Library Land Project
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Library Land's mission is to explore, document, and promote the essential role of public libraries in our communities.
The Nashua Public Library is a mid-sized Brutalist gem. We visited this library with friends, and were really impressed by several aspects and features. The giant Mr. Potato Head, a seed library, and a robust Library of Things - as well as our friends’ reminiscences made this a great visit!
Nashua Public Library, Nashua, New Hampshire — Library Land
Nashua, New Hampshire, is a city of 92,000. It has recently been lauded as one of the hottest housing markets in the country. We visited to meet up with some of Greg’s old colleagues - and to see the ...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The Nashua Public Library is a mid-sized Brutalist gem. We visited this library with friends, and were really impressed by several aspects and features. The giant Mr. Potato Head, a seed library, and a robust Library of Things - as well as our friends’ reminiscences made this a great visit!
Rachael styled a sweatshirt she bought on her European travels! She paired her green “Venezia” sweatshirt with an intricately embroidered floral collar, black jeans, & red sneakers to tie the look together. Her stylistic choices elevated an otherwise simple touristy shirt.
November 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Rachael styled a sweatshirt she bought on her European travels! She paired her green “Venezia” sweatshirt with an intricately embroidered floral collar, black jeans, & red sneakers to tie the look together. Her stylistic choices elevated an otherwise simple touristy shirt.
A chance visit to the Biblioteca Bettini Junior in Venice was a refreshing & eye-opening experience. With stunning artwork, amazing views, & lots of resources for kids & teens, it was a terrific example of a library that really knows its audience! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog... #libraryjoy
Biblioteca Bettini Junior, Venice, Italy — Library Land
We stumbled upon the Biblioteca Bettini Junior, a children's library, while we were exploring beautiful Venice! It looked absolutely adorable from the outside, so we could not pass up the chance to vi...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
A chance visit to the Biblioteca Bettini Junior in Venice was a refreshing & eye-opening experience. With stunning artwork, amazing views, & lots of resources for kids & teens, it was a terrific example of a library that really knows its audience! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog... #libraryjoy
The Haston Free Public Library is full of quiet charm. The mosaic tile flooring, the stained glass windows, & the little mouse hole were delightful! & we were so impressed by the details scattered throughout the library. The sensory tent in the children’s room & the displays impressed us the most!
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Haston Free Public Library is full of quiet charm. The mosaic tile flooring, the stained glass windows, & the little mouse hole were delightful! & we were so impressed by the details scattered throughout the library. The sensory tent in the children’s room & the displays impressed us the most!
The Haston Free Library is a sweet town library. Its mosaic floor, stained-glass windows, & antique lighting fixtures give it a genteel feeling. That’s not to say the library was quiet, far from it. In fact, this was the busiest we visited that day. librarylandproject.org/stories-blog...
Haston Free Public Library, North Brookfield, Massachusetts — Library Land
North Brookfield, Massachusetts, is a lovely town of around 5,000 people in the central part of the state. Its library, the Haston Free Public Library , is just as beautiful. Built in 1894 and renova...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The Haston Free Library is a sweet town library. Its mosaic floor, stained-glass windows, & antique lighting fixtures give it a genteel feeling. That’s not to say the library was quiet, far from it. In fact, this was the busiest we visited that day. librarylandproject.org/stories-blog...
Rachael is standing next to pillars that were once part of Hadrian’s Library. For this visit, Rachael keeps it cool in a cornflower-blue sundress, taupe slides, & a pink belt bag for a pop of color. She also wore a straw hat & some sunglasses. A fun, breezy outfit for exploring ancient libraries!
November 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Rachael is standing next to pillars that were once part of Hadrian’s Library. For this visit, Rachael keeps it cool in a cornflower-blue sundress, taupe slides, & a pink belt bag for a pop of color. She also wore a straw hat & some sunglasses. A fun, breezy outfit for exploring ancient libraries!
We took a detour from exploring the city to explore the Municipal Library of Athens! This small library packed a mighty punch in providing materials and work spaces for local patrons. Viewing archived newspapers, a card catalog, and exploring the different reading rooms made it a notable visit!
November 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We took a detour from exploring the city to explore the Municipal Library of Athens! This small library packed a mighty punch in providing materials and work spaces for local patrons. Viewing archived newspapers, a card catalog, and exploring the different reading rooms made it a notable visit!
A visit to the Municipal Library of Athens was a welcome reprieve from the Greek heat! It was interesting to see how the space in this small library was used. It was also great to see it being used! The friendly staff and the fun task of translating signage made this visit a memorable experience.
