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    Ella Strong Denison Library

    5.0 (10 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Entrée Vous Denison Library: and you're in my dream. Since I was a little Janine I have dreamed of such a fairytale library built of stone, beautiful woods, high arched ceilings, and stained glass. Ella Strong Denison helped make my dream come true, when she presented Denison library with the 21 vibrant stained glass windows on the balcony and lower floor in 1939, eight years after the library's inception. Walking into the main reading room, one is greeted by a real, true fireplace. Absolute deliciousity and warmth, yes, yes. Like anything worth its weight, Denison is not only aesthetically beautiful, but also beautiful for her content. She houses very rare Aubrey Beardsley, TS Eliot, and Gertrude Stein collections. Listed in her card catalog there are over 1,000 recordings on vinyl and cassette of amazing stuff--some stuff that is not available anywhere else: spoken word, poetry, theater, prose, etc. These include things from TS Eliot and old Gertrude herself. These materials can be checked out!! Some standouts I remember are Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (read aloud by the master himself) and Gertrude Stein doing a poetry reading, both on vinyl. Can one get a card if one is not at one of the 5Cs? Yes one can, it's just really expensive if one does not live in Claremont or is not a student. The library is open to all researchers. This library has many small nookish areas for you to be alone in, including an entire sunken study room with wall-to-wall bookcases done in deep woods dedicated to women's studies. Denison, you are but a dream (come true) to me!

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    This is where I go to work when I want to feel smart. And be in a beautiful space. And get stuff done.

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    Beautiful little library with excellent public study space, a vast collection of rare books, and even a cosy couch.

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    The biggest challenge for me was finding study spots since I drop my sister off at Claremont every…read moreSunday. I really can't justify spending money on boba or coffee anymore just so I can do homework. I found this library by chance, I am very surprised that they are opened on Sundays. Although hours are limited, they got everything I need. I can finally sit my butt down at a table for FREE. There are plenty of tables with outlets, a kiosk to borrow a laptop, and so much more. Staff here are nice too. These are the data centers that we need to fund.

    in this day and age of unethical environment-obliterating AI and state-sanctioned censorship,…read morelibraries are truly the final bastion of knowledge, community, and accessibility. the ovitt family community library is inconspicuous and almost gives "dmv/city hall" vibes upon entry but, once you get past the drab lobby-vestibule area, it is a beautiful behemoth of a building. i was literally standing with my mouth agape in awe and the awesome tatted librarian at the desk said, "i know right? it's a lot bigger than it looks." i had a wonderful time exploring the decor, recommendations, the many services offered, and learning about the community. there are also services like 3d printers, laser cutters, cricut machines, sewing machines, and other rentable machines??? so incredible! i use my library regularly and love how vibrant this free, fully AC'd third space is. get a library card, use it, and support your local library today!

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