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Rare Book RoomRare Book Room<div class="ExternalClassDBD7097B6FDA4385BA7884924E5C7349"><h4>The Rare Book Room is located on the 4th Floor of <a href="/locations/burton-barr" target="_blank">Burton Barr Central Library​</a>.<br><br></h4><h4>The Space</h4><p>Designed by renowned architect Will Bruder, the rare book room houses three special collections. The furnishings and artwork are an expert blend of old with new which create an elegant, yet inviting space. Where else can you find lithographs by Joan Miró and Marc Chagall together with an 1895 Washington Printing Press and a Noguchi coffee table? ​​<br></p><h4>Appointments for the Rare Book Room will resume in early 2024. ​<br></h4></div>

 

 

 

 

Discover the many treasures held within the Rare Book Room.Discover the many treasures held within the Rare Book Room.https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/Libraries/BBCL/Rare Book Room/RBR_web.jpg375
The space is punctuated with unique pieces of art.The space is punctuated with unique pieces of art.https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/Libraries/BBCL/Rare Book Room/RBR2_web.jpg485
Small, black hand press: The Rare Book Room includes objects dedicated to the history of printmaking, including this hand press printer.Small, black hand press: The Rare Book Room includes objects dedicated to the history of printmaking, including this hand press printer.https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/Libraries/BBCL/Rare Book Room/RBR5_web.jpg488
A place for research and discovery.A place for research and discovery.https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/Libraries/BBCL/Rare Book Room/RBR3_web.jpg486
The Eames Chair in the Rare Book Room.The Eames Chair in the Rare Book Room.https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/Libraries/BBCL/Rare Book Room/RBR4_web.jpg487
The Rare Book Room offers featured exhibits in addition to a variety of special collections.The Rare Book Room offers featured exhibits in addition to a variety of special collections.https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/Libraries/BBCL/Rare Book Room/RBR6_web.jpg489

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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