Books, places, and books that take you places
I is for Iraq One of the saddest things imaginable to bibliophiles, is the destruction of a library. Librarians fearlessly defend the right of their patrons to have access to information and they care for the collections entrusted to them so that they will be available for future generations. Alia Muhammad Baker was the chief […]
It seems that a number of libraries were built by wealthy men. I grew up near the Huntington Library and went there often. My mother took me to look through windows as scholars in white gloves turned the pages of old manuscripts. She was in awe and so was I even though, at the time, […]
There are many folks who believe they’ve encountered a ghost in a library. And why not? A library seems like a perfect place for a ghost to live. Here are a few libraries known for their ghosts: The Willard Library in Evansville, Indiana, is located in a Gothic Victorian building where a veiled lady in grey […]
F is for Found (and Friends) #AtoZchallenge Odd things are often used for bookmarks and librarians often document their discoveries. I have found recipes, pressed flowers, photos, and shopping lists. My author friend, Angelica Carpenter (librarian emeritus Arne Nixon Library) told me the two oddest things she found was a piece of bacon and a […]
Welcome to Day 5 of the #AtoZchallenge where I am exploring the library world in alphabetical order. E is for Egypt One of the mysteries of the ancient world centers around the Royal Library in the port city of Alexandria, Egypt. It is believed that scholar Demetrious of Phalerum, convinced Ptolemy I Soter (a […]
