In response to the Vietnam Book Day (April 21), Khanh Hoa Library has organized many activities to inspire reading among young people...
In response to the Vietnam Book Day (April 21), Khanh Hoa Library has organized many activities to inspire reading among young people.
Bringing books to students
200 students gathered at Ninh Hoa Center of Culture, Information & Sports on April 17 on the occasion of Vietnam Book Day jointly held by Khanh Hoa Library and the center. Coming here, students learnt about the meaning and importance of reading, joined quizzes about books; and enjoyed reading their favorite books. The display of 500 books of literature, science, life skills, etc attracted their interest. “I love reading books about heroes and knights in the old times. Coming to this book event, I have a chance to find some of my favorite books,” said Nguyen Phan Nguyen Hoang, a student of Dinh Tien Hoang Junior High School, Ninh Hoa Town.
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On this occasion, the provincial library held some practical activities for students right at their schools. Specifically, book display, talks, games and book offers took place at some schools, namely Mai Xuan Thuong Junior High School, Nguyen Van Troi High School, etc in Nha Trang City. Bringing books to kids and organizing talks about books created great moments for students to learn about the importance of books in widening knowledge and developing skills.
“I’m so excited to be at the book event. We got to know and read many good books. I will try to spend more time reading books,” said Nguyen Van Hao, a student of Mai Xuan Thuong Junior High School.
Many practical activities
In response to Vietnam Book Day, the provincial library has held many activities to bring books to students and the community. Vietnam Book Day (April 21) and World Book and Copyright Day (April 23) banners are hung at the library.
Inside are the display of many photos, documentaries, books and newspapers about the land and people of Vietnam; national sea and island sovereignty; liberation of Southern Vietnam and National Reunification; President Ho Chi Minh, etc. In addition, online book days on April 18-24 are held with computers available to serve readers on Youtube channels of the Library Department, Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism; or on Book365.vn of the Ministry of Information & Telecommunications.
On this occasion, the provincial library displayed and introduced more than 5,000 books of all kinds at 8 book locations at schools and in localities in the province; cooperated with schools to bring students to the provincial library. Besides, the provincial library offered more than 500 books to school libraries and families. “Our family’s bookshelf has been created since 1975 with 200 kinds of books of all kinds. Everyday, many residents come to borrow books for reading. The books offered by the provincial library will help a lot in introducing books to everyone,” said Truong Tien Ho, Phong Ap Village, Ninh Binh Commune, Ninh Hoa Town.
To further promote the Vietnam Book Day and inspire the reading culture in the community in general and students in particular, the Provincial Library will launch the Book Reading Challenge, book story telling competitions, “Ringing golden bell” about books, etc. These activities are committed to making learning fun and inspiring the love for reading among students, according to Nguyen Chau Hung, Director of the Provincial Library.
Giang Dinh
Translated by N.T
