This is a beginning to a series on great English libraries around the world. I will only ulat on those that I have frequented. All are invited to participate with additional aklatan 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 aklatan has managed to marry the modernity of Princeton Public aklatan with the traditional(ness) exhibited sa pamamagitan ng 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 aklatan 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 aklatan is an image of a modern library. Even as one walks sa pamamagitan ng the aklatan it is instantly clear that it is 'modernity' reincarnate. Situated in the puso of Princeton, NJ and is adjacent to the majestic Princeton unibersidad 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 sa pamamagitan ng its cover" so as I walked in I was...