What is the most important library in the world?

Library of Congress
1. Library of Congress — Washington D.C., USA. The Library of Congress in Washington DC is essentially both the national library of the U.S. and the country’s oldest federal cultural institution. Though it consists of only three buildings, it is the largest library in the world for shelf space and number of volumes.

Why is it important to visit the library?

Visiting the library can encourage reading and exploration in children. Children can learn at every turn. Even being responsible for returning books on time can teach some basics of responsibility. Studies have shown that students who visit the library tend to have better test scores than those who don’t.

What are the most beautiful library in the world?

• Library of Parliament, Ottawa, Canada.
• Seattle Central Library, Washington, USA.
• Abbey Library of Saint Gall, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
• Royal Portuguese Reading Room, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Stuttgart City Library, Stuttgart, Germany.
• George Peabody Library, Baltimore, USA.

How many public libraries are there in the world?

We believe that libraries power development. Today, there are more than 230,000 public libraries in developing and transitioning countries. Let’s make them all engines for development.

How do you visit a library?

8 Tips for Visiting Your Local Library

1. Set aside a special library time.
2. Arrange your visits around story time, when a librarian (or visiting author) reads favorite children’s books aloud.
3. Meet the librarians.
4. Teach your child how to care for books.
5. Set limits and expectations.
6. Share your child’s passions.

What is another name for library?

What is another word for library?

archive	bibliotheca
athenaeum	atheneum
bookhouse	study
public library	reading room
reference library	branch library

How many libraries are in the world?

We believe that libraries power development. Today, there are more than 230,000 public libraries in developing and transitioning countries.