I visited the Guilford Free Library in early December 2011. It was a weekday afternoon and the librarians were all busy with patrons, so I didn’t talk to anyone, but the place has a very friendly and open vibe…. Read More ›
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Library Visit: Westerly, R.I.
Westerly Public Library 44 Broad Street Westerly, Rhode Island 02981 Library website Established: 1892 to commemorate the soldiers and sailors who fought in the Civil War. Land and $25,000 seed money donated by Stephen Wilcox. Opened: August 15, 1894 Original… Read More ›
Library Visit: New York City Public Library, Main Branch
New York Public Library Main Branch Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Foundation stone laid: November 10, 1902 Dedication ceremony by President Taft: May 23,1911 First day open ( May 24, 1911) saw 30,000-50,000 visitors Design & construction: Carrère & Hastings Construction… Read More ›
Library Visit: Hines VA Hospital, IL
Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Hospital Medical Library 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 While making my way through the sprawling buildings and halls of Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital on Friday, I discovered that they have a library. I… Read More ›
Library Visit: Iowa City 2-fer: Carnegie & New
On a recent literary-themed day-trip to Iowa City with some friends, a must-see on my list was the old Carnegie Library. The new public library is right across the street. Below are some pictures of both. First, the old… Carnegie… Read More ›
Library Visit: Milford, CT (old & new)
Taylor Memorial Library 5 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460 Built: 1894 Built by: Henry Taylor as a memorial to his mother Designed by: Joseph W. Northrup Style: Richardsonian Romanesque Inspired by the Thomas Crane Public Library in Quincy, Massachusetts which… Read More ›
Library Visit: James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT
One of the most beautiful libraries that I’ve stumbled upon in my travels. The Blackstone Memorial Library in Branford, CT is a must see for library and 19th century architecture enthusiasts.
Library Visit: Hastings, Nebraska
Hastings Public Library 517 West 4th Street Hastings, Nebraska 68901 Built: sometime in the early 1960s (source) Collection: 145,924 volumes Circulation: 234,697 items per year Serves: 31,151 residents Visit the Hastings Public Library website here Date visited: March… Read More ›
Library Stop: Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Plattsmouth Public Library 401 Avenue A Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048 Carnegie Grant Awarded: June 1, 1915 Built: 1916 Building Cost: $12,500 Operating income (2010?): $281,921 Current holdings: Books: 38,390 Audio materials: 872 Videos: 735 Serial publications: 89 Serves: 6,867 residents… Read More ›
Library Stop: Red Cloud, Nebraska
Auld Public Library 537 North Webster Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970 Date opened: March 8, 1918 Cost: $20,000 Holdings: 10,000+ books, movies, audiobooks Date visited: March 11, 2011 The library was a gift from local businessman William T. Auld. The… Read More ›