These Libraries Are Gorgeous Enough To Turn Anyone Into A Bookworm

Salt Lake City Public Library

Flickr: Pedro Szekely

Salt Lake City is proud of its public library’s main branch, and it should be. The massive 24,000 square foot structure is a sight to behold, and is “one of the most architecturally unique structures in Utah,” according to the library’s official website. Opened in 2003 and designed by architect Moshe Safdie, the facility houses six levels of wonder. From the bottom floor’s retail and service shops to the rooftop gardens to the multiple reading areas with mountain views (and even some fireplaces!), this library is much more than a book repository to the community it serves.