A very, very special…read morelibrary The first Hopedale library started back in 1855 and it was just a few hundred books stuck in the back of a school until Joseph Bancroft built this library in 1898 in honor of his wife Sylvia. He stated he wanted something very, very special to be constructed in her memory and he definitely got his wish. I've seen a whole heap of libraries but this is one that that made my jaw drop. Just so many unusual and different things to look at, the books inside seem absolutely irrelevant. The first thing that catches your eye is the building itself, made of pink Milford granite and fashioned after an Oxford chapel, it is indeed stunning. Strange and mysterious, it looks like it was just plunked down from somewhere else. If you go over to the side you will notice a huge fountain. This was a gift from another local resident and was actually used as a for drinking until the board of health decided it probably wasn't a good idea to have people drinking from the same fountain as horses, dogs and pigeons. Once inside the library your eyes will immediately seek the ceiling. Exposed beams and intricate carvings will strain your neck and your sense of reality. How can this really be a library? The quiet and darkness just adds to the ambiance. Plenty of cool old pictures of cool old people long gone and strange antiques are everywhere and dark and spooky corners and rooms complete the bizarre and extraordinary landscape. The librarian was friendly and helpful but rather reserved, like she knew she worked in the coolest damn library in the whole state and there was no need to be obvious about it. I've seen a lot of libraries and it takes a very special library to really impressive me but the Bancroft Library certainly did the trick. Sylvia Bancroft did indeed get something, very, very special in her memory.

The best of both…read moreworlds The Blackstone Public Library is a visual stunning but still an extremely useful, efficient and very modern library. I believe it was built around 1978 and has all the modern conveniences that you would expect in a new library. However what really makes this library special is the fact that although it is thoroughly modern it still has the unique feel and ambiance of an old and historical library. The architecture is stunning, from the stone exterior to the vaulted and beamed ceilings. Aesthetically lovely and spacious at the same time. Since it is a large library there are plenty of resources and places to spread out and relax and it's a pleasure just to walk through the wonderful space. One of the best parts of the library is the incredible Historical Room. Not only old books and records but a great genealogy section and even a section for newspaper obituaries. A truly stunning and lovely library that manages to look toward the future without forgetting about the past.

This is a review just studying wise…read more This library is great, nice big and open. all the times I've gone its never been really packed with people. i was always able to find place to sit and get my work done. The WiFi is fast, no problems with that at all. Lots of big tables to really spread out all your work. Probably the best thing about this place is all the tables have power outlets in the middle of the tables. It is absolutely thee best thing ever about this place i love this. it is so convenient for me or anyone that needs power and doesn't have to go on a search for an outlet. tell them i sent you, quietly of course.

This is a beautiful public spot. Not only does it provide both a children's section and an adult…read morelibrary section, but they also teach hundreds of different classes. With classes for adults like yoga, book clubs and more, and teen classes include crafts, lectures by local heroes, and children have a cute play center, this library is perfect in every. Even the staff are wonderful! Great service -5 stars! We really recommend it!

Windows doors and…read morestairs The Uxbridge public library was built in 1894 by money donated by Edward Thayer. Like most libraries of this period it is a grand building that has attention to detail and aesthetics not found in the newer libraries. To my eye it has the look of a castle, church or fortress of some sort and certainly looks like it could last a few more centuries without any difficulty. Huge and looming, it dominants the area. The inside is as impressive as the exterior with a wonderful wooden door than does indeed look like it belongs on a castle and great windows, sky lights and a grand staircase. Throw in a couple of fireplaces and a bunch of old furniture and antiques and you have library that is as much museum as a place for books. The library offers a wide range of activities and classes such as quilting, mosaic window making, resume writing and numerous other interesting stuff. It a also has a great local history and genealogy room on the third floor and a great children's department. A great place to visit for anyone interested in unique architecture or or the late 19th century. It's fun to slowly walk around the exterior and then go inside and just look and feel the history and ambiance of the grand, old building. A very cool and imposing structure that just happens to be a library.

Very nice library. Great children's room with lots for little ones to do. I was impressed with the…read morenumber of take home games and toys that were available. Very colorful with lots of seasonal decor. My son is 2 and all of the toys and puzzles were enough to keep him busy for over an hour. We'll definitely go back!

