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Sterling 2031

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View of three bays of stained glass windows within marble arches. At right is inscribed column "Erected in memory of John William Sterling"
October 10, 2024
Brian Kiss, staff member of Front Line Services in Sterling Memorial and Bass libraries, has been photographing the windows in Sterling for 12 years. Here is a small selection.
Four red, white blue posters hang on wall of library alcove with wooden desk and chair. Library shelves line both sides with a small red felt racing pennant extending from book at left
August 15, 2024
In her first semester at Yale, Ella White ’27 gravitated toward the Sterling Library bookstacks for work, study, and reflection. The stacks inspired her first art collection and an interactive art exhibit among the bookshelves.
Two women and two men stand in front of ribbon that reads "Yale University Library" Man at center in dark suit holds a giant scissors to cut the ribbon.
July 16, 2024
Honorary guests officially reopened the L&B Room in Sterling Memorial Library on April 12, 2024. Students, faculty, alumni, staff, and visitors eagerly awaited the moment, after the room’s four-year-long closure.
Wide view of room with green couches in the foreground, three round chandeliers and wood paneling and bookshelves on either side
April 16, 2024
The Linonia and Brothers (L&B) Room is open again after a long hiatus—and is better than ever.
black and white photo of steel framework of seven levels of building above gothic stone bass
April 9, 2024
Sterling Memorial Library, named for benefactor John William Sterling and designed by architect James Gamble Rogers, was dedicated on April 11, 1931.
Monochrome image of a room with arched entrance, librarian desk and other old-fashioned furnishings.
February 20, 2024
Archival images depict the early days of L&B; renderings show what the room will look like when it reopens in April.
Panoramic view of room with wood arches and pillars and white patterned ceiling opening up to larger room with green chairs, bookshelves and round chandeliers. Two couple converse in the front foyer.
February 20, 2024
The Linonia and Brothers Reading Room has been closed since the beginning of the pandemic. Now, it’s being renovated to its original splendor.