Woodside Library

It was another stunning morning in Glasgow. I pass Woodside Library most days of the week, but have never taken a photo of this Baroque style building.

The architect, James Robert Rhind was successful in the architectural competition for new libraries to be constructed in Glasgow following Andrew Carnegie's gift of £100,000 to the city in 1901. His designs were selected for 7 libraries.

This is a detail of the figures and statues, located above the main entrance to the library. The sculptures were created by William Kellock Brown. I love how the girl stands proud holding her book.