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At least it is in chalk. But with all the noise complaints we get, shouldn't the "library sleepers" be much less annoying than the "library cell phone talkers"? Maybe they are snoring. Or worse. Hmmm....
The new Library building in Birmingham is stunning, both inside and out. You are able to ascend right to the roof on the 7th floor - the final journey in a glass lift - where you can look out across the City to the surrounding coutryside. There is also a herb garden on the 4th floor. Hopefully this set of photos gives you a taste of the building and the wonderful veiws of the surrounding buildings.
Day 222 of 365 (Saturday) - My children LOVE the library. We often spend a couple of hours there, and it usually passes swiftly, and reasonably calmly. I don't know what it is about the place, but we just feel so relaxed there and enjoy escaping into a world of possibilities (such as the sewing book that I picked up, since when we are there it feels possible we might complete such a craft project at home). Even my youngest started getting interested in books. I was too busy soaking in the calmness that I didn't want to spend lots of time capturing the moment, but rather enjoying it. This kind of scene would never happen at home!
A bit of a messy composite of 3 shots to get it all in - it really is quite big. I couldn't get enough of Aldershot Library when I was a kid.
The Central Branch of Vancouver Public Library resembles the Roman Colosseum in some ways. Completed in 1995, the building was designed by Moshe Safdie who was selected after winning a design competition.
Brian Dettmer
Libraries of Health
2008
Altered Books
10-3/4" x 10-1/4" x 8-1/2"
Image Courtesy of the Artist and Toomey Tourell Fine Art
Notes: new Katoomba Library
Format: colour digital photo
Repository: Blue Mountains Library - library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au
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Photographer: John Merriman
This is a theological and historical library of 80,000 volumes which includes Dr Pusey's library, and a large collection of other theological and historical volumes. Dr Pusey's own books, bought after his death, originally formed the heart of Pusey House Library. Since then, by gift and purchase, the Library has grown into an important collection that is widely recognised as the leading specialist library not only in Oxford but in the United Kingdom, particularly for Patristics, church history, liturgy, doctrine, monasticism and Catholic organizations. In addition to its primary source material and books on the Anglo-Catholic Movement (Tractarian and Oxford Movements), in recent times the Library has become a library of record and resource centre for the Church of England, holding General Synod papers, runs of church newspapers and directories and other relevant material and publications as well as the theses written for Lambeth degrees and diplomas. The large majority of books are on open-access shelves. The Library also subscribes to a large number of periodicals and journals.
Notes: Vicki Edmunds the library manager on opening day greeting patrons.
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Repository: Blue Mountains Library - library.bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Photographer: John Merriman
The library of the Premonstratensian monastery at Strahov is one of the most valuable and best-preserved historical libraries – its collection consists of approximately 200,000 volumes. The oldest part of the library, the Baroque Theological Hall, was established between 1671 and 1674; the main Classicist vaults of the Philosophical Hall date from 1794 and are two storeys tall. Both halls are dominated by ceiling frescoes by Siard Nosecký and Anton Maulbertsch
This blitz ghost is Waterloo Library, Opened in 1908 on Church Road, close to the junction with Great George Street. It was gutted by fire on the night of the 3rd/4th May 1941. The site is now a car park
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The Jefferson Market Library was open to the public last 10.12.13 during Open House New York. Waiting time to go up was about an hour and you have to climb 149 steps up the spiral staircase, but it was so worth it. Great views of Manhattan from up the tower!
Lamont Library was "the first university library building in the United States specifically planned for undergraduates."
Minerva of Peaceby Elihu Vedder
Pictured on this mosaic in the arched panel is the Roman Goddess Minerva--guardian of civilization. She is portrayed as the Minerva of Peace, but according to the artist who created her, Elihu Vedder, the peace and prosperity that she enjoys was attained only through warfare. A little statue of Nike, a representation of Victory, similar to those erected by ancient Greeks to commemorate their success in battle, stands next to Minerva. The figure is a winged female standing on a globe and holding out a laurel wreath (victory) and palm branch (peace) to the victors.
Shield and Helmet: Although Minerva's shield and helmet have been laid upon the ground, the goddess still holds a long, two-headed spear, showing that she never relaxes her vigilance against the enemies of the country that she protects.
Scroll: Her attention is directed to an unfolded scroll that she holds in her left hand. On this is written a list of various fields of learning, such as Architecture, Law, Statistics, Sociology, Botany, Biography, Mechanics, Philosophy, Zoology, etc. Minerva is therefore also the Goddess of Learning, an activity that can thrive in a peaceful society.
Owl: On Minerva's right is an owl, symbolizing wisdom, perched upon the post of a low parapet.
Inscription: Beneath the mosaic is an inscription from Horace's Ars Poetica: Nil invita Minerva, quae monumentum aere perennius exegit, and translated as, Not unwilling, Minerva raises a monument more lasting than bronze
The library at Wells Cathedral. Notice the books kept on chains to preserve them from theft. What a magnificent collection!
Headquarters Library
Our graphic novel collection and selection of manga has grown significantly in the past year. Come by and check it out. There's something for everyone.
Pat hosted another fun craft for the kids on Monday and they all got to create their own Rainbow Fish.
The Summer Kickoff was another big hit this year with balloon animals, face painting and the mascot from Menchies!
Date: 2004
Category: Library
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Date: 2004
Category: Library
Type: Image
Identifier: LP2411
Source: South Pasadena Public Library
Owner: South Pasadena Public Library
Previous Identifier: N/A
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Around the World in 30 Days. This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records
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The Malatestiana Library in Cesena is one of the oldest public libraries in Europe. It was built in the mid-1400s, funded by the Malatesta family, and given to the community rather than to the Church or kept private. This saved it from being taken over, ransacked, or destroyed in the many rivalries over the centuries between the Church, nobles, and eventually the state -it belonged to the people and was protected as such. The windows were specially designed to let the maximum of light in for reading (in the window on the right note the small round glass, this served to amplify the light as if it were many magnifying glasses -this was the afternoon of a semi-cloudy winter day).
The Summer Kickoff was another big hit this year with balloon animals, face painting and the mascot from Menchies!