(12) The MML Library

It's a grey, miserable Friday 13th, week five has begun, I've been awake since 5am and I have one last book to read before starting on an essay. A perfect time, therefore, to cheer myself up by exploring the MML Library. Housed in the aptly and imaginatively named 'Raised Faculty Building'(which is indeed a building for a faculty that is raised off the ground) the MML Library has proved to be one of my favourites so far.

It's certainly raised

The main entrance to the building has a staircase/lift thing that looks likes it's come out of some kind of retro spaceship. A promising start.

Interesting

The first thing I noticed about the library was just how long it was.

The end of the room isn't even in focus

So much space!

There are loads of little nooks and crannies, tables hidden round corners and random pillars. It's easy to find somewhere nice and secluded to sit, surrounded by bookshelves. If you prefer working in open, airy spaces there are a few large tables available, although the low ceilings keep it feeling small. 

Any library that needs a map is probably quite big

The library was surprisingly empty. This might have been a result of the layout - there are so many places to tuck yourself away around the sides that it becomes very hard to tell how many people are in the library, or guess where they might be. This is actually quite a good thing - it allows for a greater degree of privacy.

Empty chairs at empty tables

I chose a nice little table with a view of the history faculty. There weren't any lamps on this particular desk, but the light from the large window was more than adequate.

Appropriately light blue chairs

Oh hi History Faculty

It's warm, light, and spacious, with good views over the Sidgwick. If you want to spend a day in a library, the MML library is definitely a good choice.