This is a beginning to a series on great English libraries around the world. I will only レポート on those that I have frequented. All are invited to participate with additional としょうかん, ライブラリ recommendations.

Neilson Hays Library of Bangkok, Thailand
When I think of English libraries in far-off lands, my imagings must have taken root in this library; I wouldn't be surprised to learn that I had visited it in a past life. A word to describe it -- "colonial". Tall white columns hold up upside-down cresent moons in the ceiling; dark brown teak cabinets with glass door fronts...

Unintentionally (by me) this third featured としょうかん, ライブラリ has managed to marry the modernity of Princeton Public としょうかん, ライブラリ with the traditional(ness) exhibited によって Neilsen Hays Library, providing an exemplary example for other libraries that hope to update for the future. T.B. Scott Free Library, located in Merrill, Wisconsin [population 10,145], is a gem in the Northwoods of Wisconsin.
Merrill is a town of registered historical buildings and the としょうかん, ライブラリ is no exception. T.B. Scott Library, a Wisconsin Register Landmark, opened its doors March 25, 1891, supported by...