Walpole Public Library

A thoroughly modern library, with caretakers aplenty that really want to connect their patrons with books they’re going to love.

Walpole Public Library is the place to go to for your literary needs, but I want to comment on the ladies behind the desk. They are all knowledgeable. I don’t know all of their names but Ginny is exceptionally helpful always with a smile and a kind word.

This library is new and beautiful! Wonderfully organized and great employees. One time I came here they had a awesome book sale. Another advantage is the parking!

I spent a ton of time there a few months back while pursuing my Class B license. It’s a really well setup library, with a ton of tables upstairs that offer amazing quiet work areas.
Best library I’ve been to in years, highly recommended!

What’s funny about this library is that they are about ready to renovate it, and I still love it as it is. Usually a place that is going to be renovated is run down and ready for some love, but because the town and the citizens have taken such good care of this place and use it so regularly, their renovation is for an expansion. I’m excited to see what happens when it changes.
As it stands, I think this place is great!
Working right down the road, I frequent this library at least once a week. They have an extensive selection of DVDs and videos with many new releases as well as foreign films. They also have a pretty good selection of audio books.
I love the small upper balcony that has a few tables tucked away — a nice place to do some work and people watch at the same time.
The librarians who work here are always friendly and helpful.
There are only a few computers for use (4 I think), but it’s never that long of a wait — remember that Walpole is a town, not a city.
The library loses one star for 2 reasons:
1. Their audio book loan policy. While books can be taken out for 3 weeks, audio books can only be checked out for 2 weeks. While, they can be renewed, I don’t understand why the amount of time is shorter. I pretty much have to renew every book I take out.
2. Parking. Every time I have to park in the back parking lot (because the streets are filled) I feel like I’m about to get into an accident. The entry into it is too small, so if one person is trying to get out, the other person can’t get in.