Brief introduction of Suzhou library

Suzhou Library was founded in 19 14, which was established on the basis of Zhengyi Academy in the late Qing Dynasty. It was once the "Second Library of Jiangsu Province" and one of the earliest public libraries in China. At that time, there were over 70,000 copies and over 26,000 copies. The museum is located in Keyuan, opposite Canglang Pavilion, a famous garden in the Song Dynasty in the south of the city. 1925 moved to the west of Humble Administrator's Garden in Northeast Street. 1929 was renamed as "Suzhou Library, Jiangsu Province". By 1949, there are nearly100000 books. 1956 was renamed "Suzhou Library" and placed under the Suzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture. /kloc-moved to park road in 0/958, and 1972 and 1982 were expanded twice. 1990, built in Xiangwanglong, with a total construction area of 6350 square meters. Collection of books 165438+ 10,000 volumes, including 300,000 ancient books, especially more than 20,000 rare books and local documents, which are famous all over the country.