I have moved to and from many cities and states. One of the first things that I do is join the local library. My love for books and knowledge was born in my home and it was fostered at schools public libraries. I am proud to say that much of my love for and respect of libraries is due to my patronage of the Codman Square Library.  The staff is so helpful and welcoming. I feel at home there. I have often recommended this library to family and friends; and when asked they tend to agree with my recommendations.

I appreciate this opportunity to celebrate my local library (Codman Square Library and its staff, esp Janice K. the branch manager) and BPL as a whole.

“Library” and “Debbie” (the children’s librarian in the Faneuil Library) were among the first words my baby would say. Now two years old, she still gets excited when I tell her we are going to the library. She loves the storytimes, singalongs, crafts hours and playgroups. I learnt a lot about how to read to her, how to find age-appropriate books and how to promote her interest in reading. However, the libraries are more than just places to read books. They create a supportive and caring community of parents, grandparents, nannies and other caregivers. Thank you, librarians in the Allston-Honan, Brighton and Faneuil libraries. You make a difference in lives of many families in the neighborhood.

We moved from Canada last year, and as I was settling into my new neighbourhood of Brighton, we ran into a new friend who told us about the library.  Since then, our Brighton branch has been an absolutely wonderful hub of local activity, friends, information and terrific socializing opportunities.  I am so grateful to have found it, and our weekly playgroup has been the center of our schedule, and I’m extremely appreciative of all the people we’ve met.  Cheers to the Brighton library, and thank you for all the excellent work you do!!!

We live in Brighton and we use all of the three libraries in the Allston and Brighton area. And the library each has its own charm and its own importance of existence.

For us, library is not just a space to borrow books.

It is a space we come to sing songs, to dance, to meet our friends, to rest, and to do much much more.

This space is full of love and joy.
This space is poor man’s resort.
This space give family life.

And for my family we couldn’t live without it.

We love going to the Faneuil Library for story time.  My 2-year old loves listening to Debbie read stories, sing songs, and lead crafts.  She makes perfect book recommendations – thank you!