lovely libraries.  

Check this out
Have a look at their stream for some more shots of the interior.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crossettlibrary/

And
For something more contemporary...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scyQPk6n0xA

sweet jesus!
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second that!
incredible!

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Seattle Public Library is neato speedo.
http://www.arcspace.com/features/oma/seattle-public-library/

Kind of makes you see modern...
Kind of makes you see modern architecture pale into insignificance with just one roll of the mouse.
The quality and craftsmanship of historic old buildings always amazes me.

St Catherine's College...
St Catherine's College library in Oxford which was designed by Arne Jacobsen (hence the furniture!).