Category Archives: Libraries

When In Doubt

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Best Library Of The Year

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

One look at at Dokk1 in Århus, Denmark and you can see why it has been named the best new library of the year by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. The enormous waterfront library is a perfect example … Continue reading →

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You Are What You Read

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Brian D. Butler
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Curiosity Feeds Imagination

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

New work in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg by the amazing French artist known as Mantra.

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All Libraries Are Beautiful

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

For true bibliophiles, all libraries are beautiful. Of course, some libraries are more beautiful than others. There’s a wonderful story at Tech Insider that looks at libraries in each of the 50 U.S. states that have at one time been … Continue reading →

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Make America Read Again

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Cleveland, Ohio librarian Jonathan Harris is using his summer vacation to give away books to both protesters and delegates at the Republican National Convention. Harris, who is the branch manager at a neighborhood library in the Tremont section of the … Continue reading →

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Chill Library

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Built to improve literacy rates in Bima, Indonesia, this wonderful little library was constructed using recycled plastic boxes from a local ice cream manufacturer. Sponsored by the NGO Pocket for the Poor, the eco-friendly building makes use of natural cross … Continue reading →

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Why I Smell So Good

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

I smell so good because I spend my days surrounded by antiquarian books. This video explains why that is the case. Okay, it’s just one man’s opinion.  

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Dear George Orwell

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

The British Library has just released over 300 literary treasures relating to 20th century writers available online for the first time. The amazing collection includes literary drafts, rare first editions, notebooks, letters, diaries, newspapers and photographs from James Joyce, Virginia … Continue reading →

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Library Tourism

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Brian D. Butler

Portuguese architectural illustrator André Chiote decided to create these colorful posters to celebrate some of the most impressive libraries that he has visited on his travels.

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