Library Fact: The oldest continually operating library is at St. Catherine's Monastery, Egypt, built 548-565 AD! Holding over 3,300 manuscripts. Mind-blowing history! 🌍 #LibraryFacts #AncientLibraries

Library Oddity: Two libraries in Portugal use bats for pest control! The bats eat insects that would otherwise damage the books. It's a unique and eco-friendly solution! 🦇 #LibraryFacts #WeirdFacts

Did you know: The second floor houses an extensive collection of genealogical materials, including local newspapers dating back to 1821, making it a haven for family history enthusiasts. #VictorianGothic #GenealogyResearch #LibraryFacts #LibraryLove #IndianaHistory #WillardLibrary #EvansvilleIN

The Dewey Decimal System, still used in libraries today, was invented by Melvil Dewey when he was just 21 years old. A young idea turned into a worldwide organizational standard! #LibraryFacts #BookTrivia

📚 Ever wonder which U.S. libraries hold the most books?
Here are the top 5 by volumes held:
1️⃣ Library of Congress – 34.5M
2️⃣ Boston Public Library – 19M
3️⃣ Harvard University – 16.8M
4️⃣ NY Public Library – 16.3M
5️⃣ Univ. of Illinois – 13.1M

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🤔 Did you know? The British Library holds 170+ million items, including over 13 million books! 📚✨

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The New York Public Library has over 50 million items in its collection. Even with that impressive connection, it is the 2nd largest public library in the US and the 4th largest in the world. #libraryfacts #loveyourlibrary