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E.C. Scranton Memorial Library

3.8 (4 reviews)
Open 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library - A lovely place to read

Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library

4.8(5 reviews)
14.0 mi

Great library - really like how they provide print outs of crosswords from newspapers. Staff was…read morereally friendly and was giving away free books and flowers that had been donated. Had many computers available for public use and tables to sit at. Only complaint was there were not lots of outlets near the tables making it difficult for people going to study with laptops/personal computers. Nothing an extension cord can't fix. Overall a wonderful place.

In honor of…read morePhoebe The great era of library building in New England was in the late part of the 19th century. Very wealthy individuals would donate vast sums of money to build libraries in honor of deceased loved ones. The Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library is a classic example. Charles Ludington gave money to the town of Old Lyme to build a library to memorialize his mother in law, Phoebe Griffin Noyes. The library was opened in 1898 and was very pleasant and lovely but rather modest by the standards of some of the more grand and opulent libraries being built. It served well for decades and was renovated and expanded over the years. The largest building project was in 1955 and the size of the library was great expanded. The library today is a very pleasant place, especially the old, original section. Unfortunately the new addition is rather incongruent with the original part and it is obvious when you go from one part to the other. Even parts of the original wall is exposed as you go from one part to another. The inside of the library is very colorful with all kinds of cool displays and art and plenty of computers and modern conveniences. An interesting and comfy library that is a nice memorial to a person long gone but not forgotten.

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Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library - A lot of room

A lot of room

Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library - Library quilt

Library quilt

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The original section

Wallingford Public Library

Wallingford Public Library

4.9(25 reviews)
16.8 mi

Wonderful Library! The collaboratory is one of a kind. The staff is friendly and helpful. I'm so…read moreglad we found this Library and it certainly is well worth the drive from Northford!!

As a self proclaimed library connoisseur, this is definitely on my top 3 libraries I've been to…read more The place was huge, like a campus. I've only explored the children's section which is where I spend most of my time because of my toddler. They had clean family bathrooms. There was a book case shaped like a train and a little play train station. There was a baby section for them to crawl in; toys, play kitchen, and train table. I loved that there were little reading nooks built into the walls. In front of the librarian desk, there's a huge play tree where kids can go in it. On the side, a big craft room with blocks and magnetic tiles. They had a fish tank, a tank with worms/isopods, computers, and so much stimulation for the little ones. I'm sure they have great activities, events, and resources as with other libraries. The librarians were friendly; it was a busy Saturday afternoon because it was kind of rainy out. The little kids were being rowdy at one point and the librarian shushed them in a stern but friendly way. All of us parents were trying our best, but things got out of hand when you mix a bunch of little kids together lol. Overall, I wish this library was closer to me, I would be there often!

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Wallingford Public Library
Wallingford Public Library
Wallingford Public Library

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Killingworth Library - Nice sunny spot

Killingworth Library

4.3(3 reviews)
6.0 mi

The Killingworth Library is probably the smallest library I've been in but it is still a friendly,…read moreorganized, and comfortable atmosphere. I have a long and active reading list and am always on the lookout for large printed versions of the books on my list. Finding the large print sections of libraries has always been difficult for me, I absolutely never find the large print section on my own. The librarian at Killingworth library was very forgiving of my directional difficulties and helped me find the section. When I was ready to check my book out the librarian noticed the novel I had selected was on their current reading list and gave me a copy. That was really nice of her, I found some other books to add to my list and I will read them in the future as well. I will happily visit Killingworth Library again if they have any more books on my list.

Through these doors, lie…read moremany worlds The Killingworth Library is one of the newer ones in the area, only opening it's doors in 1995. It was quite a circuitous path to this present building and the first idea of a library in Killingworth started back in 1964. In that year about 1,000 books were donated by local individuals and nearby libraries and the first Killingworth Library was started. Of course the books didn't really have a home of their own and were just kind of shoved into a local elementary school. After a while the books were moved into a town office and then an empty fire house. It wasn't until 1995 that the town purchased an old bank, fixed it up and the very first permanent library was opened. The building is quite charming and quaint and none of the former bank can be seen. The library certainly isn't large but is extremely homey and comfy. Since it is new it has all the latest libraries amenities but still has a very local feel. Lots of events take place in the library and a cool display case shows art, crafts and other things of local interest. This is a very pleasant and useful library that looks and feels like it's been serving the town of Killingworth forever.

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Killingworth Library
Killingworth Library

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