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Here’s what you’ve told us about the Storefront Library.

Most feedback was collected in the Library, handwritten in Chinese and English. Volunteers translated, entered, and posted some of the feedback here.

You can also enter your own feedback at the bottom of this page (now closed).

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  1. AW says

    The Storefront Library had such a welcoming environment with friendly and familiar faces every day. I am sad the project has to come to an end, but I hope Chinatown’s voice has been heard and work towards a permanent branch will progress from here on.

    2010/01/18, 11:21 pm
  2. Annie says

    I love this place
    Thank you so much for doing this….don’t stop.

    2010/01/16, 6:52 pm
  3. Nima S says

    This library rocks! Chinatown needs a permanent library!

    2010/01/15, 12:00 pm
  4. Anonymous says

    Wonderful — keep the library open!

    2010/01/15, 11:59 am
  5. Andrea L says

    Very inviting and actively used — design and location makes all the difference!

    2010/01/15, 11:59 am
  6. Anonymous says

    The library should get more new books in because there are not much in the shelf. The library can load up the different books every 3 months, since there are limited shelves. other than, no comment.

    2010/01/15, 11:58 am
  7. Leah says

    This is a most wonderful, educational and peaceful library which is beautifully furnished with functional furniture. It is the most special library I have ever entered. Thank you.

    2010/01/15, 11:58 am
  8. Andrew K says

    This is an awesome space and essential service for this community. A permanent library space designed for this community is essential to preserving the cultural continuity of this community.

    2010/01/15, 11:57 am
  9. dee says

    SUch a great environment to be around, especially when the location is in boston near the Train station, Books, sources, and multi services there are so helpful…!

    2010/01/13, 12:23 am
  10. Anonymous (Handwritten) says

    这个图书馆给我们的孩子提供了学习的窗口，在这里能找到她喜爱的书。希望中国城能把这样的图书馆继续办下去。

    This library gives our children a place to study. They find many books they like here. I hope the Chinatown library can stay open.

    2010/01/10, 3:18 pm
  11. Anonymous (Handwritten) says

    我喜爱这图书馆，因为很方便和有很多我喜欢的中文书。希望唐人街能拥有一间设备齐全的图书馆。

    I love this library because it is very convenient and has many Chinese books that I like to read. I hope Chinatown can have a bigger library with more equipment.

    2010/01/10, 3:17 pm
  12. ZLK says

    Like the resource a lot! We need a space for reading and borrowing books and this library is a wonderful place for community building. Look forward to a more permanent setting. Thanks!

    2009/12/18, 5:40 pm
  13. MD says

    Great community space. Definitely need a permanent library.

    2009/12/18, 5:39 pm
  14. GLC says

    Good Library

    2009/12/18, 5:38 pm
  15. MFL says

    Good Library

    2009/12/18, 5:38 pm
  16. LCL says

    Good Library

    2009/12/18, 5:37 pm
  17. TW says

    Do you need someone to help with your web site? I can help.

    2009/12/18, 5:37 pm
  18. MY says

    Good Library

    2009/12/18, 5:37 pm
  19. YBT says

    Good Library

    2009/12/18, 5:36 pm
  20. HTTq says

    Good Library

    2009/12/18, 5:36 pm
  21. PTM says

    Today I visited Storefront Library in Chinatown. I felt so happy and hope there is a permanent one. But the Storefront Library is closing after 2 months, so we strongly urge the city government can fund a permanent library.
    今天我们参观了唐人街的临时图书馆。觉得很高兴。但是我们都希望有一个永久的唐人图书馆。但是这个图书馆只能再开两个月就要关了。我们强烈要求政府拔款资助办一个永久的唐人图书馆。万分期望！

    2009/12/10, 4:31 pm
  22. JGC says

    I hope there will be a library in Chinatown, it’s gonna be convenient for both adults and children because Boston public library in Copley is too far away.
    我希望唐人街有图书馆对我们大人小孩子都有帮助。因为波士顿中心图书馆太远。我希望有一间图书馆最好。多谢。

    2009/12/10, 4:30 pm
  23. MC says

    Chinatown needs a big and permanent library.
    中国城需要一个大的和永久的图书馆。

    2009/12/10, 4:30 pm
  24. SDL says

    I hope the government will support a library in Chinatown so people will have a place to read and study. Thanks.
    希望政府支持设立图书馆在唐人街，以方便人们阅读学习。多谢！

    2009/12/10, 4:30 pm
  25. NWD says

    The Storefront library is very convenient for residents in Chinatown, I hope it will be open permanently.
    此图书馆的启办给华人读书带来很大的方便。希望她能够长存于此．

    2009/12/10, 4:30 pm
  26. YLW says

    We strongly support a bigger, permanent library in Chinatown
    我们大力支持唐人街有一个大的图书馆。永久性的大图书馆。

    2009/12/10, 4:30 pm
  27. MQG says

    I want a library in Chinatown
    我想唐人街有一间唐人图书馆。

    2009/12/10, 4:30 pm
  28. JL says

    I suggest the current location of Boston Registry of Motor Vehicle to be used as the permanent site for a Chinatown library. I heard Boston RMV will be closing at the year’s end.
    提议华埠现时牌照局地址为图书馆永远地址。闻说年底该牌照局关门。

