The Central Library

Last May, the shiny new Central Library of Minneapolis was finally open for...well, business. Unlike its previous incarnation, the new library's main entrance is located on Nicollet Avenue.



Designed by architect Cesar Pelli, the library's uppermost rooftop hangs over both Nicollet and Hennepin Avenues.



View from Hennepin Avenue entrance; looking directly up.



Of course, Mayor Rybak was there for the festivities...



...wearing differently colored socks.



Entrance at Nicollet Avenue



View from 4th floor stairwell



In the first 10 minutes of the grand opening, the escalator going Up broke down. It was cordoned off. It was fixed 10 minutes later.



Two days after the grand opening, there weren't enough bike racks to go round. Every free tree + post became suitable alternatives.