{"id":81715,"date":"2013-04-11T13:45:41","date_gmt":"2013-04-11T11:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/?p=81715"},"modified":"2023-11-26T20:13:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T19:13:35","slug":"modern-libraries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/","title":{"rendered":"37 modern libraries from around the world"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/most-stunning-modern-libraries-from-around-the-world\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-123359\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Most-stunning-modern-libraries-from-around-the-world.jpg?resize=1080%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Most stunning modern libraries from around the world\" class=\"wp-image-123359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Most-stunning-modern-libraries-from-around-the-world.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Most-stunning-modern-libraries-from-around-the-world.jpg?resize=220%2C220&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Most-stunning-modern-libraries-from-around-the-world.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Most-stunning-modern-libraries-from-around-the-world.jpg?resize=540%2C540&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Most-stunning-modern-libraries-from-around-the-world.jpg?resize=332%2C332&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Most-stunning-modern-libraries-from-around-the-world.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Most-stunning-modern-libraries-from-around-the-world.jpg?resize=65%2C65&amp;ssl=1 65w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Most-stunning-modern-libraries-from-around-the-world.jpg?resize=160%2C160&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Most-stunning-modern-libraries-from-around-the-world.jpg?resize=840%2C840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Libraries are doing well in the digital times. Here are the most awesome examples.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people, when asked about libraries, imagine old buildings with dimmed light and endless rows of heavy wooden bookshelves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Libraries are our heritage. They contain all knowledge humankind has acquired. They have to be like that&#8230; or maybe not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-system-sans-serif-font-family is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#dedede;border-width:1px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:1em;padding-right:1.5em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1.5em\"><ul class=\"has-dates has-small-font-size wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/top-free-ebooks-christmas-2023\/'>Free ebooks for Christmas 2023: here are the top 20 downloads<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2023-12-15T14:05:39+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">Dec 15, 2023<\/time> <\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/best-personalized-library-gifts\/'>12 best personalized gifts for librarians and library supporters<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2023-11-18T11:11:37+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">Nov 18, 2023<\/time> <\/li><\/ul><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Libraries are the avant-garde of civilization. They have to evolve and look into the future, not only the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern libraries (and the futuristic building is not a must to make a library modern) are shaping the way we learn things and enjoy books in the digital age. They offer access to books in every possible form and format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of this post is to encourage you to visit the library near you. You won&#8217;t probably have a chance to go to Singapore and visit Bishan Public Library. On the other side, that library on your street will also welcome you &#8211; with a magic of books and the charm of the librarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the libraries on the list are obvious, naming only Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library or Yale University Beinecke Rare Book Library. However, I&#8217;ve spent a considerable amount of time on finding fantastic libraries in other countries, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you will see, libraries around the world are heading into the future, creating for their patrons a more dynamic, multi-level environment for learning and pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m sure the libraries in your neighborhood have also changed a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">37 modern libraries from around the world<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Ruzomberok University Library, Slovakia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/ruzomberok-university-library-inside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121229\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Ruzomberok-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ruzomberok University Library - inside\" class=\"wp-image-121229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Ruzomberok-University-Library-inside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Ruzomberok-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Ruzomberok-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Ruzomberok-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Ruzomberok-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Ruzomberok-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=160%2C107&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/library-of-ruzomberok-university-outside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121232\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Ruzomberok-University-outside.jpg?resize=755%2C539&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Library of Ruzomberok University - outside\" class=\"wp-image-121232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Ruzomberok-University-outside.jpg?w=755&amp;ssl=1 755w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Ruzomberok-University-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C157&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Ruzomberok-University-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C386&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Ruzomberok-University-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C237&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Ruzomberok-University-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C114&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The new library building of the Catholic University premises in Ruzomberok is the first phase of new campus design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The building has the area of over 2,000 square meters and was designed by a02 Atelier. The library offers students and the public access to almost 800,000 volumes &#8211; 310,000 books, as well as an extensive archive with more than 470,000 volumes in the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are approximately 500 workplaces, conference and exhibition spaces and other additional facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ku.sk\/index.php\/fakulty-a-pracoviska\/univerzitna-kniznica\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/557018\/university-library-a02-atelier\" rel=\"nofollow\">Vladimir Yurkovic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Joan Maragall Library, Spain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/joan-maragall-library-barcelona-inside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121226\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Joan-Maragall-Library-Barcelona-inside.jpg?resize=736%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Joan Maragall Library Barcelona - inside\" class=\"wp-image-121226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Joan-Maragall-Library-Barcelona-inside.jpg?w=736&amp;ssl=1 736w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Joan-Maragall-Library-Barcelona-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C299&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Joan-Maragall-Library-Barcelona-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C734&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Joan-Maragall-Library-Barcelona-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C451&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Joan-Maragall-Library-Barcelona-inside.jpg?resize=118%2C160&amp;ssl=1 118w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/joan-maragall-library-barcelona-outside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121227\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"746\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Joan-Maragall-Library-Barcelona-outside.jpg?resize=746%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Joan Maragall Library Barcelona - outside\" class=\"wp-image-121227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Joan-Maragall-Library-Barcelona-outside.jpg?w=746&amp;ssl=1 746w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Joan-Maragall-Library-Barcelona-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C295&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Joan-Maragall-Library-Barcelona-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C724&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Joan-Maragall-Library-Barcelona-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C445&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Joan-Maragall-Library-Barcelona-outside.jpg?resize=119%2C160&amp;ssl=1 119w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Joan Maragall Library is located in Barcelona, inserted under the garden of Florida Villa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by BCQ Arquitectura, the building is formed by the &#8220;light and silence courtyards&#8221; and &#8220;books and knowledge courtyards.