A great historical building. If you are interested in architecture or in local history, this…read morelibrary is an interesting stop. It also complements the setting along the Charles River quite well. It is across from the Charles River Coffee shop, allowing my perfect morning of getting breakfast, checking out a book and reading it overlooking the waterfall (inside the library if the weather is not quite right or down at the waterfall otherwise.) In the basement is the historical society museum. Again, this is a great stop if you are interested in local history, or if you just want a low-key place to spend the day. If you have children, keep an eye out for the story hour flag that is outside when stories are being read inside.

My most favorite library ever!…read more Firstly (and probably least importantly) it is in a great old building (but no disabled access, just so as you know). The library itself is pretty much one big room. Which is kind of my favorite part. Because you can bring your kids in, and while they look at kids books/play with toys you can look at books for YOURSELF! Yes, adult books! At most libraries trying to take your young kids to the adult section can be trying. There is no time to look at books. If your kids are really young they're probably running/crawling away or pulling books off shelves. If they're older they are probably bored and fighting. Or asking endless questions. No time to browse there! But at the Bacon Free library they can look at the kids books (or play with toys) while you look at the adult books. My real actual favorite part though, is the staff. They are super friendly and very accepting. And they know their stuff too. You can say "so I heard a bit on the radio the other day about this book that sounded really interesting. I'm not sure who it's by or what the title is, but it was about..." And chances are they'll know what you're talking about. I'm sure other libraries have nice staff too, but due to the small and intimate size of the Bacon Free Library you really get to see and interact with the staff (and like I said they're super helpful!) Now they don't have all the books in the world (although they do have thousands). But they can request any book for you through the Minuteman Catalog, and send you an email once it arrives and is ready for pick up. They have many programs. Our favorites are story hour (Wed & Fri at 10am). Many kids programs at other libraries require you to sign up in advance, and also limit the ages of the children. Which is VERY frustrating if you have kids of mixed ages. What are you meant to do with the other kid while one is in story hour? At the Bacon Free Library it's simple - everyone is welcome! No sign up necessary, just show up at 10am. Art for all (one Friday a month 3-5pm) is also great. The only downside are the hours - they're not open every day at the same hour (budget cuts - they're only there part time now). Check out the website for the hours before you go.

Some of the nicest people work at Needham Town Hall (other towns should take note!!) and I need to…read moresend a special thanks to Jill who helped me over the phone at 4:45 on a Friday afternoon when I was in a panic about my car's excise tax. Needham uses an online payment processor (should you choose, or just mail a check the old-fashioned way) and I thought it was due that day but couldn't access the online payment site. As soon as Jill answered the phone, I apologized for calling at that time on a Friday and explained my problem (it seems that account numbers change each year, so I now know I wasn't completely losing my mind... and the change is due to the Registry of MV, not Needham). Fortunately, it was not due for another 3 weeks, but she gave me a new account number to log in with, I made the payment and am safe from being chased by the Registry for another year. Thanks again Jill, you make these things so easy (which would never have been said when I lived in Boston!!).

This is a great little library with plenty of programs for babies and toddlers. There's something…read moreto do almost every day of the week! It is perfect for stay at home parents and even working parents because they offer evening and weekend programming as well.

The layout of the children's section seems to be conducive to my children running around like…read morechickens with their heads cut off. It's not really a contained space and there is the allure of doors, hallways, and a staircase(!) all around. I've never actually been actually able to look at the books here but I've gotten a decent workout chasing my kids around the premises.

Great selection of books as well as the Library of Things! The staff is amazing & so helpful…read more Programming is innovative. This library is the gem of the town.

Many people talk about the move towards the internet and digital consumption in the same breathe as…read morelibraries being less relevant. This could not be further from the truth. Libraries in general are providing more services than ever and Southborough Library is a perfect example of this. They offer so many things to do and so many resources - all with a smile and passion for what they do. Admittedly we spend most of our time in the Childrens section with our kids but the breadth and quality of offerings from art to entertainment to special events is extraordinary and all for free. A really great resource in both the traditional and modern sense.

We had an amazing time visiting this school house. The scenery was beautiful and the area was…read morewell-kept. The surrounding area was serene and beautiful. I can't wait to come back and enjoy the view.

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! A FREE EVENT & FREE PARKING! THIS IS THE MOST FAMOUS SCHOOL IN THE WORLD…read moreTHAT YOU NEVER KNEW REALLY EXISTED. Every kid from 1-101 has learned the Mary had a Little Lamb nursery rhyme. It goes Mary had a Little Lamb it's Fleece was white as Snow & Everywhere that Mary went the lamb was sure to go. It followed her to school one day etc. Well, this is the School in that famous classic story that Mary attended. This is part of the Secret Hidden Gems of America that most people have never heard of or been to before. The tiny red schoolhouse is called The Redstone School & was built in 1798. Mary Elizabeth Sawyer was the Mary in the story born in 1806. Rebecca Kimball was the School Teacher. John Roulstone wrote the first 12 lines of the Classic. Sarah Josepha Hale completed the work. The building originally stood in Sterling Massachusetts. It was moved by Automobile Kingpin Henry Ford in 1927. When you talk about Old School this is the Original Old School! There are Plaques on the rocks outside that give you more information about the nursery rhyme. The Schoolhouse itself is open weekends only from May- October on Friday Saturday & Sunday from 12- 4:45 PM & is FREE! Unfortunately when we went it was closed but you can still look through the windows & check out the inside. Well I'll have to catch the inside the next time around. Go next door & visit the Martha Mary Chapel an all white picturesque church that appeared in the Matthew McConaughey film with Jennifer Garner & Emma Stone "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past". Also visit across the street there's the Grist Mill ( a great place to picnic), The Waterfall, The Pond, The Glacier Rocks from an Ice Cap 18,000 years ago. Also check out The Old Barn Farm Stand where they sell plants, local honey & other products & The Inn itself has lodging, a restaurant & a bar. What a Great Spot! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

Great collection, friendly librarians and aides, a real service to Westborough and the surrounding…read morecommunities. Anyone who thinks that these days libraries are just about books has never visited WPL. Great programs for kids and their moms, for non-English speakers as well as English speakers, for people who want audiobooks, internet access and much, much more. And did I mention the Library of Things? The historic building in which the library is housed is currently undergoing a huge renovation, and the library is currently located in temporary digs in the shopping center near Roche Brothers and Panera. Go enjoy the space -- you'll get a very good idea of how well an historic institution can respond to trying circumstances! And on your way out the door, say something nice to the staff - they have created a place for our town to be proud of.

Interesting material and customer-oriented service, easy and free to park on the street, etc…read more Except movies, the vast majority of material can be kept up to four weeks. You can borrow up to fifty materials.

i have lived in natick ma since november 30 i have had to call natick fire many times for medical…read morereasons they have been overwelmingly great they were very respectfull the good news is i am doing well recovering from heart surgery i owe them so much thanks for their help i would not be where i am with out their help this is why i like firefighters and parametics thank you

Tucked away in a quite corner of Wellesley near the junctions of route 9 & 16 there is a place that…read moreservices many people young & old. With a friendly staff & well appointed function hall with full kitchen, it can be the perfect place to hold meeting, receptions & parties.

For the past 35 years the Town of Wellesley has had the benefit of holding all sorts of events at…read morethe Wellesley Community Center. I must say the facility is great and those who run it are true professionals.