The World’s Most Magnificent Libraries

In this reel, we circumnavigate the globe in search of some of the most unusual and awe-inspiring libraries collecting more than just books. We begin in Alaska at a particularly *macabre* library checking out preserved and taxidermied animals, head on over to China to kick back in a surreal, infinite reading room, and get whiff of history at the library of smells.

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[ilurvsharrypotter]

I feel like the Library of Smells would be really amazing for helping those who are losing/lost their memories

[nevillelongbottom]

I feel like this channel is a sort of library in its own right.

[jennerg]

Use that number for a “phone a friend” lifeline

[freepalestine]

I am from Iraq. We had one of the most impressive libraries. It was in Baghdad called the house of wisdom. It mean a lot to me if more people knew about it

[sitdownbehumble]

Imagine using scratch and smells in books. In Harry Potter, we could smell the Christmas feast, Madame Rosmerta's butterbeer, or sticky toffee pudding from the Leaky Cauldron. Fresh-baked crackling bread in To Kill a Mockingbird. Minny's fried chicken or chocolate pie in The Help. Or ambiance smells like the Mad Hatter's tea party in Alice in Wonderland, cozy Mr. Tumnus' house in Chronicles of Narnia, or Honeydukes wizard sweet shop in Harry Potter. Would be magical...

[Baylaruse]

Wow, I'd love to visit all of these! I adore spending time in libraries. The energy in a library is so comforting, and then, of course, being surrounded by books and all sorts of history is incredible.

[tripwizard]

I'm a registered librarian and watching this makes me so happy, and so satisfying that people slowly appreciate libraries and throw away stereotypes about our professions and on us.

[wolfgangevans]

I went to the Trinity Library when I was in Ireland a couple years ago, and it's as beautiful in person, and you can smell the leather even from outside the hall

[StrickenWithFear]

The Irish and the Chinese library were my favorites. They looked so pretty.

[no_enerji]

I absolutely love libraries. The architecture, the vibe they have, the sight of the books on multiple shelves, and the easy access to so much information and stories. They’re just so great to look at and be in.

[giannanana]

"Do y'all have Fault in Our Stars?"

[wandakay]

y'all know I saw the word 'library' and my booknerd butt clicked this video so fast

[samione]

That chinese library/book store was just mind blowing.

[mattwang]

What did the Librarian say to the other Librarian?


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[mincer]

Would love to get some of those animals to draw them. And when I am finished I could just go and get another one! Amazing for artists.

[madisonby]

See the only thing is I don't like library's that are like major tourist destinations. If it's so crowded you can't really enjoy something as much. Like I went to the library in New York City for the first time because I live near there and it was crowded and it had no where to sit.

[fredahsu]

11:13 This is definitely Edna Mode''s sister irl.




I love it.

[TomorrowWeLive]

Trinity Library is so beautiful. My dream would be to work there someday.

[Tei_]

“The library that checks out dead animals!”

Me: oh okay!
Also me: *wait a minute-*

[flala]

7:34 Matthew the librarian should be in Hollywood movies, he’s got such a distinct look ✨