&#8221; The first, surrounded by glass, light and ventilate the interior while isolating the library from the street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/526998\/joan-maragall-library-bcq-arquitectura\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u21e2 More info<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/526998\/joan-maragall-library-bcq-arquitectura\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ariel Ramirez<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Freiburg University Library, Germany<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/university-library-freiburg-inside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121222\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-Library-Freiburg-inside.jpg?resize=799%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"University Library Freiburg - inside\" class=\"wp-image-121222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-Library-Freiburg-inside.jpg?w=799&amp;ssl=1 799w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-Library-Freiburg-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C275&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-Library-Freiburg-inside.jpg?resize=768%2C961&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-Library-Freiburg-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C676&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-Library-Freiburg-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C416&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-Library-Freiburg-inside.jpg?resize=128%2C160&amp;ssl=1 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/university-library-freiburg-outside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121223\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-Library-Freiburg-outside.jpg?resize=840%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"University Library Freiburg - outside\" class=\"wp-image-121223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-Library-Freiburg-outside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-Library-Freiburg-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C179&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-Library-Freiburg-outside.jpg?resize=768%2C624&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-Library-Freiburg-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C439&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-Library-Freiburg-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C270&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-Library-Freiburg-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C130&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The original library of the Freiburg University was rebuilt in 2015 following the project of Degelo Architects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new building has 41,000 square meters and looks like a cut diamond. Inside, there are 1,200 workspaces in four reading rooms plus 500 work areas in the parlatory, where group work is encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The library offers in the basement a system of automated checkout machines and 700,000 volumes that can be borrowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ub.uni-freiburg.de\/\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/783418\/library-in-freiburg-degelo-architekten-bsa-sia-ag-plus-ittenbrechbuhl-ag-basel\" rel=\"nofollow\">Barbara Buehler<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Riverside Library in Tongling, China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/riverside-library-in-tongling-china-inside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121214\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Riverside-Library-in-Tongling-China-inside.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Riverside Library in Tongling, China - inside\" class=\"wp-image-121214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Riverside-Library-in-Tongling-China-inside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Riverside-Library-in-Tongling-China-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Riverside-Library-in-Tongling-China-inside.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Riverside-Library-in-Tongling-China-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Riverside-Library-in-Tongling-China-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Riverside-Library-in-Tongling-China-inside.jpg?resize=160%2C107&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/riverside-library-in-tongling-china-outside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121215\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Riverside-Library-in-Tongling-China-outside.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Riverside Library in Tongling, China - 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terrace\" class=\"wp-image-121216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Riverside-Library-in-Tongling-China-terrace.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Riverside-Library-in-Tongling-China-terrace.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Riverside-Library-in-Tongling-China-terrace.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Riverside-Library-in-Tongling-China-terrace.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Riverside-Library-in-Tongling-China-terrace.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Riverside-Library-in-Tongling-China-terrace.jpg?resize=160%2C107&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This library was built in 2015 on an abandoned quay by the riverside in Tongling, China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of the Tongling library is not only to provide a place to read books and viewing for people but also to preserve the historical memory of the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/787885\/library-on-the-quay-ata-studio\">\u21e2 More info<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/787885\/library-on-the-quay-ata-studio\" rel=\"nofollow\">ZhongNing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Microlibrary at Taman Bima, Indonesia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/bima-microlibrary-inside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121176\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bima-Microlibrary-inside.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bima Microlibrary - inside\" class=\"wp-image-121176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bima-Microlibrary-inside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bima-Microlibrary-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bima-Microlibrary-inside.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bima-Microlibrary-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bima-Microlibrary-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bima-Microlibrary-inside.jpg?resize=160%2C107&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/bima-microlibrary-outside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121177\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bima-Microlibrary-outside.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bima Microlibrary - outside\" class=\"wp-image-121177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bima-Microlibrary-outside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bima-Microlibrary-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bima-Microlibrary-outside.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bima-Microlibrary-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bima-Microlibrary-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Bima-Microlibrary-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C107&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This wonderful little public library is located in a Kampung neighborhood near the Bandung airport, Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The building was designed by the Bandung office of SHAU architect studio. It has 160 square meters and is built upon a preexisting stage that was already used by the local community for events and gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most prominent part of the library is the facade covered with some 2,000 recycled ice cream buckets. Some of them were perforated to deliver a secret message: &#8220;The book is a window to the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bima public library is the first of a series of similar microlibraries that are planned to be built across Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shau.nl\/en\/project\/53\">\u21e2 More info<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/790591\/bima-microlibrary-shau-bandung\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sanrok Studio<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The Main Library of the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/university-of-birmingham-library-hall\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121168\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-of-Birmingham-Library-hall.jpg?resize=683%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"University of Birmingham's Library - hall\" class=\"wp-image-121168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-of-Birmingham-Library-hall.jpg?w=683&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-of-Birmingham-Library-hall.jpg?resize=220%2C322&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-of-Birmingham-Library-hall.jpg?resize=540%2C791&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-of-Birmingham-Library-hall.jpg?resize=332%2C486&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-of-Birmingham-Library-hall.jpg?resize=109%2C160&amp;ssl=1 109w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/university-of-birmingham-library-the-reading-room\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121169\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-of-Birmingham-Library-the-reading-room.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"University of Birmingham's Library - the reading room\" class=\"wp-image-121169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-of-Birmingham-Library-the-reading-room.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-of-Birmingham-Library-the-reading-room.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-of-Birmingham-Library-the-reading-room.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-of-Birmingham-Library-the-reading-room.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-of-Birmingham-Library-the-reading-room.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/University-of-Birmingham-Library-the-reading-room.jpg?resize=160%2C107&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The brand new main library of the University of Birmingham was opened in September 2016 and is an exciting milestone in the university\u2019s development plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It took ten years to develop the concept and build at the cost of \u00a360 million this milestone building, giving users a &#8220;transformational experience&#8221; for students and researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The library, designed by Associated Architects, offers 62 kilometers of shelving (including 12 km of open access bookshelves), housing 2.1 million printed books and journals. There are over 1,800 seats in total and provides enhanced accessibility for modern learning including, wireless mobile charging, media rooms, and video editing booths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.birmingham.ac.uk\/\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/869126\/university-of-birminghams-library-associated-architects\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tim Cornbill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Public Library of Constituci\u00f3n, Chile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/constitucion-public-library-inside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121205\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Constitucion-Public-Library-inside.jpg?resize=840%2C549&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Constituci\u00f3n Public Library, Chile - inside\" class=\"wp-image-121205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Constitucion-Public-Library-inside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Constitucion-Public-Library-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C144&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Constitucion-Public-Library-inside.jpg?resize=768%2C502&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Constitucion-Public-Library-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C353&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Constitucion-Public-Library-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C217&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Constitucion-Public-Library-inside.jpg?resize=160%2C105&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/constitucion-public-library-outside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121206\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Constitucion-Public-Library-outside.jpg?resize=840%2C561&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Constituci\u00f3n Public Library, Chile - outside\" class=\"wp-image-121206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Constitucion-Public-Library-outside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Constitucion-Public-Library-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Constitucion-Public-Library-outside.