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/
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.