10 Biggest Libraries In The World

Jan 23, 2024

Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States, located in Washington, D.C. It serves as the primary research library for the U.S. Congress and is one of the largest libraries in the world.

British Library

Situated in London, United Kingdom, the British Library is the national library of the UK and one of the largest libraries globally.

New York Public Library

Serving the public in New York City, USA, this library system includes several branches and is one of the largest public library systems in the world.

Library and Archives Canada

Located in Ottawa, Canada, it is the national library and archives of Canada.

Shanghai Library

The Shanghai Library, founded in 1952 functions as both a public and research library.

Russian State Library

Located in Moscow, Russia, it is the national library of Russia and one of the largest libraries in Europe.

National Diet Library

The National Diet Library, established in 1948, is Japan's national library and ranks among the world's largest libraries.

Bibliothèque nationale de France

Situated in Paris, France, it is the national library of France and one of the largest libraries in the world.

National Library of Russia

Situated in Saint Petersburg, the National Library of Russia is the initial and one of three national public libraries in Russia.

National Library Of China

Situated in Beijing, it is the national library of China and one of the largest libraries in Asia.

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