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We researched the Yonezawa City Library in Yamagata Prefecture, which is a hot topic among library lovers
When I went inside, I was struck by the impressive height of the letters, which stood like a tower. Going all the way around, I found myself surrounded by a huge bookshelf
Along with my surprise, a question came to mind: "How do I get the book on top?" The only way to answer that question is to ask. So I asked the director
This time, I would like to introduce the new library in Yonezawa City
If you love books and libraries, you'll definitely want to visit! We'll also introduce some cute stained glass, so please read to the end
The collection of books is right at the front? An impressive height!
The library is on the second floor of the building, and when I looked up from downstairs, I couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, that's amazing!"
The entire building was made of exposed concrete, and it was completely silent, with not a sound of footsteps to be heard
on the first floor, with a gallery and study roomsthe library on the second floorallowing wheelchair users to easily accessるように、全館バリアフリーになっています。
There is also a computer desk with four monitors for searching in front of the reception desk, and the desks are all set low so that they can be used while in a wheelchair
In fact, I love libraries, so I couldn't contain my excitement from the moment I stepped inside
How do I get the top book?
When I asked,I was told that a library staff member would retrieve it for me.
Thislibrary has approximately 150,000 books in its collection, so if you search for a book on a computer and it's on a high shelf,a staff memberwill climb up a ladder or similar device to retrieve it for you.
The shelves are quite tall, so if even one book were to fall, it could cause serious damage, so users are not allowed to get close to the upper shelves
You can look at it from below and leave it to the staff
It's like looking up at a tower of books
Was the name of the library chosen from the words of a great man with ties to Yonezawa?
"NaseBA" isthederived from the phrase "If you try, you can do it; if you don't try, you can't do it; nothing can be accomplished if you try," a quote attributed to Uesugi Yozan,
Lord Takayama's teachings of making an effort every day and being positive in everything he does are a perfect name for a library that is also a place of learning
When was Yonezawa City Library established? Where is it located?
The Yonezawa City Library opened in 1909, giving us a glimpse into its history. It later became the Yonezawa City Library, the predecessor of the current library, in 1938
As part of Yonezawa City's urban regeneration development plan, NASE BA (library and community gallery) opened in the center of town in 2016 as a cultural complex
The old library was small and somewhat inconvenient for users, but since it was relocated and renovated, it has become a hot topic on social media, even among visitors from outside the prefecture
We strive to create a library that is accessible to everyone, from the elderly to small children, and that anyone can easily visit and use
If you are visiting by car, there is a paid municipal parking lot across the street. What's more, if you are using the library, you can park for free for up to three hours, making it very convenient
The selection of children's books, including picture books, is excellent, andin the image above brightens up the entire room in the children's cornerthe stained glass shown.
Story time (reading aloud) is also held regularly and is very popular. You can see the children's serious expressions
The original artist of the stained glass in the image above is Hiroshi Masumura, who is from Yonezawa City
The "Masumura Hiroshi Exhibition" will be held at the Yamagata Museum of Art from July to August
It's summer vacation time, so why not bring your kids along?
summary
There are libraries all over the country, but most of the time, some of the books are stored in the archives or back room
It is rare to see all of the books in a visible layout like Yonezawa City, and it looks like an ocean of books. The entire building is also barrier-free, with high ceilings, and the open, spacious design is very pleasant
It's spacious and you can enjoy reading at your leisure, and there's also a study room on the first floor that students can use for self-study. It's a very convenient environment where you can concentrate on your research!
You'll want to stay in a library like this for hours
Even if you can't make it to the Yonezawa Library, you may find something new at a library near you. Please do visit your local library. It's also a great way to escape from your daily routine and spend some time reading. I highly recommend it!
I'm originally from Tokyo, but I've lived in Yamagata Prefecture for over 30 years now. I've become completely accustomed to the local dialect and feel like a local myself. I occasionally
visit neighboring Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures two or three days a month, supposedly to gather material for my blog.
I belong to the middle-aged group that absolutely loves cats, local sake, and local snacks. (My icon is my beloved cat.)
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