William Rainey Harper Memorial Library

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Once inside the building, head to the East Tower's 3rd floor, where the reading room (called the Cathey Learning Center) offers a terrific chill-out spot. The long row of arched, two-story windows bathes the space with light and an almost medieval sense of calm.

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