Jul 10, 2017
Library Facts
According to the Chinese Ministry of Culture, China’s network of public libraries had 838 million books around the country at the end of 2015.
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Library Facts
According to the Chinese Ministry of Culture, China’s network of public libraries had 838 million books around the country at the end of 2015.
Libraries Around the World: Xi'an, China
In 627 CE, under the reign of Chinese emperor Tàizōng of Táng (Chinese: 唐太宗) we know a library was established which housed a whopping 54,000 rolls.
Tongling New Library, yue-design. Photo courtesy of yue-design
(via Tongling New Library / yue-design | ArchDaily)
China approved a draft law on public libraries at a State Council executive meeting on Wednesday, which will be forwarded to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for deliberation. The draft law illustrates the government's role in strengthening the library functions, and encourages more social support in the responsibilities of libraries.
It’s very important for a country to develop nationwide reading, which is inseparable from the popularity of public libraries.
KFNL presents 2,538 Arabic books to Chinese libraries
KFNL presents 2,538 Arabic books to Chinese libraries
KFNL Secretary-General Mohammed Al-Rashed accompanies Chinese Ambassador Li Chengwen during a tour of the library.
King Fahd National Library (KFNL) presented a large number of Arabic books, 2,538 to be precise, for the benefits of the public libraries in China.
The books were officially received by Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Li Chengwen at an event hosted by the KFNL Secretary-General…
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Imagine how much easier it would be to get kids excited about going to the library if the library itself doubled as a playground. That's exactly what's happened in an earthquake-ravaged village in China's Yunnan Province. The town's new library doubles as a community center with a slide on top. And it's beautiful.