This is what I consider the best spot in Rowley for children and adults alike, The library has a…read morewide variety of books, and comfortable seating and reading areas. The activities the library puts on every week are amazing, and I come here for all my reading needs.

overall a pretty nice library. the building is not very expansive or large. has some nice…read morestudy/reading space tho.

Great memories here! Wonderful selection of books! Loved bringing my kids here when they were…read morelittle. Children's librarians were super sweet. Good graphic novel section, too. A great resource for us in Beverly.

This library has great story hours, my kids love them. I overheard some nannies, at the story hour,…read morementioning how much the kids they work with also love the story hours here. And the story hours are offered at more varied times than many other public libraries.

Came here to work in a quiet space. Was able to find a seat right away with plenty of space from…read moreothers. A peaceful spot that I will come again to.

A man named…read moreGeorge The Peabody Institute and Library was constructed in 1854 from a gift by George Peabody. Ol' George was a boy that was dirt poor but through hard work and intelligence made bezillions of dollars over the years. George not only made this library possible but a whole bunch of other pretty amazing places. Including a certain Peabody Museum at Yale University in CT. The library was designed by famous architect Richard Bond and is a lovely brick building that has gone through lots of additions and changes over the years. I heard that it once had a huge tower in that back that was destroyed decades ago. The library is rather scattered inside, some rooms are ornate and beautiful and others very plain. It's easy to tell where the additions were added because they don't blend in well with the old parts. The library is a fascinating place to explore, the kids room and local history room are really cool and it's the type of library with lots of nooks and places to check out. Some were places where I suspect I wasn't suppose to be. The librarians here were wonderful and friendly and happy to tell me all about their cool, old library. Not as grand and stunning as some other old libraries but the Peabody Institute definitely is unique.

On the other side of Essex Street from the Salem Public Library is the Salem Athenaeum. For the…read moreenjoyment of the tourist as well as the Salem resident is this beautiful building located within the McIntire Historic District. Usually in front of the building is a posting of whatever is current within the Athenaeum. Upon entering the building, immediately to the right, before the central corridor, is the room dedicated to current exhibits. When I was visiting last May, there was a display of 1st edition copies of Mark Twain books from the collection. Further into the Athenaeum is found the shelves of new books for subscribers. It is very interesting to compare this set of books with the new books across the street at the public library. I remember hearing the sounds of Mandarin emanating from the second floor--an example of an activity taking place at the Athenaeum. A glimpse of the lovely rear garden is visible from within the Athenaeum. If you are lucky to be walking in front of this building during open hours, take advantage of the opportunity to spend time inside.

Great subscription library that is available for all. Many lectures, events, and concierge service…read more Gem of Salem!

Very nice library located in downtown Andover. Clean and quiet so I like to come here to do school…read morework. There are plenty of computers available for use as well as tables and chairs on each floor. Great selection of books and other media. Staff members are friendly and helpful. If you have a library card, you can easily request items from anywhere in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium. Only (minor) downside is with its location downtown, you may have to pay for parking if you park in the lot. It's 50 cents per hour until 6pm each day except Sundays and holidays. However there is plenty of free two-hour parking on the streets.

Outstanding. Generous hours, great selection of books, clean building, active community service…read more All public libraries should be like this.

I may be biased because I believe that every library is a gift and deserves 5 stars but the…read moreWilmington Library is great! They have regular programs for children, teens, and adults. They are small but are quick to transfer materials between libraries. They help the community is many ways including a free pantry in their lobby. Check out your local library and check out Wilmington Public library!

The Wilmington Library is such a wonderful community space! It has a nice selection of books,…read moregames, and resources. The staff are always welcoming and helpful, and they host a wide variety of events for both kids and adults. One of the biggest highlights for us has to be the baby storytime that Nicole runs. It's honestly the best storytime for kids under 2 that I have been to(and trust me I have attended so many at the neighboring libraries). Nicole has such a warm, engaging presence and knows exactly how to capture little ones' attention -- with songs, movement, puppets, and stories at just the right pace for toddlers and babies. It's such a special program that not only the kids enjoy, but parents and caregivers really look forward to as well. It feels like the perfect mix of fun, early learning, and community connection.

This is the best of the 3 libraries in Peabody. I'll get the negative out of the way first. The…read moreonly reason I'm not giving this 5 stars is because it is very small, and therefore has a smaller selection of books than the Main Branch in Peabody, but I think the good far outweighs the bad here. The building was recently renovated and looks beautiful. It is a one-room library with a circulation desk, a childrens department, a fiction and non-fiction section and a reference/periodical area. What makes this library outstanding is it's staff. They are always willing to bend over backwards to accommodate their patrons. They are never condescending and they go the extra mile to get their patrons what they want. The beauty of the library system around here is that if your home library doesn't carry what you're looking for, they can usually order it from somewhere else, and having been numerous times to all 3 libraries in Peabody, I can say with assurance that the South Branch staff works harder than any of the others for their patrons and they always do it with a smile on their face.

I am new in town and joined the library on its reopening day. I visited twice and requested some…read morebooks from other libraries. When I came through the front door on my third visit a librarian recognized me and asked if I had picked up the two books that had come in. She went to the hold shelf and picked out my name. I was shocked that she not only remembered my face, but my name after one interaction. Experiences like this reinforce our decision to move to Gloucester.

Waiting for the renovated library to re-open, selection of books less due to re-modelingread more