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Haining Library, Public library in Haining, China

The Haining Library building spans 19,900 square meters across multiple floors, featuring reading rooms, digital facilities, and space for 800,000 books.

Established in 1904 during the Qing Dynasty reign of Emperor Guangxu, Haining Library marks its place as the first county-level public library in China.

The library maintains a collection of 1.7 million items, including 27,000 ancient books, preserving Chinese literary heritage for future generations.

With 11 branch locations throughout Haining, the library system provides continuous service 365 days per year through self-service borrowing machines.

The main building, designed by architect Wang Wei, incorporates Jiangnan architectural elements with two horizontal structures resembling large books.

Location: Haining

Inception: 1904

Address: 浙江省海宁市学林街60至62号 314400

Website: https://hnlib.com

GPS coordinates: 30.50855,120.67539

Latest update: March 25, 2025 11:56

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