2010 in libraries

Because I am a detail-oriented nerd, I track the libraries that I visit. I usually take pictures if I can. Here is my post about the 2009 visits. I’m still using Daytum to track visits and I learned they just came out with an iphone app last month. I went to twenty-six different libraries for fifty-five visits total, I’m sure I have forgotten some. Here’s the short annotated list of what I was doing in libraries last year. I have a few library photos in this Flickr photoset.

• Kimball Public library (18) – my hometown library where I often worked this year.
• Hartness/Randolph (10) – the local academic library, open late, great DVD collection.
• Howe/Hanover (2) – my favorite bigger town library, so comfy, so lovely.
• Boxboro MA (2) – my Mom’s library, great for unwinding.
• Loussac/Anchorage Pl AK(2) – went here twice when I was at AKLA, neat architecture, busy place.
• Chelmsford MA(1) – came to see Brian, stayed to do work.
• Surprise AZ (1) – on a tour with my boyfriend’s parents. Neat libraries, so unlike New England libraries.
• Stowe Free VT(1) – former workplace of my great library pal Stephanie.
• New Bedford Pl MA(1) – I was on a weird research quest and they helped me out.
• Montpelier VT(1) – popping in to check email, lovely old wood in here.
• Burnahm Library, Colchester VT (1) – on a 251 club drive, nifty busy library.
• Goddard VT(1) – for a WordPress training, home library of my friend Helen.
• Beatley/Simmons MA (1) – before I gave a public speaking workshop.
• Cambridge (1) – walking distance from my boyfriend’s place, amazing renovation.
• Peoria AZ (1) – modern and fancy but sort of empty.
• Alling/Williston, VT (1) – fun history room and a snazzy bookmobile.
• Fort Lauderdale Reading Center, FL (1) – a weird non-library in some ways, well-loved clearly.
• Jericho/Deborah Rawson VT(1) – Fireplace and wifi, a great place.
• Palm Beach State College, FL (1) – busy place, old-fashioned building but modern collection.
• N Regional/Broward County Library, FL (1) – big and bustling, a little hectic.
• Niceville Pl, FL (1) – fun design, nice people, memorable fish tank
• Waterville NY (1) – doing great things, big lovely windows and light for a small place.
• Lantana Public Library, FL(1) – old fashioned and full, great location.
• Warren Branch, Indy (1) – super busy old style library/
• Nat’l Archives – Waltham MA (1) – friendly staff helped make awkward renovations managable.
• Maynard MA (1) – last library of the year, bright and busy w/ a great book sale.