    2009/12/10, 4:29 pm
  29. KCL says

    I truly hope there will be a permanent library in Chinatown
    非常希望唐人街区能有永久图书馆。

    2009/12/10, 4:29 pm
  30. RC says

    Hope the Storefront library is permanent
    希望图书馆会继续开放。

    2009/12/10, 4:29 pm
  31. WHW says

    Hope Boston government will open a permanent library in Chinatown
    希望政府能够开办一个永久的图书馆在唐人街。

    2009/12/10, 4:29 pm
  32. HZ says

    Hope there will be a permanent library soon
    希望再开设图书馆。

    2009/12/10, 4:29 pm
  33. ZX says

    We hope Chinatown will have a library. A library will help people to learn english. Hope the government will support this and have a plan for it soon.
    我们希望唐人街有一个图书馆。有间图书馆会帮助更多人学得 更多英文。希望政府支持，纳入建设图书馆的计划。

    2009/12/10, 4:29 pm
  34. C Lin, O Lan says

    图书馆开办以来，给我带来许多快乐。我们可以在这里阅读看报，与各个面的人交流。这实在是天大的好事。听说由于条件所限，这个图书馆随时都有关闭可能。若果真如此，那是极大遗憾。望各个支持，继续把图书馆办下去，办好！

    陈熙林，欧笑兰

    The Storefront Library has brought me so much fun. We come in to read the newspaper and talk with others. Having a library is a great thing. It is unfortunate that this library is only temporary and is about to end. Hope people can support the library so it can stay open.

    2009/12/10, 3:18 pm
  35. LSC says

    I need a large permanent public library in Chinatown.
    我需要唐人街有一个面积大的永久性的图书馆。

    2009/12/09, 4:29 pm
  36. LZL says

    A library in Chinatown is necessary. Many residents want to read Chinese books. Books about how to learn English are helpful to new immigrants. The Storefront library is lacking these books now. Also the Storefront library is too small, I suggest to expand it, so more people can be benefited.
    在唐人街设立图书馆是非常必要。很多华人都想有中文书籍阅读。最好多点英汉 方面的书，多元化，不同种类的。现在的馆 地略嫌小点。提议找个地方扩大些，能为多些人服务。

    2009/12/09, 4:28 pm
  37. FPL says

    We hope there will be a public library in Chinatown because it would be very convenient to many. Now when we want to go to a library we have to spend a lot of time to take the subway or other transportations, many just don’t have the time to do so. That’s why we truly wish there will be a library in Chinatown, and hope the government will support it.
    我们希望唐人街有个图书馆。对大家都方便，要不然我们都要跑去那么远，有时候我们都没有时间去坐地铁去那图书馆。我非常希望唐人街有个图书馆。希望政府人员可以批准。

    2009/12/09, 4:28 pm
  38. YCD says

    I visited the Storefront library at November 30th 2009 and I heard that it is only temporary for 4 months. I truly wish there will be a permanent one.
    2009年11月30日，我门参观了这个图书馆。听说只是临时的，只办四个月。我希望可以办一个永久的图书馆。

    2009/12/09, 4:28 pm
  39. YFL says

    I hope there will be a permanent public library in Chinatown and I hope Boston government will support it.
    希望在唐人街有一间图书馆，望政府支持

    2009/12/09, 4:28 pm
  40. AC says

    Chairs are nice, I like the diversity of educational things like music, drawing, chinatown history, etc. in addition to the books.

    2009/12/08, 4:28 pm
  41. CH says

    I really like the library. I like its ambience. The lighting is awesome. I see the library as a place for people to come to do work, a place where family spend time together reading, etc. I like the library for its safe and nurturing environment it offers.

    2009/12/08, 4:27 pm
  42. TCT says

    I visited the Storefront Library today and I truly wish there will be a permanent one. There is an empty space near World Trade Center, could it be used as a site for library? I hope the Boston City Hall can help its citizens to have a permanent public library, so our children will have a place to study and read.
    我今天参观唐人街临时图书馆，希望能有一个永久图书馆，在世贸大厦有地面空的地方。希望政府帮助市民有一个永久共用图书馆，等多一些市民小朋友有机会用图书馆读书学习，谢谢！

    2009/12/08, 4:27 pm
  43. JL says

    I hope there will be a library in Chinatown. I want to bring my kids to the library to read. I hope Boston City Hall can satisfy our need.
    我希望唐人街有一个图书馆。我好想带孩子来看书。希望政府支持我们的需要

    2009/12/08, 4:27 pm
  44. WL says

    I strongly urge Boston City Hall to open a permanent library in Chinatown.
    强力需要市政府开办唐人街图书馆

    2009/12/08, 4:27 pm
  45. XJZ says

    We hope there will be a permanent library in Chinatown and we hope Boston City Hall can support it.
    我们希望唐人街有一个图书馆。我们希望政府支持

    2009/12/08, 4:27 pm
  46. SLC says

    We hope there will be a permanent library in Chinatown and we hope Boston City Hall can support it.
    我们希望唐人街有图书馆，请政府大力支持

    2009/12/08, 4:27 pm
  47. RYN says

    I truly wish Boston City Hall can support the development of a library in Chinatown. A Chinatown library with English and Chinese literature will be very helpful to new immigrants effort to integrate into American society.
    我真诚的希望Boston City Hall能全力的支持能在唐人街建立图书馆， 收藏中美双方的文献， 让移民美国的人早日融入美国社会共同的为美国的社会安详奋斗

    2009/12/07, 4:27 pm

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