This library opened in 1905 and includes an opera house and many shelves of books. It lies on the border of the United States and Canada so visitors from both countries can enjoy the selection of books. 

The McAllen Public Library took over an old Walmart for its new 123,000-square-foot main branch, four times the size of its previous location. Now the city of McAllen now boasts the largest single floor public library in the United States, which was also recently named the most beautiful library in Texas.

The Pima County Public Library in Tucson, Arizona took a mobile approach in order to reach more patrons. The library has three Bookbikes that can be found in many of their community events. These Bookbikes carry free books and distribute library cards as well. 

Located as an extension of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Modern, the library occupies a vast area on a single level dominated by a huge square head devised by the sculptor Sacha Sosno. They designed it to be the largest occupied sculpture in the world. This amazing structure contains seven floors and it is 28 meters high. 

Containing over 2,500 books in ten different languages, this library is unlike any other. Built on the beach of the Bulgarian Black Sea resort city of Albena, visiting it would be an experience unlike any other. 

This library ship visits small communities spread out in three counties in Norway. This excellent method of transportation first included books in 1959 and carries a total of 6,000 books at a time. At any given time, some 20,000 of the floating library's books are lent out.

This small streetside library was built by Dan Zemke, who is clearly a big Doctor Who fan. It is a lifesize replica of the TARDIS from the show, and he was inspired to build it since he also runs a local branch of the youth reading program Reach-Out-And-Read. The mini library holds up to 140 books.

Labeled by the press as a "megalibrary"; it's over 400,000 square meters in size and has more than 470,000 books. This library in downtown Mexico City is a must see for all travelers 

Serving three preschools while also getting older visitors who come to see its collection of international children's books, this library is an incredible resource. All of the books are displayed with the covers out. The library has approximately 10,000 books, 1,500 of which are on display at any given time.

In 2000 the arrival of its public library caused quite a stir in the London district of Peckham. The colorful new feature has proven popular with Peckham residents, but its striking mix of primary-hued glass, copper, and steel weave apparently appeals to those who visit it too.