Books and readers in the children’s Library

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the impact of events and projects at the Wuhan Children’s Library to promote reading and attract children to the library. The study discusses the important role of children’s library in encouraging children’s zest for reading. The purpose of the study was to investigate how the concept of “Books Are Designed for Reading” allows the Wuhan Children’s Library to engage proactively with readers by finding books for readers or by meeting readers to actively promote books. Based on the application-oriented concept and children’s reading needs, the Wuhan Children’s Library carried out a dynamic integrated model of book collection. It was found that besides improving the systems of library book collections and reader services, there are some initiatives introducing the library, promoting books, helping more readers to discover and to enjoy the library and to love reading. The voluntary service system allows the Wuhan Children’s Library to provide the latest publications through cooperation with writers and publishers. Various focused reading promotional activities resulted in large numbers of readers who rely on and are fond of the library. This analysis is expected to be useful for any library in the formulation of library development programs and planning of new children’s library development schemes for young users.