What a fabulous town Chicago is. I really like it here, fabulous buildings and a great buzz.
The central library is only 20 years old but looks like it was built in the late 19th century, once again the central library is just as important for its architecture as it is for being a library. And also once again they are facing severe budget cutbacks. They have a fabulous teen section called you media which is really amazing, a great space for teens to hang out, play music, read and have fun, its als0 the only place in the library where you can eat and drink. We also had a great meeting with the Urban Library Council and talked about public libraries across the US as well as at home.
As for other cultural pursuits we have been to the art museum and seen some gorgeous Monet's, had dinner and stayed on for the music at Buddy Guy's Legends home of the Blues, toured Frank Loyd Wright's house and have been on an architectural cruise looking at the cit buildings.
We are off to Columbus in the morning to visit the library voted the best in the US 2010.
Being on an intrepid tour of US libraries is fabulous fun!
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Hi Karyn
really enjoying reading your travel diary as I get over surgery last week - all went well but had some badluck re blood pressure and had to have a blood transfusion so its taking a bit to get over... anyway keep them coming - are you going to LOC? look fwd to hearing more about Chicago 2010 library. Have fun
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