Bridging the past and the present, the world's finest libraries are not just sources of knowledge but also the cornerstones of communities. The myriad of books on their shelves allow readers to ...

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 ...

Built by monks at the height of the German region’s 18th-century wealth, these flamboyant and colorful libraries are more than meets the eye. Former Travel Editor It is one of the most dramatic about ...

It’s hard to pinpoint what I saw first as we approached the new Calgary Central Library in Alberta, Canada. Was it the building’s light fracturing hexagonal facade? The Light Rail Transit line ...

A lavishly illustrated new book pays homage to the cathedrals of free knowledge that are libraries, from the 1600s until today. “Without libraries what have we? We have no past and no future,” wrote ...

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 ...

Photographer Thomas R. Schiff’s obsession with libraries began over 20 years ago. “I became fascinated by how the history of the United States is reflected in our civic buildings; how the great old ...

The week highlights the contributions of libraries and library workers. April 14, 2013— -- intro: In an effort to highlight the contributions of libraries and library workers, National Library ...

There are few things I love more than books and traveling, and any opportunity I have to combine the two is a like a literary dream come true. That's why I've started to create a bucket list of the ...