A historic Midtown Manhattan building with literary roots is poised for a dramatic transformation, joining a growing trend of developers reimagining outdated commercial spaces.

Should libraries even be quiet? Libraries now must redefine what “quiet” even is. A library is a roof over a public square, and it might get loud in there.

The proposal adds 18,000 square feet to the library, incorporating the 191-year-old former Christ Episcopal Church.

The old library was demolished and a new one, designed by César Pelli, rose in its place. But the sculpture, by artist John Rood, didn’t return.

The Joseph Mann Library was built in 1891 on Main (now 16th) Street in Two Rivers. By 1912, the library had outgrown its space and a larger building was needed.

Luxury classic interior of home library. Sitting room with bookshelf, books, arm chair, sofa and fireplace. Clean and modern decoration with elegant furniture. Education read study wisdom concept ...

The century-old Lynbrook Public Library on Long Island has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places thanks to its famed architect and fascinating history — most of it obscured ...

Carmel's Harrison Memorial Library will undergo a significant interior renovation funded by community donations, aiming for completion by its 100th anniversary in 2028.

A much more recent structure – the old Mill Road Library – built in 1970 has been on the market since last autumn with an asking price of $180,000 for the 15,061-square-foot single-story ...

Lark Interiors added a new built-in bookcase that takes advantage of the living room's height. Visual Comfort's Clemente double-arm library sconces are mounted at the top.

By the time it’s done, many of the sections will have been rearranged and there will be a new bookstore and coffee shop area. The library told FOX31 that the team is still working on interior ...

The project on Polett Walk merges new and old, like a one-of-a-kind Erector set. Instead of demolishing the old library, the university chose to reuse most of that building’s original concrete ...