Huge parking lot-never have an issue finding any. Library is a good size and the employees are…read morealways helpful. They host community events and it's always clean.

Took my son here in the evening during the week. It was getting to be a little late so not too…read moremany kids in the children's room. I have to say the children's room was very nice. A big wooden boat for the kids to play in and also a castle for them to go in. Lots of little puzzles for younger kids to manipulate hanging along the walls. My 8 year old really enjoyed it. Also looks like they do a number of activities and classes here. I think I saw something about a coding class and also some movies that would be playing. Overall very nice library. We'll be back!

What a charming old library. While it is free to visit, there is a suggested donation of $5. When…read moreyou enter you'll sign in and get a visitor sticker. It seems like there are options to become a member so you can use the space to study and work. While exploring, there were quite a few people working in the space. There is a huge selection of books and I love how it's organized. I really enjoyed the basement section that held the history of the space and some of the very first books that survived the fire that burnt its predecessor. The staff is friendly and kind. There were restrooms downstairs. I loved visiting.

Came here with little to no expectations but it ended up being one of my favorite spots in the…read morearea. $5 suggested donation /person admission Very quiet but cozy library. Feels like an amazing place to study and take a second to read. Highly recommend a visit for anyone coming out of state. Definitely would enjoy coming back for a whole day.

How can I not give the oldest continuous lending library in America 5 stars. An outstanding space…read morewith helpful staff, I would definitely be a member if I lived in Newport. A very special place.

I can't believe I've been a member here for years & have yet to write a review! Yes, you heard…read moreright.. a member! This is a library that requires an annual membership to take out books from their vast collection, but the building is open to the public for browsing. In addition to many, many works of literature, the Redwood also houses an impressive collection of Newport maps and ephemera that a visiting history buff would love to see. They also offer community programming, such as classical and jazz concerts, a Shakespearean reading group, and even a Trivia Night for adults, complete with pizza and beer as part of a modest admission fee. Don't let the "members only" policy deter you from visiting! Tourists will definitely want to add this to their list, and I've known many a Newport local who's never stepped inside the Redwood, but really should. It's a truly gorgeous spot to have a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of the City by the Sea, and a wonderfully historic hidden gem.

A school house to a…read more library. The Louttit library is the main library in the town of West Greenwich but actually started life as a one room school house. A simple place built in 1936 with no running water or central heat. There were four of these one room school houses in town that finally closed in 1950 when a more modern facility was opened. Since the town didn't have a real library it was decided to use one of the schools for this purpose so the diminutive building was rededicated as a library in 1951. The Louttit family, who donated money for the project, decided that the library would be more useful in the center of town so it was moved to it's present location in 1978. Of course now the building has running water and central heat and all the things a modern library has. In fact it has grown quite a bit since it's humble origins. The library was expanded in 1988, 1992 and then again in 1998and now is a sprawling building with a great community room and other additions that add greatly to it's volume and use. Even though the library is much different from the original schoolhouse, if you look carefully you can still see remnants of the past. Coat hooks and blackboards still exist and a great old bell that still rings is in the tower. Pretty cool stuff. The best part of our visit to this library was meeting the director, Elsie Palmgren Oltedale. She graciously took us around on a tour of the library and explained all the modifications of the building and discussed the history with us. She actually went to school at the old schoolhouse and talked about how life was back then. She is responsible for the progress and growth of the new library and has the new community room named after her. Definitely a deserving honor because Elsie epitomizes everything good about a library and a librarian. The Louttit Library is a useful and modern facility that hasn't lost it's history or roots. It's a great place to read or to just walk around and absorb the history of the building. As pleasant as seeing the library was the real treat was meeting and talking to Elsie. Librarians just don't get any more wonderful than her.

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A library with a…read more town hall Coventry Public Library shares a larger building with the town hall. The library is on one side and the town hall on the other side and the are connected by a pleasant lobby. Makes things easy and convenient for the people that live in the town,. The library part is about 10,000 square feet and holds about 83,000 volumes. Certainly not a huge library but a lot larger than many of the itty bitty ones that many of the towns have. The building is new so the library doesn't have the charm and history of the cool ancient libraries but it is an extremely pleasant place to check out some books or do some research. The library is very well organized and has lots of comfy places to sit. A great place to get something done or just to hang out and relax. One very nice feature is that the AC is very strong, something that is very appreciated during the present oppressive heat spell. The library was crowded and I suspect a lot of folks came here just to cool off. For a small town library Coventry has a lot of events and programs going on. All kind of notices for storytellers, musical performers, CPR training, and event a artisan fair to be held at the library in the fall. A very cool library, both literally and figuratively. A place to find a book, see what's happening around town or just relax and cool off.

