Libraries Round the World: With Love from the Landa’s

San Antonio has what may be the most romantic library in the world, the Hannah Landa Memorial Library. This library is located in the Landa family’s treasured home in the Monte Vista Historic District. The Italianate stone and stucco house was built in 1928 for the couple, Hannah and Harry Landa. They participated in the … More Libraries Round the World: With Love from the Landa’s

Libraries Round the World: Super Bowl LII Champs Encourage All of Us

Philly’s Free Library had a great view of the Eagles on their way down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the Art Museum and Rocky steps for speeches and accolades from their many fans. The underdogs are now wonderdogs. Never having been a football fan or watched the Eagles play before, I was surprised at my reaction … More Libraries Round the World: Super Bowl LII Champs Encourage All of Us

Libraries Round the World: Dracula at the Rosenbach

Yes, the most famous vampire of them all, Dracula, has invaded Philadelphia’s museum and library, the Rosenbach! But not to worry, he isn’t sleeping in the basement in a coffin or roaming the upscale Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. The original manuscript and early editions are part of a special exhibit to honor the 200th anniversary of … More Libraries Round the World: Dracula at the Rosenbach