George Peabody Library, Maryland: Baltimore's Cathedral of Books. Soaring atrium, ornate balconies, and skylight. Renaissance revival at its finest.
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Connecticut: Yale's architectural masterpiece. Translucent marble walls, floating book tower, and geometric design.
Boston Public Library, Massachusetts: McKim Building's grandeur. Italian Renaissance style, courtyard, and Bates Hall's iconic green lamps.
Seattle Central Library, Washington: Modern marvel by Rem Koolhaas. Glass and steel façade, innovative interiors, and a luminous, angular design.
Salt Lake City Main Library, Utah: Urban retreat. Circular wall of windows, rooftop garden, and panoramic city views. A transparent wonder.
James J. Hill Reference Library, Minnesota: Gilded Age stunner. Grand staircases, ironwork, and vast marble spaces. Old-world charm intact.
Los Angeles Central Library, California: Art Deco meets ancient Egypt. Murals, mosaics, and a torch-bearing hand statue. Historic and iconic.
Morgan Library and Museum, New York: J.P. Morgan’s personal library. Renaissance-inspired interiors, inlaid woods, and rare manuscripts under frescoed ceilings.
The Library of Congress, Washington D.C.: World's largest library. Beaux-Arts masterpiece with grand reading room, intricate frescoes, and classical motifs.
Kansas City Public Library, Missouri: Unique exterior of giant book spines. Historic bank turned literary haven with coffered ceilings inside.