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Constitucion-Public-Library-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C361&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Constitucion-Public-Library-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C222&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Constitucion-Public-Library-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C107&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The city in Constituci\u00f3n, Chile, was devastated by 8.8 degrees earthquake in 2010. The new public library, designed by Sebastian Irarr\u00e1zaval, is a part of the initiative to rebuild the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Constituci\u00f3n is one of the biggest clusters of wood production in Chile. This heritage is reflected in the construction of this post-disaster library. It&#8217;s made almost entirely of wood, and only the firewalls are done with exposed poured concrete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The internal area of the library exceeds 350 square meters. The building was opened in 2015, five years after the earthquake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.biblioredes.cl\/bibliotecas\/constitucion\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/786641\/constitucion-public-library-sebastian-irarrazaval\" rel=\"nofollow\">Felipe D\u00edaz Contardo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. 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In December 2015, the branch moved to a new building, overlooking Lake Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by RDHA, the Waterdown Library and Civic Centre is housing &#8211; besides the library &#8211; a community service office, a heritage society archive, and seniors&#8217; recreation center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The library incorporates automatic check-in and return system. Thanks to that the frontline staff can focus on programming and increased customer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hpl.ca\/branches\/waterdown-branch\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/869134\/the-waterdown-library-and-civic-centre-rdha\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tom Arban<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Multimedia Library in Auneau, France<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/multimedia-library-in-auneau-outside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121180\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Multimedia-Library-in-Auneau-outside.jpg?resize=840%2C570&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Multimedia Library in Auneau - outside\" class=\"wp-image-121180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Multimedia-Library-in-Auneau-outside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Multimedia-Library-in-Auneau-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C149&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Multimedia-Library-in-Auneau-outside.jpg?resize=768%2C521&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Multimedia-Library-in-Auneau-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C366&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Multimedia-Library-in-Auneau-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C225&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Multimedia-Library-in-Auneau-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C109&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/multimedia-library-in-auneau-inside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121179\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Multimedia-Library-in-Auneau-inside.jpg?resize=840%2C888&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Multimedia Library in Auneau - inside\" class=\"wp-image-121179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Multimedia-Library-in-Auneau-inside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Multimedia-Library-in-Auneau-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C233&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Multimedia-Library-in-Auneau-inside.jpg?resize=768%2C812&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Multimedia-Library-in-Auneau-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C571&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Multimedia-Library-in-Auneau-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C351&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Multimedia-Library-in-Auneau-inside.jpg?resize=151%2C160&amp;ssl=1 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The French language has the perfect name to describe the modern-day library. It&#8217;s <em>m\u00e9diath\u00e8que<\/em> &#8211; the place where you can use the content delivered on different media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such a m\u00e9diath\u00e8que was opened in 2019 in Auneau, a commune in northern France. The building inspired by the nearby market, takes the form of the contemporary hall. The building opens onto the square, with the reading room offering views over the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having 350 square meters, the building is a diversified space combining cultural activities and community life. It offers 18,000 items (books, videos, music, games), as well as public internet stations, and a free Wi-Fi access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ville-ab2s.fr\/fr\/pages\/presentation-et-inscription-65.html#\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/635985\/auneau-cultural-center-architecture-patrick-mauger\" rel=\"nofollow\">Michel Denance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Story Pod in Newmarket, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/story-pod-in-newmarket-canada-picture-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121211\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Story-Pod-in-Newmarket-Canada-picture-1.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Story Pod in Newmarket, Canada - picture 1\" class=\"wp-image-121211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Story-Pod-in-Newmarket-Canada-picture-1.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Story-Pod-in-Newmarket-Canada-picture-1.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Story-Pod-in-Newmarket-Canada-picture-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Story-Pod-in-Newmarket-Canada-picture-1.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Story-Pod-in-Newmarket-Canada-picture-1.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Story-Pod-in-Newmarket-Canada-picture-1.jpg?resize=160%2C107&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/story-pod-in-newmarket-canada-picture-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121212\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Story-Pod-in-Newmarket-Canada-picture-2.jpg?resize=840%2C593&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Story Pod in Newmarket, Canada - picture 2\" class=\"wp-image-121212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Story-Pod-in-Newmarket-Canada-picture-2.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Story-Pod-in-Newmarket-Canada-picture-2.jpg?resize=220%2C155&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Story-Pod-in-Newmarket-Canada-picture-2.jpg?resize=768%2C542&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Story-Pod-in-Newmarket-Canada-picture-2.jpg?resize=540%2C381&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Story-Pod-in-Newmarket-Canada-picture-2.jpg?resize=332%2C234&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Story-Pod-in-Newmarket-Canada-picture-2.jpg?resize=160%2C113&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We love ideas like this one! Story Pod, designed by Atelier Kastelic Buffey is a little community-supported lending library standing in the heart of the historic district of Newmarket city, Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initiated by HollisWealth, this miniature wooden compact pod has the dimensions 2.4 by 2.4 by 3 meters (5.95 square meters) and was opened in 2015. During the day, when two of the walls open like a book, the Story Pod draws curious residents and invites to get in or gather around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At night, when the doors are locked, recessed LED lights glow through the lattice work like a lantern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HollisWealth Story Pod &#8220;encourages you to open your heart and mind to life&#8217;s possibilities similar to the way a book does.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/777711\/story-pod-atelier-kastelic-buffey\">\u21e2 More info<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/777711\/story-pod-atelier-kastelic-buffey\" rel=\"nofollow\">Shai Gil, Bob Gundu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Cedar Rapids Public Library, United States<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/cedar-rapids-public-library-entrance\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121208\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cedar-Rapids-Public-Library-entrance.jpg?resize=840%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cedar Rapids Public Library - entrance\" class=\"wp-image-121208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cedar-Rapids-Public-Library-entrance.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cedar-Rapids-Public-Library-entrance.jpg?resize=220%2C146&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cedar-Rapids-Public-Library-entrance.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cedar-Rapids-Public-Library-entrance.jpg?resize=540%2C359&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cedar-Rapids-Public-Library-entrance.