Southworth Library

We love it here. Large selection of everything. I could spend all day walking around and perusing the shelves.

One of the best libraries in the area. Clean, upscale and has plenty of parking. The plethora of museum passes is wonderful. The staff are very attentive and knowledgeable. Lots of activities, meetings and other things going on as well.

Harpoons
ships
and
naked ladies
The Southworth Library was opened in 1969 and looks like a massively strong and stout building from the outside. A lot of stairs to climb to get into the main entrance but with handicapped access also available.
Once inside it becomes immediately apparent that this library is as much museum as a place for books. Lots of cool paintings and models of ships, most reflecting the area’s very nautical history.
Some old harpoons are prominently displayed on one wall and right in the middle of the library is a large statue of a very naked lady. Not sure who she is but the statue is definitely hard to miss.
A very pleasant and unique library that is more than just a place to find a book or use a computer. Lots of local history is available and even some historical and prurient art.