A great place for an afternoon outing. Walk around the extensive grounds, enjoy the art, and have a…read moremeal in the glass-walled café surrounded by nature. We've attended a couple of their scheduled events. The beautiful, modern, minimalist auditorium incorporates the surrounding landscape seamlessly. Excellent acoustics and high-end electronic equipment help the speakers and performers give their best. A recent sold-out lecture by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer was inspiring, challenging and warmly entertaining. It was followed by a marvelous chamber music concert featuring a collection mostly contemporary works influenced by a connection with nature. Grace Farms' mission is to support nature, arts, justice, community and faith. It's a much-appreciated place to refocus and refuel in these difficult times.

Grace Farms is a beautiful and peaceful place to spend a day. The architecture and greenery are…read moregorgeous, and the overall space is very well taken care of. There is plenty to do there from an indoor basketball court to a complimentary tea tasting. There is also a library and plenty of common areas where people can read or get work done. Everyone who works there is very friendly and helpful. They have a lot of different free events, so would recommend checking their schedule online before going. It wasn't super busy when I went, but would suggest getting a free ticket online in advance just in case.

Amazing libraries never cease. The Wilton Library has a small lot, but appears to have more space…read morein the back. I'm unclear why there are hippos and elephants outside, unless it's just because they're awesome art. The inside is full of awesome art as well - some on permanent display, others seem to be more temporary. There are plenty of places to relax and read, including two outdoor spaces in the middle of the building. There is also an innovation station, where you can work on art like monogram or paper arrangements. The librarians were also very friendly and encouraged quietly seeing how beautiful their library is.

Whenever I come back to Wilton to visit my parents, we always make a point of visiting the library…read more I've loved the Wilton Library for my entire life (I even volunteered here in middle school) and it is a nice touchstone for my visits home. A lot has changed in the past 30+ years and the library is nicely modernized but still keeps a familiar and welcoming feel. A big draw is the children's room. The book and media selection is fantastic, there is a fish tank and puzzles and games, and there are lots of year-round programs offered for kids of various ages. I also appreciate the bargain used books for sale - I always make sure to check these shelves out as several times I've found excellent like-new condition hardcover books for just a dollar or two. Thanks Wilton Library for being such a wonderful part of the town for so many years!

What a beautiful library! I came for a gathering on child abuse. My cousin was a speaker(she works…read morefor a domestic violence organization).The people holding the meeting were very nice & introduced themselves. The staff @ the library were so friendly! Keep our libraries alive!

Holy Community Center Batman, this place is amazing! There is parking (appears to be paid) in the…read moreback of the building, and limited timed free parallel parking by the door. Inside, in addition to the lovely hooks, there's a cafe, gift/book shop, sewing center.... It goes on and on. It's absolutely amazing, and the librarians are very kind! They even gave me a free pen for coming in with the Connecticut 169 Club book for a stamp!

I don't really have a lot to say about the library other than the fact that I visited this place a…read morecouple of times within the past year and it's honestly a decent library that has a good selection of books, but I do feel like this library has potential to offer more. I wish there was more computer stations and also them being open more longer besides 5:30 PM.

Came here with family on a 2 hour weekday tour…read more Our tour guide Sara(h?) was very informative, clear and engaging. She made the experience great. She also made sure guests who needed to take breaks and sit were accommodated. The compound itself is incredible. The buildings, vision, art collections - all very interesting. Even if you're not super into art, I bet you would enjoy the diversity of things to see here. Highly recommend!

