Built In 1904, The Oldest Library In Texas Has 2 Stories Full Of Books
By Katie Lawrence|Published May 04, 2022
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Katie Lawrence
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
Calling all bookworms! If you love to read, then you’ll definitely want to check out the Rosenberg Library in Texas. Located in Galveston, this two-story library is filled to the brim with every genre of book imaginable. There’s also a special children’s area, a quiet reading room, and artifacts that detail the city’s rich and storied past.
The oldest continuously operating library in Texas, the Rosenberg Library was dedicated in 1904, replacing its predecessor, the Galveston Mercantile Library.
Named after its patron, Henry Rosenberg, the library was expanded in 1971, nearly doubling the floor space to include a children’s library, a history center, galleries, and a computer lab.
Upon stepping inside, the Second Renaissance Revival architecture will immediately whisk you back in time.
Quiet, ornately furnished reading rooms encourage visitors to unplug and experience the joy of getting lost in a book with no distractions.
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Whether you're coming to study or simply discover a few new books to add to your reading list, the library is organized into well-marked sections that make it easy to find what you're looking for.
Have you ever been to the Rosenberg Library in Texas? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience! Tell us all about your experience in the comments below. Don’t forget to check out our previous article for another place in Texas that’s every book lover’s dream.
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