Sollers Point Library

I stopped by this beautiful library and community center recently.  This gorgeous building housed a full service library, a small museum and a community center with a gymnasium, cafeteria, and several classrooms.  This building had a little bit of everything!  When I drove up and got out of the car, the one overpowering thing that I noticed was the overwhelming smell of water in the air.  Sollers Point is located within a couple of blocks of the Bay.  The shipyards were within sight of the parking lot.  One thing I didn't know about the community is that this area is also known as Turner Station.  Those familiar with the story of Henrietta Lacks will recognize the name of her home. The little museum in the Community Center had a display dedicated to Henrietta Lacks and the medical advances that have been made with the tissue samples that were taken from her before her death.  You know that this beautiful little library is a great asset to the community!

The entrance from the Community Center into the library.

The view from the back corner of the library across.  The entrance is to the left in this picture.

From the same spot as above - the back corner - looking left.  The entrance is behind that wall that is straight ahead.

A better look at the children's area.  Love the big windows and all of the natural light!

Just behind those trees are the shipyards.

I love that there's a baseball diamond and rec fields just outside the library.

The view of the desk from the hallway in the community center.

This last picture is not from the library.  It's from the museum.  It chronicles the journey of the HeLa Cells, and the major medical discoveries that have been made from Henrietta's cells.  There's so much more to see in this little museum.  If you're headed over to the East Side of Baltimore to see the library, make certain that you go when the museum is open so that you can also check out everything that they have to offer.

Library

Husband and I went to Denver recently for a celebration of life for one of his cousins.  The celebration was everything that you would want - full of life, joy, and laughter.  We laughed a lot while we were remembering his wonderful life, and the undying love that he and his wife shared.  We flew out to Denver early - so we had an opportunity to explore the city.  (All on foot).  If you've followed me for any length of time, you know that one of my first stops in the city was the Public Library.  It is one of the most beautiful libraries I have ever wandered through!  I'd really like to thank the Roving Librarian who greeted us at the door, and gave us a quick tour of the library.  She was amazing!

A view up to the top of the building from the lobby.

The adult reading room.

In the children's section of the library!

The automatic book return/sorter.

The fossils come included in the marble!  #Ammonite

Curious to find out more about the Ammonite? 

Check out this link: https://www.denverlibrary.org/blog/ross/creatures-walls-fossils-central-library

The G-8 Summit was held in this room back during the 90's.  The press sat around the 2nd floor balcony.

The table that was used at the G-8 Summit.

This is the room where they keep the table now... in the conference room on the 3rd floor.

And this is the view from that conference room!

And look at this beautiful artwork outside of the conference room!

Denver Public Library Website: https://www.denverlibrary.org/