Yes, there are libraries and bookstores operate in the open air, perfect for those bookworms who prefer gentle breezes to that typical bookstore musk. Here are some of the most beautiful outdoor libraries from around the world.
Bookyard, an outdoor library in Ghent built by Massimo Bartolini.
As part of its 30th anniversary celebration in 2010, IKEA created a giant outdoor library on Sydney’s Bondi Beach and invited beachgoers to trade in one of their own books or pick a new favorite for a donation.
This free outdoor library in Yekaterinburg, Russia opens in the city center every summer.
The Levinski Garden Library, in Tel Aviv.
A tiny outdoor library in a park in Überlingen, Germany.
The Honesty Bookshop in the legendary bookshop town of Hay-on-Wye, in Wales.
An outdoor library in Linz, Austria.
Boston’s Brattle Book Shop.
Bart’s Books, the largest independently owned and operated outdoor bookstore in the US, located in Ojai, California.
An open-air library in Magdeburg, Germany, built with prefabricated pieces from a demolished building by members of the community.
An amazing bookstore in Leiden, South Holland.
Les bouquinistes — bookstalls along the Seine in Paris, which line more than three miles of the riverbank.
Outdoor library in Madrid.
I wish I could visit them all!
Wow! This is so awesome!! What a wonderful idea!
This is amazing. I had no idea there were any outdoor libraries. Thanks for a fun post.
Your not the only one.
Me three!
Beautiful 😍 there is also on in New York City behind NY public library 😊
A wonderful idea! But what happens if it rains? I noticed that some of the outdoor libraries had no overhead shelter!
I was thinking about that as well.
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A great concept, weather permitting.
This is amazing! I have never seen outdoor libraries like this. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂 Letstalkaboutpersonaldevelopment.blog
Awesome! Love it. 🙂
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Thank you so, so much, Arushi!
You’re welcome
This is really cool! I wasn’t familiar with this concept.
I think I need to go to Hay-on-Wye!
This is so cool. I am a book fanatic. Just love the feel of a book in my hands. I could spend hours at all these places. We don’t have any outdoor bookstores here in Arizona that I know of, I would definitely visit them.
Great concept, but so many questions have I, like what if it rains? Or won’t the books near the beach get dusty? 🤔
Love, love, love this!
Wow, I wish I could visit them right this minute!