Sunday, September 27, 2009

Selby Library, An Oasis Downtown

Selby Library, downtown Sarasota FL


Sarasota has a habit of making things beautiful
(well, with a few architectural exceptions downtown!). Selby Library looks like a graceful, gleaming mothership floating across from Five Points Park on First Street.
Selby Library, downtown Sarasota FL

With columns that look like elephant legs, reminiscent of its circus heritage, the building offers shady relief from summer sun outside, and a 21st century research and reading facility inside.
Selby Library, downtown Sarasota FLOn the first floor, you'll find the children's library, with a delightful entrance archway that's a real aquarium! On this floor are also new books, videos, books on tape, DVDs, and CDs. Also, a large magazine reading area and fiction collection.
Selby Library, downtown Sarasota FLUpstairs are numerous study pods with Internet computers. That's also where you'll find non-fiction, periodicals, quiet-rooms, and reference. There are meeting rooms on both floors. The facility has free wi-fi and work carrels, too. During Season, there are exhibits mounted on the mezzanine facade and in the center of the main floor.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Are you Ready for Season?

Walking east on Main Street in Sarasota FL during Season. Shopping, cafes, tra la.
Main Street near Five Corners, looking east, in downtown Sarasota FL