Guangzhou Library: Connecting Souls of Readers

#asiatrip Guangzhou Library is The city's cultural Landmark and the Hall of Knowledge. This magnificent building located in the central area of Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou, on Huacheng Square, which enjoys the reputation of “city Living Room”, is not only a public welfare public cultural institution established by the Guangzhou Municipal Government, but also a cultural landmark and knowledge hall of this international metropolis. The history of Guangzhou Library can be traced back to 1933, and its predecessor was the Municipal Zhongshan Library. After experiencing the baptism of war and the changes of the times, the Guangzhou Library laid the foundation stone for a new library in 2006 and fully opened in 2013. The new library covers an area of 21,000 square meters and a total construction area of 98,000 square meters. It is one of the largest urban libraries in the world.Its unique ”Zhi"-shaped elegant body shape not only means the overlap of books and the deposition of history and culture, but also incorporates Lingnan architectural elements such as arcades, reflecting the unique charm of Lingnan architectural art. The Guangzhou Library has a rich collection of resources, including paper documents, audiovisual products, digital resources, etc., with a total of more than 11.56 million volumes (pieces). These resources cover Chinese and English literature, various periodicals and magazines, e-books, audio-visual materials, etc., to meet the diverse needs of different readers.In addition, the library also has 4,500 reading seats, 694 public computers, 4,000 wired network nodes, and full wireless network coverage, providing the public with convenient and efficient literature and information services. The Guangzhou Library is not only a place to borrow books, but also a comprehensive cultural center integrating functions such as learning, reading, information exchange, and cultural leisure. The library regularly holds various lectures, exhibitions, reading sharing sessions and other activities, providing readers with a broad exchange platform and learning space.At the same time, the Guangzhou Library has also actively responded to the government's call to build a public library service system covering urban and rural areas, including mobile libraries and self-service libraries, to achieve comprehensive self-service and loan repayment, effectively extending the library's services and resources to meet the needs of all walks of life. The Guangzhou Library is not only a building, but also a symbol of the soul and culture of a city. It has witnessed the historical changes and cultural prosperity of Guangzhou, and it also carries the desire of the people of Guangzhou for knowledge and the pursuit of culture. Here, every book is a bridge, connecting the past and the future, and also connecting every soul who loves reading. Welcome to Guangzhou Library, let us explore the ocean of knowledge here, enjoy the fun of reading, and jointly create a better future.