I am grateful for the kindness portrayed by the diverse staff at the Centerville Public Library. As a resident and parent, it is helpful to have an accessible and safe space for my children to engage in the books and toys with old and new friends in the children’s section at the library.

My library helps me access books for adult learning about my career and interests in creative ways! Especially the CWMars system. I get so many gorgeous books about architecture. Chelsea always has a great recommendation and does so much to facilitate community engagement. I am so grateful for GML and only wish there were more hours!

Entertainment - excellent books. Part of larger library network - able to get so many books. Programs - on health, cultural understanding

The library helps me to find books that I cannot find on CW MARS, they make wonderful recommendations and brighten my day. Yay Colrain!

The Griswold Memorial Library, Colrain, MA, has helped me in many ways: Access to books, of course, but more importantly I work from home and find it hard to concentrate in my bedroom office. I feel isolated. So I come with my computer to the Library and I get so much more done at the library. The librarians help me if I have a computer glitch and the work seems easier in the presence of books and scholarly and kind librarians.

It has helped me to connect with other members of my community, and to learn new skills (knitting).

It's helped me read more and it's fun.

My library has helped me find a love for reading and a way to be a part of my community.

The Manchester-by-the-Sea library is a treasure in this town, it makes my life richer through: * active monthly book discussions with Mystery Book Club and Hearthside Book Club * lots of good choices for checking out current and older material, or requesting titles from a consortium library * robust and informative databases * easy to use e-books, magazines and audiobooks through Libby * museum passes * a variety of programs for all ages * a cozy fireplace to enjoy while catching up with the local newspaper or magazines * fabulous and dedicated staff

I love that my library is here for everyone in our community!