If you are asking about in ancient history, it was the library at Alexandria.
If you were asking about now, I have not heard of one specific library (but that does not mean there isn't one).
Alexander's great library was located in Alexandria, Egypt. It was unique with the amount of knowledge and the sheer amount of books it contained. In ancient days, scholars from all over the world came to study at the library.
The Library of Congress has the largest collection in the world, with over 155.3 million items.
The California Gold Rush attracted prospectors from all over the world.
Some of the lost works from the Library of Alexandria that are believed to have been among the vast collection of texts destroyed or lost over time include works by famous ancient scholars and philosophers such as Aristotle, Euclid, and Archimedes.
The oldest library, St. Catherine's Monastary, is located in Sinai, Egypt. It was built in the middle of the 6th century and houses the second largest collection of religious material in the world (after the Vatican). However it is not accessible to the public, only by monks and invited scholars. If you meant this oldest RUNNING LIBRARY, this next paragraph is what you'll want to see: The bibliotheque de Paris (Library of Paris) combined with the National Library of France, is the oldest continually running public library service, dating back to 1368 when it was housed at the Louvre. It has moved several times over the past 700 years, into newer and larger accomodation and new premises again are currently in the design phase. === === I hope I could help. All of this info. was quoted from this website:http://ttglibrary.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/ever-wondered-what-the-oldest-library-in-the-world-is/Thanks, Nicky :)
Alexandria.
Alexander's great library was located in Alexandria, Egypt. It was unique with the amount of knowledge and the sheer amount of books it contained. In ancient days, scholars from all over the world came to study at the library.
The ancient city of Alexandria in Egypt was famous for its library, the Great Library of Alexandria, which was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. It housed countless scrolls and books on various subjects, attracting scholars, philosophers, and researchers from all over the ancient world.
The California Gold Rush attracted prospectors from all over the world.
Many people visit the Bodleian Library because it is one of the oldest and most famous libraries in the world, with a collection of over 13 million items. It is also a research library affiliated with the University of Oxford, attracting scholars, researchers, and students from around the globe. Additionally, the Bodleian Library's historic architecture and rare manuscripts make it a popular tourist destination.
The California Gold Rush attracted prospectors from all over the world.
The Library of Congress has the largest collection in the world, with over 155.3 million items.
The United States Library of Congress in Washington D.C. ranks as the largest library in the world. The nation's library holds over 118 million items which require more than 500 miles of shelving.
The California Gold Rush attracted prospectors from all over the world.
Probably the British library with 25,000,000 books and over 150,000,000 items with the Library of congress with 30,000,000 books but only 125,000,000 items.
Some of the lost works from the Library of Alexandria that are believed to have been among the vast collection of texts destroyed or lost over time include works by famous ancient scholars and philosophers such as Aristotle, Euclid, and Archimedes.
The oldest library, St. Catherine's Monastary, is located in Sinai, Egypt. It was built in the middle of the 6th century and houses the second largest collection of religious material in the world (after the Vatican). However it is not accessible to the public, only by monks and invited scholars. If you meant this oldest RUNNING LIBRARY, this next paragraph is what you'll want to see: The bibliotheque de Paris (Library of Paris) combined with the National Library of France, is the oldest continually running public library service, dating back to 1368 when it was housed at the Louvre. It has moved several times over the past 700 years, into newer and larger accomodation and new premises again are currently in the design phase. === === I hope I could help. All of this info. was quoted from this website:http://ttglibrary.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/ever-wondered-what-the-oldest-library-in-the-world-is/Thanks, Nicky :)