The national library in Minsk Belarus
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The Book Tower at Prague Main Library
“The hall of the main library in Prague is dominated by a giant tower of books - a monument made out of old novels from the library. It rises more than 5 metres in the air.”
“At the bottom, there is a mirror, creating the effect of a deep, deep well of wisdom. A sight that is hidden from most tourists, but very, very impressive.”
via perryolf
(Source: subtleprisons)
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(Source: jyhslibrary)
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(Source: jmckeone)
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Largest Straw Bale Library is a Tiny Town
“The tiny, isolated town of Naturita, CO, population 665, according to the nomination, “has unpaved streets, a per capita income just over half the state average, and a resource-dependent economy that has cycled through booms and busts.”In that setting, two NCL full-time and two part-time staffers, living up to the mission of the district library, mount an enthusiastic effort to “educate, enlighten, enrich, and entertain” and “to foster interest in reading and lifelong learning.” Open 57 hours a week over six days, the library continually creates a vibrant and responsive community center for Naturita and the surrounding small towns. There patrons tap into technology, distance education, and broad programming aimed at all.”
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KINGSTON LIBRARY
KINGSTON, ACT
COMPLETED 2010
Located amidst Kingston’s bustling shopping strip is the new Public Library, a contemporary take on a traditional community institution.
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Philological Library, Berlin
The Philological Library is the newest component of the campus of the Free University of Berlin. It was designed by noted architect Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank in the shape of a human brain, and opened in 2005.
