Libraries

Appropriation-friendly collection of books, periodicals, and more.

Perfume museum and library.

Only museum in the world devoted to bookbinding and book arts holds a permanent collection representing five centuries.

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

California's most comprehensive horticultural library.

Rare collection of medieval books under lock and key.

A morbid secret lies hidden within the beautiful walls of the Boston Athenaeum.

The university library shaped like a giant piece of Swiss cheese.

Books bound in human skin and H. P. Lovecraft's letters are among a few of the treasures this library has to offer.

The curios of pharmacist and collector Henry Wellcome.

The personal library of the founder of modern neurology is open to visitors.

Hidden out of public view in the National Library of Israel is a collection of "Stalag's," 1960s Nazi themed porno paperbacks written and consumed by Israelis.

An ancient monastery, a locked room, and a mysterious book heist.

A visionary precursor to the Internet made of index cards.

World's oldest operating science fiction and fantasy club, once home to Ray Bradbury and L. Ron Hubbard.

A library of rare occult books in Los Angeles.

Headquarters of the legendary clairvoyant's readings, spiritual hospital, and massage school.

A library built during San Francisco's pioneer times is a student's retreat, bibliophile's sanctuary, and chess player's delight.