LOVE. LOVE. LOVE…read more 8 Stars. (Absolutely unrelated to the fact that the library houses my graduate thesis.) Baker Berry Library is the perfect union of old & new. Old: Baker Library New: Berry Library (Added on later.) Highlights -- * Baker Tower: Centrally located on Dartmouth College's campus, the tower offers the best views of Hanover, New Hampshire. * Borrow Direct: Access to the library collections at Brown, Columbia, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton & Yale. (Why isn't Harvard included?) * Current Periodicals Room: Over 1,000 current issues of science, social science, humanities, & general interest journals. * Evans Map Room: No excuses for bare walls!! * Jones Media Center: My source of entertainment between partying... I mean, studying. Boasts over 5,000 videotapes and 1,000 DVDs. * Book Arts Workshop: The outlet for my creative juices between partying... I mean, studying. * The Tower Room: Dim lights, dark wood & leather seats - Study in classic New England elegance. (Between partying.) * Novak Cafe: Where to grab a quick bite. (On my way to partying.) I want to give Baker Berry 10 stars, but the blitz terminals aren't sanitized frequently enough (at all??) & operating hours should extend to midnight at least. How many times did I try to return my Animal House & Sports Night DVDs en route to frat row, only to be denied?! ...I mean, where am I supposed to study at 11:30 on a Friday night?? Maybe I need a copy of Heidegger's Kant and the Problem of Metaphysics & maybe I need it at a half past 11!

This is a beautiful building. I love the colonial architecture on the outside, but it's really the…read morethemed rooms inside that make this a special space. My friend goes to Dartmouth and gave me a tour of this main building on Campus. I was not expecting the building to be very different inside. There are multiple study area: a traditional dark oak room with chandeliers, a more modern and open study area with lots of light, and a basement area with a large mural. They also have a side room that's in memory of Dr. Seuss, who was an alumni at Dartmouth.

I took a look at this review and was really aware of the passage of time. Since I wrote it, The…read moreYankee Bookshop has changed hands and the other independent bookstore in Woodstock has closed. Why hasn't changed is that this store is awesome and well worth a visit when you're in town. Kari Meutsch and Kristian Preylowski bought the shop in 2017 and expanded its physical footprint. They've added some products (LPs) and expanded their selection of others. And their website offers a variety of options for ordering that are very useful. Mostly, though, this is a great shop to browse, with knowledgeable staff who can help you find what you might want if you don't know for sure. Highly recommended!

Adorable bookstore with a layout I really loved. It's way more than just books, they also have…read moreVermont merch, magnets, stickers, totes, board games, tarot cards, keychains, and so much more. It was pretty busy and was fun to browse. I ended up leaving with a few cute little finds.

I relocated from Boston, MA to Deering, NH in 1977. My husband and I were looking for a place to…read moreraise our two children, then seven and twelve. We looked at many places, first in Maine, then in NH. I was reluctant to move, and agreed to it only if we could find a town with both a bowling alley and a great library! My husband just wanted a lot of land and no traffic. On our first visit to the area we checked out the library. I was immediately drawn in by the beautiful space, the stained glass windows, the hand-carved bears coat rack, the huge fireplace, and the cozy reading nooks. The head librarian, Rita Morgan, was friendly and knowledgeable, and made us feel very welcome. What cinched the deal for me was the majestic grandfather clock that chimed and bonged every hour. After 41 years here, the bowling alley is long gone, and Rita Morgan, sadly, passed on many years ago, but her successors have kept the homey feeling of the space while moving it slowly into the 21st century. While I have never gotten used to the harsh winters and buggy springs, I am happy to say I still love the library!!

Stunning building of historical significance with awesome folks who are friendly and helpful…read more Just walking around is cool if you like old architecture and 1800's mansion homes.

Northshire Bookstore is a bookworm's paradise! There's…read moresomething for everyone - fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, romance, biography, cooking, banned books - you name it, they've got it! They have a section of used books for a lower price along with a cafe. They even sell records. There's a full section of greeting cards, stationary, planners, notebooks etc. Plus a small section with Vermont touristy/souvenirs. What's not to love?! I left buying 4 books for myself and one as a gift.

This is the best bookstore I have ever visited! You are literally immersed inside a world of books…read more There are multiple floors fully stocked with every book you can imagine. They also have a cafe. I did not get a chance to visit it since I was happily overwhelmed by all the books. The third floor has the children's section which has colorful decorations, as well as cards, trinkets, journals, and vinyls for sale. Northshire has friendly employees who were very helpful. I am pleased to report they have a large used book section on the second floor. I will definitely be visiting this charming place more often!

Great Library. Very professional and helpful staff there to assist you. Thanks for all your…read morehelp..