I recently spent a long weekend in Connecticut with my husband and some friends. The impetus for…read morethe trip was - in part - to visit the Glass House. It definitely lived up to my pretty high expectations. So what is the Glass House? Also known as the Johnson House, it's a house designed by American architect Philip Johnson for use as his own residence. Johnson lived at the house (and the rest of the property, more on that below) on weekends for over 50 years. The house is one glass-enclosed room, which includes a kitchen, dining area, bedroom, and living space (as well as one bathroom that is contained within the black cylinder in the right side of the structure. Because the house is almost entirely of glass, you can see through it to the landscape beyond, making it blend in to its surroundings and beautiful but different in each season. The house is an important piece of American architectural history and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997. Now owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, you can sign up for a tour to visit the home - you cannot visit or even see the house without signing up for a tour (the house is not visible from the street!). Tours are available April-December, typically, so check dates before you book a tour. They offer several different tour options: a 1-hour "Glass House Tour," which allows you to see the Glass House and the Brick House; a 2-hour "Glass House + Galleries Tour," which allows you to see the Glass House, the Brick House, the Painting Gallery, the Sculpture Gallery, outdoor sculptures, and Da Monsta, a visitor center and exhibition space); an extended tour lasting 2.5 hours; a self-guided tour (currently offered on Sundays only); group/private tours; and an in-depth 3-hour tour. The website has all of these options spelled out so you can choose the option that is right for you. We selected the 2-hour "Glass House + Galleries Tour," and I'm so glad we did. I wouldn't have wanted to miss the painting and sculpture galleries! You meet your tour at the visitor center (there isn't parking there, but there are paid lots nearby) - you cannot drive yourself to the property. Then you board a little shuttle bus with the rest of your tour and you're on off on a very short drive to the property. We walked down a path, while our guide pointed the studio and a few other notable things on the grounds (a Donald Judd sculpture that is enormous and very cool, just in front of the house, being one). Then you're at the Glass House. First a view of the outside while the guide explains the architecture and context of the design. Then you can wander through the interior of the space. It's minimalist (duh), but it's also incredibly beautiful. I found it an inspiring design. (FYI - no air conditioning in the house, so in the summer, it can be quite steamy in the house.) Since we were there for the Glass House, I was surprised by just how much I enjoyed touring the other spaces! Then we were off to the Brick House, the Glass House's opposite, just a few steps away. The Brick House was such a pleasant surprise; it has a bedroom, reading room, and bathroom, connected by a skylit corridor. The design of the Brick House is so different from the Glass House (bright, colorful, lush - that bathroom with all its marble, that colorful reading room, and the vaulted ceiling and Fortuny-covered walls of the bedroom!?), but I loved it entirely. I could certainly see why Johnson would have spent quite a bit of his time in the Brick House. Then our guide pointed out a few more features and sculptures on the grounds before we visited the Painting Gallery. The gallery contains works by Frank Stella, Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and more, so it's worth a visit to see what they have on exhibit. But it also features some amazing design features! The exterior of the gallery is a grass-covered mount, and the gallery's art is displayed by use of a rotating "poster-rack," which is operated manually (Johnson preferred to view six works at a time, but the system allows for the storage of 42 paintings). Then it was time for a visit to the Sculpture Gallery - another incredible building (this one inspired by the architecture of the Greek isles). Because I'm running out of characters (I have a lot to say about this experience), I will just say that the our tour ended at Da Monsta. Then it's back to the visitor center via the shuttle bus, where you can do some shopping at their very cool design shop. Our tour guide was lovely - informative, interesting, incredible well-versed in everything Glass House-related. It was a hot day, so I got a bit sweaty and overheated at times, but it was worth it to visit this bit of American architectural history. It was an American travel bucket list item for me, and I'm so glad to have made it there finally. I'd go again!

Took a two year old here on a Saturday morning as soon as they opened. We were the first ones…read morethere and we were greeted by a security guard which was interesting for a library. I guess peace of mind? There is a secluded area for kids, which is nice. They have a bunch of puzzles and kids toys to play with, which is what we did for about an hour or so. They also have some educational computer games, which in my opinion is the opposite reason to come to the library (want to get the kids AWAY from screens). The man that worked there was overly welcoming, which was interesting and kind of off-putting, honestly. As we were playing, I heard a toilet flush from the kid area in the corner and he immediately came out (certainly didn't wash his hands!). Before we left, I took my kid to the same bathroom, which is a single bathroom for families. As soon as I opened the bathroom door, my nostrils were assaulted by the potent smell of urine. THERE WAS PEE ALL OVER THE SEAT AND IN A HUGE PUDDLE ALL IN FRONT OF THE SEAT. Obviously, it was the male employee that worked there since he was the one only person to use it that morning. ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was like he intentionally sprayed everything but the actual water in the toilet. Extremely vile and clearly he does not care about keeping an area that is designated for CHILDREN sanitary. Thank God there was Lysol sanitizing spray although that is NOT THE POINT. I shouldn't have to clean a public toilet because a grown man is too careless to aim. I will not make it a point to come back to this library because of that man. The woman at the desk in the kid area was very kind and helpful. I would've given 4 stars if I wasn't so disgusted.

Went in there to use computer. All computers were occupied in the main area. I attempted to go in…read morethe "teen" room, which was empty, but was stopped by staff. I had to be placed on reservation for a computer in the main area. If the teen room is empty, what's the harm in using the computers in there? It's not like there isn't a time limit on computer usage. Silly policy. Not only that, they don't monitor the computer area. They allow people to freely use their cell phones and have loud conversations. Go to the East Norwalk branch. It's bigger, better, cleaner and doesn't smell.

It's a small, quaint local library with a great kids' room full of toys and activities. That said,…read morethe staff can feel surprisingly unwelcoming toward younger children. Aside from one person, most come across as cold and unfriendly. It's still worth visiting, but that is definitely very disappointing.

I grew up in Stamford and had no idea the Ferguson Library had a secondary branch here. I recently…read morewent to check it out and was pleasantly surprised. It's a clean, quiet space, and organized. The front desk assistant was especially kind and attentive.

I hesitate to recommend Rowayton Library, as I dont want too many people to go there... i want to…read morekeep it quiet ...our little hidden gem on acres of beautiful grounds maintained by town employees and a small army of volunteers. in a gem of a li

This library (branch) is small, cozy. It is geared toward children, which is appropriate given its…read moreuse as a community center. It is located on the same grounds as a community garden, excellent grammar school, dog park and tennis courts. It's also several blocks from a decent beach. They hold a variety of community events. Computers and movie rentals are available and the staff are friendly and helpful. A great quiet place in a quaint building, perfect for looking for a job, reading the paper or doing homework. This small town library (branch) is a perfect compliment to the larger, more sophisticated main library downtown, which is a big city type of facility