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New 'Express' Library Opens in Warsaw Metro to Boost Reading

9/8/2025

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Metroteka, an “express” library, opened in Warsaw's Kondratowicza metro station to encourage reading among commuters.
It offers 16,000 books, two reading areas, and a hydroponic garden wall for fresh herbs.
Visitors can borrow books through contactless checkout and return them at a 24/7 parcel locker.
The library will host discussions on sustainability and food security, aiming to be a cultural hub.
A recent survey found only 41% of Poles read at least one book in 2024, indicating a decline.

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Metroteka, an “express” library, opened in Warsaw's Kondratowicza metro station to encourage reading among commuters.
It offers 16,000 books, two reading areas, and a hydroponic garden wall for fresh herbs.
Visitors can borrow books through contactless checkout and return them at a 24/7 parcel locker.
The library will host discussions on sustainability and food security, aiming to be a cultural hub.
A recent survey found only 41% of Poles read at least one book in 2024, indicating a decline.