Staff (one specifically) need to be nicer! Kinda hypocritical in telling people that they can't…read moretalk loudly since it's a quiet area but they do themselves (Double standard)!

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.

Airplanes quilts and…read moreAndrew The Millbury Library is one of the zillions of libraries in New England that was funded by Andrew Carnegie. It was complete in 1915 in sort of a Tudor Revival style but has had so many additions and changes over the years that the original is hardly recognizable. This is one of those libraries that just seems to ramble on in a pleasant sort of a way. Lots of different things to look at, including the ubiquitous library quilts to a whole bunch of cool photos of airplanes. Lots of space to spread out and study or do research or to find a comfy spot to read a book. Everything here is logical and convenient and very functional. A pleasant library that has friendly and helpful staff, working wifi and computers but still manages to retain a link to the past.

The Millbury Public Library is a treasure. I have been coming here for over a decade even though I…read moredo not live in Millbury. (Honestly my town library is not that great and I drive by the Millbury one every day.) The librarians are wonderful - special shout out to Marie. They all could not be more helpful. They are happy to order any material that you might need that is not there. When my kids were little the children's programs were great and the children's department was and still seems excellent. All in all a great place!

The books here are very good and so are the games they have. I like how they have a kids section…read moreand an adult section in the library. The activity's here are fun as well! If you go on there website you can see there activities on there and you can sign up for them, there are activities lit jar designing, painting, and many more. The point is that this place is a very good one.

The staff is very friendly and helpful, I often times walk there after school to go and do homework…read morein a quiet place or look at books, sometime in the spring my friends and I will just sit in there to cool off. I started volunteering there on Thursday and it was fun, the youth services director there is very very nice and extremely helpful. I love going there, it is a great place.

Great collection, friendly librarians and aides, a real service to Westborough and the surrounding…read morecommunities. Anyone who thinks that these days libraries are just about books has never visited WPL. Great programs for kids and their moms, for non-English speakers as well as English speakers, for people who want audiobooks, internet access and much, much more. And did I mention the Library of Things? The historic building in which the library is housed is currently undergoing a huge renovation, and the library is currently located in temporary digs in the shopping center near Roche Brothers and Panera. Go enjoy the space -- you'll get a very good idea of how well an historic institution can respond to trying circumstances! And on your way out the door, say something nice to the staff - they have created a place for our town to be proud of.

Interesting material and customer-oriented service, easy and free to park on the street, etc…read more Except movies, the vast majority of material can be kept up to four weeks. You can borrow up to fifty materials.

Located in the town center of Shrewsbury, this newly renovated and redesigned library has a very…read morewelcoming floor plan. The 1903 original library building is blended seamlessly with the newer structure. As you enter, there are many wide open spaces to sit and read throughout the library. For the children, there is a large children section which has a lot of fun animal characters. We were visiting in the winter so the outdoor area was closed but it did look very nice. The parking lot is good but I would imagine that it would always be great to have more parking. Finally, the book self-check-out system is definitely state of the art and there is an electronic drop of book drop off at the main entrance. The architect, Michael Pagano, and the entire library team did an amazing job with this new town community hub. Don't miss the "Let your quest be for knowledge" inscription on the stained glass in the 2nd Floor staircase of the original 1903 Library building.

We got to visit this beautiful library! It was reopened in October 2016 after the renovation. They…read morehave done such an amazing job, and kept lots of beautiful original architecture and woodworks. It is three stories, with stairs and elevators. I believe they have bathroom on every floor. There are children section, young adult, and adult section, and the flow was very nice, easy to find what you are looking for. They have more than just books, they have many computers, DVDs and CDs, and lots of nice seating areas. They offer several small meeting rooms that you can rent for few hours. You can have a small meeting, or you can just have a super quiet room just for yourself for studying or working. I saw a "Gaming" section where kids can play video games, which was interesting... On the top floor, there is a "Quiet" section for reading and studying. They have snacks and drinks that you can purchase, and some tables and chairs right there for eating (food are not allowed outside the snack section). They also have ATM machine if you need cash for that as well, very considerate. The furniture in kids section are all so cute, colorful and interesting. The outside area off the children section has beautiful murals and cute little sculptures. Beautiful, bright, friendly, really nicely done library!!! They even have a book of the history of library of the town as well, which is really cool and interesting. I wish if we had a library like this in our neighborhood...