This is a beginning to a series on great English libraries around the world. I will only báo cáo on those that I have frequented. All are invited to participate with additional thư viện recommendations.

Neilson Hays Library of Bangkok, Thailand
When I think of English libraries in far-off lands, my imagings must have taken root in this library; I wouldn't be surprised to learn that I had visited it in a past life. A word to describe it -- "colonial". Tall white columns hold up upside-down cresent moons in the ceiling; dark brown teak cabinets with glass door fronts...

Unintentionally (by me) this third featured thư viện has managed to marry the modernity of Princeton Public thư viện with the traditional(ness) exhibited bởi Neilsen Hays Library, providing an exemplary example for other libraries that hope to update for the future. T.B. Scott Free Library, located in Merrill, Wisconsin [population 10,145], is a gem in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
Merrill is a town of registered historical buildings and the thư viện is no exception. T.B. Scott Library, a Wisconsin Register Landmark, opened its doors March 25, 1891, supported by...

Princeton Public Library of Princeton, New Jersey
While the link is a representation of the traditional library, the Princeton Public thư viện is an image of a modern library. Even as one walks bởi the thư viện it is instantly clear that it is 'modernity' reincarnate. Situated in the tim, trái tim of Princeton, NJ and is adjacent to the majestic Princeton trường đại học campus, the architecture departs from traditional red brick and grey stone walls for glass and steel, and evokes Frank Lloyd Wright with its geometric outdoors.

As the saying goes, "You can't judge a book bởi its cover" so as I walked in I was...