Municipal Library of Athens, Athens, Greece — Library Land
Walking into the cool lobby of the Municipal Library of Athens was welcome, as it was as hot as Hades in Greece! A library worker was stationed at the desk and was friendly when she greeted us. We wer...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A visit to the Municipal Library of Athens was a welcome reprieve from the Greek heat! It was interesting to see how the space in this small library was used. It was also great to see it being used! The friendly staff and the fun task of translating signage made this visit a memorable experience.
We had a fantastic tour with Jenny Benedict, the library director. She showed us the new Sawyer Free Library with so much enthusiasm & pride. These kinds of library visits are so inspiring! Thank you, Jenny, for your time, insights, & contagious energy! #BookSky #libraryjoy
November 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We had a fantastic tour with Jenny Benedict, the library director. She showed us the new Sawyer Free Library with so much enthusiasm & pride. These kinds of library visits are so inspiring! Thank you, Jenny, for your time, insights, & contagious energy! #BookSky #libraryjoy
Much to our excitement, we were invited to check out the newly renovated Sawyer Free Library. An insightful & informative visit by our hosts, we were able to admire the new rooms & services being offered to the community. It’s thrilling to be able to see the positive impact of these updates!
November 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Much to our excitement, we were invited to check out the newly renovated Sawyer Free Library. An insightful & informative visit by our hosts, we were able to admire the new rooms & services being offered to the community. It’s thrilling to be able to see the positive impact of these updates!
Any time we’re asked to visit a public library, we jump at the opportunity! Our visit to the Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester was no exception. The design, energy, and use of the library were amazing! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog... #BookSky #libraryjoy
Sawyer Memorial Library, Gloucester, Massachusetts — Library Land
We love it when libraries invite us to visit. It’s one of our favorite things to do. We were recently invited to visit the newly renovated and expanded Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester, and wow, wh...
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November 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Any time we’re asked to visit a public library, we jump at the opportunity! Our visit to the Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester was no exception. The design, energy, and use of the library were amazing! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog... #BookSky #libraryjoy
Originally founded in 1881 as the Young Men’s Library Association, the Ware Library is a vital community hub. Plenty of materials & seating can be found, with the atmosphere made cozy through the use of fairy lights. This beautiful gothic style building made for a memorable visit on this rainy day!
October 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Originally founded in 1881 as the Young Men’s Library Association, the Ware Library is a vital community hub. Plenty of materials & seating can be found, with the atmosphere made cozy through the use of fairy lights. This beautiful gothic style building made for a memorable visit on this rainy day!
The Ware Library was founded as the Young Men’s Library Association in 1881. The main lobby grasps your attention! There are plenty of materials to browse through & space to work or socialize. With its cozy atmosphere, it’ the best place to be on a rainy day! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog...
Ware Library, Ware, Massachusetts — Library Land
While we were touring libraries in central Massachusetts, we found ourselves in Ware. The Ware Library is a stunning gothic style building that was originally founded as the Young Men’s Library Associ...
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October 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The Ware Library was founded as the Young Men’s Library Association in 1881. The main lobby grasps your attention! There are plenty of materials to browse through & space to work or socialize. With its cozy atmosphere, it’ the best place to be on a rainy day! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog...
If you’d like to read more about this visit, check out our website! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog... #libraryjoy #BookSky
October 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
If you’d like to read more about this visit, check out our website! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog... #libraryjoy #BookSky
The Grande Bibliothèque is the largest library in Québec. This beautiful, 6-level building serves as the central library in Montréal & the main location for the national archives. The variety of the resources available impressed us. It was wonderful seeing how busy it was on the day of our visit!
October 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The Grande Bibliothèque is the largest library in Québec. This beautiful, 6-level building serves as the central library in Montréal & the main location for the national archives. The variety of the resources available impressed us. It was wonderful seeing how busy it was on the day of our visit!
The last stop of our #alaac25 road trip was at the Metuchen Borough Public Library. & it had a lot of heart! There were so many cool things to see. Especially Bruiser’s Books & Kavi the AG doll. Her storyline has her from Metuchen. This library is successful in serving this growing community!
September 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The last stop of our #alaac25 road trip was at the Metuchen Borough Public Library. & it had a lot of heart! There were so many cool things to see. Especially Bruiser’s Books & Kavi the AG doll. Her storyline has her from Metuchen. This library is successful in serving this growing community!
The last stop of our #alaac25 roadtrip was at the Metuchen Borough Public Library, where we admired its beautiful building & vibrant community. The community art, cozy seating, & fun program spaces are what stuck out the most to us as we explored the library. librarylandproject.org/stories-blog...
Metuchen Borough Public Library, Metuchen, New Jersey — Library Land
The last stop of our road trip to Philadelphia was at Metuchen Borough Public Library. Pulling up, we saw a beautiful brick building with arched windows and white trim. Walking in, we saw that the mai...
