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Whilst many readers enjoy the ease of a digital reading device, there are still those who enjoy having a physical book in their hands.
Besides the overwhelming quantity of books available in a library, the buildings can also be a stunning piece of architecture to wander around. have curated a list of seven of the most stunning libraries around the world, and many of the cultural landmarks have lasted centuries. Even if you're partial to an ebook, why not spend a few hours discovering a new library?The California State Library was founded in 1850 located across the street from the historic State Capitol in the heart of downtown Sacramento, and has been a landmark of the city ever since.
Bookworms can discover more than 5.3 million different books in the library, including e-books and audio-visual materials. The library also hosts regular events and exhibitions spotlighting local artists.
The library has a stature as a key civic asset in the city and offers views from its upper floors of both the city and the Hollywood Hills. The architecture models the austerity of mid-century modernism in southern California, combined with the flamboyance of the Spanish baroque that characterises some of the earliest buildings established in California.The Yosemite branch of the Mariposa County library is located in a building that dates back to the park's early days.
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