It’s nearly impossible to define the most beautiful libraries while solely considering their purpose: to offer infinite access to knowledge to anyone at no cost. As the location of countless community ...

The current library building, opened in 1851, was created by architect Henri Labrouste. Today, it remains one of the world’s most beautiful libraries, functioning as the university library for ...

To find the most beautiful libraries in each state (and ... judged by the American Institute of Architects and the American Library Association awards, and relied on our own judgment for states ...