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The extension was designed by _space and PH Partnership. It was built by Laing O'Rourke at a cost of £11m.
Entertaining evening with Robert Goddard in Chatham library. He's a real storyteller and had a dry and humourous way with answering questions (especially about those factual inaccuracies that 'generate a letter').
In a relatively quiet moment I managed to make this image.
NPS: "Authorized in 1886, the first separate Library of Congress building, the Jefferson Building, was opened to the public in 1897. The Library's design was based on the Paris Opera House and was unparalleled in national achievement. Its 23-carat gold-plated dome capped the "largest, costliest, and safest" library building in the world. More than 40 painters and sculptors decorated the facade and interior making it surpass European libraries in its' devotion to classical culture. John L. Smithmeyer and Paul J. Pelz submitted the plans chosen by Congress for the design. Both architects were dismissed and the building's completion came under Gen. Edward Pearce Casey and civil engineer Bernard R. Green. The building stands today as a unique blend of art and architecture and is recognized as a national treasure."
Title: Library Addition Excavation
Date: 1960
Description: Aerial view of library addition excavation, July 12, 1960.
ID: RS-4-8-I.Library.258-04-03-08
Copyright 2013, Iowa State University Library, University Archives
For Reproductions: www.lib.iastate.edu/spcl/services/photfees.html
Another gorgeous day out with Lisa, this time to see the roses (among other things spring!), at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California. 4/2/15
5-9-13 Becky Lerner, author of Dandelion Hunter: Foraging the Urban Wilderness, speaks about her book.
Being a student I spend a lot of time in libraries and today was no exception - although I was visiting today instead of studying.
First stop was to Manchester University's Main Library. Mum wanted to collected a book so we did that first. We then decided we needed coffee and detoured via one of the quad cafes (which we decided against) and ended up at Caffe Nero on Oxford Road. I was amused by the picture they had on the wall. Not sure how long it'd been there for but it was dated purely by the mobile phone the woman in the picture was using. I'm suspecting early to mid 90s.
From Caffe Nero we headed down to John Rylands. Mum had to consult a book so I left her there and wandered off to run a couple of errands around town, neither of which were successful. I then headed back to John Rylands and whilst waiting for mum I had a pootle round the building. I really do like how they have merged the new with the old, and incorporated the features of the older building into the new features. I also like the distinction made - the old brick work versus the new white plastered walls. I took a few sneaky pics - I saw a "no photography" sign but think it was just for the gallery / exhibition areas..well here's hoping!
After catching up with mum we headed for another drink and decided we'd have a nose at Manchester Central Library's new home on Deansgate. Pleased to say it looks very nice, modern and busy with people. Slightly lacking in the individual study spaces which the old library had in abundance, but I think they are doing the best they can in the circumstances.
This evening, apart from a Corrie fest, we watched a programme documenting Kate "will possibly be Queen one day" Middleton's family history, charting their rise from "humble" beginnings to upper-middle class success. The programme came to the conclusion that money and being pushy in terms of social class, were the secrets to success.
The herbarium building I work in is old, I call it 'living urbex'. Plans are made to renovate. In the coming months I will try to capture as much as possible of what is there....
March 13, 2016 The Hiawassee Library held the children's program "Top Secret," where our young spies had to make their way through this laser field.
The Horn Library project consists of three distinct, but integrated pillars for study, academic support, and social interaction and collaboration. The project is envisioned to provide an improved and expanded state-of-the-art study space for students, a centralized academic support center designed around student needs, and additional classroom and faculty office space. The project also includes a new and expanded Cutler Center in a prominent location that highlights the study of finance and investment for current and prospective students, and an update of the building systems, including mechanical systems to improve energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
The L.A. Library's Flower Street entrance with the U.S. Bank Tower in the background. U.S. Bank Tower is the tallest building in California at 1018 feet. It is also the tallest building west of the Mississippi River and the 10th tallest building in the United States. It was formerly part of the Central Library, and known as Library Tower.
Los Angeles Public Library. Los Angeles, California.
(C) Isabelle Adam
Sweet Valley hunk Bruce Patman's doomed relationship with the "heroically deaf" Regina Morrow, commemorated in song .
Headquarters of Edwin Bailey (& Sons). E. Bailey had arrived from England as a child, spent a year aboard a ship in the Asia trade, returned possibly already with carpentry skills, opened a shop (on Lake St., where the Carnegie Library was later built), then gradually built up his business, gradually forging a local lumber empire, replete with specialized buildings, such as the Planing Mill (above right). Note these buildings proximity to the rail line (to NYC), undoubtedly aiding in business transactions, bith large and small.
The wait is over. Houstonians are invited to visit the improved Houston Public Library (HPL) Central Library and enjoy a vibrant environment with access to entertainment, education and information. This flagship library reopened to the public after a two-year, $17 million renovation, culminating with a two-day grand reopening extravaganza on Saturday, May 31st and Sunday, June 1st. The Central Library is located in the heart of downtown Houston at 500 McKinney, 77002.
Pictured above is a view of the Central Library lobby.
Wednesday 13 August 2014. File Reference: 2014-08-13-IMG_1329
Photo by Donna Robertson.
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries
Chinese New Year display at Shirley Library.
File reference: CCL-2014-02-25-ShirleyLibraryChineseNY-DSC_4322.JPG
Photo taken by Valerie Livingstone.
From the collection of Christchurch City Libraries.
Freaky Friday is the culmination of the Summer programs for the Tweens and Young Adults. They get to come to the library after hours on Friday and have pizza, games and win prizes! This year was a blast!
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Handmade library bag using fun owl print fabric. Wool book appliqué and hand embroidered letters spelling out, “Hoo, Hoo, Who likes to READ?” Cotton exterior and lining, with heavy canvas used as interfacing to give the bag strength. Reinforced cotton handles. Two patch pockets inside – one for your small items, and another specifically sized for your library card (it even says library card in hand embroidered letters). Approximately 14x14 inches (not including handle). Now all it needs is a library card and some books!
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