Other Library Signage in Oxford

Unfortunately, the public library I came across in Oxford was closed for remodeling when I was there.

Old Public Library Building - "Studies serve for delight, for ornament and for abilities"

Old Library in Christ Church College

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For Harry Potter Fans

J.K. Rowling is from Edinburgh and wrote some of her books while at The Elephant House which is a cute little cafe that has a view of the castle from the back room. It is believed that Rowling got the inspiration for Tom Riddle's name from the nearby cemetery, Greyfriar's Kirkyard, where there is a grave for Thomas Riddell.

Carnegie in Dunfermine, Scotland

Andrew Carnegie funded many of America's library buildings, but also funded the first Carnegie Library in his hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland. As you can see, the library uses Dewey.

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