It’s hard to pinpoint what I saw first as we approached the new Calgary Central Library in Alberta, Canada. Was it the building’s light fracturing hexagonal facade? The Light Rail Transit line ...

The week highlights the contributions of libraries and library workers. April 14, 2013— -- intro: In an effort to highlight the contributions of libraries and library workers, National Library ...

This is the latest for our series The World’s Most Beautiful Libraries. I won’t bury the lede: Quebec City’s Morrin Centre might be the only library you’ll ever visit that also has a dungeon. Okay, ...

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Described by one historian as the "physical expression of a grand idea," the University of Washington's Suzzallo Library is open again after a two-year project to make it earthquake-resistant. "We had ...

Some libraries aren't just places to borrow books — they're destinations with deep history and architecture that tell stories beyond the pages. The 1000 Libraries Awards 2025 highlights some of the ...

SEATTLE — When it's cold outside, it's a great time to explore the great indoors -- and maybe grab a book to curl up with later. Whether you're looking to make a statement on social media or to just ...

Now it’s in the books. A Long Island library with a fascinating past, marked by women’s suffrage milestones and an infamous arson incident, is now officially listed on the National Register of ...