The staff are always very helpful and the collection is good. If there is a book you need, they…read morecan readily obtain it from another library for you. They also communicate through apps with notifications which is very helpful. You can use Hoopla with your membership which is a very valuable source of free audio books.

Check ahead - at least in September 2022 the library is closed for renovation and modernization. At…read morethis time the staff is still here and they're offering curbside service only. On the plus side, their wifi reaches to the curb and I was able to use their network from the van for a short while before heading onwards. [Review 18398 overall - 64 in Connecticut - 1920 of 2022.]

driving by and saw it was open for once went to go in with our service dog we were stopped at the…read moredoor and told we couldn't come in cause of the dog. but were welcome without the dog found the person to be just rude been here for 40 yrs rarely seen it open and thought a good opportunity to check it out. NOT ANYMORE

From the owner: Began as a community library and public space. Listed on National and NY State Historic Site…read moreRegistry in 1980s. Today you can find an amazing exhibit of Natural History, historic artifacts used by a Quaker community in 18th and 19th century, and a library.

Pawling's library is one of those places where everyone knows everyone. The kids come hang out in…read morethe afternoons and get lost in the books. Adults catch up with their reading or do some work in their laptop. It's the perfect place to study and get lost in books or a study project. Everyone here is extremely kind, especially Tom. You can ask him literally anything and he's there to help, recommend a read, a documentary, or just help you with your card. One of the nicest and most helpful humans to exist! There's plenty of selections here but if you can't find something in person you can always check something out online. Great little library!

Best Library, lovely staff and great light! They're so so nice even with writers sitting around…read morehaha!

Linda Fox the Director was incredible. She allowed me to come in early to make copies of a very…read moreimportant letter. She is a phenominal person who has been with the New Fairfield, CT library for over 50 years. Everyone must obtain a library card and use it often! If I could give ten stars, I would...

I visited the library's outdoor used bookstore on a Saturday. There was plenty of parking and it…read morewasn't busy at all. There were hundreds of books to browse through and I ended up getting two giant zoology books for only $3 total. Transaction was quick and they had plenty of change in case you had bigger bills (unsure if they do credit card). They had everything from art and how-to draw books all the way to giant books for school (math, biology, etc). I was pleasantly surprised by the selections.

Wandering around Kent, Writer Friend and I found the mother lode of used books. Unfortunately, it…read morewas one of the hottest days of the year, and they had decided to close down early because of the heat. We were quite disappointed, but from what we could see, literally thousands of books in both stalls outside, and on shelfs hidden inside the building. The woman in charge (apparently) apologized to us, and WF introduced herself, since she's on the board of the library association in our town. That didn't get us a peek at the stacks, but a new friend was made. They are open through October, so there's another trip planned in the near future. We need to remember to park close enough (and bring lots of bags) so we don't have to carry our purchases very far.

Truly, a hidden gem. Washington Connecticut is quite far off the beaten path but I was passing…read morethrough and in need of air conditioning and wifi as it's too hot/humid to be working from the van and also, the cellular service around here is poor. This is truly rural Connecticut. The library is a large facility. Clean, quiet, modern. Stacks and stacks of books, quite a few places to sit and read, and several spots with comfortable tables to use as a work space. I'm sincerely impressed. My only complaint is that the parking lot is small. My Sprinter van was challenged. I don't know how people with big vehicles would do here, especially in the winter. [Review 17805 overall - 51 in Connecticut - 1326 of 2022.]

The staff is so friendly. They have a great children's area and activities for kids, even during…read morethe summer! I LOVE the Connecticut room upstairs, so many awesome historical books to explore.

First time coming here since I moved to Brookfield two years ago. Plenty of parking in separate…read moreareas. A lot nicer than I remember in the past about libraries. There are reading areas inside and a few tables outside with umbrellas. Multiple computers for public internet. There is a system called Libby which gives access to online books and audio books once you have a card. The staff were all friendly and helpful. There is a small interactive play area in the children's book section. Lots to offer at your local library. Definitely will come back.

Such a great hometown library!!! Very helpful staff who are always willing to help - Great programs…read moreoffered throughout the year. Keep up the great work!

Yesterday, I visited the Booth Library to conduct research on an event from Newtown's past. In…read moreseeking out a copy of a specific reference book, I was assisted by Shari Merrill, Head of Adult Services. She went above and beyond the call of duty in helping me to find exactly what I needed and and did it in a cheerful and friendly way. She tracked down the book I wanted, and then scanned maps within it. She next found an additional resource I was unaware of, and made photocopies of its content. As a result, I had an excellent experience at Newtown's beautiful library and came away extremely happy. Fantastic job, Shari!

No reviews yet? This…read moreis a beautiful library situated in the center of historic downtown Newtown. Lots of interesting nooks and crannies to explore, local historic artifacts, paintings, etc. Also, nice selection of DVD's to borrow, and fun activities for babies and toddlers during the week. If you are local, this is a great place to stop during a walk up Main St. or to bring some books or laptop for study.

I have always loved Beekman Library. Unfortunately, I have recently felt uncomfortable there…read more Whenever I walk in, the same person at the front desk is always complaining to a colleague about another colleague (this is every time I walk in) while still wearing gloves and a mask. It just isn't the most welcome place that it used to be. It's almost like your intruding on their (inappropriate) colleague conversations, instead of the warm welcome I used to get when I entered.

I was blown away by my wonderful experience at the Beekman Library. I went there to sign up for a…read morelibrary card and every staff member was so helpful and pleasant. I was welcomed to town and received a helpful Welcome Bag. I was able to quickly sign up for my card and then I was easily able to use the e-catalog (after a brief tutorial from the staff). The library is clean, well maintained and felt very "community minded". Though the range of books is small anything you are looking for can easily be requested from their library system. Coming from a very large library system where no one ever looked me in the eye much less greeted me by name - this library rocks! As a bonus, they were having a book sale in their basement and it was a great place to pick up a few books I had been looking for while supporting this great community resource. Bravo Beekman Library!