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MUST-VISIT Public Libraries
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As proud library card holders, we thought it'd be nice to share some of the most stunning, enviable public libraries in the country.
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Established in 1803, it's the first free public library in the United States!
Scoville Memorial Public Library
A stunning library in Woodstock, VT that hosts great book sales.
Norman Williams Public Library
You'll recognize this one from lots of movies and TV shows.
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building - NY Public Library
Nothing compares to studying or reading in the Library of Congress.
Library of Congress
Lots of weddings happen here. It's easy to see why.
George Peabody Library
The color! The architecture! The whimsy!
Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales Branch Library
From the “living” roof to the city views, this branch is a must-visit.
Chicago Public Library - Chinatown Branch
Opened in 2004, this glass and steel building is an architectural feat.
Seattle Public Library - Central Library
Stunning architecture and a phenomenal book collection.
Boston Public Library
Sits right along the river in Steamboat Springs - what a dreamy reading spot!
Bud Werner Memorial Library
An amazing library system + “the largest lending library of orchestral performance sets in the world”
Free Library of Philadelphia
One of the most stunning libraries in Houston. Definitely gives dark academia vibes.
Lanier Theological Library
