A visit to this beautiful library has moved me to add it to the yelp listings. We originally went…read moreto print out our parking pass for game 6 of the World Series, but found a little gem. The library itself looks historic & matches the area well. There are parking stalls along the right side of the building. Once inside the library you will see rich wood everywhere! Four computers with a printer available at 15 cents a sheet. The staff and the patrons were so kind and helpful. Comfortable seating to relax and read. The grandfather clock also sets this library apart. It does announce the time and shows itself off. If you need something printed this is the library that is worth a quick stop. GO RED SOX!!!!

What sort of sandwiches belong in the Sandwich Public Library? Cheeseburger on sesame seed roll…read more Ham and swiss on rye with spicy mustard. Everything bagel with smoked salmon. Grilled Reuben. Chicken or meatball parmesan. Cubano. Bánh mì. Shrimp po boy. Philly cheesesteak. Lobster roll. I would include a donner kebab (we call them gyros in the USA). Those belong on display! But none of those were here at the Sandwich Public Library. Instead, I spent two hours here working this morning. I found a comfy spot with power outlets and a corner where I could work and take a quiet Zoom meeting as the fog burned off and my morning of remote work progressed. [Review 18621 overall - 1201 in Massachusetts - 2143 of 2022.]

The next hundred…read moreyears Back in 1909 Sophia and William Weston decided their small Cape Cod town needed a library so they generously donated enough money to have the land purchased and structure built. A few changes and additions have been added over the years but the basic library is still doing what the Westons envisioned. The library is located in the center of town and frequently has arts and craft shows and other events on the grounds. In the spring the lawn is blooming with flowers and trees and is a beautiful place to stop and admire. The original building is rather square and stout and looks like it will last for another thousand years. Unfortunately the additions look like after thoughts and although useful don't really blend with the original structure. The inside of the library has all the usual modern library conveniences and is definitely a useful place for some reading or research. Lots of local history and genealogy is available combined with some very knowledgeable people. There are also lots of cozy places to sit and interesting things to look at. In June the Library had an event that celebrated the dedication ceremony that was held back in June 17, 1911. It seems likely that the library will be having another celebration one hundred years from now.

Sarah and Mary…read more Way back in about 1850 two young girls named Sarah and Mary decided that their little town of Brewster needed a library and instead of just whining and complaining they did something about it. They got together some other girls and started working various odd jobs to get money together for the library. The girls bought, borrowed and got people to donate books and in the early part of 1853 "The Girls' Library" was opened in a bookcase of a local house. A membership fee of one dollar was charged to take books out and the little library thrived and grew. Finally in 1868 a real library was built and an addition was quickly added in 1877 to accommodate the growing collection of books. In 1879 the name was officially changed to "The Brewster Ladies' Library". In spite of the name members of the opposite sex were also allowed in the library. Other additions were added in 1977 and 1997 and were carefully planned to be in the same cool colors and style of the original. The library today is stunning, beautiful, fascinating and very, very cool. Just so many great old photos and things to look at. It's easy to lose track of time in a place like this. A very nice and knowledgeable volunteer gave us a wonderful tour of the library and filled us with more facts, figures and history that I could possibly remember. An amazing library that has grown a whole lot over the decades but in a way hasn't changed one bit. An absolutely wonderful testimony to a dream that two young girls named Sarah and Mary had so many, many years ago.

I love this library! Never in my life did I think those words would ever leave my mouth! The kids…read moresection in particular is unstoppable. I feel like the kids have more books than the rest of the library itself! I bring my niece here every Thursday and literally spend 2-3 hrs putzing around. They always have a table set up with some sort of craft du jour for the tykes and tons of toys, puzzles, games, etc to keep them buzzing for hours. Love it!! The staff are super friendly and smiley. No crotchety old women here. Well I mean older women...yes, crotchety...no. And a major plus, the kids part is separate from the rest of the library, sooo...no one shushing the kids or giving us adults the hairy eyeball! Again, love it!! The rest of the library is pretty standard. Computer room, young adult area, massive amounts of adult lit., reading area, etc. It's worth the trip for sure. Definitely the coolest library in the area. Did I really just say that?! Oh and disregard the "Ladies" part, not sure where the name came from. Men are more than welcome!

