Malala opens new library
Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who survived being shot by the Taliban, opening a new library in Birmingham.
Malala Yousafzai opens Europe's largest public library
Education campaigner Malala Yousafzai has officially opened the new Library of Birmingham.
The Pakistani teenager, who was shot in the head by the Taliban for campaigning girl's education in October 2012, said the library would "enlighten the future generations".
Built at a cost of £188 million, it is Europe's largest public library and one million physical books will be available to visitors.
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