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Chania: Telephone Booth Transformed into a Library

Saturday, 28 March 2026/CretaOne/1 

Residents of Chania have given new life to an old telephone booth by transforming it into a library. Telephone booths were once a common sight in every neighborhood and were an integral part of daily life in Chania and the rest of Greece.

The idea to convert the booth into a library was initiated by locals who wanted to breathe new life into the old structure. The library is now a cozy spot for book lovers to read and borrow books.

This initiative is a great example of community-led projects that aim to revitalize public spaces and promote a love for reading.