mildhorror:

(via Why you should become a ‘library tourist’ | TreeHugger)

I’m not sure exactly when I started making a point to visit libraries when I traveled, but I think it was a trip to see my sister in Birmingham, UK just a few years ago. We walked by their amazing brutalist library – that was being torn down. I happened to be in town for the grand opening of the brand new wedding cake library, and Malala was speaking SO of course we had to go. After that, it became A Thing. Even on a recent day trip within my own state, we visited two small town libraries that happened to be open. If there’s a gift shop or a used book sale, I buy something. I love seeing the different spaces. Definitely recommend this!