The best part of reading a book, you can choose to do it anywhere you like. But, don’t you like it to sit in the corner of a cosy room accompanied with other piles of unread books to choose from?
Library@Esplanade, Singapore
This modern-design library is situated on the third floor of Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay, Esplanade. The name of the location itself speaks volume about how artsy the other options near the library can be. Yes, after finish reading your favourite ones, you can take a look at its performing arts rooms nearby. A plus point, you can enjoy the view of Singapore at a café within the library!
Library@Orchard, Singapore
If you are a city person, this library is your perfect pit stop in the city! The collection you would find here revolves around design, arts, and lifestyle. Not to mention its cosy interior would make you want to spend some more time after getting tired strolling and shopping around the city of Singapore.
The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur (JFKL) Library, Malaysia
Situated in Mid Valley City, you can embrace your inner Zen in this library. The atmosphere this library has will accompany you indulged in its Japanese literature. Don’t forget that JFKL often hosts a monthly cultural event you may want to attend!
Raja Tun Uda Library, Malaysia
Opt for a modern look library with just a stone’s throw away to a gym? Pay a visit to Raja Tun Uda Library, Malaysia. The library also overlooks a beautiful lake where a group of lotuses grow, making it a modern library with a peaceful view. Â
TCDC Resource Center Library, Thailand
TCDC stands for Thailand Creative and Design Center. You would imagine how pleasant you will feel when you enter this library, once you know that this library houses a design shop and exhibition space as well. Dominated by art and design books, this sleek and minimalist library also provides avid readers with silent rooms and rooftop balconies.
Bank of Thailand Library, Thailand
Another library on the list that offers a peaceful view! Situated on the second and third floors of the Bank of Thailand Learning Center, you can enjoy choosing its more than 30,000 books and get access to its worldwide digital archives.
The Lopez Museum and Library, Philippines
If you a bookworm, have an eye for art and interested in Philippine culture at the same time, the Lopez Museum and Library will cater to them altogether. This place is known as one of the oldest private libraries and museums in the city. While you can be amazed by the collection of Philippine history in the museum, the library itself has more than 30,000 books and keep progressing.
National Library of Indonesia, Indonesia
Lose yourself in good books at this library! The 24-floored library building is the tallest national library in the world. With the collection of more than 4,000 titles, you need more than a day to explore. Worry not, if you find hunger strikes out of the blue while reading, enjoying your favourite books at its café is also permitted.
OMAH Library, Indonesia
National Library of Cambodia (NLC), Cambodia
Cambodia is not only about Angkor Wat and other magical sites. The National Library of Cambodia has an ancient Cambodia atmosphere that would remind you about historical sites in the country. Sit still at the NLC to learn more about Cambodia, by finding the collections of the Cambodia Collection and the Royal Collection. Since it has more than 100,000 books to choose from, you can just read about anything here.