LOOK: The new Quezon City library will renew your family's love for learning

The sleek, contemporary makeover of one of Metro Manila's largest public libraries is truly amazing! Take a closer look through this gallery!

LOOK: The new and improved Quezon City library will renew your family's love for learning

Relaxation and top-notch facilities is, sadly, not the first thing that comes to mind when we think of public libraries in Metro Manila, but one library is singlehandedly breaking that stereotype. Here's why you should check out the newly renovated and revamped Quezon City public library with your family!

The Quezon City Public Library was established in August 1948

The Quezon City Public Library, one of the largest public libraries in Metro Manila, is located behind Quezon City Hall. It houses over 18,000 books.

Aside from that Quezon City Library and Information Center has 90 multimedia materials; they have one main library and 21 branches. Visitors are granted free access to books, newspapers, magazines, web surfing, and computer tutorials.

Its latest renovation truly brightened up the place, don't you think?

If you look at the library's before and after photos, you'll truly be amazed by just how much the Quezon City government has managed to transform it!

According to City Mayor Herbert Bautista, the library's expansion has been a "dream project" of his for 7 years now.

Don't you just want to curl up with a good book in this relaxing hall?

Aside from adding more comfortable seats, the interiors of the library now allow more light in, brightening up the place so that it is more conducive for reading and meditating all day.

Even the internet stations and computer facilities were improved!

In total, the Quezon City library has 71 computer stations, which are all free of charge for Quezon City residents and "programmed for Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), encoding and web surfing."

Let's take a closer look at the new internet stations...

In the middle of one of the computer areas, there is a spacious desk for studying, perfect for students!

The function room also underwent a makeover!

The Quezon City Public Library also hosts events and conferences which allow the city's residents to learn, grow, and find new opportunities.

Let's take a closer look at the conference room...

According to their official website, the Quezon City Public Library serves "nearly 23 percent residents from Metro Manila’s total population with a wide variety of programs and services."

The library cafe also underwent an overhaul!

No day of reading and learning would be complete without delicious snacks!

Much like the rest of the library, the renovation made the cafe more bright and airy!

Imagine sipping coffee or snacking while enjoying a good book. The library's surrounding trees helps reader feel more focused and relaxed.

"The best source for research is still inside the library..."

"Is there really a need for a library, a physical library? We have e-libraries and of course, unreliably Google and Wikipedia. These are all unreliable sources,” Mayor Bautista said in his inaguration speech, according to a report by GMA News. "The best source for research is still the library, and what we can see and can be found inside the library are books authored by credible authors, thoroughly researched papers and documents."

The "Children's Corner" of the library has fun cushy chairs and brighly colored decor!

Kids will surely have fun exploring the different storybooks and puppeteer's room housed in this part of the library.

The library also has a fun area for kids to nurture their love for learning!

Thanks to this amazing makeover, the library can now accomodate 700 to 1,000 visitors daily!

All photos from: Jephan Botor's Facebook Page

The library is open to the general public from Monday to Friday (8 a.m. to 5 pm.) and on Saturdays (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

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Bianchi Mendoza

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