Year-end Review: Stories of books

Booming and opening up of libraries

In October, a newly opened library suddenly made the headlines of the Chinese media. The Tianjin Binhai Library, jointly designed by Dutch company MVRDV and Tianjin Urban Planning & Design Institution, the futuristic interior decoration has made it one of the favorite places for local residents and visitors.

On Jan 1, 2018, a law on public libraries will be put into effect, which is expected to institutionalize public cultural services. Libraries will provide more free services to the public under the law, including borrowing books, literature reviews, providing spaces for people to read.

The libraries will also offer free lectures, reading activities promotions, training and exhibitions.