Bit of a correction, not the world’s oldest library but the world’s oldest university’s library.
The University of Al-Quaraouiyine was founded in 859 by a Muslim woman named Fatima al-Fihri and since it’s founding it has hosted scholars of different subjects from all parts of the world. However, in the 21st century the library had greatly decayed so an architect named Aziza Chaouni was commissioned to help restore it. Chaouni agreed immediately because she did not want a historical site to fall into ruin. And now she has completed her task :)
~Hasmonean
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