Thomas Balch Library

Lisbeth Chandler

Excellent for history & genealogy. Librarians are knowledgeable & courses very good.

Esme Fly

A great, beautiful, and quiet library, but not at all welcoming. Several of the old women working there are so abrupt and follow you around from the minute you arrive waiting for you to do something so they can yell at you. There are usually very few people at Balch and those who I’ve seen visit are very homogeneous. I imagine those who don’t look like upper middle class loudouners avoid the place because they feel uncomfortable. Some of the staff members here need to be reminded that this is a public library, not their personal estate. Rust is sometimes noisier, but they’re incredibly helpful and inclusive and welcome everyone.

Heather LTF (Buckwheatus Featus)

Full of historical facts.

Gazza Cov

One of my favorite place if I want to be alone and just read all day. The people that works in this place is accommodating they help a lot specially if you are looking for a specific book.