Day 1 of Exploration

“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! — When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.” -Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

Barbican Library – https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/our-libraries/Pages/Barbican-Library.aspx

Day 1 began with a visit to the Barbican Library. Barbican is Latin for fortress which is fitting for this library that is housed within an entire arts center. This library boasts many captivating features such as a self-checkout book kiosk, a children’s library, and a music library equipped with keyboards. Throughout the year, the library also displays 12 different exhibitions that cover a variety of topics. The current exhibition displays photography of music stars. These small exhibits are a result of a partnership between the library and art gallery.

Not only is the Barbican Library housed in a beautiful location, it is also surrounded by nature and history. Enjoy these photo’s below of the entire Barbican area.