Ships porches and…read morebooks The Dennis Memorial Library was built in 1924 in memorial of the veterans that served in World War One. It's a lovely building with a great porch that had a lot of additions and renovations over the years but still has the lovely ambiance of someone's old home. Lots of great ship models and paintings of ships that reflects the town's connection with the sea and as in many great old libraries, the building is as much museum as a place for books. The library has cool old funrniture and lots of comfy and cozy places to sit. The librarians were very friendly, pleasant and helpful and know virtually everything that has happened, did happen and will happen in the town. A very cool, relaxed, casual and useful library that has all the modern amenities that a library should have while retaining the cool nautical and historical feel of Cape Cod.

Great library in a great town...they seem to have a lot of ladies working the counter who love to…read morechat (it's a cheery place) so don't go to have quiet...get your books and join town chat..

Ladies and libraries…read more The South Library Association started back in 1869 and like many libraries systems it was known as the Ladies Library Association. As if men weren't suppose to have anything to do with libraries or books. Like most libraries back then it bounced around for a while and the books were kept in a shed. Finally in 1935 the town acquired a wonderful old house to serve as the permanent library. The library has a definitely small town charm to it and parts seem more like a friend's home than a public building. Lots of interesting old things to look at as well as free wifi, lectures, concerts and genealogy materials. A very pleasant children's room is located down stairs and the staff were very accommodating and friendly. A nice library in an interesting building, located in a pleasant Cape Cod town.

I have a timeshare in West Yarmouth. So when I go which is in August I always stop at libraries and…read moreinformation booth I love history and going to see historical sites and gathering information. I like the beach but since I'm originally from Long Island I need the ocean and not the day or the sound. I like finding little unbeaten off the path places.

Slate wood and…read moremarble The Eldredge Public Library was opened in 1896 and was constructed by the architect, Albion Marble. It's looking a bit scruffy now on the outside but when it was new it must have been stunning indeed. The lovely old building was built in Romanesque Revival style and has a slate roof, cool marble floors and amazing woodworking all through the interior. It had an addition on the back of the building in 1968 and other work completed in the early 1990s. The library has all kinds of cool art, a grandfather clock, antique furniture and even a spiral staircase that unfortunately isn't in use anymore. Typical with many libraries in the late 19th century there is a lot of strange little corners and nooks to explore that aren't particularly practical but certainly are fun. The library is more than just a pretty face, it now functions as a modern 21st century library with great wifi, a community room, plenty of audio and visual material and friendly and helpful librarians. A cool old library that manages to combine the practical new with the aesthetical old.

A beautiful building, well kept, well stocked, and organized. Lots of activities going on and good…read morehours as well. And I was there in the middle of winter! Great wifi. Even when they were closed, I would bring my laptop and just park in front (when I was without internet for a couple weeks). My only comment would be that the staff is a little laissez faire with noise control. There were a lot of loud kids, people crunching on food in the computer room, people playing music on their cells while they browsed, etc.

Enriching lives and…read moreeducating children Enriching lives and educating children is one what biography states the purpose of the Eastham Library is. Definitely a pretty accurate description, this is a library that does a lot of things and manages to look really nice doing it. The first library in Eastham was found back in 1878 and like most libraries back then the books were just stuck in the back of the general store. By 1897 the present building was constructed and has served ever since. The present Eastham Library is a small but quaint looking building that looks like it belongs on Cape Cod and blends in very well with it's surroundings. It even has a little model of the real library in the front that would make a nice doghouse for one of the local curs. The library is actually much larger than it seems from the outside and holds 45,000 items. Besides the usually books. magazines, videos, music, computers and puzzles the library also has some great articles on local history, some artifacts and displays and a great genealogy department. A very friendly and accommodating place that attracts, enriches, educates and welcomes visitors from all of New England.

My sanctuary! The kids room is absolutely adorable and the free wifi is so necessary! When I need a…read morebreak from the beach (I know, tough life!) this is where I go for a quick visit, except Mondays, it's not open! Music, DVD, books - all neatly displayed!

A great, clean, very well organized and marked Library!…read more The main areas on the ground floor include a periodicals & magazine area, children's section and non-fiction/reference books as well as DVDs and CDs. I didn't see Blu-Ray discs but I didn't look too closely. The lower level has his and hers restrooms (sorry, no zhi & zher spaces), private space and a huge selection of fiction books. The library is very well lit, which makes a surprising difference! I think that most libraries are darker than they should be but I never really noticed it until I saw this incredibly well lit one. They also have a very clear map of the full library on the wall fight when you walk in and also the clearest/cleanest markings for their Dewey Decimal non-fiction section. Overall a great library!

Comfortable, light and welcoming. Be sure to check the hours, as they are not open 7 days/week, at…read moreleast not in the off-season.