Some libraries aren't just places to borrow books — they're destinations with deep history and architecture that tell stories beyond the pages. The 1000 Libraries Awards 2025 highlights some of the ...

Built in the 18th century, the Austrian National Library is one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. It features a fascinating Baroque style and now restored beauty.

This week, we celebrate the 225th anniversary of the Library of Congress. Carla Hayden, the current librarian, describes it as “the largest library in the world. … The library preserves and provides ...

A stunning, modern wing of the Royal Library of Copenhagen, added in 1999. Ludovic Maisant/Corbis Libraries have existed in some form for as long as books themselves. More than just repositories of ...