I have a friend with an autistic son living out of state and her nonverbal son was expressing a…read moreneed to get back to the library so we worked with the staff to get some pictures and the games he used to play. The staff were absolutely amazing and so very helpful and accommodating to work with us to get some pics of the games he used to play. Huge shout out to Kenzie

I've been going to Hudson library once a week for five years. The employees are very courteous,…read morehelpful, and professional. I love when they do themes; My favorite was the Alice in Wonderland (book displays and amazing decorations throughout the library). My other favorite was from February, relating to Valentine's day: 'go on a blind date with a book' on the display upstairs. the books on display were beautifully wrapped with the only bar code showing, so you would check it out and then unwrap it for the 'date.' So creative. You can tell how passionate they are about reading, and how much they enjoy their work. They have a small area just for teens. Play area and big checker board downstairs in the children's library; I always encourage my students to visit. I've received tons of books through inter-library loan.

Located in the town center of Shrewsbury, this newly renovated and redesigned library has a very…read morewelcoming floor plan. The 1903 original library building is blended seamlessly with the newer structure. As you enter, there are many wide open spaces to sit and read throughout the library. For the children, there is a large children section which has a lot of fun animal characters. We were visiting in the winter so the outdoor area was closed but it did look very nice. The parking lot is good but I would imagine that it would always be great to have more parking. Finally, the book self-check-out system is definitely state of the art and there is an electronic drop of book drop off at the main entrance. The architect, Michael Pagano, and the entire library team did an amazing job with this new town community hub. Don't miss the "Let your quest be for knowledge" inscription on the stained glass in the 2nd Floor staircase of the original 1903 Library building.

We got to visit this beautiful library! It was reopened in October 2016 after the renovation. They…read morehave done such an amazing job, and kept lots of beautiful original architecture and woodworks. It is three stories, with stairs and elevators. I believe they have bathroom on every floor. There are children section, young adult, and adult section, and the flow was very nice, easy to find what you are looking for. They have more than just books, they have many computers, DVDs and CDs, and lots of nice seating areas. They offer several small meeting rooms that you can rent for few hours. You can have a small meeting, or you can just have a super quiet room just for yourself for studying or working. I saw a "Gaming" section where kids can play video games, which was interesting... On the top floor, there is a "Quiet" section for reading and studying. They have snacks and drinks that you can purchase, and some tables and chairs right there for eating (food are not allowed outside the snack section). They also have ATM machine if you need cash for that as well, very considerate. The furniture in kids section are all so cute, colorful and interesting. The outside area off the children section has beautiful murals and cute little sculptures. Beautiful, bright, friendly, really nicely done library!!! They even have a book of the history of library of the town as well, which is really cool and interesting. I wish if we had a library like this in our neighborhood...

Great selection of books as well as the Library of Things! The staff is amazing & so helpful…read more Programming is innovative. This library is the gem of the town.

Many people talk about the move towards the internet and digital consumption in the same breathe as…read morelibraries being less relevant. This could not be further from the truth. Libraries in general are providing more services than ever and Southborough Library is a perfect example of this. They offer so many things to do and so many resources - all with a smile and passion for what they do. Admittedly we spend most of our time in the Childrens section with our kids but the breadth and quality of offerings from art to entertainment to special events is extraordinary and all for free. A really great resource in both the traditional and modern sense.

I was here for an author event, and when I pulled up outside and saw all of the books inside…read more(because it's really dark at 5:45PM) I thought "now this is a library"! It's beautiful inside and is definitely what an old New England library should be; the new and gigantic libraries with no soul are just new buildings with books, but this just oozes history. My only interaction with staff was asking a nice woman where I was going, I thanked her and also waved when I left. Other reviews mentioned not pleasant people here, but that wasn't my impression at all.

Beautiful library but the young woman working the desk in the children's section was extremely rude…read moreto my little one who has a disability. Did not want to answer general questions as evident by her sharp tone towards my little one when asked a question. She clearly does not like kids which begs the question why she is even there. Boy has library culture changed in today's society. We'll be sticking with the other libraries in the neighboring towns where we actually still feel welcomed.

This is a small library but come often and really like it…read more In addition to the obvious books we check out books on tapes for long trips, magazines, videos, and movies. The newer movies do cost a $1 but having the option of a week for others in the family is a nice bonus. It is quiet there and it appears that most people respect the no cell phone and both turn them off and do not make calls. You can actually sit, read, browse or use their computers and hear yourself think. Silence these days can be a beautiful thing. I will be sad to see this branch relocate with the new build but change is change, always happening.

Great library! Part of the Minuteman Library Network. Small, but not busy at all. There are a few…read morestudy tables in the back and I never have a hard time finding an empty one to use. This library is a lot newer and more modern than all the others in the area, and BRIGHT. Free parking lot in front.

Best children's librarian EVER! Excellent selection of materials in a warm and inviting environment.read more

So I like this place a lot but I have been almost kicked out and my friend got kick out once but…read morethat didn't stop him there's a lot of good employees but the ones upstairs eh I don't like them as much probably because when they see us they know something bad about to happen

What happened to this library? I moved out of state 15 years ago. Just returned. I loved this…read moreplace...back then. Now...it's so dark and closed off. The children's section is nothing of what it used to be. There used to be this old looking historical part with old books...enticing as a kid. Too bad. Looks horrible now. The newbies of this town will never know what they missed out on :(

Great collection, friendly librarians and aides, a real service to Westborough and the surrounding…read morecommunities. Anyone who thinks that these days libraries are just about books has never visited WPL. Great programs for kids and their moms, for non-English speakers as well as English speakers, for people who want audiobooks, internet access and much, much more. And did I mention the Library of Things? The historic building in which the library is housed is currently undergoing a huge renovation, and the library is currently located in temporary digs in the shopping center near Roche Brothers and Panera. Go enjoy the space -- you'll get a very good idea of how well an historic institution can respond to trying circumstances! And on your way out the door, say something nice to the staff - they have created a place for our town to be proud of.

Interesting material and customer-oriented service, easy and free to park on the street, etc…read more Except movies, the vast majority of material can be kept up to four weeks. You can borrow up to fifty materials.

Pro: - Large, adjacent parking lot…read more Con: - FREEZING. The A/C is on BLAST and I was actively uncomfortable despite being bundled up with my hood on in the middle of summer. Of all the libraries in the area, I like this one the least. They only have a couple of study rooms which are a bit small and the overall vibe is just a little depressing. Resource wise I'm sure it has all the other features and benefits of the Minuteman Library Network (which is great) so I'm just rating as a place to study.

Pros + Part of the…read moreMinuteman Library Network so they can get books for over 40 different libraries + Free library card when you are a resident + On line account to renew and request books + Email reminders for renewing books or updates on your requested book + Books can be borrowed from the other libraries in the group and be sent to any of those locations for pickup + Key chain membership card + Community computers available + Books for sale in the store and most times Monthly on Sat + Staff is pleasant and helpful + Books in many languages + Programs to learn languages + Required Summer reading list for all grades are easy to find, use, check out. (Check out last year's list) + Outside return box + Covered parking garage (but narrow go slow) + Good community info and material available in the hall about events + Get free passes to museums (quite a lot of places to pick from) + Scheduled activites and events each month + Monthly news posting showing events and what is coming up. Cons + I like the separate area for children but I am not crazy about going up and down and having my children scattered through the library with two different check out areas. + I don't like paying a $1 for an old movie retail (kids really wanted it). I think they should be free like the books. Redbox for new movies cost me $1.06. - Museum passes are limited so you need to sign up early