tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8301521187309377992.post2159030431331171762..comments2023-05-13T06:52:38.873-05:00Comments on The Great Library Hunt: Sheepshead Bay #56, 9/3/08Mikey Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15230020784859833666noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8301521187309377992.post-81429997559820813002008-10-16T16:10:00.000-05:002008-10-16T16:10:00.000-05:00Thanks for your interest, Paul, all this stuff abo...Thanks for your interest, Paul, all this stuff about Carnegie libraries is fascinating! I'll definitely have to check out your group. Also I go to the Palmer School, which is part of Long Island University, but I think that this point they aren't that different, since many of my professors (at the Manhattan site of Palmer, which is actually in NYU's main library) teach at Pratt as well.Mikey Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230020784859833666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8301521187309377992.post-81005292380038538142008-10-13T21:04:00.000-05:002008-10-13T21:04:00.000-05:00It's me again. I started a Yahoo Group for people...It's me again. I started a Yahoo Group for people interested in all aspects of public libraries.<BR/><BR/>I hope it will be an interesting and quirky place.<BR/><BR/>Here's a link to the group:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/publiclibraries/" REL="nofollow"><BR/>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/publiclibraries/</A> <BR/><BR/>All are welcome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8301521187309377992.post-37336141397717191492008-10-08T08:44:00.000-05:002008-10-08T08:44:00.000-05:00Heidi... This is heypaul. I couldn't log in as hey...Heidi... This is heypaul. I couldn't log in as heypaul.<BR/><BR/>Yes, you're absolutely right. There were 1689 Carnegie libraries built in the US, many of which are still functioning.<BR/><BR/>Last weekend, I was able to visit the Pratt Institute Library during Open House New York. During the OHNY weekend, many buildings not normally open to the public are accessible.<BR/><BR/>I think Mikey goes to Pratt.<BR/><BR/>I was really blown away by the interior of the library. The architect of the library is William Tubby. (I just love his last name). He designed several Carnegie libraries in Brooklyn, including Carroll Gardens.<BR/><BR/>The interior was designed by the Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company.<BR/><BR/>What really knocked me out was the open stacks. There are 5 levels of stacks, with glass block floors and stairways with really neat scrollwork.<BR/><BR/>At the end of each shelf is a copper bookend also with beautiful scrollwork.<BR/><BR/>I felt like I was going back in time over 100 years.<BR/><BR/>I'm wondering what Mikey's take on the Pratt Library is?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8301521187309377992.post-24729023935368378282008-10-05T12:39:00.000-05:002008-10-05T12:39:00.000-05:00I was very surprised to see a new post...way to st...I was very surprised to see a new post...way to stick to your guns! Did you know that Carnegie libraries are not only in NYC? We have/had Carnegie libraries in ND as well. WEIRD!?! Anyway, I hope all is well...enjoy watching Pete and Pete!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8301521187309377992.post-76899861691633074172008-09-23T13:52:00.000-05:002008-09-23T13:52:00.000-05:00Hey Mikey... It's very strange how I ran into your...Hey Mikey... It's very strange how I ran into your blog. About 2 months ago, I got into a Carnegie Library thing. <BR/><BR/>I've lived in Sheepshead Bay all my life, 64 years. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I found a book at the library about the Carnegie Libraries and at another branch a book about all the Carnegies in the 5 boroughs.<BR/><BR/>Even though some of the Carnegies are not always spectacular from the outside, the books made me aware of something interesting. Carnegie and the man who oversaw the awarding of grants were concerned that towns might use a lot of the money to build an impressive looking building, leaving little for actual services for "the people".<BR/><BR/>For me, NYPL's 42nd Street Main Branch has always been a library with a beautiful interior. But it's not a warm library or a place where you can browse books. It's a temple.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, Carnegie and his people wanted to create libraries that would invite young people and adults in.<BR/><BR/>I came across your blog at the Carroll Gardens Branch this morning. It was my first time there. I'm not a great lover of little children and their adoring parents, but I was blown away with the way parents and kids were hanging out around the children's fireplace. Even though it felt more like a day care center, I still felt good about how the space was being used. Either the community or the library itself provided toys and stuffed animals for the kids.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I logged onto their computers and Googled "Carroll Gardens branch" and came across your blog.<BR/><BR/>I haven't read all of your archives, but I got the sense that you might be in library school. If that's the case and you're interested, I'd like to recommend a book "Quiet Please" a rather quirky book about a librarian about your age in California. Although he claims to dislike most people, he's intrigued watching all the people and fellow workers he comes across. It's not in print yet, but I found a reader's copy at Strand Bookstore a couple of months ago. <BR/>To be continued...<BR/><BR/>Regards.. Paulheypaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03624350546845030319noreply@blogger.com