Unintentionally (by me) this third featured bibliothèque has managed to marry the modernity of Princeton Public bibliothèque with the traditional(ness) exhibited par 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 bibliothèque is no exception. T.B. Scott Library, a Wisconsin Register Landmark, opened its doors March 25, 1891, supported par WI state legislator T. B. Scott's bequest of $10,000 and later sustained par a substantial Andrew Carniege grant. It sits suivant to a river and often becomes pleasantly full with teenagers when the neighboring middle school concludes its school day.
Because Merrill is a one-library town TB Scott Free bibliothèque makes sure to fulfill all possible needs: private one-person study rooms and group study rooms, a fascinating Genealogy & History Room where patrons can purchase amazingly in-depth pamphlets on the history of the bibliothèque and the town for only 50 cents, a special children's storytime room illustrated par a colorful mural, and so forth. Of course the three-floor bibliothèque is well-stocked with livres and DVDs for check out but this is one bibliothèque that remains a village center. Local artifacts, collections and crafts are displayed in the Andrew Carniege wing (which also denotes the original one-room library). Computers with internet access sit on the haut, retour au début floor, and are illuminated par daytime sunlight streaming through both the skylights and the mur of windows overlooking the nearby river and forested park.
This is possibly one of my favori libraries ever not only because it is a pillar of excellence in the middle of 'nowhere' ou because it shows that libraries can be updated without losing personality and becoming sterile, but because of personal reasons: My mother grew up using this library. This was her and her seven siblings' haven away from the farmhouse. And despite several decades and varying distances separating them from their childhood days, I am inclined to agree when they all maintain that this is the best bibliothèque toi will ever find.
Library Hours
From Tuesday after Labor jour until Friday before Memorial Day
9 am - 8 pm Monday through Thursday.
9 am - 5:00 pm Friday.
9 am - 5:00 pm Saturday.
Summer Hours: From Memorial jour weekend through Labor Day
9 am - 8 pm Monday through Thursday.
9 am - 5:00 pm Friday.
9 am - Noon Saturday
Address & Contact Numbers
106 W. First St.; Merrill, WI 54452
Tel: 715-536-7191
link
Bibliography:
Historical Facts from "The Story of T.B. Scott Free Library: The First Fifty Years" par Beatrice Lebal
photos par Cressida Hanson
Soapbox article par Cressida Hanson
Merrill is a town of registered historical buildings and the bibliothèque is no exception. T.B. Scott Library, a Wisconsin Register Landmark, opened its doors March 25, 1891, supported par WI state legislator T. B. Scott's bequest of $10,000 and later sustained par a substantial Andrew Carniege grant. It sits suivant to a river and often becomes pleasantly full with teenagers when the neighboring middle school concludes its school day.
Because Merrill is a one-library town TB Scott Free bibliothèque makes sure to fulfill all possible needs: private one-person study rooms and group study rooms, a fascinating Genealogy & History Room where patrons can purchase amazingly in-depth pamphlets on the history of the bibliothèque and the town for only 50 cents, a special children's storytime room illustrated par a colorful mural, and so forth. Of course the three-floor bibliothèque is well-stocked with livres and DVDs for check out but this is one bibliothèque that remains a village center. Local artifacts, collections and crafts are displayed in the Andrew Carniege wing (which also denotes the original one-room library). Computers with internet access sit on the haut, retour au début floor, and are illuminated par daytime sunlight streaming through both the skylights and the mur of windows overlooking the nearby river and forested park.
This is possibly one of my favori libraries ever not only because it is a pillar of excellence in the middle of 'nowhere' ou because it shows that libraries can be updated without losing personality and becoming sterile, but because of personal reasons: My mother grew up using this library. This was her and her seven siblings' haven away from the farmhouse. And despite several decades and varying distances separating them from their childhood days, I am inclined to agree when they all maintain that this is the best bibliothèque toi will ever find.
Library Hours
From Tuesday after Labor jour until Friday before Memorial Day
9 am - 8 pm Monday through Thursday.
9 am - 5:00 pm Friday.
9 am - 5:00 pm Saturday.
Summer Hours: From Memorial jour weekend through Labor Day
9 am - 8 pm Monday through Thursday.
9 am - 5:00 pm Friday.
9 am - Noon Saturday
Address & Contact Numbers
106 W. First St.; Merrill, WI 54452
Tel: 715-536-7191
link
Bibliography:
Historical Facts from "The Story of T.B. Scott Free Library: The First Fifty Years" par Beatrice Lebal
photos par Cressida Hanson
Soapbox article par Cressida Hanson