This is one beautiful library! Whistler Public Library

Respect for the surrounding landscape, the natural environment and the needs of the community (it has showers for bicycle and cross country ski commuters) has produced a stunning and ecologically efficient library design. 

Although I have not experienced the library myself, it looks like one that I would want to be in and appreciate - right up to it's grassed roof.

Check out this site and the photos.  Hughes Condon Marler Architects

You'll want to ski and hike and read all at once.

photos: Hughes Condon Marler Architects.