Written by Library Planet editor Christian Lauersen, director of Libraries and Citizen Services in Roskilde Municipality, Denmark. For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ Aarhus University Library (a part of The Royal Danish Library) is located in the center of Aarhus closely integrated with Aarhus University. The buildings on campus are classy yellow stone…
Library of Songdo – No shoes in this pastel party of a library
Written by Daphna Fischer, Direktor Hof-Hasharon Library, Shefayim, Israel. For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ I want to tell you about a library I visited in Korea. My husband and I were on a fly-over and decided to tour the city. Songdo is a beautiful city, but empty from people. Only…
Vasconcelos Library: beyond the structure.
Written by Alejandra Quiroz Hernández For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ All the paths lead you to the Vasconcelos Library: situated in a very well communicated zone, this library welcomes people form within and outside Mexico City. It’s mostly because it’s surrounded by three major networks of public transportation that have…
Azaiki Public Library
Written by DR. Nkem Osuigwe, Chair, Public & Community Libraries Section, AfLIA For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ The Library is located in Bayelsa State Nigeria. The Azaiki Foundation & Public Library is a Registered non-profit Educational Foundation, primarily to provide educational and research assistance to students, academia, educational institutions and…
Education instead of coal: The new Recklinghausen Public Library is open!
Written by Andreas Mittrowann For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ Recklinghausen is located in the Ruhr area, in the Northwest of the state of Northrhine-Westphalia. It is the largest city and the adminstrative center in its district. Recklinghausen is part of the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region and nationally known for its annual…
The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library – the piano is always in tune
Written by Victoria Turner For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is a non-profit membership library located in La Jolla, a community of San Diego, California. It was incorporated as the Library Association of La Jolla in 1899. It has a rich history, closely entwined with…
Malmö City Library – a mystical and magical place for kids
Written by Karen Myhre, development consultant at Gentofte Libraries. For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ Malmö City Library is really worth a visit. It is spacious and modern and has a wonderful atmosphere. When you arrive, you notices how the library consist of an older section and a section that was added…
Menningarhús Grófinni library in Reykjavik – infographics and a very knitted christmas
Written by Valerie Sherman For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ I visited the Menningarhús Grófinni branch of the Reykjavik library system on December 8 and was struck by the fabulous Christmas decorations and excellent selection of English language materials. I also loved their infographic to show the ways that people use…
National Library of Austria – the smell of knowledge, history, grandeur and opulence
Written by Carla Louca For how to contribute to Library Planet look here: https://libraryplanet.net/contribute/ My husband and I went to Vienna for the first time on Friday, and we only had enough money to pay for one attraction – naturally, we chose the Austrian National Library. WHAT A PLACE! It is celebrating 650 years of…
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