The new central library is a mass of textures and colors of
surface treatments. Very modern. Very functional. Very dramatic. I love the inside, but I haven’t decided
about the outside.
I chose to drive to the Old Town Trolley station, and take
the trolley to the library. After
careful research, I discovered there was a station right outside the
trolley. I figured out how to get a
ticket and felt a bit triumphant. When I
arrived….I whipped right on by the now vanished station to one many blocks
further down the hill. Now I know.
It’s a very exciting place.
I have ten minutes this morning before I head off to my 15 minutes in the pool.
Left: The massive concrete
arch in the central atrium. Right: A sampling of the old books that are now out
on the shelves though way up on the 9th
floor.
One
of the new checkout kiosks. You can
check out piles of books all at once.
Pretty impressive! We just built a new central library too - I should get down there to see it one of these beautiful fall days.
ReplyDeleteA seriously gordeous WOW!!!! I'd prolly have a panic attack from the height!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks a bit like a space ship. Very odd looking when you approach from the east. Anxious to see the inside!
ReplyDeleteQuite a breathtaking piece of architecture. The dome looks like it should have a big star searching telescope in it.
ReplyDeleteLucky you!! Good for your determination as well! Our library has some odd architecture as well. Not as big or fancy, of course.
ReplyDeleteIt looks so spacious inside! I wonder if it will attract new users? I imagine so.
ReplyDeleteWe have a new library too, but not nearly so august. Wonderful, and rollator accessible.
ReplyDeleteIt must look fantastic in the sunlight.
ReplyDeleteGood gosh! That is really incredible. You should see our puny library. I'm so envious!!! I'd spend all day there.
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