And the Winner Is....
Not watching the Oscars tonight. I caught a bit right after Downton Abbey (yep, that's right!) and I'm feeling a little "meh" about the whole pomp and circumstance this year.
But you know what I am celebrating? The real winner this weekend?
The Boston Public Library. For about what seems like forever, one wing of the Central Library has been closed for renovations. This wing just happened to house all the children's/teen books and while the renovations took place, those books have been squished into a teeny-tiny little section. It was always a mess trying to find a book so I have mastered the fine art of planning ahead and requesting books so I don't have to search endlessly through the chaos.
This weekend, BPL made up for all that suffering. Yesterday they had a ribbon cutting ceremony and unveiled part of the new section, including new children's, tweens, and teen sections. The new sections have a very modern feel, a contrast to the original building with it's marble floors, lion statues, high ceilings, and Indiana Jones feel. I totally think it works though.
The book art and design remind me a lot of The Last Bookstore in LA, one of my most favorite literary places in the world. The whole thing is riddled with nods to Boston's bursting literary scene. There is a section featuring Boston authors, a mural of the Public Garden, brownstones along the wall, and even some ducklings making their way in nooks and crannies. And in respect to the tradition of the old building, the children's sections has incorporated their own lion cubs.
I also love the massive arching windows that look out onto bustling city streets. When I stopped by it had just started snowing (again, yes) and it was a beautiful view of a small, quiet version of the weather we have had as of late.
If you are in the Boston area, definitely check it out. If not, hopefully these pictures will tide you over.
But you know what I am celebrating? The real winner this weekend?
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Balloons to celebrate the new opening! |
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All tables have outlets and USB ports. Nice! |
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Prepare to be wowed! |
The Boston Public Library. For about what seems like forever, one wing of the Central Library has been closed for renovations. This wing just happened to house all the children's/teen books and while the renovations took place, those books have been squished into a teeny-tiny little section. It was always a mess trying to find a book so I have mastered the fine art of planning ahead and requesting books so I don't have to search endlessly through the chaos.
This weekend, BPL made up for all that suffering. Yesterday they had a ribbon cutting ceremony and unveiled part of the new section, including new children's, tweens, and teen sections. The new sections have a very modern feel, a contrast to the original building with it's marble floors, lion statues, high ceilings, and Indiana Jones feel. I totally think it works though.
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Mural of the Public Garden in the Children's Library |
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I spy a duck! Do you see him? |
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Lion cubs guard a "you must be this size" doorway |
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"Brown"stones and a big, amazing chair |
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Classics for Boston |
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Flapping books fly above, nod to The Last Bookstore? |
The book art and design remind me a lot of The Last Bookstore in LA, one of my most favorite literary places in the world. The whole thing is riddled with nods to Boston's bursting literary scene. There is a section featuring Boston authors, a mural of the Public Garden, brownstones along the wall, and even some ducklings making their way in nooks and crannies. And in respect to the tradition of the old building, the children's sections has incorporated their own lion cubs.
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Massive window |
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More book art |
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Boston everywhere! |
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Media room |
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Lounge complete with chess boards |
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LOVE these old typewriters |
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The Teen Library as you enter |
I also love the massive arching windows that look out onto bustling city streets. When I stopped by it had just started snowing (again, yes) and it was a beautiful view of a small, quiet version of the weather we have had as of late.
If you are in the Boston area, definitely check it out. If not, hopefully these pictures will tide you over.
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Stopped to catch some snowflakes on the way It.Will.Never.Stop. Might as well enjoy it! |
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