Established in 1894 and updated with population growth throughout its history, Everett Public Library is quite the unexpected jewel. Unique in all ways of architectural design. The library transcends convention by importing a progressive and local aesthetic. The library molds into a modernizing city, while balancing a taste for historical identity.
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| Everett Public Library. Est 1894 © Aaron Everly |
The exterior of the library embraces post-modernism with a sprinkle of modernism. The sharp angles and corners of its body slowly embrace the smooth bends and curves of the entry points of the building. The doors of the library maintain some sort of magic as I open them into a time forgotten; they oddly remind me of something I’d see in a sepia colored photo.
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| The front of Everett Public Library © Aaron Everly |
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| The library has a secure balcony © Aaron Everly |
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| An entrance to the library. I love the doors. © Aaron Everly |
Once inside, post-modernism gets slightly warped with modernism, then back again. I open the doors and observe the high ceilings, symmetrical stripes of windowpanes, low-hanging ceiling lamps, cream colored (potentially lead tainted) paint, and wooden wall paneling. After this brief 20-foot journey into the past, which felt like an eternity, I embarked back into the present; finding myself at the computer lined information desk. Beyond this point, post-modernism is the dominant fixture, with modernism peppered throughout.
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| The cafe area. Way better than any other cafe experience. © Aaron Everly |
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| The high ceilings and excellent provide an excellent study environment. © Aaron Everly |
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| Plenty of space for children to let their imaginations wander © Aaron Everly |
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| Internet going up. © Aaron Everly |
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| There are plenty of areas to explore here. © Aaron Everly |
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| The work area with a nautical theme. © Aaron Everly |
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| The library keeps to holds on to their past and identity. © Aaron Everly |
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| The safe place for teens. © Aaron Everly |
The library has a lot of space for people with a variety of tastes and social preferences. Here parents can find a children’s area for the kids to explore or a Dr. Seuss book to read. Around the corner teens can find a safe, designated space for their tastes. Slumbering society or recluses can find ample study or nap space, but privacy is limited and many people are watchful. There is a café section for people who like the aroma of the special bean, appreciate a social atmosphere, and who can find solace in a great book and even better cup of joe.
Tabby’s Coffee is a new, local addition to the library. They provide affordable, high quality coffee, baked items and cotton candy; who doesn’t love cotton candy? The non-bitter, non-acidic coffee, rich in flavor notes brew is roasted by Mazza Coffee Co in Mukilteo, WA. Two locals teaming up for a unique one cup, one location experience, providing a blast of cozy warmth and blanketing of perpetual joy. This place is a cheaper option to hold a job interview, study for exams, observe local artists, or have a meetup. Look out for local artist events presented by Tabby’s. For December, they are showing the intuitive abstracts by our local artist Ru Otto. So check it out while sipping on some java.
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| Excellent prices, coffee, and atmosphere. © Aaron Everly |
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| Decembers artist Ru Otto © Aaron Everly |
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| Some of the work by Ru Otto looks impressive © Aaron Everly |
Once you are here, specifically for those who drive, just be aware of the multiple parking options. Parking is free to the public and is located under the library. There’s no need to park in limited time spaces on the street or paid parking lots popularly placed close to the establishment. Also, look out not to turn into or park at the apartment complex parking, conveniently called “Library Place”; turning in there could make turning out more complicated.
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| This is where to park, under the library. |
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| Another parking option under the library © Aaron Everly |
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| Do not try to park here while visiting the library. © Aaron Everly |
