A Tree of Books Shines in Poland

A Chistmas tree made of books in Olsztyn, Poland.

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Santa Claus is no doubt pleased with the giant Christmas tree at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland, constructed for the holiday season by the staff entirely from books. The tree stands at approximately five feet wide at the base and about eight feet high, and is made of 1,600 mostly hardcover volumes.

UWM librarian Maciek Rynarzewski notes that duplicate and extra copies of books were used in the construction, and all were treated with respect in a manner befitting a librarian: “No glue, no cutting to size.” He also says that the installation, situated in the main lobby, has drawn praise from library patrons and some welcome media attention for the library.

More photographs of the book tree, along with advice for building your own, are available at the Polish-language website pulowerek.pl.