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cedar-Rapids-Public-Library-entrance.jpg?resize=160%2C106&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/cedar-rapids-public-library-outside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121209\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cedar-Rapids-Public-Library-outside.jpg?resize=840%2C514&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cedar Rapids Public Library - outside\" class=\"wp-image-121209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cedar-Rapids-Public-Library-outside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cedar-Rapids-Public-Library-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C135&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cedar-Rapids-Public-Library-outside.jpg?resize=768%2C470&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cedar-Rapids-Public-Library-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C330&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cedar-Rapids-Public-Library-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C203&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cedar-Rapids-Public-Library-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C98&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The city Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA, decided to build a new central library after a flood swept through the city\u2019s downtown central library in 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new building, finished in 2013, with the area of 94,000 square meters, quickly became a dynamic cultural center of the city, embracing the transformational shifts of the modern technology and combining it with the building&#8217;s natural eco-friendliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new design broke barriers between the staff and patrons, library and civic spaces, and staff departments. The metrics on circulation, meeting room use, and computer use have far surpassed expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.crlibrary.org\/\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/795190\/cedar-rapids-public-library-opn-architects\" rel=\"nofollow\">Wayne Johnson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Sales Pavilion and Library in Guiyang, China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/exhibition-pavilion-and-library-guiyang-bookshelves\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121219\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Exhibition-Pavilion-and-Library-Guiyang-bookshelves.jpg?resize=840%2C561&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Exhibition Pavilion and Library in Guiyang\" class=\"wp-image-121219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Exhibition-Pavilion-and-Library-Guiyang-bookshelves.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Exhibition-Pavilion-and-Library-Guiyang-bookshelves.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Exhibition-Pavilion-and-Library-Guiyang-bookshelves.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Exhibition-Pavilion-and-Library-Guiyang-bookshelves.jpg?resize=540%2C361&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Exhibition-Pavilion-and-Library-Guiyang-bookshelves.jpg?resize=332%2C222&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Exhibition-Pavilion-and-Library-Guiyang-bookshelves.jpg?resize=160%2C107&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/exhibition-pavilion-and-library-guiyang-inside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121220\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Exhibition-Pavilion-and-Library-Guiyang-inside.jpg?resize=840%2C561&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Exhibition Pavilion and Library Guiyang - inside\" class=\"wp-image-121220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Exhibition-Pavilion-and-Library-Guiyang-inside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Exhibition-Pavilion-and-Library-Guiyang-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Exhibition-Pavilion-and-Library-Guiyang-inside.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Exhibition-Pavilion-and-Library-Guiyang-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C361&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Exhibition-Pavilion-and-Library-Guiyang-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C222&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Exhibition-Pavilion-and-Library-Guiyang-inside.jpg?resize=160%2C107&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The library is located on the outskirts of Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou province of Southwest China. The building was originally intended to be a temporary marketing pavilion helping sell apartments in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Van Wang Architects convinced the developer to repurpose the part of the building to the community library. The bookshelves were added, completely redefining the whole space by stacking and overlapping in two atriums, from the ground to the ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/796962\/crec-sales-pavilion-and-library-van-wang-architects\">\u21e2 More info<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/796962\/crec-sales-pavilion-and-library-van-wang-architects\" rel=\"nofollow\">Van Wang Architects<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Thionville Library, France<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/thionville-library-inside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121182\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Thionville-Library-inside.jpg?resize=840%2C581&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Thionville Library - inside\" class=\"wp-image-121182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Thionville-Library-inside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Thionville-Library-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C152&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Thionville-Library-inside.jpg?resize=768%2C531&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Thionville-Library-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C374&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Thionville-Library-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C230&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Thionville-Library-inside.jpg?resize=160%2C111&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/thionville-library-outside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-121183\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Thionville-Library-outside.jpg?resize=840%2C803&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Thionville Library - outside\" class=\"wp-image-121183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Thionville-Library-outside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Thionville-Library-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C210&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Thionville-Library-outside.jpg?resize=768%2C734&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Thionville-Library-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C516&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Thionville-Library-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C317&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Thionville-Library-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C153&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is another great <em>m\u00e9diath\u00e8que<\/em> in our overview. This futuristic cultural center is located in Thionville, a city in northeastern France, and was opened in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The library was designed by Dominique Coulon and Associates, an architecture agency from Strasbourg. The creators\u2019 ambition was to create the project that would become a new model for media libraries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grass is almost everywhere, inviting you to rest and spend some time reading, watching, or studying. There are lots of hidden rooms and alleys. Each one may serve as a quiet reading space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mediatheque.mairie-thionville.fr\/\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/804682\/media-library-third-place-in-thionville-dominique-coulon-and-associes\" rel=\"nofollow\">Eugeni Pons and David Romero-Uzeda<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Library of the Vienna University of Economics, Austria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/library-of-the-university-of-economics-vienna-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-the-University-of-Economics-Vienna-outside.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Library of the Vienna University of Economics was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects\" class=\"wp-image-107832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-the-University-of-Economics-Vienna-outside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-the-University-of-Economics-Vienna-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-the-University-of-Economics-Vienna-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-the-University-of-Economics-Vienna-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-the-University-of-Economics-Vienna-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C107&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/6-og-monitor\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-107831\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-the-University-of-Economics-Vienna-inside.jpg?resize=840%2C629&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Library of the Vienna University of Economics was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects\" class=\"wp-image-107831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-the-University-of-Economics-Vienna-inside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-the-University-of-Economics-Vienna-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C165&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-the-University-of-Economics-Vienna-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C404&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-the-University-of-Economics-Vienna-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C249&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-the-University-of-Economics-Vienna-inside.jpg?resize=160%2C120&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Library and Learning Centre of the Vienna University of Economics and Business was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. It rises as a polygonal block from the heart of the new university campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main part of the building houses the service area, the learning centre and the economics library. The library management quarters and student services are located in the smaller block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The library holds a collection of over 600,000 print books, and almost 100,000 ebooks. It ranks among the most extensive libraries of its kind in the German-speaking world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wu.ac.at\/library\/\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/523598\/library-and-learning-centre-university-of-economics-vienna-zaha-hadid-architects\" rel=\"nofollow\">Roland Halbe and Iwan Baan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Cayenne University Library, French Guiana<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/cayenne-university-library-outside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-107842\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cayenne-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=840%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cayenne University Library - outside\" class=\"wp-image-107842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cayenne-University-Library-outside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cayenne-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C146&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cayenne-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C359&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cayenne-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cayenne-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C106&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/cayenne-university-library-inside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-107841\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cayenne-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cayenne