Leia quoted Agatha H. and the voice of the castle by Phil Foglio (A girl genius novel -- 3)
They turned a corner and saw a gigantic wooden door, labeled with tarnished brass letters that spelled out “BIBLIOTHECA.” To either side of the door stood a statue of a solid - looking young lady carrying an axe in one hand and a large lantern in the other. Evidently the artist had thought that these accoutrements were stylish enough that the ladies could skip any other semblance of clothing.
— Agatha H. and the voice of the castle by Phil Foglio, Kaja Foglio (A girl genius novel -- 3) (42%)
Now THAT's my kind of Library!
(Reposted with correct book.)