The first "forest library" in Shanghai recently opened to the public. The library is built to keep the forest as it is. The library is in the open air and equipped（装备） with many benches and an information desk. It gives readers the chance to relax and read in a natural environment.
Known as Read & Joy Forest, the forest library is located in a green space area near Shanghai Library East. Covering an area of 20,546 square meters, it allows visitors to take a pleasant walk in the quiet and green forest. There are lots of different kinds of trees in the forest. The green spaces are connected by wooden walkways.
Having a library in the forest is such a wonderful idea. People enjoy themselves reading in the forest. "I love the fresh air and trees here," said Wang Tao, a reader of the library, "The library makes it possible to enjoy reading in natural surroundings. I feel very relaxed here. I will come back for sure."
Most of the visitors to the forest library are young people and parents with their children. They focus on reading or take an easy walk in the forest. "I was really attracted by the fresh air and the smell of the trees here. I've spent the whole morning indoors, and wanted to get some fresh air." said one reader sitting on a bench.
