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How cool can libraries be in an era (of iPods and Kindles?More than you think.Only
if you know where to go.
Central Library:Seattle,Washington,United States
The Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable
and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking
tours.It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and
American designer Joshua Ramus.Tours began in 2006,two
years after its opening.The library holds various art exhibitions,
book signings and other events,while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan
through the gift shop anytime.
Trinity College Library:Dublin,Ireland
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in
Ireland,founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I .It is the largest single
library in the world,also known as the Long Room,which contains
more than 200,000 of the library's oldest books.The Long Room houses
one of the oldest harps (in Ireland Dating back to the 15th century,the old harp is the model
for the symbol of Ireland.
Geisel Library,University of California:San Diego,United States
At first glance,it looks like a spaceship.Architect William
Pereira,who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape
Canaveral in Houston,Texas,designed the library in 1970.It has
been featured in sci-fi films,short stories and novels.The library
hosts"Dinner in the Library",which invites readers for cocktails,and also a special speech from
distinguished authors.
TU Delft Library:Delft,Netherlands
The library at the Delft University of Technology was
constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books,16,000
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magazine subscriptions and its own museum.The building itself exists beneath the ground,so you
can't really see the actual library.What makes it interesting is the roof,which is a grassy