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Category Archives: Libraries
How We Live Now
Yesterday morning, the Trump regime announced its first budget blueprint and as expected the plan aims to eviscerate programs that support the arts throughout the United States. The proposed budget, which requires Congressional approval, eliminates funding for the National Endowment … Continue reading
Don’t Mention The War
Situated on the shores of the Laacher See near Andernach in Germany, Abbey Maria Laach is a handsome 800 year-old center of devotion and learning with a gorgeous 18th century library and a dark history. During the years leading up … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Books, Europe, History, Libraries, Tourism
Tagged Germany, World War II
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Singapore Does It Better
The government of Singapore has launched an initiative to provide residents with the world’s best transit stops. Located in the Jurong District of the city-state, the first example of these super stops features both book racks for print reading materials … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Asia, ebooks, Libraries, Public Transport, Tech
Tagged public transit, Singapore
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Libros Schmibros: Great Name, Great Concept
Libros Schmibros is a community-based, not-for-profit bookstore/lending library located in the Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles. Run mainly by its dedicated founder and a team of volunteers, the project champions the pleasure of reading and its power to change lives. … Continue reading
Saint Petersburg Is Packed With Surprises
When I was in Saint Petersburg, Russia this Fall, I did my due diligence as a tourist and visited as many museums, palaces, cathedrals, and attractions as I could manage in a week. Unfortunately, I was a few months too … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, Libraries, Museums, Tourism
Tagged Leningrad, Russia, Saint Petersburg
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Little Free Libraries
In thousands of neighborhoods, in 70 countries around the world, book lovers have taken the initiative to create Little Free Library book exchanges in public spaces. If you don’t have one near you, maybe you should consider starting your own. … Continue reading
Libraries Are For Everyone
Libraries Are For Everyone, now that’s a concept that we can all agree upon—I hope. The simple, but forceful message and original series of images was created by librarian Rebecca McCorkindale following the announcement of the temporary President’s illegal travel ban. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Freedom of Speech, Libraries, USA
Tagged freedom to read, Resistance
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Think Globally, Act Locally
I was shocked to discover that the Bronx, a New York City Borough with a population of 1.4 million people, has no bookstores. Although the Bronx has undergone an amazing transformation during the past decade,its last remaining bookstore chose to … Continue reading
London’s Smallest Library
London’s Borough of Lewisham is home to the city’s smallest public library. The Lewisham Micro Library was created by local resident Sebastian Handly, who purchased the old phone box from British Telecom and outfitted it with shelving, lighting, and a … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, Libraries
Tagged Lewisham, Little Free Library, London, South London
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Intellectual Raves
Beginning tonight and running through the early hours of Monday morning, the Institut Français will be hosting a series of all-night marathon “intellectual raves” in dozens of cities around the world. The 2017 La Nuit des Idées or Night of Philosophy and … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Europe, Film, Libraries, Museums, Music, Tech, USA, Writing
Tagged Brooklyn Public Library, Institut Francais, La Nuit des Idees, Philosophy
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Travel Between The Pages 