Library Land Project

Sawyer Memorial Library, Gloucester, Massachusetts — Library Land We love it when libraries invite us to visit. It’s one of our favorite things to do. We were recently invited to visit the newly renovated and expanded Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester, and wow, wh...

Any time we’re asked to visit a public library, we jump at the opportunity! Our visit to the Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester was no exception. The design, energy, and use of the library were amazing! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog... #BookSky #libraryjoy

Originally founded in 1881 as the Young Men’s Library Association, the Ware Library is a vital community hub. Plenty of materials & seating can be found, with the atmosphere made cozy through the use of fairy lights. This beautiful gothic style building made for a memorable visit on this rainy day!

Ware Library, Ware, Massachusetts — Library Land While we were touring libraries in central Massachusetts, we found ourselves in Ware. The Ware Library is a stunning gothic style building that was originally founded as the Young Men’s Library Associ...

The Ware Library was founded as the Young Men’s Library Association in 1881. The main lobby grasps your attention! There are plenty of materials to browse through & space to work or socialize. With its cozy atmosphere, it’ the best place to be on a rainy day! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog...

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The Grande Bibliothèque is the largest library in Québec. This beautiful, 6-level building serves as the central library in Montréal & the main location for the national archives. The variety of the resources available impressed us. It was wonderful seeing how busy it was on the day of our visit!

The last stop of our #alaac25 road trip was at the Metuchen Borough Public Library. & it had a lot of heart! There were so many cool things to see. Especially Bruiser’s Books & Kavi the AG doll. Her storyline has her from Metuchen. This library is successful in serving this growing community!

Metuchen Borough Public Library, Metuchen, New Jersey — Library Land The last stop of our road trip to Philadelphia was at Metuchen Borough Public Library. Pulling up, we saw a beautiful brick building with arched windows and white trim. Walking in, we saw that the mai...

The last stop of our #alaac25 roadtrip was at the Metuchen Borough Public Library, where we admired its beautiful building & vibrant community. The community art, cozy seating, & fun program spaces are what stuck out the most to us as we explored the library. librarylandproject.org/stories-blog...

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Knowing that Rachael would be road-tripping to the Haskell Free Library & Opera House, she wore comfortable clothes that fit her style! She is wearing mauve chinos, a chambray button up over a 🍋 print t-shirt, & white chucks. Rachael's pink glasses tied her look together. Fashionable & functional!

Haskell Free Library and Opera House, Derby Line, Vermont — Library Land The Haskell Free Library and Opera House is a sought-after destination for any bibliophile. We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see it for ourselves while we were en route to Montreal!  &...

The Haskell Free Library & Opera House is an impressive Victorian building that sits on the US/Canada border & offers bilingual resources. The librarians’ ability to serve these communities while also adhering to immigration laws is incredible! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog... #Booksky

This outwardly austere library held a lot of whimsy within! The White Plains Public Library had an imaginative children’s room, a cool teen space, & unique furniture dotted thoughout the library. The best part of this visit? We got to help a patron check out their books! #libraryjoy #BookSky

White Plains Public Library, White Plains, New York — Library Land The third stop of our road trip to Philadelphia was the White Plains Public Library. Much like the Fairfield public Library, pictures of their children’s department impressed us! The White Plains Pub...

Our #alaac25 road trip continued on to the White Plains Public Library. This austere building held a lot of whimsy! Such as imaginative play forts and unique furniture. Also, we flexed our librarian skills when a patron reached out for help during our visit! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog...

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Usually a fan a warmer tones, Greg embraced the color green with this ensemble! His leisure suit jacket pops in contrast with the other shades of green of his trousers, shoes, and neck scarf. This outfit is perfect for the cooler temperatures we’re experiencing as summer starts to wrap up!

