This is a beginning to a series on great English libraries around the world. I will only 报道 on those that I have frequented. All are invited to participate with additional 图书馆 recommendations.

Neilson Hays Library of Bangkok, Thailand
When I think of English libraries in far-off lands, my imagings must have taken root in this library; I wouldn't be surprised to learn that I had visited it in a past life. A word to describe it -- "colonial". Tall white columns hold up upside-down cresent moons in the ceiling; dark brown teak cabinets with glass door fronts...

Unintentionally (by me) this third featured 图书馆 has managed to marry the modernity of Princeton Public 图书馆 with the traditional(ness) exhibited 由 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 图书馆 is no exception. T.B. Scott Library, a Wisconsin Register Landmark, opened its doors March 25, 1891, supported by...