A great place for an afternoon outing. Walk around the extensive grounds, enjoy the art, and have a…read moremeal in the glass-walled café surrounded by nature. We've attended a couple of their scheduled events. The beautiful, modern, minimalist auditorium incorporates the surrounding landscape seamlessly. Excellent acoustics and high-end electronic equipment help the speakers and performers give their best. A recent sold-out lecture by Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer was inspiring, challenging and warmly entertaining. It was followed by a marvelous chamber music concert featuring a collection mostly contemporary works influenced by a connection with nature. Grace Farms' mission is to support nature, arts, justice, community and faith. It's a much-appreciated place to refocus and refuel in these difficult times.

Grace Farms is a beautiful and peaceful place to spend a day. The architecture and greenery are…read moregorgeous, and the overall space is very well taken care of. There is plenty to do there from an indoor basketball court to a complimentary tea tasting. There is also a library and plenty of common areas where people can read or get work done. Everyone who works there is very friendly and helpful. They have a lot of different free events, so would recommend checking their schedule online before going. It wasn't super busy when I went, but would suggest getting a free ticket online in advance just in case.

Pequot Library is the best! I just finished purchasing tons of books at a discounted rate with a…read moregrant provided through founders who want to make sure inner city students have the opportunity to hold a book and read a book. With the use of the $125 grant I was able to get 3 big boxes full of books for my middle school students to read. Thanks for what you do to ensure my students have books to read.

Beautiful building with lovely staff! Efforts to make reading accessible despite the pandemic are…read moreadmirable. Wish it was open to public, excited for the day that it reopens.

Oh my..LOL..Wow. My review from 6 years ago back in the baby days…read more What a change. Hats off to the planners and builders/workers of the NEW New Canaan library. I can't even put into words how incredibly gorgeous, beautiful, spectacular it is. Really must go for yourself to see it! And have a drink from the cafe on the upstairs balcony on the hotel-like loungers!

The New Canaan library is currently in flux. It's clearly been expanded on at least once, and…read morethey're currently in process of building a whole new building. There is public parking behind, but the construction makes it challenging to get to. There is street parking, and if you're terrible at it like me, you may circle the block a few times. Inside they have a display so you can see what the future building will look like. They also have their regular children's and adults sections. The new building should be open in 2023, and looks like it will definitely be worth a visit!

The Weston Library is everything a small town library should be - a friendly, inviting place for…read morereading, research, studying and learning. The staff is helpful and friendly. You're treated like a neighbor (which if you live in town you are). Likely, you'll meet another neighbor who is taking out a book or a video, or whose 6 year old is going to one of the many kid's programs, or whose teenager is waiting to meet up with a tutor, or who has just gotten some help to find a great recipe for gluten-free apple. - A delightful change from the mass market, multi-media, social extravaganza that some of our local libraries (think Westport), have become. Part of what makes Weston a delightful place to live.

From the owner: The mission of the Weston Public Library is to provide a broad range of informational, educational,…read moreand recreational resources to serve the diverse needs of the community. Books, Magazines, eBooks, eAudiobooks, Books on CD, DVDs, WiFi, Wireless Printing, B&W Photocopier, Color Photocopier, Wireless Printing, Databases, Scanner

I love me some libraries, and even though I live in Norwalk, and our librarians are phenomenal, A+…read morelibrarians, the selection on the shelves is nothing like Westport's, which is vast, in depth, and delves far more deeply into subject matters. Their librarians area also A+ phenomenal, though I do find the ones in Norwalk are a little more loose - as in they have a bit more of a sense of humor. That might just be me, and my type of humor - and also that I don't look like I fit in (really in CT in general, but especially in Westport.) That said, I actually like Westport. It is a rich town, but they are a generous town with their resources, and one of those ways in which they are is they allow reciprocity with Norwalk residents so we can utilize their library. This huge, two floor structure is so much more thana mere library - it has a state-of-the-art recording studio that far surpasses ones I have used or recorded in (and I have released three CDs and been on three compilations), a large stage for performances and lectures (including the epic Verso Fest, which happens annually -- and is affordable, even for people who do not have a lot of disposable income), a band shell on the property with free shows - and not wildly expensive larger name shows, a summer farmer's market (which is out of my budget by far too much, but that is not the library's doing), free parking, a gorgeous outdoor space to eat (from their fairly priced and delicious -- fresh -- cafe) overlooking the water, gorgeous grounds, and it is a wonderful escape -- all but from reality. I love their selection of law books. I love they have a wait list with your name waiting on the side of the book where you can just pick it up after they email you. They also have a section where you can borrow anything from a cake pan to a record player to a ukulele to a projector. They really care, and it shows. The fact that they allow the neighboring town that does not have these extensive resources to use them is just so amazing and I am so thankful for that. I love this library. Thank you, Westport, for knowing you are lucky to be where you are and for being so generous and welcoming to the have-nots in this world.

Best library in CT! They have a cafe and all proceeds go to the library. I got two yummy chocolate…read morechip cookies. Many different areas to get your work done. Right on the water and outdoor seating for nice days.

I hesitate to recommend Rowayton Library, as I dont want too many people to go there... i want to…read morekeep it quiet ...our little hidden gem on acres of beautiful grounds maintained by town employees and a small army of volunteers. in a gem of a li

This library (branch) is small, cozy. It is geared toward children, which is appropriate given its…read moreuse as a community center. It is located on the same grounds as a community garden, excellent grammar school, dog park and tennis courts. It's also several blocks from a decent beach. They hold a variety of community events. Computers and movie rentals are available and the staff are friendly and helpful. A great quiet place in a quaint building, perfect for looking for a job, reading the paper or doing homework. This small town library (branch) is a perfect compliment to the larger, more sophisticated main library downtown, which is a big city type of facility

I am generally mixed regarding this library. It has some good aspects to it, particularly the sheer…read moreselection of books and physical media and the comfortable setting, but it also has some flaws. For one, the noise level is mediocre. Inattentive parents will bring their noisy kids here, and the librarians make no attempt to reprehend the noise. The echo level doesn't help either, as those who are trying to their work or read a book are off-put by whiny kids in the lobby. But the good here does outshine the bad, particularly when it comes to what they have here. The teen and DVD sections are excellent, and there's some great books and movies that you can check out here.

If you have kids and live near this library or are visiting, you must come to this library. It is a…read moreone of a kind. The kids "floor" is unlike and section of library I've been to. They have themed rooms and various toys in each for the kids to play and use creativity. They have prepacked bags with all the books and topics that you maybe looking for. I can't recommend this enough for anyone in the area with kids.

Beautiful well cared for library. I was impressed with how well they have meshed with the…read morecommunity. Passes for museums and other things to do in the area!

You can't write a bad review for a library!…read more Writer Friend and I were here for a book event. Beautiful building, friendly librarians--we weren't "shooshed" once! Great media areas and did I mention the librarians? Would visit again.

I've been visiting lots of different libraries because of the CT library passport program this…read moremonth. Darien is one of the nicest libraries that I visited. They have attractive displays in the entry area and throughout the library. There were enough signs around that made it easy for me to find the type of books I was looking for. When I was ready to check out, the librarian at the circulation desk was very friendly. I also love that their book return is a drive up one!

Excellent study/focus/work spot! They have areas where talking is allowed, to full quiet spots, to…read moreboth kids and teens areas as well - spots for everyone! The parking lot is big, has free parking spots, and is a quick walk to the front doors. Lots of seating, outlets and natural light. I will definitely be back to focus here!