The 8 most beautiful new libraries in the world

Chris Weller

Apr 7, 2017, 20:45 IST

Robert Benson

Boston Public Library.

Hold onto your reading glasses.

On April 6, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) announced this year's picks for the best new libraries in the world.

The facilities were honored for their multi-use and environmentally-friendly designs - not to mention their stunning appearance.

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One caveat: While projects could be located anywhere in the world, only architects licensed in the US could enter the competition.

From Boston to Latvia, here are the winners of this year's Library Building Awards.