I spent most of a morning walking around that library and taking pictures of some of the beautiful sculptures, murals, and other architectural features that caught my eye. There are two buildings, one filled with art and murals, the other much more modern (built in the 1970's and recently updated, according to the librarians I spoke with). See what you think. The library offers art and architecture tours frequently, but I just wandered around at will.
The first pictures are of the older section of the library, ending with a shot of the courtyard between the two buildings.
The following pictures are of the 'new' side of the BPL. The second picture is a sculpture on the wall as you enter from the old building to the new. It's made out of books! I also was quite fond of the staircase with 'the plot thickens' on the stairs!
Yes, I think I could definitely spend a day or a week in this great library! There's also several coffee shops and all kinds of other amenities for library patrons or passing visitors.
What a beautiful library!
ReplyDeleteIt really was. I loved it!
DeleteI'd love to visit this library - or even better to use it regularly. It looks amazing both the old and the new.
ReplyDeleteIt was quite beautiful. Very artistic and lots to see.
DeleteThat is an amazing library. Makes me want to visit Boston.
ReplyDeleteIt's recommended if you ever get a chance.
DeleteBoston is on my list of places I want to go but now it's jumped way up just so I can go visit the library. I'm not sure which one I like the better. The old part is gorgeous and so very library-y but the new section is just so fun. How did you make yourself leave?
ReplyDeleteIt was hard. LOL
DeleteAnother great post! Aside from libraries, I also love visiting bookstores. You never know what books you'll find there (I mean more of the local authors.) :)
ReplyDeleteMelody, I do the same thing - libraries and bookstores. And I agree about finding local authors. Love that too.
DeleteSeveral coffee shops in the actual library? How wonderful. As I think I told you, I don't remember going there when I was at BU. I asked Tom and he didn't think we did. I guess we just used the college library. I so love the old part, the courtyard, and the staircase. I hope that those wonderful tables with the green lamps are used often. Such a lovely place to be.
ReplyDeleteI loved that library and did buy a bottle of water there, but no coffee.
DeleteI love the "plot thickens" stairway! I hope it leads to the mystery section. Thanks for sharing your photos of this great library. I love libraries too, and this is an amazing one.
ReplyDeleteActually, the mystery section was downstairs. LOL
DeleteLove it. I always look for the local book stores. I guess I haven't been anywhere with a great library like that. I could live there. lol
ReplyDeleteYes, I felt like it was a place I could spend a lot of time too. It was a very nice set up.
DeleteWhat a beautiful library! I love the old and new (and those stairs are great!). I haven't visited a lot of libraries, but I did make a point of checking out the Portland library last summer. I'm eager to go to the ones in Lincoln City and Newport and get my library card! :)
ReplyDeleteThat reading room is to die for! How I would love to spend my afternoons there. I had the chance to enjoy Tea in the restaurant - and I felt just like Jane Austen :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it a beautiful library? I loved it.
DeleteI love checking out libraries and the Boston Public Library ranks on the top of the BEST list. Kay, if you ever travel back to this area and get to Cape Cod, be sure to go to Provincetown and check out the public library. It was originally a Methodist Church and has a full sized ship inside.
ReplyDeleteDiane, thanks for the tip about the library in Provincetown. I still do take a look at libraries as we travel. I did visit the main branch of the library in Asheville, NC. It was nice, but the bookstore on the same street got my attention more. LOL
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