The Abe Lincoln Presidential Library: A Library of and for the Future
Sure, you’ve got your local library, and maybe you’ve visited it often enough to realize it’s real value to your local community. We’ve talked about the re-purposing of these public spaces enough to know they evolve and change to accommodate the needs of their patrons. But what about the presidential library? Turns out, the idea […]
The Re-Repurposed Library
The next chapter in your library story… probably the next few. Library /ˈlīˌbrerē/noun (plural libraries) A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for use or borrowing by the public or the members of an institution.Oxford Dictionary 2012 This definition of library was taken from a recent edition […]
St. Louis Central Public Library: A Library Repurposing Showcase
When a library as famous and well visited as the St. Louis Central Library (St Louis, MO) undergoes a massive renovation, great care and consideration must go into the planning process. The iconic building was constructed in 1912 based on the Italian Renaissance style and was frequently visited by people from all over the world. […]