Derry Public Library, Derry, New Hampshire -- (See The Resources for Genealogists)

 

I was anxious to visit this library on May 26, 2022, because I had heard of The New Hampshire Room. I have quite a few ancestors from New Hampshire, but I didn't do any research.

Derry Public Library
64 E. Broadway
Derry, New Hampshire 03038

Phone: (603) 432-6140

Website: https://www.derrypl.org/

Most of my photos are of the New Hampshire room, but the next four are typical library pictures.

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Plenty of computers above and DVDs and music below.

I was the only one in this room, so I took a lot of photos, hoping they would help a genealogist or researcher see what was there. Permission was given to me to be here. The website for this room is https://dplnhroom.wordpress.com/ Several categories are Local History, Genealogy, and Nutfield Research. I have two direct lines from New Hampshire, they are SECCOMB and WILDER, but a huge number of non-direct lines like Westover and Poole.

Side entrance and exit. The parking area is right in front.

A view from a window.

Wayland Public Library, Wayland, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts -- (See The Resources for Genealogists)

This was the last library I visited in 2023. I wanted to see it because I read from their website. "The Wayland Library was founded in 1848 as arguably the first free public library in Massachusetts." 

The Wayland Public Library

5 Concord Road

Wayland, Massachusetts 01778

Phone: (508) 358-2311

website: https://waylandlibrary.org/

Whenever I visit a library, I do a quick scan to see if there is a librarian available, if they are busy I walk around and take photos. At one point I always tell them what I am doing and ask about their history/genealogy section.

The interior doesn't look particularly old but I thought the front sitting area with the lovely crown molding looked like it could be original.

Before going to the genealogy section, I took these photos from the second floor.

The following four photos were taken in the History / Genealogy section. The reference librarian told me they don't have much information because the Wayland Historical Society is practically next door. (See map.)

It was high noon and a very bright day, so this isn't a good photo.

Three helpful sites about the library and town.

https://waylandlibrary.org/about/history/wfplhistorymain/

https://waylandlibrary.org/about/history/town-history/

https://waylandlibrary.org/about/history/main-library-history/

Kelley Public Library, Salem, New Hampshire (See The Resources for Genealogists)

 

Kelley Public Library

234 Main St, Salem, NH 03079

Phone: (603) 898-7064

Website: https://www.kelleylibrary.org/

(Note: Parking is on the back.)

On May 23, 2022, I made my first visit to this library and I was pleasantly surprised for two reasons. First, the library was huge and had a lot of large windows providing sunlight and views. Second, it had a well-equipped history/genealogy room.

This Kelly Room has one of the largest collections of genealogy and history books, as you can see by my many photos. I enlarged quite a few so genealogists can read the titles.

Lawrence is in Massachusetts and almost borders Salem, New Hampshire.

The following photos are on the lowest floor. There is an exit to the parking lot.

View to the Library from the back entrance where I parked. I've never had a prettier view while at a library.