The Library, Come for the Books, Stay for the View!

I must admit I haven’t been to the Harold Washington Library in a while.  This library is massive; I believe there are 9 floors to explore.  How lovely is this:  grab a book, head up to the 9th floor, and relax in the Winter Garden.  Look up, and this is what you shall see:

Look around, and you see this:

Oh, and if you are still gazing upon everything but your newly checked-out book, you will see this:

Despite my California dreaming on such a winter’s day, being in this delightful space at the Harold Washington Library was a pleasant time, despite the lack of palm trees.  Wait, what is that hiding in the back??? 🙂