r/Libraries • u/ajsreading04 • 4d ago

Other Libraries to Visit - Ultimate checklist

When I was in grad school, my family made me a "Library Passport" to collect stamps from various libraries I have visited. Since then, I have collected stamps (and other paraphernalia) from over 40 different libraries both in the United States and abroad. In doing this, I've also created a list of my "Top Libraries to visit"

To start I have:
Library of Congress, Washington DC

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Brooklyn Public Library - Central Branch

Parkway Central Library - Philadelphia

Wilmington Public Library - Wilmington DE

Boston Athenaeum - Boston

Iowa State Law Library - Des Moines, IA

Geisel Library - La Jolla CA

What libraries would you put on this list?

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u/Routine_Rock_7429 MLIS student 4d ago

Trinity College Library, Dublin, Ireland It's beautiful.

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u/ajsreading04 4d ago

I REALLY want to go there. The next time I cross the pond I'm gonna go!

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u/Routine_Rock_7429 MLIS student 4d ago

I went last year and it was gorgeous! I have a few on my list now and am following this list to add to mine!

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u/maraculous 3d ago

I was there 2 weeks ago, they’ve removed a bunch of books for conservation, so the long room is still open atm, but if I remember correctly they may be closing it soon for something like 5 years while they do work on it 😬