Avon Public Library is a quaint shingle style building that is quintessentially New England! The open concept rooms allow users to easily navigate the space. The architecture, the furniture, and the friendly staff certainly made this library feel welcoming and cozy! #libraryjoy #BookSky

Cary Memorial Library is certainly making do during this transitional time! The basement may be closed off but the library still had so much to see and offer visitors. We can’t wait to see the results of their renovation! #libraryjoy #BookSky

Fairfield Public Library is the second stop our #alaac25 roadtrip! This beautiful brick building had a lot to offer. There was a stunning art gallery, a variety of services, & the cutest children’s room! All of the play forts were based on locations in Fairfield. A delightful visit! #libraryjoy

Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, Connecticut — Library Land Fairfield Public Library was the second stop of our road trip to ALA’s 2025 Annual Conference in Philadelphia. Pictures of the children’s room caught our eye as we were researching libraries to visi...

Fairfield Public Library was the second stop on our #alaac25 road trip. The gallery, children’s play areas, and innovative programming spaces made the Fairfield Public Library an exceptional Library Land visit! #libraryjoy #BookSky librarylandproject.org/stories-blog...

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It was a rainy and a little chilly when this picture was taken, so Rachael dressed for the occasion! She paired a striped t-shirt with green chinos and brown Chelsea boots. To give the outfit an element of fun, she chose to wear an oversized sunflower print jacket. So comfy-cozy!

It was a quiet day when we visited Leroy Pollard Memorial Library in New Braintree! We were able to speak with the library director & we learned about the community & the library’s resources. A few things caught our eye, such as the adorable children’s room. It was a worthwhile visit! #libraryjoy

Leroy Pollard Public Library, New Braintree, Massachusetts — Library Land On a tour of Central Massachusetts public libraries, we had the opportunity to visit the delightful little Leroy Pollard Public Library in New Braintree, Massachusetts. Located only 75 miles from ...

The Leroy Pollard library in New Braintree is a lovely place. Serving a community of just under a 1000 people, the Pollard was opened in the 80s. While that's more than a few years ago, everything we saw was in tiptop condition. The children's room was particularly sweet!

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Greg was in fine form for Deb’s party! His outfit consisted of maroon trousers with a matching bird print button down. He accents the look with a brown leisure suit jacket & brogue shoes. Of course, the pop of orange can’t be missed. He looked dapper and ready to party with this ensemble!

The Wethersfield Public Library was the 1st stop on our #alaac25 roadtrip! This modest library had an easy to follow layout. It was fun to people watch from the 2nd floor & the staff were helpful & very friendly! A fun conclusion to this visit was an ET themed sign posted in the parking lot.

Wethersfield Public Library, Wethersfield, Connecticut — Library Land Road tripping to Philadelphia for the ALA’s Annual Conference was a lot of fun! Of course, it presented an excellent opportunity to stop at libraries all along the route. Our first stop was the Wether...

The Wethersfield Public Library was the 1st stop on our #alaac25 road trip. The layout of the library was easy to follow. The staff were also helpful & friendly! The best part of the visit was the E.T. themed street sign. A fun conclusion to this visit! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog...

For #alaac24 we made sure to stop by the San Diego Central Library. The space was massive! There were 9 stories to explore. Not only does this library offer the typical library fare, but there were medical equipment, pay phones, & an art gallery. Lastly, the tour in special collections was amazing!

Canada's "Smallest" Library, Cardigan, Prince Edwards Island, Canada — Library Land Cardigan, Prince Edward Island, is a small seaside town that looks like Cape Cod did one or two generations ago. It is home to Canada’s smallest library. This is an actual working library, not to be c...

Canada’s Smallest Library is idyllic, & although it could be mistaken for a little free library, it is fully functional! Patrons can acquire their library cards next door & check out anything they’d like. What a quaint spot to visit!

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The Sharon Public Library has a new building. We loved the color scheme & light fixtures! We were most impressed with the small details that aim to serve the community. Such as the ADA accessible study room & curbside pickup. We are confident that SPL will continue to make a positive impact!

Sharon Public Library, Sharon, Massachusetts — Library Land When we first visited the Sharon Public Library in 2019, it was located on North Main Street., Since then, it has moved to a brand-new building on School Street! The new building opened in May and it ...

The Sharon Public Library has moved to a brand-new building! Through the use of seating, signage, color, and other modern day needs, the new building is welcoming & overall just lovely! You can read more about this visit at librarylandproject.org/stories-blog... #libraryjoy #BookSky