Unique library 'Kingdom of clay pots' in Luu My parish

Huy Thu• DNUM_BBZABZCACC 09:48

(Baonghean.vn) - Not only famous for its Christmas-welcoming works, Luu My parish in Tru Son commune (Do Luong) is also a parish with a typical movement to encourage learning, especially the establishment of the unique "Kingdom of Clay Pots" library.

The "Kingdom of Clay Pots" library is located in front of the church gate.parishLuu My. The library space is not very large, just a long room with an area of about 50m2, but it is designed and displayed scientifically and beautifully. Photo: Huy Thu

The front facade of the library is decorated with the library logo "Kingdom"clay pot" , library rules, the poem encouraging "learning" by the parish priest, the image of the bronze drum face and the parallel sentence "If a person does not learn, he will not know the truth/ If a jade is not polished, it will not become a tool" carved in calligraphy on wood,... Photo: Huy Thu

In the library, there are more than 7,000 books of 42 categories, neatly arranged on bookshelves according to each category, such as: life skills, scientific knowledge, children's comics, folk songs, proverbs, sex education... These books are supported by children and parents in the parish. Photo: Huy Thu

In addition to the bookcases, the library also has a space to display specimens (earthen pots, earthen vases, etc.) made by the talented hands of artisans from the traditional Tru Son earthen pot craft village. Both books and earthen pot specimens are harmoniously illuminated by an electric lighting system. Photo: Huy Thu

According to the representative of the Parish, in the "Kingdom of Clay Pots" library, the arrangement of clay pot specimens not only beautifies the library but also has a profound meaning: "Reminding young people to always look back to the past with gratitude. From the hardships, even the bitterness and humiliation of our predecessors, we - the young people - have achieved the prosperity we have today. Hopefully, gratitude to our predecessors will be a launching pad and motivation to help young people go further on the path of conquering knowledge as well as perfecting their personality." Photo: Huy Thu

The library is open daily and serves readers inside and outside the parish for free. When coming to the library, people will be guided to make a card and can borrow books here. Photo: Huy Thu

People can read books right at the library. However, because the library space is not very large, the library management encourages readers to borrow books to take home. Photo: Huy Thu

The library operates according to strict rules and regulations with the Executive Board consisting of teachers, alumni, students, and youth of the parish, especially the very scientific library management software. Thanks to this management software, the arrangement and management of books, management of readers, statistics, as well as book borrowing and returning segments... are carried out conveniently and effectively. Photo: Huy Thu

Currently, the library has made more than 800 library cards for readers in Luu My parish, Tru Son commune and neighboring communes. The library's readers are of many different ages, of which the largest number are primary to high school students. Photo: Huy Thu

Parish priest Luu My, Hoang Trung Hoa shared: The "Kingdom of Clay Pots" library opened in June 2021 not only provides a rich and diverse source of books, meeting the needs of reading, studying, and improving the knowledge of people, students, and children in the area, but also organizes attractive "learning" competitions, attracting many participants. Recently, many dignitaries in the diocese and local officials have visited and donated books to the library. Photo: Huy Thu