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Reading Area
- General Reading Area
  The Reading Area is an elegant yet comfortable environment suitable for the sheer enjoyment of reading. You can also find foreign language materials, reference books and periodicals suitable for children and adolescents. There are 34 seats available here for readers.
- Award-winning Books Area
  An award-winning books section has been exclusively set up in the Reading Area of our Library. You can find internationally renowned works exhibited here that have received authoritative awards in children's literature, such as:
  - Hans Christian Andersen Award
    ．Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing　[ English ]　[ Chinese ]
    ．Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration　[ English ]　[ Chinese ]
  - The Newbery Medal for Best Children's Book　[ Chinese ]
  - The Caldecott Medal　[ Chinese ]
  - The Kate Greenaway Medal　[ Chinese ]
  - The German Juvenile Literature Award　 [ German ]　[ Chinese ]
  - Sankei Children's Book Award　 [ Chinese ]
Information Retrieval Area
The Information Retrieval Area provides readers with 8 computers for online search of the collections at our Library.
Family Reading Area
The Family Reading Room provides a supportive environment suitable for children to enjoy reading and playing in the company of their parents. There are illustrated storybooks with lively, colorful pictures and an assortment of toys and a number of large life simulation sets. We hope that parents and teachers can accompany their children to share the fun and joy of reading and playing together.
Audio-visual Area & Reading Corner
The Reading Corner is a cozy spot with a wall length white board and colorful geometric tables to read and discuss and do crafts at your leisure.
1. The Audio-visual Area is designed for the enjoyment of the assorted audio-visual materials in our Library, including videotapes (VHS), Video CDs (VCD) and Compact Discs (CD), and more.
2. To use the equipment here, please sign up at the counter with your Library Card or Family Library Card. Seats will be assigned at the Information. Children under six years old must be accompanied by parents or relatives to view the audio-visual materials.
3. Please note that the audio-visual materials are used inside the Library only.

Multifunction Room
The Multifunction Room is a comfortable environment for holding children’s activities. This lively room is decorated with the colorful and imaginative illustrations designed by Jimmy Liao, an award-winning illustrator.
Outdoor Reading Area
The Outdoor Reading Area provides our patrons with an alternative reading atmosphere. Asides from the indoor reading area, our patrons can also choose to read library books here outside the building.
Exhibition Area
In our Exhibition Area, there are lots of interesting books for children in foreign languages. These books, in various sizes and designs, are interesting and lively; some of them have puppets springing out, while others may either make funny sounds. The exhibition is not only imaginative but also fun.
Baby and Family Reading Area
The Baby and Family Reading Area is designed to create a comfortable and safe environment for infants and toddlers between 6 months and 3 years old. They can read or play here. The Chinese books recommended by “The First Booklist of Bookstart: Your Baby Can Read ” and periodicals are available for parents. There are also reading assistance and storytelling activities for infants and toddlers.
Children’s Storytelling Room
Children’s Storytelling Room is another wonderful environment for children activities. Featured by cascading steps that make the space wider and brighter, the room is decorated by various illustrations of cute bunnies. Kids may wonder if these bunnies are listening to stories too.
FLOOR PLAN AND DIRECTORY

A　Reading Area
C　Information Retrieval Area
D　Family Reading Area
E　Audio-visual Area & Reading Corner
F　Multifunction Room
G　Outdoor Reading Area
H　Exhibition Area
I　Baby and Family Reading Area
J　Children’s Storytelling Room
K　office

Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00- 18:00
Monday & Sunday: 9:00- 17:00

Lecture Hall
Located on the second basement floor (B2) with 380 seats, offers a stage and audio equipment, is available for various types of lectures, performances and conference.