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.
Not Just Library
A library focusing on design in Songshan Creative and Cultural Park. It occasionally holds exhibitions and events.
Koo Chen-Fu Memorial Library (National Taiwan University)
Architecture enthusiasts should not miss out on the work of Japanese architect Toyo Ito in Taiwan.
Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch
Taiwan's first green library.
Lightbox Photo Library
A library that specializes in all things related to Taiwanese photography.
The Taipei Fine Arts Museum Art Library
A specialized library established for the purpose of visual arts academic research.
“Good Eye Taipei” can be purchased at all major bookstores in Taiwan. Check out TNL’s interview with the author here.
Editor: Olivia Yang
