The Baozhulou. /抱珠楼。 [Photo by Shen Guofeng] 沈国峰 摄
By Gou Wen
On July 23, the Baozhulou, a historical private library located in Cicheng Town, Jiangbei District, officially opened after meticulous restoration. It plans to grow its collection by accepting book donations from the public.
7月23日,位于江北区慈城镇的抱珠楼在精心修缮后正式开馆,并以“从空向满”的理念广纳众藏。
Baozhulou was established by Feng Benhuai, an ancestor of Feng Jicai, the famous writer. The building is 183 years old and held tens of thousands of books in its heyday. The restored Baozhulou consists of four main buildings covering an area of 5,090 m^2.
“The reopening of Baozhulou is meaningful for protecting and passing down historical and cultural heritage. It is not only a library, but also a community space. I hope more citizens could come to read books and donate their favorite books to the library. In this way, we can expand the collection together,” said Feng Jicai.