Fiske Free Library is in an imposing, old building in central Claremont. It's not big, but it's big…read moreenough. There are many rows of book shelves, and an area with tables and computers. They have audio books, many popular magazines, and a few computers you can borrow. Or you can bring your laptop and use the library's high speed wifi.

This library is a major staple of my childhood. I spent countless hours reading in the library, and…read morecountless more trying to decide which books I wanted to read. The location is almost in the centre of the city, so it is accessible to everyone that is a Claremont resident. I love the staff there because they have really watched me grow up, and are very knowledgeable. The movie selection is pretty decent for a library, and they have wonderful adult/older teen selections upstairs, with the best children's selection I have seen downstairs.

Beautiful old building that's clearly well cared for and preserved. There was a book sale going on…read morewhen I visited, and they were also hosting a music and poetry event with free admission. Even without an event, it is such a fun place to just wander around. There is a community board, lots of unique seating areas, and a whimsical children's section that was especially cute. They even had tote bags for sale if you want a souvenir. The whole space spans three levels, with community artwork on display throughout. Just a really special place to spend some time. I'm so glad that such a beautiful building is so well preserved and cared for.

Wow! If I lived in a town with a library like this, I'd be here every day. We just happened to be…read moredriving by and the library was beautiful, so we decided to stop in. We only stayed a few minutes, but it was so neat to see. Glad to see the town keeping it in such great shape.

LOVE. LOVE. LOVE…read more 8 Stars. (Absolutely unrelated to the fact that the library houses my graduate thesis.) Baker Berry Library is the perfect union of old & new. Old: Baker Library New: Berry Library (Added on later.) Highlights -- * Baker Tower: Centrally located on Dartmouth College's campus, the tower offers the best views of Hanover, New Hampshire. * Borrow Direct: Access to the library collections at Brown, Columbia, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton & Yale. (Why isn't Harvard included?) * Current Periodicals Room: Over 1,000 current issues of science, social science, humanities, & general interest journals. * Evans Map Room: No excuses for bare walls!! * Jones Media Center: My source of entertainment between partying... I mean, studying. Boasts over 5,000 videotapes and 1,000 DVDs. * Book Arts Workshop: The outlet for my creative juices between partying... I mean, studying. * The Tower Room: Dim lights, dark wood & leather seats - Study in classic New England elegance. (Between partying.) * Novak Cafe: Where to grab a quick bite. (On my way to partying.) I want to give Baker Berry 10 stars, but the blitz terminals aren't sanitized frequently enough (at all??) & operating hours should extend to midnight at least. How many times did I try to return my Animal House & Sports Night DVDs en route to frat row, only to be denied?! ...I mean, where am I supposed to study at 11:30 on a Friday night?? Maybe I need a copy of Heidegger's Kant and the Problem of Metaphysics & maybe I need it at a half past 11!

This is a beautiful building. I love the colonial architecture on the outside, but it's really the…read morethemed rooms inside that make this a special space. My friend goes to Dartmouth and gave me a tour of this main building on Campus. I was not expecting the building to be very different inside. There are multiple study area: a traditional dark oak room with chandeliers, a more modern and open study area with lots of light, and a basement area with a large mural. They also have a side room that's in memory of Dr. Seuss, who was an alumni at Dartmouth.

Wonderful staff. Nice child area. I always have exceptional service at this location.read more

From the owner: We encourage and provide opportunities for lifelong learning for all families and individuals. We…read moreserve as a community center that offers materials and programs for adults, young adults, and children. We lend books, tapes, DVDs and CDs, downloadable audios and e-books, energy analysis devices, puzzles, and a myriad of other things. If we don't have it we'll try to get it for you from someplace else.

Great library - has a nice quiet reading room, a fairly huge children's room, and a decent…read moreselection of periodicals, non-fiction, and fiction. Computers are a bit old, but they work fine. Internet service is fast and free. Staff are lovely. This library participates in several inter-library loan partnerships in Vermont and possibly elsewhere - so if they don't have it, it's likely that they can get it pretty quickly. We went to the Geek the Library event back in May - it was great! So many folks came, and lots of interesting geeks shared their particular interests - watershed conservation, Steampunkers, mead-makers, the Stringfield Springer bluegrass group, and the pedal-powered smoothie bike were some of my favorites! Hope it becomes a yearly event. The annual booksale (usually in July) is also fabulous!

The day before I went to this library, I'd discovered that a nearby library left it's wi-fi up 24…read morehours a day. In a region with unbelievably poor cell reception and nearly no 4G cell service anywhere wi-fi suddenly became terrifically valuable. The library is easy to miss. It's set a little deeper into the property and it's next to a school. So the school's sign was the first one I saw. I entered the gated property and drove up to the dark building. I wondered if passers by might think I was trying to steal something. I pull out my phone and "Lo and behold" connection! I was surprised how isolating it was not to be able to call my wife or to have access to any of the information I've become accustomed to and it was equally surprising to realize my sense of relief when that ability was returned to me. It's kind of a small thing until you loose it. Then it's a big thing. So to the employees and management of the Cavendish Fletcher Community Library, thanks for leaving your wi-fi on, even when no one's there.

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.

I am so impressed with this place, as an out of town person. The building is gorgeous and seems new…read morewith high ceilings. We sat by the fire for a while, reading magazines and books. It's the ideal place to spend a couple of hours to relax indoors while seeing the beauty outside. A perfect place for groups too. We were helped by a very friendly and knowledgeable worker, Terri, who helped us feel at home though we live elsewhere! A+.

This library is fantastic. New, well thought out. Great kids books, movies and programs. Very…read morefriendly staff.

Painted a bright red with a white door and white trim, it would be hard to miss this library along…read moreMain Street in Windsor. The library is next to a parking lot and not far from the covered bridge so I would imagine it gets a good amount of traffic. The single door is secured by a hook and eye catch. Inside, two shelves of books. Many of them appear to be romance types but there are some fiction and a couple of hardcovers. It was very neatly stacked today and nearly full. This is charter number 80069 and while it is not listed on the Little Free Library map, it does have a decal that indicates who is responsible for it: Ascutney Mountain Promise Community. [Review 1671 of 2024 - 158 in Vermont - 22694 overall]

Great Library. Very professional and helpful staff there to assist you. Thanks for all your…read morehelp..

I recently had to return a book for my mom and was pleasantly surprised to see how the Rutland Free…read moreLibrary had changed with the times and yet still maintained a really nice feel to it. They have definitely embraced technology. Computers, wifi, the whole bit. They regularly feature speakers, have book clubs, online learning, e-books and all kinds of cool stuff to keep people informed, well-rounded and interested. Check them out. http://rutlandfree.org/