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'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.

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.

Wonderful staff. Nice child area. I always have exceptional service at this location.read more

From the owner: We encourage and provide opportunities for lifelong learning for all families and individuals. We…read moreserve as a community center that offers materials and programs for adults, young adults, and children. We lend books, tapes, DVDs and CDs, downloadable audios and e-books, energy analysis devices, puzzles, and a myriad of other things. If we don't have it we'll try to get it for you from someplace else.

About three hours here as my "office" for this morning. The library is tidy, modern and quiet. I…read morefound a workspace, connected to their wifi and plugged in to charge up the laptops. Super easy. You do not need to be a resident of Montpelier in order to use the library, which is awesome. [Review 18517 overall - 115 in Vermont - 2039 of 2022.]

This library is great! The staff is always friendly and helpful, they have a great selection of…read morebooks and the book sales in the summer always have something interesting. I've been to a few events here too and they're always interesting.

Beautiful old building that's clearly well cared for and preserved. There was a book sale going on…read morewhen I visited, and they were also hosting a music and poetry event with free admission. Even without an event, it is such a fun place to just wander around. There is a community board, lots of unique seating areas, and a whimsical children's section that was especially cute. They even had tote bags for sale if you want a souvenir. The whole space spans three levels, with community artwork on display throughout. Just a really special place to spend some time. I'm so glad that such a beautiful building is so well preserved and cared for.

Wow! If I lived in a town with a library like this, I'd be here every day. We just happened to be…read moredriving by and the library was beautiful, so we decided to stop in. We only stayed a few minutes, but it was so neat to see. Glad to see the town keeping it in such great shape.

I am so impressed with this place, as an out of town person. The building is gorgeous and seems new…read morewith high ceilings. We sat by the fire for a while, reading magazines and books. It's the ideal place to spend a couple of hours to relax indoors while seeing the beauty outside. A perfect place for groups too. We were helped by a very friendly and knowledgeable worker, Terri, who helped us feel at home though we live elsewhere! A+.

This library is fantastic. New, well thought out. Great kids books, movies and programs. Very…read morefriendly staff.

I love our community library. Tracy Library is a treasure in New London. For starters, the building…read moreitself. One of the oldest buildings in town, in the National Register, dating back almost 300 years. Then the facilities. From an outdoor garden for peace and quiet and reading and contemplation, to a beautiful reading room, to a community meeting space frequently used by many organizations. Tracy Library also has an enviable music selection, inter library ability, a large children's section, and a huge reference library. The staff is highly trained, a new director whose aim is to enhance the library's role in the community, and an elected Board of Directors who are residents and neighbors. Truly a magnificent place.

I have averaged a weekly visit to the Tracy Memorial Library for the past fifteen years. I have…read morefound the library selections to be more than adequate and the staff to be friendly and helpful, in every instance. I access the library most often for books on CD and could download the same or similar information online. Instead, I prefer to visit the library and interact with the staff.