Carver's Photographic Journey: That's My World Tuesday: Seeking refuge from the rain in a Library

Monday, August 31, 2009

That's My World Tuesday: Seeking refuge from the rain in a Library

My daughter and I have always felt at home in public libraries, wherever we might find them, so when we got caught in the rain wandering around Greensboro, NC the library was a perfect place to seek refuge.

From the outside, I never would have guessed how interesting it would be inside. The sculpture under the skylight is a high light and the colorful children's section on the right is very appealing.

Some of the walls are covered in vintage posters from the World War I era. The windows are reflected in some of the posters which I didn't plan on when I took the picture, but I kind of like it. Of course a library wouldn't be worth much without books and this one had many rooms full of shelves filled with books, as one would expect.

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25 comments:

Cheffie-Mom said...: I think this is the most interesting library I have ever seen! The photos are great. enJOY your day!; August 31, 2009 at 1:02 PM
Indrani said...: What a huge library... seems to be well maintained too.
I would love to spend a day here browsing the books there.; August 31, 2009 at 2:02 PM
Anonymous said...: Excellent - and what great quality of shot for being inside!
Cheers, Klaus; August 31, 2009 at 3:12 PM
Sylvia K said...: I LOVE libraries and always look for the nearest one wherever I go! And this one looks fabulous! What great shots and a terrific post for "your world", Carver!

Have a great week!

Sylvia; August 31, 2009 at 3:19 PM
maryt/theteach said...: What a library, Carver! That center sculpture and the skylight are wonderful! :); August 31, 2009 at 3:25 PM
Rajesh said...: The inside of this library is very interesting as you have said. The books are place very nicely in the racks.; August 31, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Cezar and Léia said...: I think Greensboro has a beautiful library.I like your pictures a lot!
Léia; August 31, 2009 at 4:15 PM
Sandi McBride said...: I adore libraries...what ever city we've ever lived in (and there have been scads) the first place I scouted out was the Public Library! Love this one so close to home...
may have to go get a look at it myself!
Sandi; August 31, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Anonymous said...: That's a huge library. I could see myself browsing thru those wonderful classic posters.; August 31, 2009 at 5:05 PM
Barbara said...: I love librarys, this one looks very interesting especially the sculpture.; August 31, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Martha Z said...: A very appealing library but the books would be enough of a draw by themselves. Our local library has had to cut their hours so severly I must make an appointment with myself to make sure I get there during the limited hours.; August 31, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Guy D said...: wow what a great library, love that monument in the second photo. Excellent pics

Have a great week
Guy
Regina In Pictures; August 31, 2009 at 5:45 PM
Jane Hards Photography said...: That is a fantastic place. So good of whoever to allow photography inside. I admit if it wasn't for the library here I would have very limited resources. As much as I love the internet, you can't beat flicking through crumbling books on a bookshelf library.; August 31, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Ayie said...: That's a very nice library, inside and out!; August 31, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Gemma Wiseman said...: What a grand library this is! Verging on an art gallery! Wonderful photos!; August 31, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Gaelyn said...: Nice sculpture. How convient to have a library to hide from the rain.; August 31, 2009 at 9:36 PM
Snap said...: Great library! I could wander around all day and more! Lovely kids section and the sculpture ... WOW!; August 31, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Barb said...: What a special library! It looks well endowed, too. Magnificent sculpture and vintage art!; September 1, 2009 at 12:02 AM
Wolynski said...: Beautiful library and beautiful photos. I love libraries - all those books and you can take them home.; September 1, 2009 at 1:52 AM
Reader Wil said...: This is a beautiful library, I think! Very modern, very light and yet it has a certain dignity that reminds me of former times.; September 1, 2009 at 6:04 AM
Regina said...: Such a big library . Thanks for sharing.; September 1, 2009 at 7:00 AM
Happily Retired Gal said...: What a marvelous library tour. You make me want to take my camera to our Library and Cultural Center and share too ;--)
Hugs and blessings,; September 1, 2009 at 2:48 PM
SandyCarlson said...: That is a beautiful library. You are Greensboro's best advocate!; September 1, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Larry D said...: That is one cool library, great photos.; September 1, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Marites said...: Our city library is small and I wish it's as big as the one here in the photos. I especially like the pic of the lobby. When I was in college, our school lib was my fave haven.

My world is up here.; September 2, 2009 at 1:46 AM

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