My son has an Egyptian project for school. He needed a 3D model of the Egyptian god, Anubis. My son…read moreinquired about the 3D printer the library has. The librarians were extremely helpful. They explained the process and took the time to download the right file for the model. After all the work they did, the printer broke down. Knowing that the project is due this Friday, we didn't think we would get it in time. The librarians kept us updated and called tonight with great news. The printer is working again and the Anubis model is ready to be picked up...free of charge. Great job! Thank you so very much

Nice new building lots of books…read more comfy chairs and a big lizard Exeter Public Library was opened in 2004, which makes it the youngest library in the state. Everything is still very clean and smells really nice. No disgusting stains on the carpet and no wads of gum under the tables. The kids haven't had time to mess it up yet. Hopefully the floods of the last few days haven't washed it away. The library isn't particularly large but does have a decent selection of new books, periodicals and reference sources. Not a lot of cool ancient books or historical material but considering the age of the library that isn't surprising. The library is spacious and well lit. Not a bad seat in the house and lots of comfy chairs and places to spead out. The people working here were very gracious and helpful in answering my stupid questions and seem pleasant and amiable. Outside is a nice size parking lot and even a playground for kids that need to burn off some energy before going into a quiet and confined space. The library has the usually bake sales, used book sales, plant sales and you can even get a tote bag and a crummy t-shirt with the libraries name on it. Various lectures and some cool music performances are held. The library is a nice place to stop when going thorough the small town if you need directions, some reference materials or to use a nice clean bathroom. They even have a cool lizard and some nice plants. It might be the newest library in the state but it is also one of the friendliest and most pleasant.

Dances books and…read moresnow globes The Blanding Library is a cool and rather spooky looking building that is going to be celebrating it's one hundredth birthday in 2015. The library isn't huge but since it has a children's section down stairs and a local history and genealogy room up stairs it is a lot larger than it first looks. The building has a huge room called The Goff Memorial Hall where lots of events are held, including contra and Renaissance dancing. Lots of talented musicians and dancers have passed through this hall over the decades. The library is pleasant but not spectacular inside. It does have some cool staircases, nice windows for natural light and some impressive ceilings, but is more modest than many other libraries in the area. It definitely gives the feeling of a late Victorian private home. One of the very cool things about the library is the great collection of snow globes from around the world that it has. Blanding is a unique library that in it's own quiet way manages to keep it's individuality while still being relevant. A place where you can find a book, do some research, use a computer, check out some snow globes and then if you have the energy go dancing.

The Blanding Library is a quaint library located in a seemingly archaic/gothic house. Ivy crawls…read moreup the walls of the 3 story establishment, giving it an inviting but mystical atmosphere. Though parking is less than well identified, there is rarely a problem finding somewhere to safely pull your car aside. The inside of the library is less than extensive; the worth of this place is not in its size but the quality of its contents. A room on the 2nd floor contains a room loaded with genealogical records dating far back in Rehoboth history. . .a large resource for those looking into their familial past. Pictures depicting town events and major locations hang on the walls. In the basement you can find the children's section. Entire collections of books from my not so distant past, including Goosebumps and Choose Your Own Adventure series, can be found here. A virtual paradise through my younger eyes. Don't forget to send the library your snow globes collected from around the world. There is a display for all to enjoy :)

A first class library: spacious, inviting and offers many events/activities. Since I live close by…read moreto the NKFL it is my go to place for material, browsing, chatting, computer use (located in a quiet area downstaIrs), lunching in the outdoor garden well, or just reminding myself the gift of joy in reading at public libraries since I was a kindergartener. Employees are accommodating and material arrives quickly. If you vist historical Wickford during the summer, don't miss out on this jewel of a library.

A great library to stop and get some work done. Plenty of tables spread around the space, both on…read morethe upper and lower floors. There are also more cozy chair options if you are here to read. I love the view over the water. My only complaint is it took me a little while to find a table that had access to a power outlet - go to the lower level, take a left, and go all the way to the end! Also! They have a plant exchange!!!! Such a lovely idea. Bring a plant cutting to leave and take a new friend home :)