This library is a real gem, the staff is always polite and attentive and the book selection is…read morebetter than so many libraries located in larger cities. When they don't have a book they are usually able to get it threw the interlibrary system. I recommend folks learn about all the things they have to offer.

I recently had a problem accessing a source offered by Wadleigh. After calling the front desk I was…read moretransferred to the reference desk. I explained that it would be helpful if I would be able to access the material that same morning. She immediately contacted the entity which publishes the resource and was able to resolve the problem in time for me to use the resource at my meeting an hour later. Great customer serviced!

During the fall and winter months, I try to stop at one of the libraries in the area as part of my…read moreusual weekend errand-run. If you live in southern NH, your library card will give you free access to most of the libraries in the area: Manchester, Bedford, Hooksett, Derry, Merrimack, Salem and a couple others. Very cool! Bedford has a great selection of books, including a decent amount of new titles. They have a huge collection of DVDs, including many TV series (since I dumped cable years ago I find this to be a great thing). The best part is they also have around 150+ blu-ray discs-as far as I know this is the only area library that carries them. There is a nice reading area in the back, lots of computers, an excellent kids section (the whole bottom floor, in fact), and it seems they have many public events during the week (movies, concerts, and such). My only disappointment is their graphic novel section is a little light, but seems to be growing. If you are into that kind of thing, Manchester has the best selection.

Good place serving the community we can read or borrow book can rent a meeting room. Lots of local…read moreactivities. Easy to find a parking.

This is the best public library I have been to in New Hampshire…read more It has very polite staff that make you feel welcomed.

Public libraries are an awesome resource for the traveler. Free wifi, free power and a cool/warm…read moreplace to hang out for a bit while surfing the internet. The Nashua Public Library is located downtown and I did not happen to spot any free parking. $2 for two hours is reasonable at a nearby city-operated parking lot. The library is quite large with a very large collection of fiction and non-fiction. Plenty of librarians around to help. Many comfortable seats all around for readers. They also have plenty of available computers for guests to use but they do not seem to have a lot of space for people to bring their own laptop and plug in. I found one small workspace. I had a positive experience here. [Review 17855 overall - 77 in New Hampshire - 1376 of 2022.]

I relocated from Boston, MA to Deering, NH in 1977. My husband and I were looking for a place to…read moreraise our two children, then seven and twelve. We looked at many places, first in Maine, then in NH. I was reluctant to move, and agreed to it only if we could find a town with both a bowling alley and a great library! My husband just wanted a lot of land and no traffic. On our first visit to the area we checked out the library. I was immediately drawn in by the beautiful space, the stained glass windows, the hand-carved bears coat rack, the huge fireplace, and the cozy reading nooks. The head librarian, Rita Morgan, was friendly and knowledgeable, and made us feel very welcome. What cinched the deal for me was the majestic grandfather clock that chimed and bonged every hour. After 41 years here, the bowling alley is long gone, and Rita Morgan, sadly, passed on many years ago, but her successors have kept the homey feeling of the space while moving it slowly into the 21st century. While I have never gotten used to the harsh winters and buggy springs, I am happy to say I still love the library!!

Stunning building of historical significance with awesome folks who are friendly and helpful…read more Just walking around is cool if you like old architecture and 1800's mansion homes.

Because libraries are important to me and I would like to move to Rindge someday I came to check…read morethe place out and was favorably impressed. As a small town the collection is not large but many of the books are ones I've read and liked. It's always a plus when the librarian has the same tastes as you. The historic building is beautiful and well maintained. There are discrete areas for adults, young adults, children, periodicals, genealogy, etc. It's bigger than it looks from the outside. They are not part of a regional library association as these are rare in New Hampshire, but you can also read e-books through a state system. The librarian was helpful and answered all my questions. Masks are optional and in checking their website periodically have been since the state mandate was lifted, which is vital to me since due to my medical issues I cannot wear them readily. Definitely I would like to retire here. My next mission is to see how well the roads are plowed in the winter so I know if I can move here and commute to work year-round.

I just returned here for the first time in 4 years. The remodel is awesome. The space is much more…read moreopen and inviting, they have an activity room for the kids upstairs with the general fiction. The staff was very friendly and helpful too. Overall great experience.