University Library in French Guiana\" class=\"wp-image-107841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cayenne-University-Library-inside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cayenne-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cayenne-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cayenne-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cayenne-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=160%2C107&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The library building in located in the center of the university campus. Its goal is to gather books and readers in a unique place dedicated to knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The building, designed by rh+ architecture, combines traditional documentation and modern technologies. The interior is mainly an open space with wide reception spaces, diverse reading and research areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/475800\/new-university-library-in-cayenne-rh-architecture\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u21e2 More info<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/475800\/new-university-library-in-cayenne-rh-architecture\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jean-Michel Andr\u00e9<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Bishan Public Library, Singapore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/bishan-public-library-in-singapore-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"858\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bishan-Public-Library-in-Singapore-outside-e1438761111894.jpg?resize=840%2C858&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bishan Public Library in Singapore is a metaphor of a tree house #modern #libraries\" class=\"wp-image-81775\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/bishan-public-library-in-singapore-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"679\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bishan-Public-Library-in-Singapore-inside-e1438761134591.jpg?resize=679%2C840&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bishan Public Library, Singapore #modern #libraries\" class=\"wp-image-81774\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bishan Public Library was opened in September 2006. Designed by LOOK Architects, it&#8217;s a metaphor of a tree house. Situated in Singapore, the library is serving the needs of nearby schools and inhabitants of the Bishan area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The library offers over 250,000 titles spread over four floors and a basement. The windows that protrude out of the building are reading nooks for readers who want to read quietly or use their laptops there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nlb.gov.sg\/Corporate.portal?_nfpb=true&amp;_windowLabel=PlLibraryLocations_1_1&amp;PlLibraryLocations_1_1_actionOverride=%2FIBMS%2FplLibraryLocations%2FlibraryDetailsDisplay&amp;PlLibraryLocations_1_1BranchCode=BICL&amp;_pageLabel=corporate_page_visitus_AllLibraries\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patrickbingham-hall.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Patrick Bingham-Hall<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. LiYuan Library, China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/liyuan-library-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/LiYuan-Library-outside-e1438761148614.jpg?resize=840%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Little library on the outskirts of Beijing. It has no electricity supply and closes at dusk.\" class=\"wp-image-81817\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/liyuan-library-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/LiYuan-Library-inside-e1438761162535.jpg?resize=840%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"LiYuan #Library is a nature-inspired library built on the outskirts of Beijing, China\" class=\"wp-image-81816\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Built in 2011 in a small village of Huairou on the outskirts of Beijing, this beautiful nature-inspired library was designed by Li Xiaodong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 175-square-meter building&#8217;s interior is spatially diverse by using steps and small level changes to create distinct places. The wooden sticks temper the bright light and spread it evenly throughout the space to give a perfect reading ambiance. The library has no electricity supply and closes at dusk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dezeen.com\/2011\/10\/24\/liyuan-library-by-li-xiaodong\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u21e2 More info<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/lixiaodong.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Li Xiaodong<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Katiou Library, Burkina Faso<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/katiou-library-in-burkina-faso-outside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-107838\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Katiou-Library-in-Burkina-Faso-outside.jpg?resize=840%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Katiou Library in Burkina Faso is an example of a well-designed and inexpensive building\" class=\"wp-image-107838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Katiou-Library-in-Burkina-Faso-outside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Katiou-Library-in-Burkina-Faso-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C140&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Katiou-Library-in-Burkina-Faso-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C343&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Katiou-Library-in-Burkina-Faso-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C211&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Katiou-Library-in-Burkina-Faso-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C102&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/katiou-library-in-burkina-faso-interior\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-107837\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Katiou-Library-in-Burkina-Faso-interior.jpg?resize=840%2C524&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Katiou Library - the bookshelves are the part of the wall liberating more space\" class=\"wp-image-107837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Katiou-Library-in-Burkina-Faso-interior.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Katiou-Library-in-Burkina-Faso-interior.jpg?resize=220%2C137&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Katiou-Library-in-Burkina-Faso-interior.jpg?resize=540%2C337&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Katiou-Library-in-Burkina-Faso-interior.jpg?resize=332%2C207&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Katiou-Library-in-Burkina-Faso-interior.jpg?resize=160%2C100&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by Albert Faus, this simple building is an example of a well-thought, inexpensive, yet very functional community library. It was built in Komsliga Department, Burkina Faso, for the total cost of under EUR 20,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bookshelves are built into the walls. This clever idea lets give the walls more thickness and at the same time liberate interior space. Thanks to that the reading desks, and computer stations can be placed in the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/637153\/katiou-library-albert-faus\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u21e2 More info<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/637153\/katiou-library-albert-faus\" rel=\"nofollow\">Albert Faus<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Library of Muyinga, Burundi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/library-of-muyinga-in-burundi-outside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-107845\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-outside.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Library of Muyinga in Burundi - in the evening\" class=\"wp-image-107845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-outside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C107&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/library-of-muyinga-in-burundi-reading-space\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-107846\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-reading-space.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Library of Muyinga in Burundi - reading space\" class=\"wp-image-107846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-reading-space.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-reading-space.jpg?resize=220%2C147&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-reading-space.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-reading-space.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-reading-space.jpg?resize=160%2C107&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/library-of-muyinga-in-burundi-inside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-107844\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-inside.jpg?resize=840%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Inside the Library of Muyinga, Burundi\" class=\"wp-image-107844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-inside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C146&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C359&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Library-of-Muyinga-in-Burundi-inside.jpg?resize=160%2C106&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is another example of the great library recently opened in Africa. Having 140 square meters, the building was designed by BC Architects. The total budget was EUR 40,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The library was built with the local know-how and traditions of Muyinga in mind. It&#8217;s organized along a circulation space. This \u201challway porch\u201d is often a part of the Burundian traditional housing as it provides a shelter from heavy rains and harsh sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/467129\/library-of-muyinga-bc-architects\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u21e2 More info<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/467129\/library-of-muyinga-bc-architects\" rel=\"nofollow\">BC Architects<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Cooroy Library, Australia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/cooroy-library-outside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-107848\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cooroy-Library-outside.jpg?resize=840%2C557&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sunset over Cooroy Library, Australia\" class=\"wp-image-107848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cooroy-Library-outside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cooroy-Library-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C146&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cooroy-Library-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C358&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cooroy-Library-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C220&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cooroy-Library-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C106&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/cooroy-library-inside\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-107849\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cooroy-Library-inside.jpg?resize=840%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Inside Cooroy Library, Australia\" class=\"wp-image-107849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cooroy-Library-inside.