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Jeff
May 22, 2013
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The Library That Lives in a Tree

Created by Didier Muller for this year’s International Design Biennial in France, The Library … Read the full post

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Derek Attig
May 15, 2013
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Which DOCTOR WHO Library Is the Best DOCTOR WHO Library?

As a fellow Rioter noted recently, the Doctor is a literary hero. He’s also a library hero. … Read the full post

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Tasha Brandstatter
May 14, 2013
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Cool Bookish Places: The Library of Parliament, Canada

Most bibliophiles probably have an idea of what their ideal library looks like, but don’t get … Read the full post

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Derek Attig
May 8, 2013
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Visiting the Center for Children’s Books

Sixteen thousand. Walk in the fairytale castle that houses the Graduate School of Library and Information … Read the full post

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Derek Attig
April 30, 2013
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Cool Bookish Places: Stockholm Public Library

These days, we tend to take for granted that libraries will let us browse to our hearts’ content. … Read the full post

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Jill Guccini
April 26, 2013
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The 21st Century Library: Stuttgart Municipal

Ever walk into an Apple store and think, “HEY, I wish all this freakishly immaculate white space … Read the full post

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Rachel
April 24, 2013
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Destination Libraries: Admont Abbey Library

This fall, I’m planning a solo backpacking trip to Europe with stops in six countries, six cities … Read the full post

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Jeff
April 22, 2013
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Cool Bookish Places: The Slide Library

This is the coolest residential kids’ library I have ever seen. Designed for a book-loving family … Read the full post

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Derek Attig
April 15, 2013
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A Ludicrously Luxurious Law Library

Library architecture/design these days is all about glass and steel, about clean lines and sans serif … Read the full post

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Tasha Brandstatter
April 5, 2013
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Destination Bookstore: Livraria da Vila in São Paulo, Brazil

Out of a narrow two-story house, architect Isay Weinfeld designed a bookstore called Livraria da Vila. … Read the full post

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Rachel Smalter Hall
April 1, 2013
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Beijing’s Breathtaking Stick and Glass Library

How do you create a breathtakingly modern reading space that doesn’t compete with the natural … Read the full post

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Jeff
March 27, 2013
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina: The Great Library of Alexandria Reborn?

Many have heard of The Library of Alexandria–the greatest center of learning and manuscripts … Read the full post

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Jeff
March 25, 2013
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The Read Nest (You Know You Want One)

32 square feet. One door. One window. One skylight. One bed. One table. A wall of bookshelves. And … Read the full post

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Jeff
March 20, 2013
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The Library Bridge

Adding new building space on historic university campuses is a difficult task. This was the problem … Read the full post

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Jeff
March 18, 2013
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The Book Tower House

When a client was looking to add an extension to their tall, narrow London home to house their library … Read the full post

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Greg Zimmerman
March 8, 2013
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A Gorgeous Corporate Library

You’ve surely heard about trendy tech companies with on-site daycare, gourmet chefs, workout … Read the full post

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Rebecca Joines Schinsky
February 25, 2013
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America’s Most Beautiful Public Library

When you grow up in Kansas City and move away, you get used to people making Wizard of Oz jokes and … Read the full post

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Jeff
February 8, 2013
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Environmentally-Friendly Libraries

The only thing better than a cool library is a cool library that is eco-friendly, right? So for National … Read the full post

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Jeff
February 4, 2013
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An Outdoor Library

Frigid temperatures here in the Northeast have got me daydreaming about reading out in the sunshine. … Read the full post

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Jeff
January 28, 2013
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The World’s Smallest Bookstore

Now this is the kind of roadside attraction I would stop for. About 100 miles northeast of Toronto, … Read the full post