Tag: library
Oldest Libraries in the United States Still Operating Today
Discover the oldest libraries in America, from Harvard's historic collection to Benjamin Franklin's Library Company of Philadelphia.
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Opens in North Dakota
Explore the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, opening July 4, 2026, in the heart of the Badlands.
Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago on Historic Juneteenth Weekend
The Obama Presidential Center officially opens in Chicago, celebrating democracy, community, and civic engagement on Juneteenth weekend.
Inside the Most Amazing NYC Museum You Might Not Have Heard Of
For more than a century, the Hispanic Society Museum and Library has preserved one of the world’s most extraordinary collections of Spanish and Latin American art, literature, and history.
Peterborough Town Library: The First Public Library in the United States
Discover the Peterborough Town Library in New Hampshire, founded in 1833 as the first public library in the U.S., funded by public taxes and free to all.
How the Public Library Became an American Civic Institution
The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen.
1976: The Curious Case of the UPSIDE-DOWN Library
Nationwide's Martin Young reports from the new public library building in Grimond, near Milton Keynes.
The Red Room - Seattle Central Library
The Red Room in the Seattle Central Library is a super striking space! Officially called the "Living Room" and sometimes referred to informally as the Red Floor or Red Hallway, it’s located on the 4th floor of the library.
Libraries Across the U.S. Offer More Than Books With New Services
Many local libraries are expanding beyond books to offer music classes, food assistance, and even hand tools.
California Woman Takes Little Free Libraries to Another Level
You may have seen these little free libraries on the side of the road, quaint little houses where people can share good old fashion traditional books.
10 Magnificent Historical Libraries
Over the course of history wealthy rulers, institutions and private patrons have spent massive sums of money building magnificent libraries. In this video we take a look at 10 of the most beautiful results of this.
What really happened to the Library of Alexandria?
2,300 years ago, the rulers of Alexandria set out to fulfill a very audacious goal: to collect all the knowledge in the world under one roof. In its prime, the Library of Alexandria housed an unprecedented number of scrolls and attracted some of the Greek...
Hidden Details of the New York Public Library
Noted historians serve as your personal audio guide through a virtual walking tour of the New York Public Library. Find out about hidden details of the famed NYC building as these expert reveal the history behind the Winnie the Pooh toys, the Rose Main Re...