Bookworms can enjoy summer even more in Slovenia. In 13 Slovenian cities outdoor libraries have been installed to encourage leisure reading in parks, squares and along rivers, which has become a hugely popular activity. The first outdoor library opened in Ljubljana's Tivoli Park, one of eight locations in the Slovenian capital and arguably the most popular such venue in the country (Photo: Knjižnica pod krošnjami FB). Another popular spot is on Ljubljana Castle, one of the main tourist attractions in the city, where the selection of books is tailored to foreigners, who make up the bulk of the castle visitors. The project, called Library under the Canopy, was started twelve years ago by Divja misel, a non-profit promoting sustainable living and sustainable development. The outdoor library sites often feature musical performances and readings, according to the main promoter of the project, Tina Popovič.
Some of the outdoor libraries will be open throughout the summer, others are installed just for a few weeks to accompany local events or festivals. This year they will be available in Ljubljana, Polhov Gradec, Kanal ob Soči, Mala planina, Nova Gorica, Polšnik, Ribnica, Kranj, Novo mesto, Zagorje ob Savi, Bled, Ptuj and Vrhnika.
Source: sloveniantimes.com