City rolls out reading activities for children during government open month
Shanghai has launched a citywide initiative aimed at promoting reading among children during the Municipal Government's open month. As part of this endeavor, Shanghai plans to establish 100 new child-friendly reading spaces across the city, fostering a love for literature and learning among the younger generation.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, will showcase a diverse array of reading activities featuring works by esteemed domestic and foreign authors. In addition to literary exploration, these activities will include lectures on popular science and engaging workshops designed to stimulate young minds and spark curiosity.
As of the end of June, a total of 95 new reading spaces have already been constructed throughout Shanghai. These spaces have been strategically located to maximize accessibility for children and their families, aiming to create welcoming environments that encourage a lifelong passion for reading.
The newly established reading spaces will leverage their prime locations to host a variety of themed reading activities tailored to meet the needs and interests of children. From interactive storytelling sessions to book clubs and educational workshops, these spaces will serve as dynamic hubs for literary engagement and intellectual growth.
Below are some of the reading events to be hosted in the following month:
1.The Light Elves' Journey through the Eyes picture book reading session
Date: 3 to 4 pm, July 25
Address: Peace Academy Children's Hall, No 891 Tianbao Road, Hongkou district
Contact: Ms. Wang, 021-63252946
2. One square meter museum: Build up my dinosaur
Date: 9:30-11 am, Aug 1
Address: Room 304, 3rd Floor, No 1179 Pingxingguan Road, Jing'an district
Contact: Ms. Chen, 021-56658618-4065
3. Parent-child reading of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Date: 2 to 3 pm, Aug 1
Address: Room 304, 3rd Floor, No 1179 Pingxingguan Road, Jing'an district
Contact: Mr. Chen, 021-56658618-4065
4. Sycamore Reading Club
Date: 10 am, Aug 17
Address: Huaihai Community Cultural Activity Center, Room 605, 6th Floor, No 349 Madang Road, Huangpu district
Contact: Ms. Li, 021-53832601
5. Lecture on traditional Chinese medicine
Date: 9:30 to 10:30 am, Aug 20
Address: Xinhua Road Subdistrict Library, 3rd Floor, No 453 Fahuazhen Road, Changning district
Contact: Ms. Chen, 021-52300070*8012
Source: Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism