Libraries Day on 24 October

Oct 24, 2026

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art officially opens to the public on September 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. The museum celebrates the power of visual storytelling and explores how images touch hearts and shape collective memory. Copyright: xVCGx 111668902272
CHONGQING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 21: A general view shows the riverside library inside the new cruise ship Century Vision on September 21, 2026 in Chongqing, China. The 15,000-ton vessel, measuring 149.99 meters in length with 236 guest rooms, has been deployed on the Chongqing-Yichang route along the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Copyright: xChinaxNewsxServicex 111668667738
Begehbarer Turm aus Büchern, Thema Bibliothek, Forum Wissen, Göttingen, Stadt des Wissens, Niedersachsen, Deutschland Accessible tower of books, library theme, Forum Wissen, Göttingen, City of Knowledge, Lower Saxony, Germany Copyright: imageBROKER StefanxZiese iblszi18978562.jpg
(260904) -- SAN SALVADOR, Sept. 4, 2026 -- An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 3, 2026 shows a night view of the National Library of El Salvador in San Salvador, El Salvador. The China-aided National Library of El Salvador was officially inaugurated in November 2023. It has seven floors, a total floor area of approximately 24,000 square meters, and is open to the public 24 hours a day. The library has become a new cultural landmark in San Salvador. ) EL SALVADOR-SAN SALVADOR-CHINA-AIDED NATIONAL LIBRARY LiuxWenhui
Büste von Platon in der Long Room Library, Trinity College Dublin, Irland Bust of Plato in the Long Room Library, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Copyright: imageBROKER KimxPetersen iblkip18887249.jpg
Historic library hall with long symmetrical rows of bookshelves Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy R_CYCY260829-2117690-01 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
DUBLIN, IRLAND, 21. DEZEMBER 2018: The Long Room in der Trinity College Library, Heimat von The Book of Kells. Eine Leiter, um Bücher auf verschiedenen Ebenen zu erreichen DUBLIN, IRELAND, DECEMBER 21, 2018: The Long Room in the Trinity College Library, home to The Book of Kells. A ladder to reach books at different levels Copyright: imageBROKER AndrésxCónema ibliqx18589530.jpg
BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 07: The National Library of China is packed with readers of all ages who had come to either study or read on August 7, 2026 in Beijing, China. Public libraries across Beijing have seen a surge in visitors since the start of the summer vacation. Copyright: xVCGx 111658598022
Stuttgart City Library on Mailänder Platz—Interior View, July 30, 2026, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Beeindruckende Bibliothek mit einer langen Vitrine voller Bücher und sanfter Beleuchtung, Trinity Collage, Dublin, Irland Impressive library with a long display case full of books and soft lighting, Trinity Collage, Dublin, Ireland Copyright: imageBROKER ManuelxKamuf iblmlk18331652.jpg
June 13, 2026, New York, New York, USA: Swiss Institute contemporary art library. New York USA - ZUMAm57_ 20260613_zaf_m57_058 Copyright: xJohnxMarshallxMantelx
Bardarash Home Library Preserves Books Books are arranged on shelves inside a private home library in Bardarash, Iraq, on June 2, 2026. Shahab Ahmad Piro, a 45-year-old journalism and radio graduate, says he has collected more than 1,500 books over two decades and opened part of his home as a reading space for local residents, students and book lovers in an area with few public reading facilities. Bardarash Nineveh Iraq Copyright: xShowanxSulaimanxAlix
MARiLIA, SP - 23.04.2026: DIA MUNDIAL DOS LIVROS - View of the interior of the Joao Mesquita Valenca Municipal Library, in Marilia (SP), on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The date marks World Book and Copyright Day. The place, which is a cultural reference in the region, houses a diverse collection and offers reading and research spaces for the community. x2930651x AlfxRibeiro
News - Naples Reopens Historic Girolamini Library After 14 Year In Naples, the historic Girolamini Library is reopening to the public after 14 years of closure, restoring a cultural heritage of inestimable value to the city. The opening is accompanied by the exhibition ˜Southern Renaissance. The Library of Matteo III d Almaviva , which celebrates the richness of the book collection and the library s role in the cultural history of Southern Italy. A symbolic moment for the city, which regains one of its most iconic venues for history, art and knowledge Napoli Napoli Italy Copyright: xAntonioxBalascox xLiveMediax LPN_2407094
Eine ältere Frau legt alte Bücher in der Bibliothek aus. Sie sitzt auf dem Boden, umgeben von Bücherregalen. An elderly woman lays out old books in the library. She is sitting on the floor surrounded by shelves of books, concentrating on her task. (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com AKIFYEVAxSVETLANAAx 24740744 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Ein junger Mann sitzt in der Bibliothek und liest konzentriert ein Buch A young man sitting on the library floor reading a book with concentration (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com WosunanxPhotostoryx 24197871 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Young adult man smiling in front of book shelf in library Oxford, England, United Kingdom CR_WVNP251008B-1799229-01 ,model released, Symbolfoto
Bibliothek von Kloster Strahov, Prag Bibliothek von Kloster Strahov, Prag (License=RF) Copyright: xZoonar.com HGVorndranx 23530808
Reopening of the National Assembly Library PHOTOPQR OUEST FRANCE Stéphane Geufroi Paris 11 04 2025 The National Assembly Library was founded over 200 years ago and houses collections built up since the early days of the French Revolution. It comprises a nave 42 m long, 10 m wide and 12 m high It was built in 1834 by architect Jules de Joly, who also designed the current hemicycle, and is also remarkable for its ceiling painted by Eugène Delacroix The Bibliothèque des Députés will open its doors to the public from April 14 to June 15, 2025, after a year-long restoration project Paris, France, april 11th 2025 The National Assembly Library was founded over 200 years ago It houses the collections built up since the early days of the French Rev Copyright: xPHOTOPQR OUESTxFRANCE MAXPPPxStéphanexGeufroix 20250416OFR7270 20250416OFR7270
Ornate staircase in the Lello Bookshop (Livraria Lello) or Harry Potter s bookstore, Porto, Portugal. (Editorial Use Only) Copyright: xMichaelxDeFreitasx x EU23 MDE0095
Paris, Bibliotheque national de France French National Library , Oval Room, Jean Louis Pascal, Alfred Recoura Paris, Bibliotheque national de France French National Library , Oval Room, Jean Louis Pascal, Alfred Recoura
The Rose Main Reading Room in the main branch of the New York Public Library in New York City. Reading Room, New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, New York CIty, USA New York New York USA Copyright: xSergixReboredox SRE-077-EQ0478
Benediktinerstift Admont Admont, 02. 04. 2017 Bibliothek Benediktinerstift Admont
Neue Philologische Bibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin ( FU Berlin ), entworfen von Norman Foster, BERLIN

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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art officially opens to the public on September 22, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. The museum celebrates the power of visual storytelling and explores how images touch hearts and shape collective memory. Copyright: xVCGx 111668902272

Begehbarer Turm aus Büchern, Thema Bibliothek, Forum Wissen, Göttingen, Stadt des Wissens, Niedersachsen, Deutschland Accessible tower of books, library theme, Forum Wissen, Göttingen, City of Knowledge, Lower Saxony, Germany Copyright: imageBROKER StefanxZiese iblszi18978562.jpg

Büste von Platon in der Long Room Library, Trinity College Dublin, Irland Bust of Plato in the Long Room Library, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Copyright: imageBROKER KimxPetersen iblkip18887249.jpg

Historic library hall with long symmetrical rows of bookshelves Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy R_CYCY260829-2117690-01 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 07: The National Library of China is packed with readers of all ages who had come to either study or read on August 7, 2026 in Beijing, China. Public libraries across Beijing have seen a surge in visitors since the start of the summer vacation. Copyright: xVCGx 111658598022

Stuttgart City Library on Mailänder Platz—Interior View, July 30, 2026, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Beeindruckende Bibliothek mit einer langen Vitrine voller Bücher und sanfter Beleuchtung, Trinity Collage, Dublin, Irland Impressive library with a long display case full of books and soft lighting, Trinity Collage, Dublin, Ireland Copyright: imageBROKER ManuelxKamuf iblmlk18331652.jpg

June 13, 2026, New York, New York, USA: Swiss Institute contemporary art library. New York USA - ZUMAm57_ 20260613_zaf_m57_058 Copyright: xJohnxMarshallxMantelx

Ein junger Mann sitzt in der Bibliothek und liest konzentriert ein Buch A young man sitting on the library floor reading a book with concentration (License=RF) ,model released, Symbolfoto Copyright: xZoonar.com WosunanxPhotostoryx 24197871 ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released

Young adult man smiling in front of book shelf in library Oxford, England, United Kingdom CR_WVNP251008B-1799229-01 ,model released, Symbolfoto

Bibliothek von Kloster Strahov, Prag Bibliothek von Kloster Strahov, Prag (License=RF) Copyright: xZoonar.com HGVorndranx 23530808

Ornate staircase in the Lello Bookshop (Livraria Lello) or Harry Potter s bookstore, Porto, Portugal. (Editorial Use Only) Copyright: xMichaelxDeFreitasx x EU23 MDE0095

Paris, Bibliotheque national de France French National Library , Oval Room, Jean Louis Pascal, Alfred Recoura Paris, Bibliotheque national de France French National Library , Oval Room, Jean Louis Pascal, Alfred Recoura

The Rose Main Reading Room in the main branch of the New York Public Library in New York City. Reading Room, New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, New York CIty, USA New York New York USA Copyright: xSergixReboredox SRE-077-EQ0478

Benediktinerstift Admont Admont, 02. 04. 2017 Bibliothek Benediktinerstift Admont

Neue Philologische Bibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin ( FU Berlin ), entworfen von Norman Foster, BERLIN