Kemp Memorial Library opened in 1989 on land donated by Frances Kemp Whitlow and features an open architechural design that takes advantage of natural lighting. The library has nine computers available for public use and a meeting room available for reservations.
Colleen Moses is the current branch librarian.
Quiet study area, children's activities destination, meeting place, art gallery, concert hall, lecture center - the New Canaan library is a hub of cultural and intellectual life in town.
There's free wifi, an extensive DVD collection, lots of comfy chairs, oh, and books too.
The library hosts several events a week, from readings by prominent and emerging authors to a youth book critics group. Check out the library's events calendar for details.
The librarians are very responsive to suggestions for new book acquisitions and quick with recommendations for good reads.
Kinnelon Public Library was founded in 1963. The library has 18 computers total on both the first and second floors dedicated to public use, and the library provides free Internet access. The library offers many programs for both adults and children. Friends of the Kinnelon Library hosts an annual book sale in which donated books are sold.
Foothill Ranch Library is a 13,000-square-foot public library offering a huge selection of books, large-print materials, DVDs and CDs for people of all ages. There's a KidZone for toddlers, a young adult section, a used book store, a quiet study area and a community room that seats 100.
Programs at the library include seasonal story times for toddlers and preschoolers, craft programs, free Internet access at any one of the 26 public PCs, wireless connection and a summer reading program.
The East Hampton Library has served the community for over 110 years. As the needs of the community grew, it evolved with the times, making way for a modern research library, an extensive collection of DVDs, and study nooks amongst oak bookcases. The building, which became its home in 1912, has been added onto seven times and another expansion is planned and pending village approval. The Long Island Collection holds many rare documents and artifacts, including a piece of cloth that Captain Kidd gave to Mrs. Gardiner during his trip to Gardiner's Island in 1699, an Indian bible dating to 1685, and the Thomas Moran Biographical Art Collection. With a wide array of programs, the library attracts high school students studying for exams and authors working on their novels.
The Martha Riley Community Library is one of three city libraries serving area residents. It is located on Pleasant Grove Boulevard at the intersection of Woodcreek Oaks Boulevard, in the same building as the Roseville Community Television studios. The facility has three meeting rooms available for rent and a computerized system for checking out books. The library's collection includes a section on green technology.
The Fairfax Library, at the west end of town across from St. Rita's, is one branch of the Marin County Free Libraries. In addition to being connected to the other county-run libraries, such as the ones in West Marin, the Fairfax Library is connected to all other town libraries through a database. Library card-holders are able to reserve or check out books from any library in the county. The Fairfax Library also puts on a number of community and kid-focused events. There are reading clubs for adults and teens, as well as weekly children's groups. The library posts a blog on its website that keeps patrons up-to-date with the most current events. In addition, the library recently began a service, Overdrive, which allows card-holders to download books and audio on their computers.
Part of the Nassau Library System, the Lynbrook Public Library is a community resource with a variety of services and events. Residents of Lynbrook may visit the library to check out books, DVDs, audio and downloadable books, or to participate in programs such as story time, computer classes and book discussions.
The Greenbelt Library is a community resource that offers children, adults and seniors a wide variety of educational materials, programs, events and more, including story time, crafts, games and more. For additional information, call the number or visit the website provided.
The George Mason Regional Library is located just off Little River Turnpike and recognizable to Annandale residents thanks to its distinctive copper roof.
The library offers numerous programs for visitors of all ages. Computer stations are available for use and can be reserved in advance or the same day by calling the library desk. Book drop-off boxes are located outside, in front of the library.
Local affiliates of the library include the Annandale Women's Club and Friends of the George Mason Library.
Although the Pacifica Sanchez Library has a slightly smaller collection than the Sharp Park branch, it makes up for it with aesthetics. Located in Pacifica's Sun Valley, the library gets an unusual amount of sunlight for the notoriously foggy city and there's an enclosed garden area with a vegetable patch maintained by staff.
The library is family-oriented and features several story times and family movie nights weekly, along with clubs and regular events for adults.
Located in Lafayette Hill, the William Jeanes Library provides area residents with access to a wealth of books, periodicals and research materials designed to excite, educate and entertain. Guests can borrow a variety of books, movies and audio books at their leisure. The library also sponsors a number or children's, arts and historical programs throughout the year.