Great library! Very nice staff, has an old school charm without being depressing (like the…read moreFramingham Library) and lots of easy-to-book study rooms. Note, the study rooms are NOT sound proof. I did not realize this and booked one to take meetings on zoom, and was promptly asked to keep my voice down. Oops. Tons of tables around the library to set up and work in addition to the private study rooms. The only drawback is metered street parking only.

Specifically the children's department over the past 3 years--staff is not very friendly or…read morehelpful, pretty limited programming.

In my opinion, the Minuteman Library Network is BY FAR the best of the "large" library networks…read morethroughout the state of Massachusetts. It surpasses the Old Colony Network for miles and has some of the largest and newest libraries in its control. Living in Westwood, more and more of the libraries near my house are Minuteman. They have an innovative, new online site that has so many useful and accurate features. Not once have I gone to a library that SAID something was in stock when it wasn't. The selection is MUCH more broad than others like Old Colony, even each of the individual Minuteman libraries have so much more. You can get books sent to your library, and more and more of the libraries have self checkout and great computers and printing. Out of all of the Minuteman Libraries, my favorites are the Newton Free Library, Dedham Public Library (and the Endicott Branch), and the Medfield Public Library. Definitely the best public library system to be with.... even if they aren't in your town, you'll probably use them more often if you prefer the best of the best in everything! 5 stars for Minuteman!

Brandon K's earlier review said it all -- Minuteman is a consortium with so many books and…read moreresources that it's comparable to what some of our local elite universities offer.

Pro: - Large, adjacent parking lot…read more Con: - FREEZING. The A/C is on BLAST and I was actively uncomfortable despite being bundled up with my hood on in the middle of summer. Of all the libraries in the area, I like this one the least. They only have a couple of study rooms which are a bit small and the overall vibe is just a little depressing. Resource wise I'm sure it has all the other features and benefits of the Minuteman Library Network (which is great) so I'm just rating as a place to study.

Pros + Part of the…read moreMinuteman Library Network so they can get books for over 40 different libraries + Free library card when you are a resident + On line account to renew and request books + Email reminders for renewing books or updates on your requested book + Books can be borrowed from the other libraries in the group and be sent to any of those locations for pickup + Key chain membership card + Community computers available + Books for sale in the store and most times Monthly on Sat + Staff is pleasant and helpful + Books in many languages + Programs to learn languages + Required Summer reading list for all grades are easy to find, use, check out. (Check out last year's list) + Outside return box + Covered parking garage (but narrow go slow) + Good community info and material available in the hall about events + Get free passes to museums (quite a lot of places to pick from) + Scheduled activites and events each month + Monthly news posting showing events and what is coming up. Cons + I like the separate area for children but I am not crazy about going up and down and having my children scattered through the library with two different check out areas. + I don't like paying a $1 for an old movie retail (kids really wanted it). I think they should be free like the books. Redbox for new movies cost me $1.06. - Museum passes are limited so you need to sign up early

Lovely place. My only concern is that there are so many…read moreleft wing radical books on Palestine and left wing people who preach hate. I have not seen a book on display about our Great President Trump or any of the wonderful women he has hired. Many books are on all the left wing radical women and DEI people Biden has hired. I feel this is racist towards white people and conservatives. Maybe they have the books but they are very hidden. The radical democrat books are on display. This is shameful. The library should be so proud of the President of the United States of American.

Libraries are excellent resources and there should be more of them. And they should be easily…read moreaccessible, like this one is. It's close to the Wellesley Square and the commuter rail station, there's tons of parking here for cars and bicycles and the entire facility is completely handicapped accessible. Wellesley's Free Library is a winner. This is a large library with a huge collection of books. I spent two hours at a study table upstairs which had a power outlet and access to a free and fast wifi signal. If only I needed books! [Review 10124 overall, 1710 of 2018.]

Great resource for kids & adults! They have weekly events with enthusiast new & old staff. Always…read morehelpful & friendly finding books and/or items in stock or other library's through the Minute Man Library Network. Here's some highlights: - new ADA entrance leading to bottom floor kids room - Museum Pass - online & in-person programs and events - free subscriptions (Hoopla, kanopy) - Library of Things adult & kids - DVDs, video games, audio & E-books - Seed library - dedicated Teen Loft - 3D printing One thing I love that they started during Covid was contact free pickup which they still do. Order the books and they place them out front for pickup. Super easy and convenient and fun surprise if you ask them to pick for you! Plus they have added home delivery for the mobility challenged! Here's info on delivery https://youtu.be/8o6jFPxCJXo Parking lot still small and shared with the trail so sometimes very crowded

While it's a unique spot with a lovely couch and armchair area, it's always noisy because it's so…read moresmall. The quiet area is rarely quiet because it's right next to the information, checkout and event areas and voices carry. Unless you bring something noise cancelling it's not a great place for extended study periods. Framingham downtown library is best for that.

Great library! Part of the Minuteman Library Network. Small, but not busy at all. There are a few…read morestudy tables in the back and I never have a hard time finding an empty one to use. This library is a lot newer and more modern than all the others in the area, and BRIGHT. Free parking lot in front.

Very pretty and nice library! They even have meeting rooms and crafts out sometimes. The staff is…read moresuper friendly and they were able to get me a book I requested quickly! There is a parking lot so parking is easy, which is great. The library is smaller than the other city library, but it is really beautiful.

Don't let the small size fool you-this little library has a really good selection of both adult and…read morechildren's books/videos. The staff are very helpful and they have the best storytime for littles of any branch. Charming atmosphere-like a English cottage...great place to stop by.

This library packs in just about everything a tiny neighborhood library should. The collection…read moretends to recent news, popular fiction, videos, and children's books - for research you should head to the main library at 530 Washington Street, across from the town hall. I prefer the Hills Branch when finding books for my kids, because the collection is more curated, and anything they pick up from the shelves is a great read. It's been closed for COVID, so I'm looking forward to seeing it opened again.

Susan, one of the librarians, is one of the worst librarians or desk clerk at this place. She is…read morerude beyond belief and should be fired. She makes it so uncomfortable to go to this library, and when you ask her a question, she is snarky, condescending, mean-spirited and should be fired. We know many people who do not care for her and now go to other libraries. Just terminate her, she looks so miserable in her job and ruins the atmosphere for everyone. Tracey

The Weston Public Library has a very nice children's section and a lot of great activities! My…read morethree-year-old daughter absolutely loves visiting the library. They have different story times for different ages so they are more tuned to specific age groups than ones we'd attended at other libraries. The craft activities and play areas (including a Lego table) are also a huge hit.

I normally use this branch to drop off my checked out library materials. The facility is small but…read moreit is good for the community it serves. When there is no time to go to the main branch it is perfect.