Nagoyashimidori Library, Public library in Midori District, Nagoya, Japan.
Nagoyashimidori Library is a public library in Nagoya with bright, welcoming reading spaces. The building features large windows that let in natural light during the day and offers more than 90 work desks for visitors.
The library was founded in 1972 and served as an important resource for the growing city. In the early 2010s, the building underwent major modernization and reopened with updated facilities.
The library serves as a gathering place where people of different ages come together to borrow books and read in a calm setting. Regular events invite visitors of all backgrounds to discover stories and engage with others in the community.
Access to the building is straightforward with elevators and nursing rooms available for families with young children. The library operates from Tuesday through Saturday until 7:00 PM, with shorter hours on Sundays.
The library operates a mobile book service that brings materials directly to people in different neighborhoods who have difficulty reaching the main building. This outreach program extends reading access to more residents across the wider area.
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