Public Library

The first public (real “public”- for everybody) libraries in Germany (in Europe) were founded in 1899 in Hamburg by the Patriotic Society. Nowadays it’s very modern with not only books but other media as well (DVD, CD, Internet).

Children are very welcome… lots of kid’s books available, in many other foreign languages too.

In Taiwan, people go to the public library to study texbooks in order to pass the exams and some old adults go there to read newspapers and magazines. Keeping quiet is the top priority for people staying around in the library. In Taiwan, if someone or kids speak louldy in the library, the others will stop him or the adminstrator will dispel them~~ 

When I was a student I went to the National Library of Russia to prepare for exams. This library was opened in 1814 and is famous for its manuscript collection, which I was lucky to see ones.

I went there with  my fellow students, and as if it was not allowed to check books out, we had to stay there all day long. It was cool to prepare for exams together, helping each other.

I have not been in this library for  eight years since,  but it is nice to know that its doors are always open for readers.

Well, we have the public library and each school has its own. The public library charges a year’s fee,which isn’t too much, it’s quite a real price for it, but if you want to check out some books from school library you dont have to pay anything.

The last time I have checked out a book at the library was a month ago. I often borrows books from library, but sometimes I buy some , if I really like some of it.

Also, there is an American corner in my city, which is very interesting community. I was enrolled there a few years ago and you can take the books with you without paying any fee. You have the internet access there if you hae to find something.

 My university can’t pick book out, so you can just read in the libraby. arr I cant to read at the place again becouse the library follow only students and staff. Oh really miss….

I go to university library once a week. It’s fantastic place but almost uninhabited.    

cool

i usually go to library to find books but i have to admit i lack the ability to find books i really need . i just lost in the huge numbers of books.

I go to the campus library and public library just when i need some information about something…Or when I want to read news paper for free. And the library mostly using honor system but in campus library if you check out the book without return it you will have your name on announcement board and if you loose that book you have to pay some charges. <!-Session data->

I often go to British Council’s library to self-study English! It’s such a perfect place with plenty of books and lots of DVDs[looks like that library].But sadly we can’t check out those :(

it sound very good,but i can’t go abroad,and go to this library.

yes reading books in a library is really interesting but actually I rarely  go to the library just for a necessary things

I often use my own librey in my room  for reading  but of course some times I go to the library to check out some books

I like to use library. Yep, it’s pretty cool to take the books home for free. Not so lucky as Amanda, from our local library, I can only take 2 books for 4 weeks…Anyway it is good to get books from library, especially the books are getting expensiver nowadays.

I know library, and sometime I go there for feading or buy some books for my English study.(^_)

i am a library fan, it is an holy place to learn how to make a play and get a head

I like to go to library when I’m free. But in my country(Taiwan), lots of people don’t go to library very often,either check out books.

You’re right.My favourite books are the series of ” the Chicken soup for the soul” and ” the soul’s crop” ( these were translated into Vietnamese). Those books give me the best lessons about happiness, kindness, hope, love,etc. That are all we need in our lives. I’ve learned a lot from these books.”You never live until you love with all your heart and soul”

i love to read i used to go to the public library constantly, i will recomend you visit teh library near your home, come on!!

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I agree with you. Books are often good medicines to our soul and heart.  It encourages us wehn we are discouraged.  It  teaches us important things through the people who had the same experiences as we are having. We can learn many things from reading books.  Also we could  go wherever we like and learn about their culture, have an exciting experiences.  When I was a little girl , one of my favorite books was a Narnia.  To be honest, I haven't  read so many books, but some of them have still impacted on me now.  I think it is very important what kind of books we choose and read!