Community libraries foster a lifelong learning spirit
Vinh Long - Since 2023, a community library has been established in the island nation of Long Ho district to serve the reading needs of students, people and tourists.
Connecting the community, developing a reading culture Coming to Hoa Ninh commune (in An Binh island, Long Ho district, Vinh Long province), we feel very excited with a spacious and airy reading space.
This is a community library founded and invested by Ms. Pham Thi Ngoc Trinh - a passionate woman.
Ms. Trinh said that the main goal when building the library is to create an open learning space, helping students and local people have the opportunity to access a rich treasure trove of knowledge.
Currently, the library has more than 10,000 books of all kinds, serving the learning and entertainment needs of the community. The library is receiving books from many individuals, organizations and tourists, aiming to continuously enrich the treasure trove of knowledge.
"This not only helps the library diversify its types of books, but also creates connections between community members and tourists who love reading culture," Ms. Trinh added.
In particular, the library also has a close cooperation with Hoa Ninh High School.Students are encouraged to go to the library to find learning materials and explore useful books.
Ms. Tran Huynh Nhi - Literature teacher - said that the library is an effective educational tool to help students develop the habit of reading, improve thinking ability and feel literature.
"This is a bright spot in educating the reading culture, helping students access rich sources of documents and better understand the meaning of learning and appreciate knowledge. This is a place that nurtures the spirit of lifelong learning of many people," Ms. Nhi added.
Serving all ingredients
Nguyen Ngoc Thao Vy - a 12th grade student at Hoa Ninh High School - said that she really likes going to the library because there are many good books and rich in content such as tourism, cuisine, Southern culture.
"Every time I come, I find interesting and useful books to study in addition to the regular curriculum. The library helps me relax after stressful school hours," Thao Vy added.
The library also attracts visitors from other places, especially those who love to explore culture and knowledge.
Tourist Tran Hoang Kiet (from Ho Chi Minh City) shared that the community library model harmoniously combines knowledge and tourism, creating a different experience that he has not seen anywhere else. "This is an interesting destination for both locals and tourists," said Mr. Kiet.
In addition to students, local tourists also come to the library to update their knowledge. Mr. Nam Phuong (over 70 years old) said that because he had not had the opportunity to study before, he wanted to update his knowledge, now he has a library near his home, so he often reads about culture, history...
"The library not only contains knowledge, but is also a place where I find the joy of old age. I believe that studying is never too late," Mr. Nam Phuong added.
The community library in Hoa Ninh commune has become a bright spot in connecting the community, improving the reading culture. This model, thanks to the dedication of Ms. Pham Thi Ngoc Trinh, not only serves students but also creates a symbol of book love and community creativity.
