Learn speed reading now to read all the books that these libraries offer.
1) Library of the Dutch Parliament
Where: Handelingenkamer, Netherlands
Did You Know?
The construction of the library was mostly made up of massive leaded glass dome in the ceiling that allows light and minimizes the need for candles and gas lamps inside the library. This made the storage of books a lot safer which mostly contains every record of parliamentary hearings and discussions.
2) Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura
Where: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Did You Know?
The library fits 350,000 Volumes of book in just one room. The building has four stories allowing maximum shelf space. It also houses a small collection of sculptures, paintings, and coins.
3) Trinity College Old Library
Where: Dublin, Ireland
Did You Know?
The Illustrated Book of Kells, dated from the 9th century and created by Celtic Monks, is still available in this library. The library is the largest library in all of Ireland with two story dark wooden arches to add beauty on it.
4) University of Aberdeen New Library
Where: Aberdeen, Scotland
Did You Know?
It is a 167, 000 square foot building that has fluid curves in the interior. The developers maximize natural light and energy savings by installing insulated panels and high-performance glass. It offers 1, 200 individual study spaces for students who enjoys reading and studying!
5) Mitchel Library
Where: Sydney, Australia
Did You Know?
The building was established on 1826. As of now, the total size and collection of books the library has reached 5 million items.
6) Victorian State Library
Where: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Did You Know?
Victorian State Library is one of Melbourne’s largest public reference libraries. The collections include ephemera, artworks, audio and video files, digitised copies of works, music scores, books and more.
7) Stuttgart City Library
Where: Stuttgart, Germany
Did You Know?
The library’s total area is 20, 225 m2. It is 9-storey Building full of books with study rooms, cafes. Functional space, technology rooms, etc.
8) Codrington Library
Where: Oxford, England
Did You Know?
The library comprises of 185, 00 items. It was completed in 1751 and was renovated in the late 1990s.
9) Bibliotheque Nationale de France
Where: Paris, France
Did You Know?
National Library of France has a collection that ranges from books, journals, newspapers, magazines, sound and music recordings, patents, databases, maps, stamps, prints, drawings, and manuscripts. The library has a total of 40 Million Items wherein 14 Million of those items are books and publications.
10) Jose Vasconcelos Library
Where: Buenavista, Mexicaco
Did You Know?
The press called Jose Vasconcelos Library the Megalibrary. The creation was dedicated to Jose Vasconcelos, the philosopher and former president of the National Library of Mexico. Jose Vasconcelos Library was considered one of the most advanced constructions of the 21st century.
11) Iowa State Capitol Law Library
Where: Des Miones, Iowa
Did You Know?
The building was built in 1884 in a Renaissance Concept. The State Law Library of Iowa is filled with leather-bound case law books.
12) Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Where: Yale University, New Haven, United States
Did You Know?
One of the world’s largest libraries, Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, contains rare books and manuscripts of Yale University.
13) Jay Walkers Private Library
Where: Ridgefield, Connecticut
Did You Know?
A 3,600 sq. ft. private property, The Walker Library of the History of Human Imagination contains more than 50, 000 volumes.
14) Book Mountain Library
Where: Spijkenisee, The Netherlands
Did You Know?
The Netherlands’ new public library which holds a mountain of 50, 000 books readers will enjoy. The building is shaped like a pyramid with a glass shell ceiling.
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