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September 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The last stop of our #alaac25 roadtrip was at the Metuchen Borough Public Library, where we admired its beautiful building & vibrant community. The community art, cozy seating, & fun program spaces are what stuck out the most to us as we explored the library. librarylandproject.org/stories-blog...
Knowing that Rachael would be road-tripping to the Haskell Free Library & Opera House, she wore comfortable clothes that fit her style! She is wearing mauve chinos, a chambray button up over a 🍋 print t-shirt, & white chucks. Rachael's pink glasses tied her look together. Fashionable & functional!
September 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Knowing that Rachael would be road-tripping to the Haskell Free Library & Opera House, she wore comfortable clothes that fit her style! She is wearing mauve chinos, a chambray button up over a 🍋 print t-shirt, & white chucks. Rachael's pink glasses tied her look together. Fashionable & functional!
The Haskell Free Library & Opera House is an impressive Victorian building that sits on the US/Canada border & offers bilingual resources. The librarians’ ability to serve these communities while also adhering to immigration laws is incredible! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog... #Booksky
Haskell Free Library and Opera House, Derby Line, Vermont — Library Land
The Haskell Free Library and Opera House is a sought-after destination for any bibliophile. We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see it for ourselves while we were en route to Montreal! &...
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September 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The Haskell Free Library & Opera House is an impressive Victorian building that sits on the US/Canada border & offers bilingual resources. The librarians’ ability to serve these communities while also adhering to immigration laws is incredible! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog... #Booksky
This outwardly austere library held a lot of whimsy within! The White Plains Public Library had an imaginative children’s room, a cool teen space, & unique furniture dotted thoughout the library. The best part of this visit? We got to help a patron check out their books! #libraryjoy #BookSky
September 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
This outwardly austere library held a lot of whimsy within! The White Plains Public Library had an imaginative children’s room, a cool teen space, & unique furniture dotted thoughout the library. The best part of this visit? We got to help a patron check out their books! #libraryjoy #BookSky
Our #alaac25 road trip continued on to the White Plains Public Library. This austere building held a lot of whimsy! Such as imaginative play forts and unique furniture. Also, we flexed our librarian skills when a patron reached out for help during our visit! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog...
White Plains Public Library, White Plains, New York — Library Land
The third stop of our road trip to Philadelphia was the White Plains Public Library. Much like the Fairfield public Library, pictures of their children’s department impressed us! The White Plains Pub...
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September 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Our #alaac25 road trip continued on to the White Plains Public Library. This austere building held a lot of whimsy! Such as imaginative play forts and unique furniture. Also, we flexed our librarian skills when a patron reached out for help during our visit! librarylandproject.org/stories-blog...
Usually a fan a warmer tones, Greg embraced the color green with this ensemble! His leisure suit jacket pops in contrast with the other shades of green of his trousers, shoes, and neck scarf. This outfit is perfect for the cooler temperatures we’re experiencing as summer starts to wrap up!
September 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Usually a fan a warmer tones, Greg embraced the color green with this ensemble! His leisure suit jacket pops in contrast with the other shades of green of his trousers, shoes, and neck scarf. This outfit is perfect for the cooler temperatures we’re experiencing as summer starts to wrap up!
Avon Public Library is a quaint shingle style building that is quintessentially New England! The open concept rooms allow users to easily navigate the space. The architecture, the furniture, and the friendly staff certainly made this library feel welcoming and cozy! #libraryjoy #BookSky
September 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Avon Public Library is a quaint shingle style building that is quintessentially New England! The open concept rooms allow users to easily navigate the space. The architecture, the furniture, and the friendly staff certainly made this library feel welcoming and cozy! #libraryjoy #BookSky
Cary Memorial Library is certainly making do during this transitional time! The basement may be closed off but the library still had so much to see and offer visitors. We can’t wait to see the results of their renovation! #libraryjoy #BookSky
August 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Cary Memorial Library is certainly making do during this transitional time! The basement may be closed off but the library still had so much to see and offer visitors. We can’t wait to see the results of their renovation! #libraryjoy #BookSky
Fairfield Public Library is the second stop our #alaac25 roadtrip! This beautiful brick building had a lot to offer. There was a stunning art gallery, a variety of services, & the cutest children’s room! All of the play forts were based on locations in Fairfield. A delightful visit! #libraryjoy
August 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Fairfield Public Library is the second stop our #alaac25 roadtrip! This beautiful brick building had a lot to offer. There was a stunning art gallery, a variety of services, & the cutest children’s room! All of the play forts were based on locations in Fairfield. A delightful visit! #libraryjoy