Team at this library are very courteous and always helpful. They provide good pointers and ready to…read morehelp to make it a good experience with appropriate informatio. Keep up the good work team, Thank you for service and passion.

Just wanted to say the problem I had with two rude…read moreemployees was handled in a timely manner. Thank You

This is a smallish library, but the town is small. The selection of books fits my taste…read more There isn't a lot of parking, worsened today due to a plant sale. Nobody greeted me and they actually looked irritated that I was going in the library to possibly check out a book and they might have to leave their plant sale. They have free magazines and pay what you can books. Giving them the benefit of the doubt and three stars not two as this may have just been a bad day for them.

I spent about two hours here, quietly working away on my laptop and enjoying the mostly peaceful…read moreenvironment of the library. With noise cancelling headphones, it was very quiet and a great place to get some laptop done and perhaps even write a few Yelp reviews. A beautiful building, especially the central rotunda. Many stacks of books, organized as they are in a library and a big display of periodicals. Several workstations available. I did not happen to see easily accessible power outlets near the tables. As it's the middle of a very cold winter, quite a few people in here to get warm and stay warm. There is metered street parking nearby. [Review 10485 overall, 252 of 2019.]

I had a very similar experience as "kassandra" from another review. Ive been to MANY libraries in…read moremy life, and this place, hands down, is the worst experience Ive ever had at a library. Those who work there arent exactly the most welcoming. I came to the location to do some research and spend the day at what I heard was a nice place. There was only one working toilet in the entire library for the public - which became quite awkward when I walked in on a VERY drugged up homeless woman who didnt lock the door. "Security" had a huge issue with where people sit at the desks and usage of the power strips for anything other than laptops (cell phone?! Ooh too bad, nope! Cant have that!), despite there being almost no one around in the first place other than a GIGANTIC homeless population inhabiting the fiction, teen department, and computer stations. Dont get me wrong- Im not naive to the idea that homeless people spend a lot of time at libraries and need somewhere to go. Ive spent a LOT of time at many different libraries in my life, so none of that shocks me too much. But it blew my mind my charging my phone at a charging station was much more offensive than the multiple homeless men sitting on the reading benches in the teen and fiction dept purposely watching women's asses as theyd try to browse books. Just not a welcoming, safe feeling place. Will never return. Just go to barnes and noble, they dont yell at you if you need somewhere to charge your own equipment. It smells much nicer, is much cleaner and likely 10x more safe.

A home away from home. A literal refuge in the storm (when…read moreyour power is out or you need to stop in to get out of the rain or snow). A community center, with crafts and reading groups. A wealth of knowledge, both in the books it holds and all the other ones you can access through its network. The Goffstown Public Library is a staple of our small town, providing the materials and space for countless events and adventures. I still remember doing their summer reading program as a kid and volunteering there as a teenager - researching "hamster sleeping patterns" and college application timelines - meeting my friends here and rushing to pick up a new book that had just come in. Get a card, greet one of the many friendly librarians, and get ready to have your mind opened.

I gave this library 4 stars because of the facility. The children's section is in the basement and…read moreI don't want to ever be in a basement and this basement is no different. There are vents in the floor right where they host story time that you can see cobwebs/spider webs and in some hard to reach places - this speaks nothing to the staff. What they can keep clean they do. The bathrooms are always clean, they clean up all the toys the kids leave out and they're always pushing carts of books to put away. Story time here is engaging, it is a mix of great stories and fun songs. There is plenty of participation and the librarians remember us. The front desk is always helpful whether we need to figure out what book we want to read next, check out piles and piles of books or get a museum pass. We're always in close to closing (sorry for that) but they don't kick us out. I do kind of feel like I'm running out of new books to take home and there are a bunch of books that just bore me but that's my fault for not yet taking advantage of the inter library loan option. There are steam toys, puzzles, dolls, cars etc. my son loves coming to the library. We haven't gotten to go to any of the events yet because I'm usually working but they do seem to host a lot for when the schools are closed and based on how great story time is I'm sure they are great. Can I say again that the staff is amazing? I'd like to see them in a newer facility and to be given more staff because I wish I could come after work or Saturday nights/Sundays but otherwise this is a great library.