We were peacefully gaming, when one of my friends, got a little upset with one of the kids on a…read morecomputer. It wasn't anything big, but he had just changed schools, and he wanted to play with us. The kid said no, and my friend got a little mad. Nothing big, but the librarian still stepped in to break it up, nothing much. Then we came up with a compromise. However, later on, the librarian decided that we had enough gaming, and kicked us out! We didn't even do anything. There wasn't even anyone waiting in line for the computer. This act even goes against the law. Then, she tried to blame us that we had created a hostile environment earlier in the day. They held us on a 30 min limit on the computers, even though everyone else was not held to the same standard. She also tried saying that the library was closing, even though it was still half an hour away from closing time.

It's an absolutely BEAUTIFUL and classic New England library! The librarians are helpful and…read moreresponsive. The space is beautiful and *feels* welcoming...until you start exploring. I am so disappointed that a political agenda is pushed top to bottom at the library. For instance, they recently held a specious "banned books" event where they ask people to take political action against SUPPOSEDLY banned books, which is a hoax. (For details, read this article: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/05/11/fact-checking-dispels-the-book-banning-fiction/#:~:text=PEN%20America%20advocates%20on%20behalf,the%202021%2D2022%20school%20year) This is an absolute LARP in response to parents who don't want X-rated material in the kids' room; that's not book banning, that's curation and appropriateness for children. My kids are advanced readers and I can't let them explore freely in the library because there is so much inappropriate material for children, for example, "This Book is Gay" includes graphic material tutoring children on how to perform an*l s*x. It's in the teen room for ages 12-18--COMPLETELY inappropriate. There are also the usual divisive identity/sexuality-focused events for kids like 'draw a coat of arms for LGBTQ+ and allies.' It would be nice if the library focused on the huge literacy problem in this country instead of pandering to identity politics. This library is definitely not a safe space for kids--watch them closely and/or order books for pick-up. So sad. I also want to understand why the city pays the salary of a DEI apparatchik at this library. I do not believe city money should be spent on this nonsense. Libraries could have stepped up and stayed open to serve the whole population during the covid restrictions, yet they stayed closed for years, which no doubt contributed to the huge decline in academic scores and literacy we see in children. I hope this library can be renewed to be about more than virtue signaling and posturing. Communities benefit from excellence in libraries.

I've been to Saugus Townhall maybe a half a dozen times. The employees here are nice it's like…read morestepping back to 1980 and people still have enthusiasm to be at work. The employees here are very knowledgeable and willing to help. The building itself must be A couple hundred years old it's absolutely gorgeous inside. Lots of heavy wood details and painted in century gone by colors. Saugus itself is a great little town.

The building where our library is housed is grand and beautiful, and with the children's section on…read morethe very top floor, my kids get the best seat in the library. The layout is a bit disjointed as another reviewer mentioned, but the fourth floor is typically where our family spends the most of its time, so not too much of an issue for us. I have also worked remotely in the library on days when my offices were closed and it was a nice quiet place to get my work done -- that is, up until around 3 p.m. or so when teenagers pop in and are a bit louder. Another really great thing to know about our library is that they house a "library of things" where you can check out random things like a metal detectors, bolt charger, karaoke machine, label maker, telescope, binoculars, and much more.

Really upsetting that you get there 2 minutes before closing to just pick up a book and they…read morealready closed, I get state they are suppose to close 5 minutes before. Please tell this in the website so everyone that works know.

Have come here a handful of times and am now officially making use of this public space. Very quiet…read moreand perfect place to get some studying done. Will come as often as I can. There is metered street parking in front and might have private parking in back. Attached are their summer and Labor Day weekend hours.

Architecture inside gorgeous. Hidden gem, great selection, not too busy, friendly librarians and…read morejust the building itself, walking in their took my breath away. I stopped by here just to print something and I was awe struck by the architecture and uniqueness. Also they had some rare non fiction stuff which is what I read mostly. I also noticed it's ADA accessible In some areas. There are chair lifts etc. Check out these pictures,it's like an awesome museum. I cannot believe I've been living and working in this area the past 15 years and never heard about it! Looks closed sometimes from the outside- especially from the parking lott in back, but don't let that throw you off. It's like a speakeasy library...

