 In Dubai, finding a quiet place to read, do

some research or simply relax is easy. There

are libraries in public parks where you can
grab a book to read right after your regular
morning jog. You can also visit Any of the
libraries scattered across the city.
 The Dubai Public Library, is a network of
libraries managed by the Dubai Culture and
Arts Authority. Libraries have been around in
Dubai since the early 1960s, when the first
public was opened in Al Ras. Since then,
more libraries have been opened in other
locations.
 With the late Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al
Maktoum, ruler of Dubai from 1958 to 1990 (may
God rest his soul). A man of extraordinary vision,
Sheikh Rashid's desire to provide the citizens and
residents of Dubai with a centre of culture and
knowledge resulted in the creation of Dubai
Public Library. The first Dubai Public Library saw
the light of day in 1963. Located in Al Ras,
overlooking the banks of Khor Dubai (Dubai
Creek), it ushered a fresh wave of culture and
knowledge into the city.
 The State Library Victoria is one of the largest
exhibiting libraries in the world. One of its
most well-known features is the Domed
Reading Room designed by Norman G.
Peebles. Capable of holding over one million
books and 600 visitors, the reading room is
shaped like an octagon and is 34.75 meters
in both height and diameter. Various statues
pepper the front lawn of the library (which is
a favorite lunch spot for residents) including
the likeness of Joan of Arc.
 State Library Victoria is the central library of
the state of Victoria, Australia, located in Melbourne. It
was established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public
Library, making it Australia's oldest public library and
one of the first free libraries in the world. The Library's
vast collection includes over two million books and
350,000 photographs, manuscripts, maps and
newspapers, with a special focus on material from
Victoria, including the diaries of the city's founders.
 Library membership is free, and you can
sign up for membership online. As
a Library member, you can access over five
million books, photos, artworks, documents,
maps, manuscripts and more when you
visit State Library Victoria.
 The Brunei Darussalam Library is a combination of
public libraries and special libraries in Brunei
Darussalam. This includes all library branches of the
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka in all four districts, and
specialized libraries available at government agencies,
namely at Da’wah Islamiah Center, at the Ministry of
Religious Affairs, at the History Center, at the Brunei
Museums Museum and the Attorney-General’s
Chambers (AGC).
 Brunei Darussalam Library was created to facilitate the
public to find and reserve items online ( online ) are
available in the library collection, and so speed up your
borrowing.