Exploring Secrets of Taipei Private Library (Part 1)—Private Library

foreword

This article mainly introduces some private reading spaces in Taipei that mainly borrow books and periodicals. It is divided into two parts, and separates the private library and the public sector. Most of the private libraries are very small, and the public ones are mostly cold. Yamen, it is to help you popularize knowledge, you can make more use of these spaces and resources.

Note: All photos in this article are taken from the library website

Lightbox Photography Library

" Lightbox Photography Library " is an open, non-profit photography library with Taiwan as the main body. It is committed to preserving, organizing and sharing Taiwan's photographic publications. A learning platform to get in touch with photography, understand the history, society, art and culture of Taiwan and the world through images, and move forward towards the goal of "Taiwan Photography Information Center".

"Lightbox Photography Library" often organizes various photography exhibitions, photography book exhibitions, photography lectures, photography seminars, new book sharing sessions, etc.

Address: No. 19, Lane 269, Section 3, Roosevelt Road, Daan District, Taipei City

Beher Food Research Library

The " Beher Food Research Library " is a reading, research and learning space constructed on the theme of food, with the concept of conveying food knowledge and food themes.

The main collections of the "Beher Food Research Library" are all selected according to the taste of the owner, Bi He. It has a collection of about 5,000 food-related books and magazines, covering various recipes in Chinese, English and Japanese, food literature, food philosophy, food writing, and general food. , Food Sensory Science, etc. Books and periodicals, in addition, pay close attention to the publication of foreign food books, introduce high-quality original books in a timely manner, and organize various lectures, sharing sessions, meal parties, cooking studies and other activities from time to time.

In recent years, the "Beher Food Research Library" has focused on the study of fermented foods. Because "fermentation" is environmentally friendly and healthy, it is easy to preserve and does not consume energy, and it is connected with the earth's ecology. Beher also offers various "fermented food" courses to share the value of fermentation and concept.

Address: 1st Floor, No. 354, Fujin Street, Songshan District, Taipei City (membership)

bedside booksBedside library/Reading Room

" bedside books " was originally a private library opened in Chenggong State House in Da'an District. It only operates after work. It is expected to create a reading space that is as relaxed as before going to bed, without frames and burdens, so it is called a bed. side (bedside).

After being closed for a period of time, in the autumn of 2020, it moved to the alleys of the people's livelihood community with a strong cultural atmosphere, and it was combined with another private study, the Reading Room , which has not been opened for a long time. It adopts an appointment system. The owners of the two study rooms are good friends. The day is also very free. The host of the study will list the opening day on the reservation list. The date is uncertain. It is a sacred occasion to visit the bedside/Reading Room.

Venue: 1st Floor, No. 21, Alley 1, Lane 97, Section 4, Minsheng East Road, Songshan District, Taipei City (Reservation only/Open from time to time)

Chinese Food Culture Library

The " Chinese Food Culture Library " is the predecessor of the China Food Culture Foundation. It was planned in 1987 and officially opened to the public in 1989. It is the only treasure in the world to collect and preserve Chinese food culture. It is supported by three business enterprises and is free of charge. Provides a professional diet library for the general public. It has a collection of 29,342 volumes and 87 kinds of periodicals and magazines. The special collection includes 1,394 volumes of ancient books, 2,717 menus of ancient and modern Chinese and foreign countries, including many ancient dietary books.

The library explores the aspects of Chinese food culture that are closely related to astronomy, geography, history, literature, art, archaeology, cultural relics, legends, etiquette, customs, aesthetics, philosophy, life science, life culture, and cooking skills. The research object, so that the Chinese food culture can be systematically inherited,

The state banquet menu is one of the important special collections in the museum. Here you can find the inaugural state banquet menu of President Chiang Kai-shek in 1955. The background of the menu is a map of China with begonias, and the dishes are spread across the country: Shanghai, Peiping, Sichuan, and Cantonese. In addition to operating the library, collecting and preserving documents, it also organizes academic seminars, provides "PhD and Master Thesis Scholarships", plans publications, and implements government programs.

Compared with spending in five-star hotels or well-known restaurants in Taipei, a trip to the "Chinese Food Culture Library" even has a high chance of meeting famous chefs here to search for materials and inspiration. It is a treasure trove for professionals in the culinary industry.

Address: B1, No. 145, Section 2, Jianguo North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City

Study Chapter Public Welfare Library

The study is a public library located in a quiet residential area of Taipei City. Walking through the outer wall is often mistaken for a Japanese-style mansion. The study room was originally restored and revitalized from a Japanese-style dormitory in Kocho, Taipei. The building is a Japanese-style residence at the end of the Japanese occupation.

