Do You Have a Favorite Library?

I’ve been thinking about libraries recently and I thought that I would celebrate them in a quick post.

Libraries are such an incredible asset and many of us are so lucky to have access to them.

I haven’t visited my local library in a while and I am inspired to do so soon.

A couple of years ago, I was delighted to discover that I could use the Boston Public Library’s online courses, which include an extensive selection of topics. I had access to classes that could have cost me a lot of money if I’d had to take them elsewhere. What an incredible resource!

In this post, I’ve gathered some fun articles about libraries around the world.

About the photo: A little free library in a snow-covered Montreal park, with the message, “Take one. Leave One.” Canadians are used to such weather and protected the library’s contents with a heavy sheet of plastic.

Here’s what the little library contained.

Fifty Creative and Fun Libraries

This post includes 50 photos of fun things people shared about libraries.

These 50 libraries will surprise you with their creativity and sense of humor.

16 Wonderfully Weird Libraries Around the World

From libraries delivered by camels, donkeys, boat or bicycles to libraries in spaceship-shaped structures and environmentally-conscious buildings, these libraries are indeed wonderful.

15 of the Oldest Libraries in the World

Here are some very old libraries.

50 Most Beautiful Libraries in the World

For lots more library beauty, check out these libraries. (I don’t know anything about this website, but the libraries are stunning.)

The Guggenheim Museum’s Free Online Artbook Collection

Over 200 modern and historic art books are available for people to view online (or download). You can read about it here and access the books here.

10 Truly Unique Libraries

For starters, there’s a dollhouse library and a treehouse library. Check out these unusual libraries.

Little “Tree” Library

I recently shared a link to this article in one of my weekend posts, but I think that it is worth sharing again in this post about libraries. In fact, it is partly the inspiration for this post.

I love this spin on the Little Free Libraries that have sprung up throughout our communities. It’s a lovely library in a tree stump.

39 Wildly Creative Little Free Library Designs

I had a feeling that the little “tree” library wasn’t the only creative take on the free libraries. Sure enough, there are so many wonderful little free libraries out there!

Check out these creative designs.

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