Nice, renovated library in a really historic building. Built in 1905 (I think)…read more This library has some really cool selections of books, magazines and movies and other things too.

I find it rather problematic that most of the libraries in this state have never been reviewed on…read moreYelp. I mean, it doesn't get more public than a public library, right? So this is the second time I've ever been to the Booth & Dimock library, thanks to the Connecticut Authors Trail, and I've got to tell you, it's a hidden gem as far as libraries go. Very clean, well lit, fully stocked, pretty up to date as far as technology goes, I was immediately struck with how this historical little library is everything that a library should be and then some. The staff were incredibly nice and pleasant, very helpful, and the bathrooms were both very clean (go downstairs to the children's restroom, they have a Harry Potter switchplate on the light switch). Very cool little library with a history, if you're in the area you should go. You know, pick up a book and read it instead of being on FaceBook or Instagram. Or instead of just an eBook. Thumb through some actual pages. I've never seen a more interactive and interesting looking children's section in a library.

A very nice, peaceful library. Lately has become the dwelling place for homeless, or bums who need…read moresomewhere to be during the day. They'll kill time in there, not even picking up a book. Other than that, its a nice library when it isnt infested by them.

A library with a…read morefrog Willimantic, Connecticut is known as the thread city because of the high quality textile mills that were present at one time but these days it is more frequently referred to as the frog city. This moniker comes from the iconic bridge with the four large frogs sitting on the corners. The whole city seems to have taken up the froggy theme and you will see pictures and models of frogs all throughout the town. Restaurants, bars and stores have the word frog in their names and the town has an undeniable predilection for these amphibious critters. The public library in Willimantic is no exception. As you walk in the door of this rather small library you will see a large and rather colorful frog. If you look closely you will notice that some of the shelves holding the books are painted in a sort of odd frog green. Definitely something froggy going on here. The library itself is pleasant and efficient enough and has all the usually library items but doesn't have the historic charm that many of the other libraries in the area have. Built to be a functional environment and not an aesthetic one, everyone was friendly and the library does have a exceptional large selection of books in Spanish and a nice bulletin board with local information one it. The Willimantic Public Library is a modern and useful place to find a book, get a movie, does some research or find out what's happening in the community. Or perhaps just to look at a large and very colorful frog.

That library underwent a year-long multi-million renovation / expansion project that were in the…read moreworks for several years. The library reopened on August 20, 2022 after relocation in temporary setting for over a year amid renovation. The remodel project included the facelift of the building, new foyer, new layouts for adult and children's departments, and new Teen / Young Adult room. In addition, Children's Department went from plain boring room (pre-Covid) to that sparkling enlarged room for kids. The meeting / program room relocated from downstairs to the foyer area past the front entrance. Approx. 85% of all library occupation is different from my first trip to Lebanon in 2019. Just imagine what this library looked like pre-remodel. I can't believe that literally everything has changed in the library since the early days of COVID. Stepping foot in that library today isn't the same as old glory when bookshelves were crammed, carpets were outdated, boring paint and an outdated building that was in dire need of expansion for many years. In present times, you're going to see almost everything anew here: Sienna marble building, carpets, bookshelves, paint, Teen room, more portraits, you name it. Gone are the old wall mural of the John Trumbull dynasty and an older exterior layout that once reflected the origins of that building when it was originally occupied as a schoolhouse (?). I don't believe that library was in that same building a century ago. I heard about that history some years ago. I don't have any further details to tell you about it. P.S. I visited that library on Saturday afternoon (10/29/22). I originally visited that property back in July 2019 (pre-remodel) and things were mostly different in and out.

There's a book sale downstairs throughout the month of September. I like this library. It is…read moremodernized and it is very pretty.

Great library! I enjoy visiting a few times a year when going to UCONN. The book sale fundraiser…read moreis always nice. I only wish that during business hours a live person would answer the phone (the few times I've called, I've always had to leave a message in the voice mailbox).

The Tolland library is part of a larger complex of town offices, located off their green. The…read morelibrary shares a lot with the police department. The library itself has plenty of parking, and is divided in two with the desk in the middle. It's well decorated with art completed by patrons on the desk. It also has later hours which make it easier to visit!

The library staff are all very nice and helpful. Since I have broad literary tastes, they…read morefrequently help me find (and order) less usual books through two inter-library networks they are part of. The library is also an attractive space where there are always people reading and sometimes doing picture puzzles. Oh, and the staff are always ready to help those of us less skilled in using the search system on the computers. All in all, a great place and a great staff.

This place is my go to, I go here with my girls a few times a month :) they LOVE the children's…read moresection. So many things to do, so many events and activities every month. So many options of things you can take home, from educational stuff to help with learning at home; to fun activities and books.

I'd love to know more about this library - it feels like it has a big addition put on, and when…read morethey discussed trying to make the two parts match just laughed and laughed. It's a really cool effect, don't get me wrong, but it almost feels like they crashed into each other. The library is full of books, both in the old and new sides. The front (even though parking is on the side and in back) looks beautiful and houses work computers. In October, they had a find the Snoopy game, which was delightful! I got a book mark prize, it was Halloween-tastic!

A historic library in the community with lots of possibilities and endless selection of books,…read moremovies, music and Library Of Things. They offer cake pans, board games, Binge Boxes, Activity Kits and Puzzles for circulation.

This library is huge, and it has so many interesting things (including books, of course). There's…read morean old graveyard outside with graves of various legibility, but appear to be at least 1800s. Currently on the interior walls are community quilts, and they lead to the older library built in 1902 (I'm pretty sure I remember that date correctly). This portion has the Library of Things and pillars! The newer portion has many, many books. It's very historical and very cool.

Wonderful librarians; great selection of materials; local historical items - What's not to love?!read more

Prior to Cragin Memorial I hadn't been in a public library in a couple of years. This is a decent…read moresized library with a good selection of books and other media. Ample seating (even some hidden away seating in case you are scared of people reading books). Plenty of tables and they have free wi-fi. I was looking for a quiet place to work for a couple of hours and Cragin filled that need. Worth a visit - Dan.

I love this library because they have a lot of books that I like to read as well as cool events…read morelike art exhibits and book sales. The biggest pro is that they have an ongoing bookstore inside the library that the Friends Of The Library own and they're open on Tuesdays and Saturday mornings. There's also a free book section in the lobby as well. There's some cool monthly book displays as well as self-checkout station, scanner, chairs to sit, computers, clipping seed display and many more. There's also a really nice Children's room. The librarians are really nice people and they're helpful. The library services are exceptional.

Large & quiet library with free printing (for first 5 pages) and then 10c per page thereafter…read more GREAT book selection... likely the best I've seen (so far) in the state. Honestly the most surprising part was how few people were there!!! But it's about 1:30pm on a Thursday and so maybe that's why? Not sure!! Would absolutely be back when I'm in the area!