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University libraries tend to be large spaces with shelves with thousands of books, computers and study spaces. Students are used to and expect to have these facilities. You may also use public libraries which may not be as big, but still house a huge variety of books and other resources, but not all libraries are the same……<\/p>\n

Here are two Unusual Libraries from the UK<\/p>\n

Bethnal Green tube station library<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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When war broke out in 1939 Bethnal Green Underground station was partly completed, and work was halted. In late 1940 it was decided that as the works were far enough ahead it could be used as a safe shelter for the public during air raids. Over a period of months, the station was transformed to house enough bunks to sleep up to 5000 people, a caf\u00e9, theatre and a nursery. This community 78 feet underground also gained a library in 1941-Britain’s only tube station library.<\/p>\n

In September 1940 a bomb had fallen on the roof of Bethnal Green Public Library causing vast destruction to the adult learning library. Librarian George F. Vale and his deputy Stanley Snaith pulled a tarpaulin over the shattered glass dome roof and vowed to bring a library to the underground community. The council approved a grant of \u00a350 and a library was created over the boarded-up tracks of the westbound tunnel. Stanley Snaith wrote \u201cAll last summer the caverns echoed to the din of hammers and saws. The result was a triumph.\u201d Later in the Library Review 1942, he wrote \u201cLibraries in converted shops, in village halls, in mobile vans are common enough. But libraries in tube shelters are something new under the sun.\u201d<\/p>\n

The tiny library measured 15 feet square and opened from 5.30-8pm every evening. It housed 4000 titles that had survived the bombing of the main library. Romances, classics, poetry and children\u2019s books could be borrowed and help the residents to escape from the horrors happening above ground. Snaith wrote of his patrons, \u201cEach dusk sees the first contingent making its way down to the bowels of the earth. The well and the ill, the old and the young, they come trooping down… In the library the youngsters are vocally busy with their book selection, but why should they not chatter to their heart\u2019s content.\u201d Now the \u201cyoungsters\u201d are in their 90\u2019s, but they still have fond memories of the tube station library. Pat Spicer, now 92 said, \u201cYou can\u2019t imagine what that library represented to me as a place of safety. It sparked a lifelong love of reading.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the war dragged on many would have been anxious about what the future held, but in October Bethnal Green Library celebrates its centenary and tube trains still come and go from Bethnal Green station.<\/p>\n

Phone box libraries\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Across the UK many redundant old red phone boxes have found a new use as micro libraries. This is often in rural areas which have been affected by cuts to spending on public libraries due to cuts in local council funding. The idea is simple-anyone can take a book home, but they are expected to bring it back or bring a replacement.<\/p>\n

The first phone box library was set up in 2009 in Westbury-Sub-Mendip following cuts to the mobile library funding. The parish council purchased the box for \u00a31 and locals put up wooden shelves and donated books.<\/p>\n

These micro libraries operate on a system of trust and house a large range of titles from cookery books to classics and children\u2019s books. In villages where everyone knows everyone, the system works well, but in some cities, micro libraries have been vandalised and the local community has had to fund and carry out repairs.<\/p>\n

These are just 2 examples of libraries in unusual places. If you would like to find out about some other unusual libraries click on the links below:<\/p>\n

The Worlds Oddest Libraries<\/a><\/p>\n

Donkey Libraries of Columbia<\/a><\/p>\n

ReadingClub2000<\/a><\/p>\n

Also, check out our amazing article on<\/p>\n

Wilderness Libraries of edamalakudi<\/a><\/p>\n

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By Vivienne Hamilton<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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