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cooroy-Library-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C146&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cooroy-Library-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C359&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cooroy-Library-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Cooroy-Library-inside.jpg?resize=160%2C106&amp;ssl=1 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This 1,600 square meter building located in Cooroy, Queensland, Australia, houses the town&#8217;s public library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by Brewster Hjorth Architects it is a part of a cultural plan for Cooroy, linking the existing art gallery, main city street, recreational park, and the upgraded rural industry areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The library includes a technology center, with digital training rooms, community rooms, community lounge, reading areas and caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.slq.qld.gov.au\/visit-us\/find-a-public-library\/branches\/noosa\/cooroy_library\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/266078\/cooroy-library-brewster-hjorth-architects\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mushenko and Jackson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. Warsaw University Library, Poland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/warsaw-university-library-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Warsaw-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=640%2C425&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Botanical garden on the roof of Warsaw University #Library\" class=\"wp-image-81822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Warsaw-University-Library-outside.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Warsaw-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C146&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Warsaw-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C358&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Warsaw-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C106&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Warsaw-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C220&amp;ssl=1 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by Marek Budzy\u0144ski and Zbigniew Badowski, the library opened in December 1999. Guests and book-lovers have direct access to the main part of the library&#8217;s bounty, which can be reached through the sides of the building \u2013 meaning that students occupying the central areas are not disturbed by visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The distinct element of the building is a botanical garden, located on the roof. With an area of one hectare, it&#8217;s one of the largest roof gardens in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buw.uw.edu.pl\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/f_o_k_a\/6284646508\/in\/photostream\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kamil Fortuna<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kjd\/2633552506\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kim Davies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. Turku City Library, Finland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/turku-city-library-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Turku-City-Library-outside-e1438761190134.jpg?resize=840%2C647&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Turku City #Library, Finland\" class=\"wp-image-81797\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/turku-city-library-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Turku-City-Library-inside-e1438761209492.jpg?resize=663%2C840&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Turku City Library, Finland\" class=\"wp-image-81796\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Turku City Library, located in the city center of Turku, is a combination of the old main library building from 1903, and the new addition, designed by JKMM Architects, and finished in 2007.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Turku Library is a center for knowledge, experiences, and learning. It&#8217;s a common living room for everybody. There are meeting rooms, reading seats and wireless internet all over the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.turku.fi\/kirjasto\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/11731\/turku-city-library-jkmm-architects\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jussi Tiainen and Michael Perlmutter<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. University of Aberdeen New Library, Scotland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/university-of-aberdeen-new-library-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/University-of-Aberdeen-New-Library-inside-e1438761226578.jpg?resize=840%2C628&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Aberdeen University #Library houses more than 250,000 books and manuscripts\" class=\"wp-image-81767\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/university-of-aberdeen-new-library-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/University-of-Aberdeen-New-Library-outside-e1438761242284.jpg?resize=661%2C840&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"University of Aberdeen New #Library \/ designed by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects\" class=\"wp-image-81768\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, and opened for public in September 2012, the new library of the Aberdeen University houses more than 250,000 books and manuscripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 15,500 square meter facility accommodates 14,000 students with 1,200 reading spaces, archives, historical collections and a room for rare books. It is designed to provide for students a 21st-century learning and research experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abdn.ac.uk\/newlibrary\/\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adammork.dk\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Adam M\u00f8rk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24. Maranello Library, Italy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/maranello-library-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Maranello-Library-inside-e1438761254637.jpg?resize=840%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Maranello Library \/ Design: Arata Isozaki and Andrea Maffei\" class=\"wp-image-81764\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/maranello-library-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Maranello-Library-outside-e1438761271621.jpg?resize=840%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Maranello Library provides its visitors an introspective experience and visual connection with nature.\" class=\"wp-image-81765\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by Milan-based architects Arata Isozaki and Andrea Maffei, the new library of the Maranello community is intended to provide its visitors an introspective experience and visual connection with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.comune.maranello.mo.it\/kcms\/KWeb\/Viewer.aspx?PKENTITY=7a14849cf6af41c68708f9f717552924&amp;acts=selnode&amp;sezobs=d64deb899ae64c2aa8dc4bd7d92a9b67&amp;pars=0b9ac427f9334e2c9d3e36258f9ebc3b\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amarchitects.it\/?lang=en\" rel=\"nofollow\">Andrea Maffei<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25. Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Canada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/thomas-fisher-rare-book-library-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Thomas-Fisher-Rare-Book-Library-inside.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, Canada\" class=\"wp-image-81759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Thomas-Fisher-Rare-Book-Library-inside.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Thomas-Fisher-Rare-Book-Library-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C146&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Thomas-Fisher-Rare-Book-Library-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Thomas-Fisher-Rare-Book-Library-inside.jpg?resize=160%2C106&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Thomas-Fisher-Rare-Book-Library-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/thomas-fisher-rare-book-library\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Thomas-Fisher-Rare-Book-Library.jpg?resize=640%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Thomas Fisher Rare Book #Library - the largest repository of rare books and manuscripts in Canada.\" class=\"wp-image-81761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Thomas-Fisher-Rare-Book-Library.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Thomas-Fisher-Rare-Book-Library.jpg?resize=220%2C216&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Thomas-Fisher-Rare-Book-Library.jpg?resize=540%2C531&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Thomas-Fisher-Rare-Book-Library.jpg?resize=160%2C157&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Thomas-Fisher-Rare-Book-Library.jpg?resize=332%2C326&amp;ssl=1 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library is a library in the University of Toronto, being the largest repository of rare books and manuscripts in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The building was opened in 1973. Since that time, the library has grown to approximately 700,000 volumes and 3,000 linear metres of manuscript holdings. Among the collection&#8217;s items are the <em>Nuremberg Chronicle<\/em> (1493), Shakespeare&#8217;s <em>First Folio<\/em> (1623), Newton&#8217;s <em>Principia<\/em> (1687), and Darwin&#8217;s proof copy (with annotations) of <em>On the Origin of Species<\/em> (1859).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/fisher.library.utoronto.ca\/\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/hyfen\/3562164810\/sizes\/z\/in\/photostream\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Andrew Louis<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/caseymaggs\/3210113563\/sizes\/z\/in\/photostream\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Casey Maggs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">26. University Of Versailles Science Library, France<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/university-of-versailles-science-library-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/University-Of-Versailles-Science-Library-outside-e1438761303785.jpg?resize=840%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"University Of Versailles Science Library, France\" class=\"wp-image-81826\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/university-of-versailles-science-library-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/University-Of-Versailles-Science-Library-inside-e1438761317135.jpg?resize=840%2C552&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"University Of Versailles Science Library, France #modern #libraries\" class=\"wp-image-81825\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by Badia Berger Architects for Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines University, the library building opened for students in 2012. The architects focused primarily on energy management. The building is designed to provide maximum energy independence without neglecting the environmental impact of construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With over 4,000 square meters, the library is a central place on the university campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bib-versailles.uvsq.fr\/\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/davidboureau.