The Guardian reports that Warsaw, Poland recently opened a new light rail station in the Targówek district. This new station includes amenities intended to increase use of the metro system, including a small branch of the public library system. The 150 square meter library has 16,000 books available for browsing and checkout, a comfortable seating area, and a hydroponic garden.
Recreational reading is not a widespread practice in Poland, partially due to the legacy of the destruction of most of the country's libraries during World War II. The National Library of Poland hopes that this new public library location will encourage commuters to read full-length books instead of browsing on their phones while commuting.
-via reddit | Photo: Warsaw Public Library