Emily Williston Memorial Library and Museum

Very kind and helpful staff. It Feels like a welcoming and safe space. Support your local library if you can.

Is being loud in a library an up north thing? I have been to two libraries; one in NY and now Mass, since leaving Texas and folks may as well be in a café. I was curious enough to ask a librarian about the noise level, and the summary of it was…oh we don’t do that here! Giving “we’re the cool mom” type energy. Being neurodivergent, the library is usually my sanctuary. I love going to the library. It a cute place, the staff is friendly enough. But this one is not a place to concentrate or find peace. Sadly.

I really like this library. It is very historical and it has some cool stuff at the library. There's a permanent display of military weapons as well as a really cool bear sculpture. The Children's library is really nice downstairs. The library staff are nice people and the atmosphere is really old but really kept up spotless.

Staff members and patrons are very loud, totally unconscious of their voice levels. I guess this is a different library where the staff make lots of noise. Unfortunate, because this is a nice library otherwise.

I love this library! I used to read all throughout my childhood and the librarians were always helpful and friendly when I needed to find my next book. The bottom floor was always a fun place to go after school as a younger kid. Plus, a library card here only cost me 1 dollar last time I checked. Every visit I had here I remember fondly and with nostalgia. Such a great library for anyone in the area to visit! Also the building itself is super cool architecturally and it is located within walking distance of the center of Easthampton!