Few Facts About Library Part 02

1.Some libraries, such as the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, have underground storage rooms to preserve their collections.

2.In medieval monasteries, books were often made by hand and illuminated with gold and precious pigments.

3.The first library catalogues were created by the ancient Egyptians, who used papyrus scrolls to list the titles of their books.

4.During World War II, libraries in Europe were often targeted by bombs, causing widespread damage to books and other cultural artifacts.

5.In the United States, the first public library was established in Peterborough, New Hampshire in 1833.

6.Some libraries have unique collections, such as the British Library’s collection of Shakespeare’s First Folios.

7.Many libraries have reading rooms for quiet study, as well as meeting rooms for community events.

8.Some libraries, like the Library of Congress, have special collections for rare and unique books and manuscripts.

9.In the 19th and early 20th centuries, traveling libraries were a common way for rural communities to access books and other materials.

10.The first circulating library, which allowed patrons to borrow books for a fee, was established in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1725.

11.Some libraries, like the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, have special collections for rare maps, manuscripts, and other cultural artifacts.

12.Many libraries have partnerships with schools and other organizations to promote literacy and education.

13.In the United States, libraries were once known as “Carnegie libraries” after steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, who funded the construction of thousands of libraries.

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