Beyond books: The 21st century public library 07:03. On a recent Monday morning, the citizens of Kanawha County, West Virginia, came to check out a new chapter in the life of an old institution.

New main library planned for decades. By the 1920s, there were calls for a new library building. Books were stacked beyond reach. Ventilation was poor, the air stuffy.

The historic main library in Dumfries has officially reopened following months of restoration work. Work at the Ewart Library ...

CANTON ‒ Stark Library has released a video showing a virtual tour of what its new downtown Main Library will look like when it opens. The library system posted the two-minute video produced by ...

Main Library’s most recent renovations were in 2013, with small-scale adjustments to lighting, heating and cooling. These have helped put the library on the same eco-friendly footing as the ...

The Main Library was submitted for National Register consideration under the architecture category. Smith said it is “an outstanding example of Mid-Century Modern architecture." ...

Tacoma’s main library is getting a $6 million face lift and new tenants.. The library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S., will close to the public Sept. 1. When it reopens sometime in spring, it will have an ...