This is a lovely place to stop in, browse the bookshelves, sit with a book for a while, or work on…read morethe connecting a few pieces of the community puzzle. Lovely places to sit and stay a while. They also have community events like painting birdhouses, games, and movies. What a lovely, lovely space in Amagansett.

Staff are friendly and helpful. There are plenty of computers with printers and some comfy chairs…read moreto read in. We came in to do some work in a quiet space and were pleasantly surprised to find a great gem of a workspace.

I didn't anticipate that the Rogers Memorial Library would be one of my favorite places to visit…read morewhile on a summer vacation in Southampton. It's a stunning, serene, well-kept, and ideal spot to unwind in between beach days and boutique shopping.The ambiance is refreshingly serene, and the grounds and architecture are magnificent without being intimidating. I enjoyed lounging in one of the peaceful reading areas and perusing the carefully chosen collections.The entire library felt like a real community treasure rather than just a location to check out books, and the staff was truly friendly. This library is well worth an hour of your time if you're in Southampton and want a classy escape from the city's social scene.elegant, calm, and precisely the kind of undiscovered luxury that completes a holiday.

This library is great. It's beautiful on the inside and spacious for those who are still…read moreconscious of social distancing. There is plenty of room to sit and read or study. My favorite thing about this library is the computer room. There offer classes and there is always a knowledgeable person to help you with technical issues. I bought a new laptop and had problems with my settings :::shaking fist at Microsoft Edge::: and the bearded individual helped me to get the settings right. I really appreciate the available resources and the friendliness this library offers.

This is a great library in Bridgehampton It's clean, quiet…read moreand has everything you need. The kids room is downstairs and they offer a lot of really cool summer programs for kids. The teen lounge has bean bags and it's just a nice spot to come in read a book or do some work.

Beautiful atmosphere. There's a downstairs for kids that is very child friendly, with a large…read moregrassy area in the back. If you'd like jigsaw puzzles, there's a table where you can do a jigsaw puzzle that they put out.

Nice little library m. Staff are very friendly and super helpful. Lots of room for different…read morefunctions.

It has a nice general collection of books and DVD's, as well as a variety of activities. The views…read moreare appealing and there is an outdoor balcony. Wifi works well. But it is not a place for quiet work; both librarians and patrons are very chatty and don't bother to keep their voices down.

Such a great library. Everyone is helpful, its cozy and quiet. Its also beautiful. So lucky to live…read morenear this place. They also have two cats.

A magnificent library…read more The idea fom this stunning building started back in 1891 when Captain Elihu Spicer decided that his home town needed a library. So he donated money and ideas and by 1894 the Mystic and Noank Library was open for business. The good Captain Spicer started out as a cabin boy at an early age and eventually became masters of several ships and acquired quite a fortune. He became a philanthropist in his later years and spread his wealth around generously. The library that was built is absolutely magnificent. Granite was moved by barge from quarries in Ct., sandstone from Ma., marble from as far away as Africa and tile floors from Italy. This is more of a palace than a library and the building is worth seeing even if you have no interest in books. The place is stunning both inside and outside. The building was expanded in 1951 and another 6,000 ft were added in 1992. The architects did a fantastic job and the venerable building retains its stately, archaic and majestic flavor but has all the conveniences and amenities of a modern library. Truly the best of the old and the new. A grand place to savor, enjoy and be amazed at, libraries like this will never be constructed again.

We had to go to the bathroom yesterday and this is apparently only one of 2 places on the island…read morewith a public restroom available. Very clean, very nice little library. There's a lot of history hanging on the walls. I love too how they have food for people to take in the front as well.

Different type of…read morelibrary The only library located on block island, it's been here in various forms since 1875. Although certainly not large as the libraries found in most town or cities, Uriah Dodge has a charm seldom found in other more modern and sanitized libraries. Of course it has a books and magazines, separated into different categories by several small rooms, they actually manage to pack a lot of information into a relatively small space because everything is so well thought out. I guess they had lots of time to think about it in the harsh winters. What I really enjoy is that the library seems to emphasize the local history and environment of the island. Lots of books, records and information about the region which can be easily accessed. The people working there have always been exceptionally helpful and friendly and it is obvious that they enjoy sharing the knowledge. Some cool old pictures on the walls, a small cannon in the lobby and two parakeets chirping and playing over by a wall to give this library a very unique and pleasant atmosphere. Another great thing about the Uriah Dodge Library is the very cold water fountain and very clean bathrooms. Not gas stations bathrooms but library bathrooms which means spotless. Free water and bathrooms are a luxury on Block Island and the facilities here are certain far better than the horrors that are frequently found lurking in the public crappers in the visitor center. A very enjoyable place only a few minutes from Water Street and the ferry terminal. A great place to do some research, check up on what's happening around the island, play with the birds or simply to stop in and get a drink and use the can.

On a bit of a roadtrip down the Connecticut coast, we arrived in New Haven a little after 3pm, and…read moreI knew I had only had a little time before things/attractions closed at 5pm. So after hitting the Yale Center for British Art, we speed walked (sped walked?) over to the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Why? Google it and you'll understand when you see the pictures. Beinicke is Yale's rare book and manuscript library - not their main university library or their law library. The reading room is open to registered researchers only, but the public are welcome to visit the library's exhibition hall. And everyone visiting New Haven should! The library was built in 1963, and the the architecture is incredible. The building is a granite veneer shell, fastened to a structural steel frame. Inside that structure is a glass-enclosed tower of book cases. The granite was milled to 1.25 inches thick to allow filtered daylight in - in the afternoon/early evening, the marble turned an amber color. We walked back past it at night for a different view of the building. It is really incredible architecture, and the library hosts exhibits you can see in the exhibition hall when you visit to enjoy the building (when we visited, the exhibit was "Taught By the Pen: The World of Islamic Manuscripts"). The building is incredible and definitely worth a visit if you're exploring the Yale campus!

One of the largest collections of rare books and manuscripts. Rotating exhibits for the general…read morepublic. During my visit, it was testimonies from Holocaust survivors. The general public has limited access, and this will be a short stop for most people, depending upon the exhibit. Let's be honest--most people stop by for a photo op, for the architecture and the huge column of books. I got a few great photos, got to say I've seen it, and it's cool. Worthwhile. If you're in the area.

Libraries don't have foyers like this which is why you need to see it. It looks like a gothic…read morechurch minus the religious accouterments. It was built around the 1930's but it could pass for a lot older. When you finally get to the part where students actually read and study, there are 2 areas. One is open with high ceilings the other enclosed. It looks like out of Hollywood casting what an Ivy League library would look like. See pics

The prettiest library I've been too. I dear say it's prettier than the Bryant Park library in NYC…read more The guard at the door was friendly. The bathrooms were clean. The courtyard was opened on a beautiful fall day.