AT-THE-LIBRARIES

Special collections libraries are a strange and wonderful world, full of odd collections and even odder researchers. We chose a handful of our favorites.

From coffee mugs to pasties (!), here are some of the coolest crafts we hope to see popping up soon in a library near us.

The Library of Congress has a collection of books that would make any bookworm turn green with envy. One of their most interesting collections is their rare children's book library.