award, largely based on the significance of the building. Other notable features of the building include: Fireplaces on four of the floors and were designed to resemble a column of fire when viewed from 200 East and 400 South. A "lens" on the south side of the building, which helps to warm the building during the winter, and saves on heating costs. A gallery displaying works of local artists. A coffee shop with a private staircase providing direct access to the "Canteena," an area which contains the young adult section. A children's library that is visible from all floors and has special areas for children to read and for baby care. A spiral staircase and three glass elevators. Collection The library's collection comprises over 500,000 books, subscriptions to over 60 newspapers and magazines, an expansive digital library with a variety of resources, 163 internet-capable computers. A notable item in the collection is a 19th century edition of John James Audubon's Birds of America, which was purchased by the library in 1903. The copy is not an original print, rather, it is from a later run commissioned by Audubon's son John in the 1850s. Unlike the first run, the copy's illustrations are not hand-colored, but they are an early example of the then-revolutionary process of chromolithography. References External links SLC Public Library Main Page USA Today article on SLC Main Library Archidose article on the library Salt Lake City Public Library at FamilySearch Research Wiki for genealogists Buildings and structures in Salt Lake City Education in Salt Lake City Library buildings completed in 1964 Moshe Safdie buildings Public libraries in Utah Squares and plazas in Salt Lake City Tourist attractions in Salt Lake City