It's a very special Library…read more Besides the absolutely beautiful architecture. Please tour the different rooms and see the Nakashima furniture on the main floor. Downstairs you can see the children's area. On the stairwell going down, please admire the artwork!! The staff was very friendly and answering all my goofy questions!! They have photos on the wall by the Nakashima table one of the photos of Carl Samberg, Pearl buck & james Michener. I really enjoyed having a self tour and finding out the different activities. They have going on here regularly.

Met Patricia yesterday at the library when I went to get my bucks County library card. Since moving…read morehere we haven't been able to visit my favorite place in the whole world, the library. I've been so eager to visit and have driven by countless times. She was wonderful & showed me around. The children's area was adorable and very thoughtful. This is a library that really cares and being a person who loves books & the library I know we will be here quite frequently. For parking there is street or you can park at the high school & walk.

I was to sit an exam here and my experience communicating with the staff was impeccable. I am…read moreunsure which members of staff I communicated with as it was all done via email and one phone call, however the kindness, patience and attentiveness that was displayed was greatly appreciated. They even reached back out to me to check in. Sadly, I was unable to sit my exam there but the communication skills alone make me know this is a place worth recommending.

Today the Bob Dylan movie, a complete unknown was played in the community room…read more They also had some mini crunchy pretzels to snack on. The movie was two hours and 20 minutes and it was very exciting. I've never seen it before. There were lots of seating. It was a great turnout for this movie. I'm so glad you showed this movie.

I'm not sure if the small borough of New Hope is deserving of three separate pages on Yelp; let…read morealone two with the same name. Humble suggestion that those who find this page also check out "New Hope" and the other, "Borough of New Hope." Among the three there is sure to be enough interesting points made to encourage a visit. Midwinter is the best time to enjoy this charming riverside burg with history, art and cuisine, while the fair weather crowds are waiting out the cold season by the fire.

BEWARE of Parking Tickets!! Parked on W. Randolph where the sign says you can park. There was no…read morekiosk anywhere on the street to pay. When you look over to the left there is a parking lot with is a kiosk to pay, apparently this does not count for the street parking. Even though that is also enforced by the police. To give a ticket to someone who did pay and had the parking receipt in the window where the parking ticket was placed is just ridiculous. Also, when I called about the ticket the person who answered the phone LIED and said there was no parking on that street and there is as you can see in the picture as well as the kiosk.

One of the largest public libraries and most busy - right near Princeton University campus…read more Use the Spring Street Garage for easy access. Big floor for the children's section.

While having our NYE's dinner celebration, we noticed the Princeton Public Library across the…read morestreet. We are a family that loves going to the library. So the next day we decided to check it out. This place blew us away. The modern architecture is stunning with different levels, and there is even a fireplace. There is also a room dedicated just for magazines with the most current issues. If you like movies the library has an impressive selection of DVDs. Even their restrooms have fancy Dyson faucets. There is a cafe as well. One of the upper levels offers a nice outdoor patio balcony. Good to see the tax dollars going back to the community. No matter how old you are, go get yourself a library card. There is a parking garage nearby. It's a great way to spend the day reading a book or two.

Multiple levels of books. Top floor has children books. The books that are presented at the…read moreentrance is usually trying to push an political agenda. There is a play area for the kids, which is nice. The kids and parents get to interact with each other. Large spacious aisles. It good for a government place.

If only I had this amazing library growing up!! Books, media, Makerspace, and Library of Things!…read more Programs for ages and interests. Bravo HCL

The Year - 1760 The Place - Newtown, Bucks County, British…read moreColony The Cause - A Library for a Free People The oldest library in these United States was founded by the Hicks family on a small piece of land on the edge of colonial Newtown. It has moved several times through the years, and was even closed for a short time due to the "difficulties," otherwise known as the Revolutionary War. Today, it is housed in a small brick building on Centre Street, a few blocks up from State Street and the center of commercial Newtown Borough. It is a nonprofit, membership organization ($20. per individual), servicing the needs of bibliophiles in the community. Some of the books in the collection are older than the library, as are the famous William Penn chairs. It is another one of those well preserved and well intentioned institutions that help us understand the meaning of creating a new country and culture, and honoring that heritage daily. It is a great place to visit, or peruse the stacks. The children's' section is warm and inviting. The volunteer staff, knowledgeable and welcoming. Simply an amazing living history we can all feel, as we imagine how it was to live and learn in the eighteenth century in the formative years of our nation.

