The map illustrates the changes of the structure of Central Library over the period of 20 years.
Overall, significant reconstructuring has been made to be convenient and user-friendly as self-service machines are added. There are also new places such as a cafe, a space for storytelling events, computer room and a lecture room.
Twenty years ago, the enquiry desk for tickets and return of the books was situated on the right side of the entrance of the library, while a room for reading newspapers and magazines was on the left side. Adult non-fiction books and fiction books were located on each side from the center of the library.
Nowadays, reading room is replaced by a computer room, while the fiction books for children and storytelling events has been placed in the northwest side of the library which used to be a room for CDs, videos and computer games. Tables and chairs has been removed from the heart of the library and it has become a clear space. A lecture room is also added in place of the children books in the southwest. Information desk has been moved to the south and self-service machines can also be used there.
