Whether you’re a bookworm, a history buff, or a tired tourist looking for some peace and quiet, the $5 you’ll spend visiting the Pritzker Military Museum and Library in Chicago is definitely worth the price of admission.
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New Willa Cather Exhibit at The New York Society Library
This fall I had planned on doing a walking tour of Willa Cather sites in Manhattan, but a foot injury has temporarily put the kibosh on long walks for me. However, last week I was able to make it to… Read More ›
Library Visit: Manchester Community Library, Vermont
I’m in Manchester, VT this weekend for Booktopia (a weekend full of authors and readers, created by Books on the Nightstand and now hosted by the Northshire Bookstore). The first year I came up from Connecticut for Booktopia, four years ago,… Read More ›
Library Visit: Seal Harbor, Maine
We had a wonderful vacation this August on Maine’s Mount Desert Island. I visited some area libraries, four in all, and a few bookstores as well. I’ll start with the library in Seal Harbor, which is in the neighborhood where… Read More ›
Library Stop: The (old) Otis Library, Norwich, CT
The (old) Otis Library 80 Broadway Norwich, CT Built by: Joseph Otis (July 1768-April 1854) Opened: 1850 Architectural style: Greek Revival The library opened with 250 volumes and over 1,000 subscribers. Hamlin B. Buckingham was the first librarian. By February… Read More ›
Library Visit: Derby Public Library (Derby, CT)
The Derby Library was built in 1902 and features the only gold leaf ceiling. A unique architectural gem.
Library Stop: Buckland Public Library, Massachusetts
Earlier this year when driving home from Vermont to Connecticut, we stopped in Buckland, Massachusetts and couldn’t resist following the signs to the library. This is the gem that we found! Buckland Public Library 30 Upper Street Buckland, MA 01338… Read More ›