Shanghai Library East Hall — Attraction in Shanghai

This futuristic building’s cantilevered floors appear to defy gravity, thanks to tension rods hidden within "book-shaped" decorative panels. The climate-controlled rare books room maintains 18°C with 45% humidity using a system adapted from traditional rice paper storage methods. Most intriguing are the robotic book retrievers—their algorithm prioritizes requests based on historical borrowing patterns dating back to 1952. The rooftop garden’s beehives help pollinate surrounding flora while producing...

I've had the opportunity to visit Shanghai Library East, which is a stunning modern library designed by SHL (Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects), inspired by traditional Chinese scholars’ rocks. Its floating glass-clad form sits beside Century Park, offering open, light-filled spaces and beautiful courtyards. The design blends art, culture, and community, making it a true modern landmark for Shanghai...

You will need to register at the security check point using your passport to enter. It's a huge library. Its quiet inside here. Was thirsty so we sat at Punchline Coffee Roaster in the building. Price are more expensive than Starbucks. 1 Latte & 1 Teddy Berry (blueberry) RMB 87. Efficient library. You can sterilise the book & self service loan and return...