Rockland Memorial Library

Time to do some work…
The building itself on the outside is nice, limited parking area in the back.
Free internet, but it is kinda slow… still free. Not really used to it, since my house has fast internet.
So much books, magazines, references, CDs, and DVDs. There are more items here than work space. I stayed at a table, and I could clearly hear the people in front of me, next to me, and behind me. Not much room from people who are close by.
The librarians here are really nice though. I like them. One of the older ladies here have a cute little laugh, and I get all warm inside when she does. I picture her handing me some warm fresh baked cookies and a glass of milk while I’m working.

Friendly librarians and a warm and cozy atmosphere to facilitate research and learning, this library has all the features of a large library (like Boston Public) nestled in a small town like Rockland. The library is part of the Old Colony Library Network, which isn’t the greatest, but their interlibrary loan system works well and you can get the books you want without having to worry about shipping and handling.
Why buy best sellers that you will only read once? Why buy travel guides for a trip you’ll only take once? Instead, you can get them through the library. And you can place books on hold AND «order» books through interlibrary loan all online. Just have your library card handy!
With limited funding and budgets slashed left and right, it’s hard for local libraries to provide the full services like larger libraries can. However, the Rockland library not only provides public use computers for patrons, a children’s reading room, work by local artists, a knitting club, a gardening club, and online research databases … the staff is pleasant and always willing to help.
The parking here can be a little troublesome (I like to get in touch with my hipster side and walk to the library from home with my sack-​o-​books over my shoulder), but there is ample parking alongside the side streets.
Don’t like that the library isn’t opening on weekends? Write to your local councilman (or councilwoman) to voice your concerns. Start a petition and fight the power!

Cute, little, town library. Smaller than I expected it to be for a town of this size. I can usually find the book I am looking for or they can get it from another library quickly. They also have a good selection of videos which is good in these difficult financial times. The hours aren’t great, but I make do. I’ve never had a problem finding a parking spot in the lot. I hope it never closes because every town should have a public library!