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…
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National Library of Finland – beauty, function and that library quiet
Written by Library Planet editor Marie Eiriksson, library consultant at Gladsaxe Public Libraries, Denmark. For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ In febuary is was lucky enough to visit the Finland National library, the oldest scholarly library in Finland. It is also one of the University of Helsinki’s biggest independent institutes. The library…
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…
The National Library of Technology, Czech Republic – don’t miss the virtual tour
Written by Natálie Budilová For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ The National Library of Technology (NTK) is the largest and the oldest library of science and technology literature in the Czech Republic. The library has a collection of over 1.5 million volumes. Its primary function is to provide specialized information resources…
Sopoteka, Sopot Public Library, Poland – life here slows down for a moment
Written by Roman Wojciechowski, Ewa Lewandowska and Marcin Wiktor For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ Sopoteka is the newest branch of the Sopot Library. This newly established and most modern media library consists of several sections that includes a computer lab, music stands, a reading room with beach baskets and quiet…
Manchester Central Library, UK – Think, relax, explore!
Written by Dr Biddy Casselden Currently on secondment as Head of Library Learning and Research Services (until November 2019), Northumbria University Library, Newcastle upon Tyne UK For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ Manchester Central Library sits proudly in St Peter’s Square, and really is a ‘People’s Palace’ to behold. The creation…