Category: Libraries

Libraries Round the World: Where Text and Textiles Mesh

12/14/2019

Across from the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rocky statue and steps, the Art Deco Perelman building annex holds the library and has edgy, fashion-forward exhibits. They’ve succeeded again with Off the Wall: American Art to Wear. The Latin root textere means to weave. Stories are usually communicated via written text, and clothing is typically made from … More Libraries Round the World: Where Text and Textiles Mesh

Libraries Round the World: A Rich Port of Call

11/27/2019

San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the busiest cruise ship port in the Caribbean. During a quick port stop, I was busy too checking out a couple of libraries. One had books, but sadly, the other didn’t.  Andrew Carnegie, the kick-starter king of libraries all over the world, must have predicted the importance of San Juan. … More Libraries Round the World: A Rich Port of Call

Libraries Round the World: Dracula In Whitby, England

06/29/2019

Libraries Round the World: Stop off in Whitby England for a look at what inspired Bram Stroker and his tale of Dracula. … More Libraries Round the World: Dracula In Whitby, England