Some libraries treat access as part of the experience. Tickets, time slots, and rules shape how visitors move, where they ...

Libraries house historical and cultural artifacts, offer unique architectural designs and provide a serene environment for visitors to relax and explore. They also host special events, such as author ...

Libraries around the world feature stunning architecture from traditional Baroque to modern, award-winning designs. Some libraries host extensive historical collections, including Shakespeare's First ...

Some libraries aren't just places to borrow books — they're destinations with deep history and architecture that tell stories beyond the pages. The 1000 Libraries Awards 2025 highlights some of the ...

Libraries are almost as ancient as the written word. The oldest-known library, the Library of Ashurbanipal, dates back to the 7th-century BCE. Belonging to an Assyrian king and housed in two buildings ...

You don't need to be a bookworm to appreciate the sheer beauty of these literary havens! We've found some of the most stunning libraries and bookstores on Earth, from majestic Gothic churches to sleek ...

Libraries can be places of both great knowledge and beauty. Like this one in Pennsylvania, which was crowned by a recent study as being amongst the United States “most stunning.” Conducted and ...

When I browse, be it shopping for clothes or scanning bookshelves, I go all in. I’m able to commit to flipping through every single piece of clothing on a rack and reading all the titles in a stack ...

Whether you’re a bookworm or you just love beautiful buildings, there’s something special about libraries. The UK is home to plenty of these peaceful, book-lined sanctuaries, filled with cosy nooks ...

Readers in Maplewood will soon have a sleek new library that blends the world of books and nature through massive glass walls. The township’s new Maplewood Memorial Library is slated to open this fall ...