Bad parking overall. Service lacked transparency. Would recommend stopping at another P.O. than…read morethis one. Pressed staff. Poor services here.

This is what a post office is supposed to be. Nice, and helpful employees, clean place, lines move…read morequickly even during holidays. My go to post office in the area. 180 degrees different than the office in downtown Beverly.

I'm LOLing at the other reviews, because... what? The building itself is really cute on the outside…read moreand the inside. What are you expecting from a government building? It's easy to access, easy to navigate, and every single person we've interacted with has been wonderful. From dropping off our ballots to getting our marriage license and finally our marriage certificate - everything was a breeze. Special shoutout to the ladies helping us get our marriage license. We had lots of questions and they walked us through everything. Even when our officiant filled out the document incorrectly, they just handed us another one and said "you're the 4th one today" hahah.

I was very surprised at the condition of this town hall…read more For a wonderful seaside town, I would have thought that the town hall/ offices would be A-1. I found the hallways and actually the entire structure to be old and unattractive. The building had the ambience of a tired worn out office building from days past. I can say that all of the town hall staff were some of the friendliest and most helpful of any city or town hall I have been to, which made my experience a great one. Parking was easily found around lunch time on a week day which is very nice considering there is a school across the street. I'd also like to mention that the parking small yet efficient is free of charge and limited to 1/2 an hour which because of the professionalism of the staff I was inside approximately 10 minutes, Yes Amazing!!! I am giving a solid 3 Stars to Winthrop Town Hall and would like to break it up as follows: 1 Star for the building, 5 stars for the staff.

We love the library! The new library is beautiful and an amazing space for the Melrose community…read more We frequent the children's and YA rooms the most often and the staff is amazing. They're so so helpful when speaking with my kids about what to read next, listening to their likes and dislikes and always finding something new for them. The after school programming is also a pleasant plus! My teen enjoys their crafts, and I'm happy it's someplace she can walk to after school for something a little different. For myself, I love their Libby app. It's stocked with so many audiobooks which I read in the car, on walks, and around the house. I'm so grateful for our library - both the building and the programming they offer!

Best place in the game. Special shoutout to: reference department. This is the best library in the…read moreland. Thanks guys. The grandfather clock is still there.

I've only been using this library for the past six months, and I really wish I had started sooner…read more The space is always clean and well-kept, and I spend most of my time with my kids in the children's section on the ground floor. They have a wonderful selection of books for all ages, and I was pleasantly surprised to learn they also lend out audiobooks and video games. My 4-year-old daughter loved borrowing the Bluey game for our Switch--it was a great way for her to try it without us having to buy it. The staff is very friendly, especially in the children's area. They're polite, engaging, and always helpful. One unique feature is the sarcophagus with "Mr. Bones," the friendly neighborhood skeleton--my son's absolute favorite part of the library. He also enjoys the play area, which has a train table and puzzles. There are computers available for kids to play games or do homework, and plenty of comfortable reading spaces for everyone. If I had one wish, it would be for more kids' activities like story times or reading groups on Saturdays, since I work during the week. Still, I know this is not uncommon these days. Overall, this library is a wonderful place to spark a love of reading and play for kids, or to enjoy as an adult if you're looking for a comfortable, quiet space.

Newer to the Library scene and feel like they are so underrated. The Lucius Beebe library is great…read more It is down on Main St. and easy to get to. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The enrollment process for a library card is very quick and easy. It is three stories with lots of books, movies, tables/chairs, computers, etc. I primarily get ebooks through Libby on my Kindle, which has been an awesome resource; occasionally I will go in and get a hard-copy though and they have a lot to offer. They are very generous with the rental time and renewals and communicate effectively. I really enjoy that they have both the noble and libby app too - this makes things really easy. Highly recommend!