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These Are the World’s Most Unusual Libraries

In Dunga, Zanzibar, Book Aid International used an old shipping container to turn an empty field into a library with 5,000 books. But when it comes to most unusual libraries, that’s just the beginning. How about the Beach Library on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, where you can peruse the outdoor shelves which are resistant to wind, sun, and rain? Then there are libraries that come to you. Colombia’s Biblioburro carries books on the backs of 2 donkeys. Watch to explore more such unusual libraries from around the world.

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