A really beautiful place! Went here for an event and loved how well decorated and organized it was…read more It doesn't have a large selection and the wait lists are LONG but it's good for kids! Lots of events.

Omg. This is the best library ever. It's so big and beautiful and magnificent and just so…read morewonderful. Big comfy cozy energy. They even decorated a big beautiful Christmas tree! It's just so wonderful. I'm in complete awe.

First came here through 52 First Philly event and instantly loved it. It's a small, quaint museum…read moretucked right next to Washington Square Park, which already sets the vibe. During the First Flight event it was a bit busy, but still felt intimate and special. There's a members-only reading/library area that feels very old-world and scholarly, and a general exhibition space with rotating displays, historic prints, books, and artifacts tied to architecture, design, and Philadelphia history. It's quiet, thoughtful, and the kind of place where you naturally slow down and look closely at things. I went back again yesterday for a very specific and slightly heartbreaking reason. I realized I grabbed the wrong collectible pencil before. Mine said "52 Weeks" instead of "First Flight," which meant my collection was incomplete and yes, I was genuinely sad about it. I stopped in just to ask if they maybe had an extra one somewhere. Renee was INCREDIBLE. Truly the nicest human. She took the time to look and actually found one for me. It absolutely made my day. I honestly wanted to write this review just to thank her because that level of kindness and care really sticks with you. Also, on my second visit I realized how much I missed the first time around. The building itself is beautiful, classic architecture, warm and elegant without being intimidating. It's the kind of place that rewards repeat visits because you notice something new each time. A hidden gem, wonderful staff, and a really special Philly institution. I'll definitely be back. I'll admit the non member area is small. But it was very informational. I think it would be perfect for civic engineers.

I like going there. The general atmosphere is very unique and welcoming. I would encourage them to…read moreban the use of laptops in the library, it is a place to read, not to do the work.

Wow. What a unique, random gem and historic property. What is Fonthill and why is there a castle in…read moreDoylestown, Pennsylvania? Fonthill Castle was the home of archeologist and tile maker Henry Chapman Mercer. (Also in Doylestown are two more Mercer buildings you can tour - the Mercer Museum and the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works building, the business Mercer ran and where most of the tiles in the castle were produced.) Henry Mercer seems like he was an interesting guy, and you can see that in his home - 44 rooms, 18 fireplaces, 200 windows, who knows how many staircases...! And designed and decorated in a way I've never seen anywhere else. The castle is an early example of poured-in-place concrete building and is a mix of Medieval, Gothic, and Byzantine architectural styles. And there are, of course, Moravia tiles (and some historic and international tiles that he collected during his life) throughout the house - almost more than you could imagine. We visited last Saturday to experience their "Fonthill Castle Holiday Lights Meander Experience," which allows you to visit the castle through a self-guided experience (there were staff in various rooms who were happy to answer questions) and enjoy a series of Christmas trees on display throughout the home. I definitely enjoyed the experience but am definitely planning a return visit to see the castle in better light (not at night in the dark - which was perfect for the Christmas tree experience) - they offer 60-minute guided tours though the house for most of the year! The castle is pretty wild, and I look forward to visiting it again and experiencing it in a new way. If you are interested in architecture, art, crafts, the Arts and Crafts design movement, or just quirky, unusual places, definitely add Fonthill to your list and check it out!

Amazing property, it is a hidden gem. Went with my family for the tour and everyone enjoyed it!read more

A wonderful and FREE facility for reading and reference materials…read more Has been a part of the community for decades. Built on the site of the historic (old) Doyletown Prison.

Samuel Clemens believed this book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Puffin Classics), would and should…read morebe only read by adults (see Mark Twain America's Humorist Dreamer Prophet by Clinton Cox p136), and I see why. Its offensive and suggestive and should be categorized differently. Right now its being categorized as J Fiction of the juvenile section of this library located in the Borough of Doylestown. See pages 59,104,222,250,260, and 307.