I walk to my library branch. It's a nice stroll, more than a mile...
Here she is: Landa Branch. She was a private home built in 1928-29 and later gifted to the City of San Antonio on condition she become a public library and playground...
The study room...
Where the middle grade books live...
...including the nicest bookshelf ever...
Stairway to the second floor...
Painted lobby ceiling and second floor balcony...
I used to use the Central Branch (aka the Big Enchilada) because it usually had whatever book I sought. It's nice, too, with modern architecture and a Chihuly-designed glass tower.
Now I use the inter-library loan system to have books delivered to Landa. It's a treat to get those emails telling me I can pick up that book I've been waiting for. On cold days, I don't even take off my scooter helmet -- just pop in, grab my books, and check them out. But when I have more time (and less all-weather gear), I love to browse in this beautiful space. The rooms are cozy, the wood and marble real, and the librarians smiley. Why wouldn't they be?
Do you have a favorite library branch?
Here she is: Landa Branch. She was a private home built in 1928-29 and later gifted to the City of San Antonio on condition she become a public library and playground...
The study room...
Where the middle grade books live...
...including the nicest bookshelf ever...
Stairway to the second floor...
Painted lobby ceiling and second floor balcony...
I used to use the Central Branch (aka the Big Enchilada) because it usually had whatever book I sought. It's nice, too, with modern architecture and a Chihuly-designed glass tower.
Now I use the inter-library loan system to have books delivered to Landa. It's a treat to get those emails telling me I can pick up that book I've been waiting for. On cold days, I don't even take off my scooter helmet -- just pop in, grab my books, and check them out. But when I have more time (and less all-weather gear), I love to browse in this beautiful space. The rooms are cozy, the wood and marble real, and the librarians smiley. Why wouldn't they be?
Do you have a favorite library branch?
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Wow! If my local library looked like that I'd totally move in!!! Beautiful!
I think that's one of the most beautiful libraries I've seen in a long time! Mine is nice but very modern. Love!
So beautiful! Our local library is brand new - nice, but not like this!
I've seen a lot of stories lately about library budget cuts. Thought it'd be nice to profile my branch. Next time I'll talk up the librarians, too.
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