The new Henry on Main is amazing! Great use of space, wonderful selection of books to purchase, and…read moreyou can read and drink a coffee from cafe Nola in the back. Exactly what Clinton has needed for a long time. We are so glad to be residents who can walk over.

I love libraries. HCH is modern, light, clean and spacious. Librarians are helpful and considerate,…read morebut then I love librarians as well. I can't imagine anyone looking at Yelp to choose a library but I was here and they asked. BTW- I have seen a few weak libraries in my time- HCH IS NOT THAT.

I was spending some time this past Memorial Day Saturday reading in the library. The initially…read morebuilt old space is beautiful, and every chair is strategically positioned. I literally want to sit in each to enjoy the view. The new books they add are top selections. I stumbled upon serious reads here.

I find the library staff very helpful. I think the collection is good but not great. Reasons: many…read moreof the books I request have to come from other libraries, too few copies of new or popular fiction and, many of the books have broken spines and food stains through out. I donate as often as I can and I wish the collection was larger, the ordering of new & popular books could be increased (wait list way too long) and, some books simply need to retire because of poor condition.

I followed my GPS and parked in an empty parking lot. The hours said they were open, so I went in…read more Apparently there's parking on the ground floor where the conference rooms are. There's an elevator to the main floor that the actual library. They have a good selection of books, friendly librarians, and a free self-care station with personal hygiene products, which is a great idea that I had never seen before.

This library is tucked a bit off the road - first my GPS brought me to some school, which means…read moreyou've gone too far. There is a less obvious road to the left (if you're coming from the main road), and a moderate sized parking lot in front. The interior is very bright with a well defined space for adults and children. There are also bits of art all over, even outside. My guess on the plant outside - elephant!

This is an interesting library - it looks deceptively small. The upstairs has a front desk and two…read moresmall rooms with books and chairs. But there is a downstairs, so more library delightfulness is to be had! They also have the coolest book drop in the form of an old mailbox, and (dun dun dun) their symbol is squirrels! They're adorable, and for $1 you can get it on a magnet! The squirrels are reading in support of the library! It's amazing, and the best symbol/mascot I've ever seen.

This public library is so cute and really doing the most. There are so many community programs and…read morenice things such as a pen pal program (with a kit to get you started!), a graphic novel section, and board games/binoculars to rent out! I wish my library at home was more like this one:) It's much bigger in the inside than it looks on the outside and had a great selection. Also outside there's a really cute statue of a praying mantis reading the Lord of the Flies which made my day! I wonder if he has a name.

Pretty, quiet and secluded gem of a library. I did not borrow anything - just came to enjoy the…read moretiny beautiful setting of a quaint small-town library. It has parking and spacious green spaces to sit in. Benches. Tables. #Yankees 5

I love visiting the library of a small town. I went to the Public Library in Essex, and it is just…read moreadorable. The library has been providing books for the community since 1889. You can tell by the structure, that it's been around for a while! The inside is beautiful, modern, colorful and so inviting. There are beautiful murals across the walls. There were kids playing in the children's area. They have these round domes, you can curl up and read inside of. I wish I got a picture. The library is very clean, organized and with the friendliest librarian. Their quiet area is away from the noisy children's area. They had some books available for free outside. This is such a beautiful library in the lovely small town of Essex, CT.

This is the BEST library around. Very efficient and friendly people work here. If I ever move…read morefrom here, this is one of the places I'll miss most.

Dante, the docent at the house, he is awesome! He has the type of personality people need when…read moretouring historic homes. The items displayed are interesting. The second and third floor are interesting.

My wife and I visited the Henry Whitfield State Museum on 10/3/2024, and it was a wonderful…read moreexperience. The museum is housed in a charming 17th-century building, which adds an authentic touch to the historical exhibits. The three floors are packed with interesting artifacts and furniture from the time, and the staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, providing plenty of background information that enhanced our experience. It wasn't busy at all, making it even more enjoyable. We left feeling like we'd stepped back in time--definitely worth a visit!

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.

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!

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.