Community Libraries Win Approval From Elderly, Mothers

2002/12/01

Retired people and young mothers are among the biggest users of Beijing's first wave of community libraries, figures show. "The library is near to my home, so it is really convenient for me to read there. Neighbors also bring their own books there and exchange them. It's a great place for retired people,said one elderly user.

Young parents, teenagers and other community residents are also spending more time reading at these libraries, which welcome donations in order to improve their ranges of books and services. Most community libraries stock about 8,000 titles.



	Article featured in Beijing This Month, December 2002 Publication sponsored by Information Office of the Beijing Municipal Government, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Tourism