On July 8, 2024, the Ningbo Children's Library officially opened its doors. In the blink of an eye, this space brimming with childlike wonder and the scent of books has accompanied countless families for two years. Over this period, toddlers taking their first steps, teenagers reading at desks, and parents sharing stories with their children have flocked here. These warm and vibrant scenes of reading have transformed the library into a dedicated "harbor of knowledge and love" for c...

On July 7, the book exhibition "Stay Calm, Don't Panic: Exploring the Tapestry of Human Life Through Sempé's Lines," co-hosted by Ningbo Library and Shanghai Translation Publishing House, officially opened to the public at the Art Space on the 2nd floor of the Fuqing Branch of Ningbo Library. Curating 14 representative works by Jean-Jacques Sempé, the treasured French illustrator, the exhibition uses four thematic sections and diverse interactive settings to present a comprehen...

On the afternoon of July 9, the award ceremony for the "Home@Future" 2026 Ningbo International Sister City Children's Painting Competition was held in the multi-function hall on the 2nd floor of the Ningbo Children's Library. Launched in January, the four-month competition attracted enthusiastic submissions from children around the globe. A total of 1,185 artworks were received, including 505 entries from young artists in 22 international sister cities and closely partnered cit...

On June 10, 2026, the 16th "Little Storytelling Masters" showcase event was held at the Zhenhai District Library. Under the theme "Chasing Science Stars, Forging the Dream of a Strong Nation," the event focused on the core spirit of Chinese scientists—their pursuit of truth, patriotism, dedication, perseverance, and innovative transcendence. Twenty-four young contestants were invited to share, from their unique perspectives, the "science stars" who shone brightest i...

On May 13, 2026, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) announced the winners of the 2026 PressReader International Marketing Award. The "Peek-a-Book: A Crowdsourced, Child-Friendly Picture Book Search System" project, jointly implemented by the Ningbo Children's Library and the Department of Information Management at Peking University, received a Special Mention in the selection. Established by IFLA, this award aims to recognize outstanding gl...

On April 23, 2026, marking the 31st World Book and Copyright Day and China's first National Public Reading Week, CCTV News Broadcast aired the program Forge Ahead on a New Journey Guided by New Thoughts: Building a Scholarly China and Forging a Spiritual Home. Opening with footage of Ningbo Library, the report highlighted that leveraging over 4,500 reading venues across the city, Ningbo has launched public reading promotion activities such as Reading Classics with Children, vividly presentin...