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Good Eye Taipei’s recommendations for Taipei’s best places to soak in the charm of libraries.
A library might not be a typical place of interest for tourists, but some libraries in Taipei have unique collections of books and magazines that might be worth visiting.
“Good Eye Taipei,” a new bilingual Taipei city guide, shares six libraries in the city to check out.
Boven Magazine Library
A library themed around design and lifestyle magazines.
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Not Just Library
A library focusing on design in Songshan Creative and Cultural Park. It occasionally holds exhibitions and events.
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Koo Chen-Fu Memorial Library (National Taiwan University)
Architecture enthusiasts should not miss out on the work of Japanese architect Toyo Ito in Taiwan.
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Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch
Taiwan's first green library.
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Lightbox Photo Library
A library that specializes in all things related to Taiwanese photography.
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The Taipei Fine Arts Museum Art Library
A specialized library established for the purpose of visual arts academic research.
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“Good Eye Taipei” can be purchased at all major bookstores in Taiwan. Check out TNL’s interview with the author here.
Editor: Olivia Yang