We are fortunate to have such a wonderful library in our town. They offer outstanding programs for…read moreall ages. I especially enjoy the opportunity to enjoy the Zoom programs. I have young grandchildren who visit and plead for me to take them to the library and are upset with me when I tell them it is a day or time that the library is closed!! I noted that a previous person referred to Tewksbury as a Blue Collar town. I am puzzled how a town with homes selling for One Million Plus Dollars can be called Blue Collar?? As an aside, I have never had a problem having access to any book. The staff has always found a way to locate a copy. Tewksbury Library and staff are an asset to our Town.

Great children's section and friendly staff! My two year old LOVES coming here! Awesome calendar of…read morekids activities and events, as well. Tewksbury is lucky to have such an amazing library!

Very welcoming. Diverse in person and virtual programming. Many engaging book groups. Awesome…read moreFriends group. Excellent access to Libby, Hoopla, etc. They have access to an outstanding speaker series as well.

pretty cool library. nice to checkout. great quiet spaces to study and read in peace. bathrooms are…read moreclean too. they have a good nonfiction section.

The library have a lot of interesting books and dvds. Nice library with resources. You will need…read moretime to get around, the place is big.

Hmm. I guess the fact that I'm the one adding this listing to Yelp says a lot about the current…read morestate of Lowell. Once the stomping grounds of such intellectuals as Kerouac, Whistler and even Poe, for a time, the library is now mostly a tomb and a shrine to days gone by. This library is so spectacular though, it's part of the reason we moved here to begin with. The service is so-so by library standards (my mom was a librarian for 10 years, so I'm picky), and the computer search system is AWful, but you can just wander around in it like it's a giant old mansion and let the books find you. There are HUGE historical paintings on the main floor of old revolutionary stuff, plus a few artifacts from the bygone era. The library is also a memorial to fallen soldiers, and their hallowed names grace the walls and halls of the buiding and stairwells, casting a ghostly reverence on passers-by. Outside, it looks like some sort of gothic cathedral, complete with relief scuplture and some old cannons from our bloodied past. Inside, there are 5 floors of books, books and more books, plus the ghost of Jack Kerouac wandering around. Say hi if you see him. As libraries go, the audiovisual section is rather poor, but they have a huge children's section. Great place to take your kid on any rainy afternoon and let them delve into the depths of their own imagination. Here are some stats and info tidbits from their website: From its first collection of 3,500 volumes, the Pollard Memorial Library today houses a collection of approximately 236,000 volumes, plus videos, CDs, DVDs, microfilm collections and museum passes. Membership in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium gives Lowell residents direct access to the holdings of 35 libraries in the region. Circulation of materials amounts to almost 250,000 annually, with approximately one-third of this activity occurring in the children's collection. Although the library as an institution was established in 1844, this building dates back to 1893, and it's still in great shape. The attention to detail regarding the interior (and exterior) ornamentation is breathtaking. Plus, they have on display the largest piece of porcelain to ever come out of Japan, in the form of a huge vase on the main stairwell. Park downtown or in a garage and walk, though, since the parking situation is pretty non-existent. There's a bus stop right in front, but don't be put-off. The main entrance is around the side for nwo, since the front doors are closed off for some reason. Also, they have weird hours, closing at 9 M-Th, but then at 5pm on Fri and Sat. See the website for more details on events, hours and library materials.

Kelly Library is my local library. Its pretty big and has 2 floors. located right on Main St and…read moreGermonity Drive, it is one of the largest town library's around. I use the books on tape (to listen to in my car) as well as regular fiction and nonfiction. Everything here is cataloged online and they can order through interlibrary loan. I also like that I can renew my items online. Its all FREE since my tax dollars are hard at work. I love libraries.

I ADORE this library...but I am severely biased. Grew up in MA but visited this library weekly with…read moremy parents (who loved to read). There were these AMAZING 70's white molded plastic egg-shaped chairs in the children's room that I can not even begin to describe. Anyone have a photo? Epic... "Mork from Ork" (early Robin Williams!) is all I can think of-Amazing! In 1994, our family finally moved to Salem & Kelly Library became a more permanent part of my life. Outstanding things happened here & I have such fond memories of peering over to "SHS" wondering what life would be like there. I lived it. I made the trek from Kelly to Salem High more than a few hundred times. I sent my very first email from this library... which led to my first concert in Los Angeles, and ultimately led to me meeting my future husband in 1998. We've been married 18 years now! I recently revisited Kelley Library & it has only changed minutely. Beautiful. No more chocolate brown restrooms. Same "books for sale section", so nice! I can still see my dear father (who died 10/3/18 ) standing in the stairwell reading a western novel waiting for my mom, my sister & me. I miss the fabulous metal sculptures that adorned the front lawn. But...they probably were not safe for us to be climbing on anyhow. Somehow, we survived.

I haven't been using Amesbury Library because I couldn't find adequate work space. I went back this…read moreweek to renew my card and do some work. I met a few of the staff while there, they were pleasant and helpful. I discovered they have been doing renovations and have moved furniture, including the circulation desk. It looks great and appears more user friendly. The renovation included the addition of a small workspace. It's not the greatest, but it's certainly adequate to be able to do work there. My experience was great. The staff was very pleasant and helpful and it was nice to be able to go to the library in my hometown. I also appreciated that I didn't have to pay for parking like I do in NBPT. As I have used many local libraries Amesbury doesn't hold up. I recommend Amesbury look to build a new library. Check out Salisbury, Merrimac and Newburyport libraries, they are amazing. Please Amesbury- consider building a modern library.

Excellent library. It may not be as new and up to date as the libraries in Salisbury or Merrimac,…read morebut it has everything you need for a town library. I usually use their website and request the books to be put on hold that I want. They can send you an email or text when the book arrives which is very convenient! I definitely recommend checking out their museum passes also. You can get into quite a few different local museums for half off prices. A great deal!

this library doesn't have very vast study spaces but overall is pretty nice. the layout is pretty…read moregood. nothing crazy tho. they do have a good selection.

Great selection of dvds and has free computers and internet. Really nice insideread more

There is an okay selection of books, movies, and cds here…read more They have a nice children's section and they always have little events for children going on like Oragami lessons or Magic Shows. Its a library I prefer to go to because when I pick up movies here there isn't a $1 charge like at the Haverhill Library. If you are looking for a much larger selection, head of to the Haverhill Library or Newburyport Library.

I find the librarians here very helpful and friendly. It is a small library, but is part of the…read moreMerrimac Valley Consortium, so you can request books from libraries miles away and pick them up in a few days. They also participate in the "overdrive" app on Android and iPad, so you can check out ebooks instantly online. I've lived in Groveland since I was a kid, and always have had fond memories and positive experiences here.

Best library ever! Small in size but big in knowledge! Always new books and helpful employees.read more

This "little" library has the nicest ambiance with sun filled spaces and plenty of quiet getaways…read moreto study in. The admin bend over backwards to help you too. Easy access, great parking, lots of stuff for kids & seniors...just a great, great library.