Public Library, Northfield, Vermont

[LIB9933] - George Washington Brown was donor of Northfield's Brown Public library built in the early 1900s on the corner of South Main Street (VT Route 12) and Slate Avenue. The Classical Revival building of red brick with granite trim was completed in 1906 and cost between $20,000 and $25,000. [Read more here...]

The recent photo is courtesy of  Northern New England Villages, Encouraging the preservation and restoration of towns and villages in Northern New England (Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont) via picture galleries, blogging, forums, social media and more. [http://northernnewenglandvillages.com/]

Reading is Sexy

Okay, it is Friday night, just having a little fun... don't blast me on this one...

"Reading is Sexy" Bumper Sticker by lkaiser03
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1911 Spafford Library, Springfield, Vermont

Springfield, VT Panoramic Map - 1886 Posters by photos_maps
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1909 Brown Memorial Library, Williamsport, Pennsylvania

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1906 Library Building, Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois

[LIB9892] - The bottom photograph shows "Wheeler Hall." This Romanesque style red brick and rock faced sandstone building was originally the University library. Reminiscent of the Richardson Romanesque style, with its round arched windows, it was intended to harmonize with the second Old Main which burned in 1969. [http://explorecarbondale.com/node/113]

1917 Goodrich Memorial Library, Newport, Vermont

[LIB9880] - A tradition of learning and imagining since 1868, The Goodrich Memorial Library envelopes you in its stunning woodwork, cozy fireplaced nooks and crannies, and the impressive staircase.  You'll be drawn back in time with the grandeur and friendly access of books to peruse, computers to use and events happening for locals and out-of-town visitors as well.  The first library, established in the town of Newport, was originated by Dr. John M. Currier in the spring of 1862. He conceived of the plan for a circulating library by having each member take two dollars' worth of stock and allowing stockholders to pay for their shares in books. Some of the books belonging to the first library passed along down through all the later organizations and are now found in the Goodrich library.  Curl up in a chair by the fireplace and hook your laptop into the complimentary wireless internet service. [http://www.discovernewportvt.com/see-do/goodrich-memorial-library]