In August, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Dutch Public Libraries teamed up to create an airport library stocked with literature, music, and film.
Touted as “the world’s first library opened at an airport,” the library features books in 29 different languages. The Jaunted blog reminded readers of a Nashville library built in an airport in 1962. Nevertheless, we wholeheartedly support more libraries in airports–has anybody ever visited an airport library?
Here’s more from the Amsterdam Airport the press release: “The Airport Library’s content derives from the collection of the Dutch Public Libraries and has a unique offering of Dutch literature … Schiphol aims to offer a space where millions of passengers can enjoy a pleasant stay, become re-energised and soak up Dutch art, culture and literature on Holland Boulevard. Even the millions of transit passengers not stopping over in the Netherlands will be able to get a taste of Dutch art, culture and literature.” (Via Blake Gernstetter