The exterior of Kaohsiung Public Library is designed into a glass curtain, and from the sixth floor to the top floor there is a giant patio, introducing plenty of natural light. Both of the eastern and southern balconies are filled with plants to avoid direct sunlight, and create soundproof effect, enabling reading in a green environment. The library has nine floors altogether with a collection of over 1 million books of Chinese and other languages, as well as a diverse variety of audiovisual materials for the readers. What is especially worth mentioning is the “International Picture Book Centre” located at the basement of the library. There are a wide range of excellent picture books from Asia, Europe and America. There are also activity areas for children, and interactive equipments for electronic picture books, adding fun to reading.
Xinguang Rd No.61, Qianzhen Dist., Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
