Shiraz Municipality Expands Library Construction in Underprivileged Areas

Shiraz – The Mayor of Shiraz announced the start of construction on several new libraries within the next two months, and said that library expansion in underprivileged areas is being pursued by making use of park facilities.

Shiraz- The mayor of Shiraz announced the beginning of the executive operations of several new libraries in the next two months and said: The development of libraries in underserved areas will be followed by using the capacity of parks.

According to Mehr reporter, Mohammad Hasan Esadi announced the plan of the municipality of this metropolis to develop library infrastructure in different areas of the city during the opening ceremony of the "Minab Angels" public library on Monday evening and said: "The operational operations of several new libraries will begin in the next month or two, and the provision of the required land in underserved areas is being pursued."

He added: Independent land is not necessarily needed to build a library, and the capacity of urban spaces, including parks, can be used to create these cultural centers.

The mayor of Shiraz, referring to the opening of the Minab Angels Library in the southeast of Shiraz, said: The construction and installation operations of this complex have been completed after nearly three years.

Esadi continued: This library was built in district 11 of Shiraz municipality and based on the agreement made with the institution of public libraries of the country, this institution is responsible for equipping specialized and library departments and providing services to citizens.

Stating that this collection is designed for the use of different age groups, he added: Children, young people and the elderly can benefit from the facilities of the Minab Angels Library.

The mayor of Shiraz also informed about the readiness of several urban projects in this area and said: In the past six months, several projects have been opened in this area and a sports complex less than one kilometer away from the library is also ready for operation.

Asadi named the water storage tank on Nasr Blvd and a complex with theater as other projects ready to be opened.

Referring to the naming of Fereshtagan Minab Library in memory of the martyred students of Shajare Tayyaba Minab School, he said: This collection is decorated with the names of students who were martyred in the attack on this school. Also, Lamard sports complex is named after the martyrs of this city.

In the end, the mayor of Shiraz emphasized the cultural status of this city and said: The development of libraries and the creation of cultural infrastructure in different areas is one of the needs of the city of Shiraz, and the municipality follows this issue in its implementation plans.