South Branch Library

This is the best of the 3 libraries in Peabody. I’ll get the negative out of the way first. The only reason I’m not giving this 5 stars is because it is very small, and therefore has a smaller selection of books than the Main Branch in Peabody, but I think the good far outweighs the bad here. The building was recently renovated and looks beautiful. It is a one-​room library with a circulation desk, a childrens department, a fiction and non-​fiction section and a reference/​periodical area. What makes this library outstanding is it’s staff. They are always willing to bend over backwards to accommodate their patrons. They are never condescending and they go the extra mile to get their patrons what they want. The beauty of the library system around here is that if your home library doesn’t carry what you’re looking for, they can usually order it from somewhere else, and having been numerous times to all 3 libraries in Peabody, I can say with assurance that the South Branch staff works harder than any of the others for their patrons and they always do it with a smile on their face.