A good book is the…read more best of friends The Brooklyn Town Library is a strange place, but then most of the libraries around here are pretty strange. That's probably because most of the buildings that the libraries now occupy were originally built for something else. The building that the Brooklyn Library is now in was built as a bank way back in 1821 and it still looks kind of banky. Huge walls, small rooms and not really much open space. The building received an addition a few years after it was built but still looks a lot bigger on the outside than it appears once inside. The building was bought and donated to the Library Association in 1913 and has served as the town library ever since. The library does have a unique charm to it due to the banking ancestry but it does make getting around the library difficult. Small hallways, very crowded areas and strangely shaped and very cluttered rooms makes navigating around a bit of a challenge. Of course this is pretty cool if you are just looking around but makes doing any real work a bit of a bother. It seems this library has a lot more stuff than room to put the stuff. Everyone I met here was extremely nice, very friendly, talkative and accommodating in the typical small town way and the library offers some very cool programs and events. The library itself has a decent collection of books, magazines and the usual library items but finding a comfy spot to sit and read might be hard. Definitely not your ordinary type of library, this place has be serving the town for decades and will probably continue to do so for a long time. It still has that massive banky and secure feel to it. It's a cool place to look around, get information, find a book, or do some local research. It's not the place to spread out and occupy space, you might end up in a swarthy corner or tenebrous hallway with a ghost sitting next to you.

It is a beautiful library in the Quiet Corner which is really historical. The interior is really…read moreold, but it is in good condition, and it is a very inviting, welcoming place for everyone for books, relaxation, studying and more. This library was built in 1895.

A warm and cozy…read morelibrary A library is a great place to spend some time on a snowy December day and a very cool, old library is a especially great place. The Aldrich library was built back in 1893 and is a beautiful Victorian house. Certainly not the largest library or the most spacious, It makes up for some inconveniences with oodles of charm. Lot of cool old furniture and old stuff to look at, the library still is a place to find a book or do some research. These small towns love history and have tons of local information and genealogy. The librarians were wonderful and gladly helped up on our search while still managing to deal with other patrons and hosting a kids party. The beautiful house could use a bit of TLC but it is still a lovely building. Cozy, warm, friendly and inviting. Just the place to spend a cold December afternoon looking for dead people.

This is the library that was down the street from my childhood home. I could walk to it. I have…read moreprobably read 2/3 of the books in it. It's a smaller library, much smaller than anything offered at a school, or Los Angeles, or even any other town bigger than Woodstock.

Great clean library. My kids always have fun and the staff is so kind. We will…read moreContinue to bring them here regularly

A cozy place to…read moreread a book This library is located right in the middle of Apponaug on Route 1. It's not nearly as large or comprehensive as the main Warwick Library, but it does have it's peculiar small library charms. The book and periodical selection is rather thin and some of the shelves relatively empty. If you are looking for a particular or hard to find book you probably won't find it here. The library does have lots of old standards and best sellers and a motley collection of unusual books that look like they haven't been taken off the shelves in decades. The best part of the library are the comfy chairs and the nice sunny spots. Some plants are hanging around and the whole building smells very nice. A very homey and pleasant feel to the library and a great place to grab a book and enjoy some time reading in a very cozy and comfortable place. The librarians are helpful but readily admit that they don't have that much research material and quickly but pleasantly refer you to the larger main library if are asking for a bit too much. Certainly not the largest or best equipped library around. But it is a great spot to find a comfy chair in a nice sunny spot and spend some time with a good book.

There's a book sale downstairs throughout the month of September. I like this library. It is…read moremodernized and it is very pretty.

Great library! I enjoy visiting a few times a year when going to UCONN. The book sale fundraiser…read moreis always nice. I only wish that during business hours a live person would answer the phone (the few times I've called, I've always had to leave a message in the voice mailbox).

When I saw the opportunity to make my own three dimensional leather rose listed on the June Events…read moreat Rochambeau library newsletter, I immediately registered by emailing rocadults@clpvd.org to reserve my seat. Registration is suggested. The event was held on Saturday, June 28 in MakerSpace starting at 3:30pm. When I entered Rochambeau library, there was a sign that gave instructions to MakerSpace. Cassidy introduced herself and there were 6 of us for the event. We sat at the desks with all the supplies and Cassidy informed us we have the option for a mini or a large leather rose. Most of us chose the large leather rose. First, Cassidy instructed us to cut the petals out of the leathercraft pattern for 3-D Leather Roses by Annie Libertini. Using the pattern, we then traced the shape onto the leather. Next, we soaked the leather with water. This helps the leather pliable and easier to mold. We pinched, twisted, and rolled the leather into the tight center of a rose. Using a bottle cap as a base, we put the outer shell and the inner shell of the rose together with some leather glue. Lastly, we just have to allow the petals to dry over night. The next day, the petals were dry and they held their shape. Cassidy was very friendly, very knowledgeable about leather, and gave instructions that were easy to follow. Rochambeau library has many different events, so I'm sure there is something for everyone.

My home town library. So many memories here. Hundreds of hours were spent here…read more I used to go in with my little sisters. I used to read to them. Which created a love of books for them, that they carried to adulthood. The librarians were always so incredibly nice to us. I have nothing but fond memories here. Thank you

I am challenging myself to visit more of the libraries around the state. I had time to spare and I…read morewas in the area so I decided to stop by. There is a few parking spaces right in front of the building, a bigger lot at the rear of the building, and plenty of street parking so lots of options. I am not sure if the park is part of the library but there is a grassy area with a huge tree in the center and a play house in the far back for kids to play. I noticed the fish tank when I walked in, and later, their library of things (appliances, games, gadgets, etc. to borrow) caught my attention. There are a few good things in their collection, but it is a bit less impressive compared to other libraries. I noticed they had a plant corner which was really cool and were giving seeds away to encourage patrons to garden. The computer lab is in the center of the library, with tables to study along the perimeter of the library and books scattered throughout organized by genre. There is a rack with puzzles where you can freely take a box and give a box which I think is a good exchange program for those like myself who like to do puzzles but not store them. I am sure there were other cool things about this library but I did not do much more exploring. I think it was one floor only. There is a kids section and they do have clean bathrooms.

I've been coming here for 7 years. My dog Danny is the library dog. All the staff is sweet, kind,…read morepatient and accommodating. Although we spend most of our time in the Children's section - everyone is so helpful and we have watched a million interactions. They even have a plant exchange in the back! 10/10 recommend!

I still love this library- very well kept up and great resources overall…read more I took a really cool music industry class for free here- just a fantastic Downtown resource! Again- I just wish they were open later with extended hours. Clean bathrooms and nice drinking fountains to fill up your reusable water bottles... I will definitely be checking out more of their classes! *my go-to place to rent the newest movies and trendy books- they are the best!

I am proudly a public library nerd... for decades! And I love both of my local libraries:…read moreProvidence Public Library & Warwick Public Library - Apponaug branch. PPL has an old Dewey Decimal Classification storage cabinet which they use for seed distribution in the spring. I'm so excited to try growing tomatillos! #LibrariesForTheWin