#Carnegie Library

[kerriclarkcreative]

When visiting the Apple Carnegie Library, I'm reminded of how the classical and modern design can be fused together to create harmony. I love the fact Apple preserved the library after years of neglect, implementing empathic design. As an outcome of human-centered design, this location has the unique space to help foster the knowledge of customers willing to learn the skills using an iPad. Amongst the old and new artifacts at the library, I feel at peace.

[downthetubes]

The Graphic Novel World of Metaphrog exhibition heads to Ayr

The Graphic Novel World of Metaphrog exhibition, highlighting the award-winning work of comic creators Sandra Marrs and John Chalmers, is heading to Carnegie Library in Ayr next month

The Graphic Novel World of Metaphrog exhibition, highlighting the award-winning work of comic creators Sandra Marrs and John Chalmers, is heading to Carnegie Library in Ayr next month. Launching on Friday 10th November 2023 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm, where the hugely talented duo will be attending to say a few words of welcome, if you’re in the area, don’t miss out. The exhibition originally…

[kvetch19]

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[myarchitectphil]

The Empress has no Clothes!!

The new wing of the Natural History Museum in NYC has opened to rapturous reviews. The interior of this $450 million building is made of shotcrete, which is normally used for swimming pools. People are drinking the Kool Aid, wanting to appear hip. Where would you rather look at dinosaur bones? In a ersatz swimming pool or a glorious hall like the old buildings of the New York museum?

I recently learned that the beautiful Carnegie library in my home town was demolished and replaced by what looks, to all appearances, like a suburban spec office building. I spent my childhood learning to love reading, and, ultimately, architecture, in the nooks and crannies of the old library. How could a child do that in a spec office building?

In the 1950's inumerable historic buildings were defaced with new modern facades to bring them up to date. Many of these, like the Reading Terminal Headhouse, were later restored. Now we are doing this all over again, apparently having learned nothing. When are we going to learn to treasure what we have and resist the urge to follow fashion?

Perhaps never.

[philaretey]

The Empress has no Clothes!!

The new wing of the Natural History Museum in NYC has opened to rapturous reviews. The interior of this $450 million building is made of shotcrete, which is normally used for swimming pools. People are drinking the Kool Aid, wanting to appear hip. Where would you rather look at dinosaur bones? In a ersatz swimming pool or a glorious hall like the old buildings of the New York museum?

I recently learned that the beautiful Carnegie library in my home town was demolished and replaced by what looks, to all appearances, like a suburban spec office building. I spent my childhood learning to love reading, and, ultimately, architecture, in the nooks and crannies of the old library. How could a child do that in a spec office building?

In the 1950's inumerable historic buildings were defaced with new modern facades to bring them up to date. Many of these, like the Reading Terminal Headhouse, were later restored. Now we are doing this all over again, apparently having learned nothing. When are we going to learn to treasure what we have and resist the urge to follow fashion?

Perhaps never.

[thegabbonessoshow]

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[hpldreads]

Happy National Library Week! Here are some trivia questions about our over 100-year-old library!

What street was the original library entrance on?

A. Adams

B. Plum

C. Orange

D. Main

When was the addition built?

A. 1912

B. 1963

C. 1937

D. 1982

What unique collection can you find on the main floor?

A. Hand Painted Decoys

B. Cigars made in Havana

C. "Havanuals"

D. All of the Above

What room still has original tiles?

A. Bathroom

B. Vestibule

C. Main Floor

D. Children's Room

Where can you always find red flowers in the library?

A. Vestibule

B. History Section

C. Non-Fiction Section

D. Circulation Desk

[uniqueartisanconnoisseur]

Travel Experiences in Southeast Iowa!

Over the years I have learned that Iowa is a truly lovely and beautiful state. The Southeastern part of the state hold several treasures, some that I have visited for years, and others just recently discovered. Read about all the fun you can have in the Hawkeye State! Amana Colonies The Amana Colonies are a place that we have been enjoying during the holidays and year-round for decades. The…

[nevinslibrary]

NML Haiku

It's that day again

More than 2,500

Andrew Carnegie

[dsmith62]

Collections - A Salute to the Branch Library

They sit quietly on tree-lined neighborhood streets. Often surrounded by single family homes , small apartment buildings and bits of retail, the branch library tucks itself gently into these neighborhoods, elegant public buildings at home in these more modest settings. San Francisco and The Bay Area are blessed with many fine examples, many of which are “Carnegie Libraries”. In one of the great…

[a8ra]

Carnegie Library, Washington D.C, United States of America

[pwnicholson]

East Nashville

[escondidolibrary]

Join us for an informative lecture on the history and architectural designs of the Escondido Public Library and its neighboring homes and buildings! The talk will include historical photographs of the Carnegie Library and of the historic homes and buildings in the area.  

This first lecture will be upstairs in the Turrentine Room tomorrow, February 22, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.!

There will be a related walking tour on the following Saturday, February 25, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.!

[plantsinlibraries]

Evanston Photographic Service. "Carnegie Library of Wilmette Children's Room and librarian's desk." Wilmette Public Library: Wilmette History (Illinois Digital Archives),1943-08-05, http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/wilmette/id/8. 2022-11-29.

[mythologyofblue]

A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert. -Andrew Carnegie