I recently had to return a book for my mom and was pleasantly surprised to see how the Rutland Free…read moreLibrary had changed with the times and yet still maintained a really nice feel to it. They have definitely embraced technology. Computers, wifi, the whole bit. They regularly feature speakers, have book clubs, online learning, e-books and all kinds of cool stuff to keep people informed, well-rounded and interested. Check them out. http://rutlandfree.org/

I've never seen a library with so few books. The fiction is mostly old and not much of a selection…read more Non-fiction is a couple of shelves. So if your interested in social sciences, cooking, anything academic your out of luck. The children's section is decent, but that's about it. It's not a welcoming space. I'm perplexed that the library is so disappointing. Hanover has money. This is a small town, so the library is an important part of the community. The fact the main library is the same level as a branch, not a decent one, is just depressing. Go to Lebanon if you want a nice library.

Baker Berry http://www.yelp.com/biz/baker-berry-library-hanover still tops my list of favorite…read morelibraries, but the Howe is fantastic if you don't have a Dartmouth student/alum account. Objectively, Baker Berry limits DVD loans to 3 days & 3 discs. The Howe lets patrons take out 8 DVDs for 2 weeks! Also, Baker Berry forces people to renew DVDs in person whereas Howe items can be renewed by phone as long as no one else put a hold on the same selection. The library is clean & neat. Great views from the windows. Purchase snacks & drinks to enjoy in the little cafe area. Afterwards, sit on a couch in front of a real fireplace in the quiet room. Staff is friendly & extremely helpful. Wifi connectivity is available throughout library. No login required -- Connect to Howe Wireless1 *LIBRARY HOURS* Monday - Thursday: 10am - 8pm Friday: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 10am - 5pm Sunday (mid-September to mid-May): 1pm -5pm Non-residents are subject to $115.00 charges per year for an individual or family account. $ 50.00 for three months for an individual or family $ 80.00 per year for senior citizens Non-resident cards provide all library services free of charge except interlibrary loans. There is a small fee for this special service. As of October 6, 2008, the Howe Library has 3 Amazon Kindles which may also be borrowed.

Wow! I love visiting libraries and this one was especially pleasant. It is a large comfortable…read moreplace. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Manchester gets a beautiful new library! Bright and airy filled with BOOKS! DVD'S! Audiobooks! It's…read morejust off 7A north of the Rite Aid, keep an eye out for the blue library sign. There's even a cafe at the entrance of the library with free wifi and plenty of seats.

One of the most beautiful, classic, and historic colleges in America. State of the art doesn't even…read morecut it.

Specifically we viewed an antique book in the special collections library and the experience was…read moreamazing! Only down side we asked for gloves to view the book and the staff said it wasn't necessary. That bothered me because even if the book meant nothing to them it does mean a lot to many people and it should be preserved if they're going to bother having a first edition in the special collection. Beautiful campus and a delightful afternoon spent otherwise on our way back to boston.

It is very evocative of 19th century life on a rural farm; I wouldn't last a week as a yeoman. I…read moreespecially enjoyed the "indoor outhouse" that our prior president used. Wonder how he would feel about the gold plated ones our current occupant of the White House uses. Admission is cheap cheap cheap by NY standards and there is one weekend at the beginning of the season that is free in all VT state parks and most attractions.

I had to come out of my way to get here, and yes it is out of the way. It's amazing that a 20th…read morecentury president came out of such a humble place. On Google maps, I saw it was a small town, but basically the entire town is Calvin Coolidge Town. Yes it's only like 8 buildings and the church functions on its own and the cheese shop rents, but still. As a presidential house connoisseur, this is really a top experience because of the extent of the buildings and the authenticity and preservation of the objects. And unlike any other presidential house, this also doubles as the site a president was sworn into office. There is a thorough exhibit hall where you buy tickets, watch a movie, and see all about Coolidge's presidency with some interesting artifacts and interactive audio elements. They also have the lamp which lit the inauguration in here, and it's a pretty sweet lamp. The video introduction to Coolidge was really engaging and well-made, and one of the top videos I've seen at a historic site as well. Tours start at the general store (which is also cool, take a look before), go through the 2 barns that house antique cars and farming equipment, next to his birth house, to across the street to his later boyhood home. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and really painted Coolidge as a hard worker from a young age and how his dad, a hater of the telephone, was a public notary and personally swore him in at 2:47 am one fateful night. Coolidge should get more attention. Painting his story from the death of his mother to the death of his sister, to the death of his son really painted a picture of a figure outside of politics, and having all the buildings as they were at the time, on a quiet forested part of Vermont, was a really interesting way to spend the day. Definitely a 5/5 and worth a few hours on site. Keep cool and keep Coolidge.