Everything they we're friendly knowable good selection of accessories lots of great ideas for local…read moremeetups

During my temporary time working in the area I would visit often to take advantage of the free WiFi…read morebut it soon became a second home for me the staff is super friendly and helpful, securing me private rooms to conduct work and helping to direct me to all the amazing attractions there are around the town, and of course I have to mention they have an amazing selection of books and other forms of entertainment for all ages.

Friendly little library. Easy to navigate, and helpful staff…read more Appreciate the selection of reading materials.

I've been coming to this library ever since I was in elementary school. It has always been…read moresufficient for the small town of Wells. They are always staying updated and often getting new books. The place became much nicer and felt less crammed with the renovations and addition in 2018. The dedicated children's section is often having activities such as an after-school Lego and Rubik's Cube club on Fridays. The new quiet study room in the addition also expands the adult section and makes the space feel more open. There is something for everyone at this library!

When I wandered into the Portsmouth Athenaeum I had a Belle from Beauty and the Beast moment. The…read morelibrary is not as grand as Beast's, but there is something magical about being around really, really old books and stuff. We met a man who was working (or was he just hanging out? not sure) there and was nice enough to give us a special tour of the place! He was so knowledgeable about the history of Portsmouth and was so passionate about the town. I saw some really neat artifacts here, including whale vertebrae...which totally made me squeal in excitement. Just take a visit to the Portsmouth Athenaeum and strike up a conversation. You never know what you will discover!

If you are a history buff, you have to check out the Portsmouth Athenaeum! The front door is…read moresomewhat hidden but if you walk a little bit up the block from Starbucks you'll find it. Couple flights of stairs or an elevator and you find yourself in the middle of a pretty neat research library. We went to the North End History exhibit and it was super-informative and very interesting. Lots of neat old photos and details about parts of Portsmouth we drive by on a regular basis without realizing their historical significance. Ask for James, ask a few questions, and sit back and laugh as he takes the history of the area and wraps it up in funny and memorable stories and anecdotes. Just a note - finish your food and coffee before visiting. There are some incredibly old books in this place and you don't want to spill!

Stones clocks and…read moreowls The Ogunquit Library is a relatively small building that was dedicated and built in 1897. As with most libraries of the time it was constructed with private money. I love old libraries and love old libraries made out of old stones the best. This entire building is made out of local field stones. Incredibly stunning to look at. I spent some time just walking around the lovely building admiring the work and textures of the library. Of course having lovely gardens outside the library doesn't exactly hurt the experience. But the library is more than just a lovely building made from cool stones and surround by beautiful flowers. Although that would probably be enough for me to give it five stars. However to make things even better the inside of the library is lovely too. All kinds of cool things are inside; great old pictures, stuffed owls, huge grandfather clocks, lovely ceilings, rocking chairs and even a small model of the library. It even has books, periodicals and computers but you can find those at any library. This library is definitely something special, both on the inside and out. Maine has a whole lot of very cool libraries but this one is really, really one of the most stunning.

This is one of the most beautiful libraries I have ever seen. The outside reminded me of the…read morelibrary in Carmel CA. It's also made of stone, but the style is more Tudor and the inside is larger. This library is relatively small, but it's well laid out, elegant in design and functional. It was built in 1897. You can read its history on the library website. It gladdened my heart just to sit inside it. I checked the shelves of books for sale, a relatively small collection left over from the book sale, according to the librarian, a cordial young woman w/ an English accent who grew up in London, but didn't find a copy of "A Gentleman in Moscow". There are the usual computers and shelves and shelves of books. The library is open from 9-12 and 2-5 daily, except Sundays. In the winter it's closed Sunday, Monday and holidays.

Everyone was extremely friendly and very helpful . I really enjoyed visiting the library .read more

Small town library which features all you'd expect of a small town library. One thing that stands…read moreout is that they lend more than books; they lend out telescopes, binoculars, puzzles, games, park and museum passes, knitting and crochet needles, and even ukuleles. Many programs for children which is nice. Free tech time appointments so you can work with a librarian to answer questions. During the winter they tend fires in their reading rooms. Free WiFi and good study spots.

5 stars if you are unhoused and looking for a place to nap and listen to music while charging your…read moredevices!!!!!! If you're a person looking for a library, good luck to you.

During the height of Covid 19, McCarthur Library kept me sane. Thank you for mailing me a…read moreselection of books during business and societal closure. Now, several years later, I continue my admiration. You "all" are the best definition of what a public library should be.

This is library is beautiful. There is a new wing that you can enter from the side of the building…read morewhich cane be kind of a maze. There is an elevator so those with wheelchair or strollers, yay. In the basement they sell used books. I spent $8 and got some great books for our homeschool library collection. The children's area is quiet and found on the second floor at the front of the building. There are original murals of children's literature that were painted in 1930 on the walls. There were 3 or 4 rooms dedicate to children and teens with a great book selection. We will be going back for sure in the future.

Banks books and…read morecustoms The building that the Kennebunkport Library is presently located in actually was built in 1813 and was originally a bank. By 1831 the bank became a custom house and somewhere around 1898 the library moved into the second floor of the old custom house. The needs for custom house declined and by 1913 the library took over the entire building. Over the decades the library expanded and changed and major additions and renovations were made in 1920, 1956 and in 1988. The library today is a fascinating place, not as grand as other libraries from the out side, it's easy to imagine it's banking heritage. The inside is lovely and so quaint, with lots of art, antiques and lovely staircases and windows. The library is very kid friendly and lots of stuff animals and cute pictures adorn the children's room. The librarians were so sweet and friendly and made sure we stopped in the huge books sale in the building next door. This library has changed a lot during the years but still has a very quiet and reserved elegance to it. A building a library that suits the historic town of Kennebunkport very well

Certainly historic, rarely open . Go on a festival day like Cider Day…read more The inside is pry so the old construction is visible, but no furniture or decorations.9