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">David Boureau<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">27. Ballyroan Library, Ireland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/ballyroan-library-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ballyroan-Library-outside.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ballyroan #Library, Ireland\" class=\"wp-image-81831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ballyroan-Library-outside.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ballyroan-Library-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C146&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ballyroan-Library-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ballyroan-Library-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C106&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ballyroan-Library-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/ballyroan-library-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ballyroan-Library-inside-e1438761339474.jpg?resize=840%2C598&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Ballyroan #Library in Dublin offers extensive seating and a large study area with many public access computers\" class=\"wp-image-81830\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by Box Architecture, the new library in South Dublin opened in early 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new library offers extensive seating and a large study area with many public access computers, as well as printing and photocopying facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free internet is available throughout the building. Facilities include easy-to-use self-service units that should reduce queuing time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.southdublinlibraries.ie\/find-library\/ballyroan\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/347844\/ballyroan-library-box-architecture\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Paul Tierney<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">28. Biblioteca Jos\u00e9 Vasconcelos, Mexico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/biblioteca-jose-vasconcelos-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Biblioteca-Jose-Vasconcelos-inside-e1438761439776.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Biblioteca Jose Vasconcelos - &quot;one of the most advanced constructions of the 21st century&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-81734\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/biblioteca-jose-vasconcelos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Biblioteca-Jose-Vasconcelos.jpg?resize=640%2C426&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Biblioteca Jos\u00e9 Vasconcelos - located in Mexico City, this stunning building is called #megalibrary\" class=\"wp-image-81720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Biblioteca-Jose-Vasconcelos.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Biblioteca-Jose-Vasconcelos.jpg?resize=220%2C146&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Biblioteca-Jose-Vasconcelos.jpg?resize=540%2C359&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Biblioteca-Jose-Vasconcelos.jpg?resize=160%2C106&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Biblioteca-Jose-Vasconcelos.jpg?resize=332%2C220&amp;ssl=1 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Mexico City, this stunning building is often called &#8220;megabiblioteca&#8221; (&#8220;megalibrary&#8221;). Spread across 38,000 square metres, it&#8217;s dedicated to Jos\u00e9 Vasconcelos, the former philosopher, presidential candidate and president of the National Library of Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built for $98 million, the library opened in May 2006 and was claimed one of the most advanced constructions of the 21st century. The shelves are the most important part of the design. They are contrasted by several modern sculptures, with a prominent whale skeleton, created by Gabriel Orozco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bibliotecavasconcelos.gob.mx\/\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kalach.com\/_biblioteca-mosaico.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Yoshihiro Koitani<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/lwy\/5470629800\/in\/photostream\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">LWY<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">29. Tama Art University Libraries, Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/tama-art-university-library-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Tama-Art-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=691%2C460&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"One of Tama Art University #Libraries, Japan\" class=\"wp-image-81726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Tama-Art-University-Library-outside.jpg?w=691&amp;ssl=1 691w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Tama-Art-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C146&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Tama-Art-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C359&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Tama-Art-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C106&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Tama-Art-University-Library-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/tama-art-university-library-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Tama-Art-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=640%2C426&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Inside Tama Art University #Library, Japan\" class=\"wp-image-81725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Tama-Art-University-Library-inside.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Tama-Art-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C146&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Tama-Art-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C359&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Tama-Art-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=160%2C106&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Tama-Art-University-Library-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C220&amp;ssl=1 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Consisting of two libraries, Hachioji and Kaminoge, the project is aimed to contribute to art education and research for students and faculty of privately held Tama Art University, one of the leading universities in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both libraries, located in Tokyo, contain more than 17,000 Japanese and foreign-language books, as well as over 1,800 periodicals. A large collection of books covers art, design and architecture, ranging from reference books to specialized research materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaminoge Library also owns the collections of the late Shuzo Takiguchi (1903-1979) and the late Katsue Kitazono (1902-1978). They both are famous Japanese artists, poets and art critics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tamabi.ac.jp\/english\/about\/library.htm\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jonhefel\/7196435400\/in\/photostream\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Jon Reksten<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/22711\/tama-art-university-library-toyo-ito-by-iwan-baan\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Ivan Baan<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30. Biblioteca Espa\u00f1a, Colombia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/biblioteca-espana-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Biblioteca-Espana-outside-e1438761480942.jpg?resize=840%2C517&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Biblioteca Espa\u00f1a, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-81741\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/biblioteca-espana-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Biblioteca-Espana-inside-e1438761496236.jpg?resize=840%2C549&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Biblioteca Espa\u00f1a, Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-81743\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This ultra modern library is located in the northern part of Medellin, in Colombia. Three massive non symmetric geometric buildings house the community centre, auditorium, and the library. It is part of the government\u2019s social master plan program to give equal economic and social opportunities to the population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 11,500 square foot project was completed in 2007, out of brick and stucco structures. For library&#8217;s architect, Giancarlo Mazzanti, the major premise was to design interiors that could &#8220;decontextualize the individual from the poverty that is experienced in the outside.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddebibliotecas.org.co\/Paginas\/inicio.aspx\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/2565\/espana-library-giancarlo-mazzanti\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sergio G\u00f3mez<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">31. Stuttgart City Library, Germany<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/beleuchtung-bibliothek\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stuttgart-City-Library-outside.jpg?resize=640%2C401&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Beleuchtung Bibliothek \/ Stuttgart City Library by night\" class=\"wp-image-81781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stuttgart-City-Library-outside.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stuttgart-City-Library-outside.jpg?resize=220%2C137&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stuttgart-City-Library-outside.jpg?resize=540%2C338&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stuttgart-City-Library-outside.jpg?resize=160%2C100&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stuttgart-City-Library-outside.jpg?resize=332%2C208&amp;ssl=1 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/stuttgart-city-library-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stuttgart-City-Library-inside.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Stuttgart City #Library - the heart and core of the library follows the design of the ancient pantheon\" class=\"wp-image-81780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stuttgart-City-Library-inside.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stuttgart-City-Library-inside.jpg?resize=220%2C146&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stuttgart-City-Library-inside.