received it's own building and the Gale Library took over the entire building. The library is made of lovely granite from local quarries with brown sandstone trim and the roof is black and red slate from the state of Maine. The library was designed by the famous Boston architect Stephen Earle in the Romanesque Revival Style and even includes a clock tower. The money for the library was donated by Sam and Susan Damon Gale and was opened in 1888. This was the great era of library building and the inside is as impressive as the outside. A stunning and wonderful building, libraries like this will never be built again.

Perhaps I miss understood the situation. I only relaying what my son told me. I believe may be the…read moreday that she asked him to go elsewhere to read perhaps it was busy, which would explain asking him to go to a more private area. We still go here in the librarians have been great event tolerated my sometimes noisy baby in the play area.

The Morse library is a great institution in the center of Natick. I routinely come here with my…read moredaughter to read books, do puzzles, or play with the toy kitchen or the wooden train. I also sometimes works from the library. There are little quiet nooks next to windows which are ideal for quiet concentrated work. The WiFi is reliable and fast enough, the bathrooms are clean, and there are water fountains. I also often borrow books, either physical or digital copies. The Minuteman Library Network has a ton of books and they will ship them to your library of choice. There are still more things that I haven't yet tried: 3D printing, classes and events, and reserving rooms for my meetings. Finally I have found the staff to be very knowledgeable and pleasant to interact with.

Great library! Very nice staff, has an old school charm without being depressing (like the…read moreFramingham Library) and lots of easy-to-book study rooms. Note, the study rooms are NOT sound proof. I did not realize this and booked one to take meetings on zoom, and was promptly asked to keep my voice down. Oops. Tons of tables around the library to set up and work in addition to the private study rooms. The only drawback is metered street parking only.

Favorite things about this library:…read more -- Pretty good CD collection -- Always accepting book donations for their Friends of the Library sale -- Statue out back of a little boy and girl sitting on a bench learning to read -- All the signs around downtown Needham featuring the library. It's like they've decided the whole area is going to be the "library neighborhood"

Needham Public Library is a great place to study or take out some books. There is tons of seating,…read moretables, desks, and comfy chairs. So even if it is crowded you will find a place to sit. There are windows everywhere which allows natural light to come in all directions which is great when you are studying for hours and need some vitamin d. The librarians are very friendly and helpful. You don't even need a library card to take books out, just your license. If they don't have a specific book you were looking for they will order it from another library and send you an email when it's ready. There selection is vast too so they usually do have the books I am looking for. They have two lots for parking so you will always find a spot.

I spent three hours here working at one of the study carrels today. The library is quiet, the wifi…read moreis speedy and the seating is comfortable. Very large selection of CDs and DVDs (I saw one gentleman ripping down a bunch of CDs) and the stacks are nicely organized and broad. This is a super spot, especially so for a non-resident who just wanted to do a little work.

So kind - so helpful! Nice place to be! Check out Tech hour - they teach you stuff. Love the…read morelibrary. A true civil institution. Esta muy bien para todos!