The Salt Lake City Public Library, completed in 2003, is one of the most architecturally striking public libraries in the United States. Designed by Moshe Safdie, the building features a dramatic curved glass facade, an interior street running the full height of the building, and a rooftop urban garden with city views.
Even if you have no interest in borrowing books, the library is worth visiting for the building. The interior atrium creates a sense of open civic space rarely achieved in public buildings. The rooftop terrace, accessible by elevator, offers views of the Wasatch Mountains and the Temple Square skyline. There is a cafe on the ground floor.