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stuttgart-City-Library-inside.jpg?resize=160%2C106&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stuttgart-City-Library-inside.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Marvellously designed by a Korean architect Eun Young Yi, and built for over $100 million, Stadtbibliothek in Stuttgart officially started in October 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The heart and core of the library follows the design of the ancient pantheon. The gallery hall is a five-story space, in a form of a square and surrounded by shelves of books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interesting thing is that the word \u201clibrary\u201d is displayed in four languages (German, English, Arabic, and Korean) on the outside walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www1.stuttgart.de\/stadtbibliothek\/bvs\/actions\/profile\/view.php?id=159\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/stadt_stuttgart\/6273134946\/in\/set-72157627450627069\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Kraufmann\/ H\u00f6rner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">32. Vennesla Library and Culture House, Norway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/vennesla-library-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Vennesla-Library-outside-e1438761523848.jpg?resize=840%2C496&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Vennesla Library and Culture House, Norway\" class=\"wp-image-81785\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/vennesla-library-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Vennesla-Library-inside-e1438761538526.jpg?resize=840%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Vennesla Library (Norway) combines a library and house of culture.\" class=\"wp-image-81784\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vennesla Bibliotek og Kulturhus is a new a public library for inhabitants of Vennesla municipality. The building was designed by architects from Helen &amp; Hard and officially started in late 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in the city centre, with caf\u00e9, open meeting places, and a small scene, the building combines a library and house of culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/venneslabibliotek.blogspot.com\/\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.erietaattali.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Erieta Attali<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">33. Black Diamond Library, Denmark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/black-diamond-library-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Black-Diamond-Library-outside-e1438761555788.jpg?resize=840%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Black Diamond #Library, Denmark\" class=\"wp-image-81751\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/black-diamond-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Black-Diamond-inside-e1438761569552.png?resize=840%2C630&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Black Diamond #Library, Copenhagen \/ designed by Schmidt Hammer Lassen\" class=\"wp-image-81752\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Black Diamond is an extension to the Royal Danish Library in Copenhagen. Its quasi-official nickname is a reference to its polished black granite cladding and irregular angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by a Danish architect Schmidt Hammer Lassen, Black Diamond was opened in 1999. The facilities include a 600-seat auditorium, the Queen&#8217;s Hall, used for concerts, literary events, theatrical performances, and conferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kb.dk\/en\/dia\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/146702\/architecture-city-guide-copenhagen\/erez\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Schmidt Hammer Lassen<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickriver.com\/photos\/saturnino\/1270003772\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Saturnino<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">34. Yale University Beinecke Rare Book Library, United States<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/yale-university-beinecke-rare-book-library-inside-1\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Yale-University-Beinecke-Rare-Book-Library-inside-1.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Yale University Beinecke Rare Book #Library \/ designed by Gordon Bunshaft\" class=\"wp-image-81755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Yale-University-Beinecke-Rare-Book-Library-inside-1.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Yale-University-Beinecke-Rare-Book-Library-inside-1.jpg?resize=220%2C146&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Yale-University-Beinecke-Rare-Book-Library-inside-1.jpg?resize=540%2C360&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Yale-University-Beinecke-Rare-Book-Library-inside-1.jpg?resize=160%2C106&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Yale-University-Beinecke-Rare-Book-Library-inside-1.jpg?resize=332%2C221&amp;ssl=1 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/yale-university-beinecke-rare-book-library-inside-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Yale-University-Beinecke-Rare-Book-Library-inside-2.jpg?resize=640%2C411&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Yale University Beinecke Rare Book Library - a large glass tower that is the central core of the building\" class=\"wp-image-81756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Yale-University-Beinecke-Rare-Book-Library-inside-2.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Yale-University-Beinecke-Rare-Book-Library-inside-2.jpg?resize=220%2C141&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Yale-University-Beinecke-Rare-Book-Library-inside-2.jpg?resize=540%2C346&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Yale-University-Beinecke-Rare-Book-Library-inside-2.jpg?resize=160%2C102&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Yale-University-Beinecke-Rare-Book-Library-inside-2.jpg?resize=332%2C213&amp;ssl=1 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The building was designed by architect Gordon Bunshaft and is considered one of the world&#8217;s largest libraries devoted entirely to rare books and manuscripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In total, the library presently holds 500,000 volumes and several million manuscripts. When visitors first enter the building they see a large glass tower that is the central core of the building. The mezzanine level lets people rotate around the glass tower which holds 180,000 volumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/beinecke.library.yale.edu\/\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kaalpurush\/2238880088\/sizes\/z\/in\/photostream\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">KAALpurush<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/laurenmanning\/4286475665\/sizes\/z\/in\/photostream\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Lauren Manning<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">35. S\u00e3o Paulo Library, Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/sao-paulo-library-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Sao-Paulo-Library-outside-e1438761614829.jpg?resize=840%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sao Paulo #Library is located on the site formerly taken by a prison. 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Now it&#8217;s a place of freedom to explore knowledge, ideas, and books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bibliotecadesaopaulo.org.br\/\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.danielducci.com.br\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Daniel Ducci<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">36. Surry Hills Library and Community Centre, Australia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/surry-hills-library-and-community-centre-outside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Surry-Hills-Library-and-Community-Centre-outside-e1438761641774.jpg?resize=840%2C562&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Surry Hills Library and Community Centre, Australia\" class=\"wp-image-81805\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/surry-hills-library-and-community-centre-inside\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Surry-Hills-Library-and-Community-Centre-inside-e1438761653767.jpg?resize=840%2C560&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Surry Hills Library and Community Centre, Australia #libraries\" class=\"wp-image-81804\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The existing Surry Hills Library opened in 2009. This flagship City of Sydney building spans 4 floors and, besides the library, it also houses a community center and child care center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surry Hills Library specializes in fashion and design titles, as well as having a significant lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au\/explore\/libraries\/branches\/surry-hills-library\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gollings.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">John Gollings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">37. Nam June Paik Library, South Korea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/modern-libraries\/nam-june-paik-library-inside-1\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Nam-June-Paik-Library-inside-1.jpg?resize=621%2C409&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Nam June Paik #Library &quot;redefines the relationship between library users and information&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-81834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Nam-June-Paik-Library-inside-1.jpg?w=621&amp;ssl=1 621w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Nam-June-Paik-Library-inside-1.jpg?resize=220%2C144&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Nam-June-Paik-Library-inside-1.jpg?resize=540%2C355&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Nam-June-Paik-Library-inside-1.jpg?resize=160%2C105&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Nam-June-Paik-Library-inside-1.jpg?resize=332%2C218&amp;ssl=1 332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on the first floor of Nam June Paik Art Center, this ultra-modern public library was designed by Nahyun Hwang and David Eugin Moon as a multi-functional spatial device, which redefines the relationship between library users and information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast to the conventional library, Nam June Paik Library aims to promote &#8220;non-linear and random access to information, and its production beyond the prescribed consumption.&#8221; Through spontaneous expression and juxtaposition of ideas, the consumer of information becomes the producer, and the static contents of the library turn dynamic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.njpartcenter.kr\/en\/research\/library.asp\">\u21e2 Official website<\/a> \/ Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nhdm.net\/nam-june-paik-library2\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Nahyun Hwang and David Eugin Moon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep exploring. 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