Written by Tony Davies, Michelle Morgan, Daniel Howells and Steven Self For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanetnet.wordpress.com/contribute/ The Austin Central Library is a must see on any visit to Austin, Texas, described as “the front porch for the city” and rated by Time Magazine as one of their 100 World’s Greatest…
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Book and Blanket, Sopot Health Resort library Poland – relaxing is not the only thing we provide
Written by Roman Wojciechowski, Ewa Lewandowska, Marcin Wiktor For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ An unique branch near the Sopot Health Resort with beach-colored blankets and febuoys hanging on the shelves. With its beautiful, minimalistic design kept in beach-like colors, warm wicker furniture it invites you to rest and relax. A…
Kapaa Public Library on the island of Kauai, Hawaii – learn more about Hawaiian customs
Written by Carmen Mitchell For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ Kauai is known as the “Garden Isle” and is one of the rainiest places on earth, receiving almost 400 inches of rain in a year! The Kapaa Public Library is located on the more touristy East side of the island, and…
Evergreen Park Public Library, Chicago – a green oasis
Written by Anna Wassenaar, Head of Adult Services, Evergreen Park Public Library For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ Evergreen Park Public Library is the public community library in the village of Evergreen Park, bordering the southwest side of the city of Chicago. While it is a small library as far as collections and…
Onondaga Free Library, Syracuse, New York – promoting literacy and well being of the community
Written by Maggie Gall-Maynard – Youth Services Librarian For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ Onondaga Free Library is a public library that sits on Onondaga Hill in the Southwest side of Syracuse, NY. It covers a large mass of land which includes three school districts. Onondaga Community College is very close….
Collins Memorial Library, Tacoma, Washington – rocking chairs, makerspace and an artgallery
Written by Jane A. Carlin – Library Director For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ The Collins Memorial Library is located on the beautiful campus of the University of Puget Sound, located in Tacoma, Washington. The Library is designed after Magdalen College in Oxford, England. One of the early presidents of the…
Booth Library, New York – collecting and preserving resources since 1923
Written by M. Doane For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ The Booth Library is the center for genealogy and historical research at the Chemung County Historical Society. It holds approximately 3,000 books, 30,000 manuscripts, 16,000 photographic images, and 11,000 maps and architectural drawings. It has been collecting and preserving resources on the Chemung…
Steele Memorial Library, Elmira NY – green roof and a maker space
Written by M. Doane For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ Steele Memorial Library, in Elmira NY. Its the main branch of the Chemung Couny Library District. Built seven years after the flood of 1972 in a modern style the Steele Memorial Library has continued to be a forward looking institution in…
West Bridgewater Public Library – a place of making
Written by Ellen Snoeyenbos For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ Here are some snaps of the West Bridgewater Public Library in Massachusetts, USA It’s a small library with a big heart. The library tries to bring unusual experiences to our patrons and provide a safe, welcoming place to all. The library…
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