Posted by: bluesyemre | August 10, 2016

The 7 most beautiful new #libraries in #NorthAmerica

Ryerson University Student Learning Centre, in Toronto, Canada

ryerson-university-student-learning-centre-in-toronto-canada-officially-opened-in-february-of-2015  beautiful-new-library

http://ryersonbuilds.ryerson.ca/student-learning-centre/

Sawyer Library, Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts

the-renovated-sawyer-library-opened-at-williams-college-in-williamstown-massachusetts-in-2014-uses-a-restored-facade-that-was-first-built-in-1921  but-inside-the-library-a-dense-network-of-walkways-moving-walls-and-private-study-spaces-emphasizes-a-modern-design

http://sawyerlibrary.williams.edu/

Billings Public Library, Billings, Montana

billings-public-library-in-billings-montana-is-a-66000-square-foot-building-that-uses-a-continual-warm-glow-from-the-main-atrium-to-lure-in-curious-minds  opened-in-2014-the-local-community-was-called-on-to-give-their-thoughts-on-the-interior-ultimately-creating-a-space-that-just-about-anyone-would-want-to-spend-time-in

http://billingslibrary.org/

The Chicago Public Library, Chicago’s Chinatown

in-chicagos-chinatown-neighborhood-the-chicago-public-library-caters-primarily-to-technology-based-learning-and-fostering-community-wide-activities  the-building-opened-in-august-of-2015-it-boasts-16000-square-feet-of-space-including-play-areas-and-gaming-centers

http://www.som.com/projects/chicago_public_library_chinatown_branch

http://www.chipublib.org/locations/20/

The Renton Public Library, Renton, Washington

in-renton-washington-the-renton-public-library-combines-industrialism-and-nature  the-effect-is-an-interior-thats-spacious-and-practical-but-also-warm-enough-to-spend-several-hours-in-on-a-sunday-the-library-opened-in-2015

http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=842

Hennepin County Walker Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

minneapolis-minnesota-is-home-to-the-sprawling-hennepin-county-walker-library-which-started-as-a-horse-drawn-bookmobile-in-1923  in-2014-the-library-opened-with-a-new-underground-parking-garage-bike-parking-ipads-for-in-library-use-and-flexible-spaces-for-studying-reading-and-gathering

http://www.hclib.org/about/locations/walker

The Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence, Kansas

in-the-1970s-the-lawrence-public-library-in-lawrence-kansas-was-a-nondescript-concrete-building-in-2014-all-that-changed  today-the-library-is-a-multi-tiered-structure-made-of-glass-wood-and-concrete-that-dazzles-visitors-with-hi-tech-lounges-quiet-spaces-and-outdoor-events

http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/

http://www.techinsider.io/the-most-beautiful-new-libraries-in-the-world-2016-4

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