The study room adopts open-shelf management, providing the public with a large number of books and a comfortable reading space. During the holidays, various lectures on drama, music, literature and culture are often held, as well as small craft or cultural exhibitions. Three times a day (10:00/13:00/15:00), you can reserve a quiet personal reading time, and uphold hospitality. Tea Heart, provide each reader with a cup of coffee or tea to convey the warmth of sincere reception.

Address: No. 1, Lane 27, Linyi Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City

walkingbook library

Xingshu is a three-story compound space, the first and second floors are cafes and restaurants, but the reason why Xingshu is Xingshu, the library on the third floor is the most important core value. Xingce Library is a quiet space for reading and working. You can only read, work, daze, drink water and breathe. The owner of Xingce, Cai Hanshi (also the son-in-law of writer Ms. Liao Yuhui) generously shared such beautiful, pure and interesting The space allows readers to hide in an undiscovered corner to be alone with themselves and discover various gestures of reading.

Originally, Xingshu Library was operated as a paid library. Later, it was changed to perform art and literature residency and monthly live-streaming activities of library interviews that can only be used for drinking . From quiet reading to cultural exploration and dialogue, from graphic to Three-dimensional, library collections can not only be words and images, but also real stories and cultural disturbances.

Address: No. 133, Guangfu South Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City

citron library

The Citron Library is a private library hidden in the alleys of Zhongshan District, Taipei. The purpose of the library is to collect and share the pleasure of reading texts. I sincerely hope that people who come here can read all kinds of beauty.

Citrus invites many different writers and teachers to offer more "Literary Guided Reading Classes" and "Salon Reading Clubs" in different languages, and even "writing", "translation", "art", "mind" courses, etc. A small and deep private library.

Citrus Library encourages preferential participation in "reading activities" in the humanities salon space, and hopes to upgrade the library into a "library salon". Through member recommendation, it will gradually expand outwards and introduce people who are truly in line with Citron's philosophy.

Address: 2nd Floor, No. 2-1, Lane 56, Section 1, Zhongshan North Road, Taipei City (member recommendation system/salon system)

BOVEN Magazine Library

Boven Magazine Library , with 50,000 foreign magazines from all over the world, including design, art, fashion, life, photography and other foreign language magazines, a unique space for magazines' popular atmosphere and visual aesthetics, is the most important source of inspiration for creative people. and spiritual food. boven is not just a magazine library, boven is an attitude that believes in the knowledge and power of paper, video, music, people. boven is a storyteller and a sharing platform, delivering all kinds of beautiful people and things.

From space design to various objects in the museum, boven thinks about the display from the perspective of "editing a magazine", from space design to object selection, space layout, cafe uniforms, menus, customized tables and chairs, all to make boven becomes the three-dimensional appearance of the ideal magazine in reality. boven will also hold some markets and exhibitions from time to time, and will also cooperate with external cross-border cooperation, holding activities such as discussions, movie appreciation, and even nude sketches.

Address: B1, No. 18, Alley 5, Lane 107, Section 1, Fuxing South Road, Daan District, Taipei City (membership/time-based system)

not just library

Not just a library , not just a place to collect paper copies, but a medium for perspectives and inspiring things to see what's going on in the world.

Not only is the library in the bathhouse on the north side of Songyan, an experimental book bathhouse is constructed with books, scents, plants and sunlight, and the outdoor garden is extended to become a cultural place for precipitating the soul, inviting readers to take a book bath to wash their body and mind.

Not only the library collects more than 100 domestic and foreign design magazines, but also 20,000 books on graphic, industry, architecture, clothing and art. The museum provides wifi, sockets and various forms of reading seats, and often conducts various forums, design lectures, industry exchange activities, etc.

Address: No. 133, Guangfu South Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City

Yipin Bookstore

"Yippin Bookstore" was established by Dai Shengyi, founder of Wangpin Group, on the green Renai Road.

Yipin hopes to create a pleasant reading environment and atmosphere. The admission fee of Yipin is 100 yuan. There is no time limit. You can spend a whole day with more than 3,000 books. Read freely in the middle, and provide unlimited hot and cold drinks and smoothies.

The bookstore also invites teachers and students from remote villages or primary and secondary schools from various countries to visit and experience different reading environments; humanities lectures, courses, various activities and teaching are also held in the bookstore. "Yippin Bookstore" wants to attract people who love to keep reading, promote "reading life" to every corner, and encourage children in remote or disadvantaged areas to experience the fun of reading together.

Address: No. 69, Section 2, Renai Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City