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A love letter to libraries

Libraries are a magical place full of life and endless stories — both real and imagined. We're delighted to share these TED Talks as a love letter to libraries, librarians and the community they build.

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Dawn Wacek

A librarian's case against overdue book fines

Michael Bierut

How to design a library that makes kids want to read

Lisa Bu

How books can open your mind

Chera Kowalski

The critical role librarians play in the opioid crisis

Ann Morgan

My year reading a book from every country in the world

Joshua Prince-Ramus

Behind the design of Seattle's library

Chip Kidd

Designing books is no laughing matter. OK, it is.