Shimogyo Library - Kyoto

A stressful library that can be accessed only by a small elevator although it is in a reasonable building. The staff (consignment staff?)'s private language is too noisy to concentrate, and the moral degradation is severe.

I think it's a library of just the right size. It's convenient because you can borrow it easily and you can order books from other libraries.

It is an oasis library in the city. It is a building with a former elementary school site and a nursing facility. It is a library if it goes up to the 4th floor with a direct elevator. The entrance of the library is difficult to understand if it is the first time because the nursing facility is the main. Furthermore, since there is only one elevator, it is difficult to wait a little. Since the library space is limited, the amount of books is not as much as expected, but as an impression, I felt that there were some business books. It may be a good idea to kill time rather than research.

Calm down in a quiet atmosphere Easy to use for both children and adults There is also a reading space where you can read the borrowed books on the spot.

This is the worst library in Kyoto. There is no better book than how I can leave only the books I don't want to read so far. I always order and borrow other books, but it's not so attractive that it's hard to go.

As a library, the collection of books is good, but the old people who are regular users have problems at the lowest level. Some grandfathers ring their cellphones with loud ringtones and talk for a long time, while others are very noisy when they come to read only newspapers and turn pages. If such an old man was at the table for about four people, the book would be too noisy to read. There is also an old man who spreads a map on his desk and makes an itinerary for the "Walking Party". All you want to do is violate the rules. It cannot be used for studying or reading by young people. Librarians should also carefully observe and deal with such annoying old people. I'm sorry, but it's the most uncomfortable in the city. The Ukyo Central Library is the best personal impression. * When I went to the beginning of February, the usual elderly people slept in their usual seats and read newspapers, but it was miraculously quiet. It was about 10 minutes, and the next grandfather turned over the newspaper, and the other grandfathers also crunched and became in the usual helpless state. It's a disappointing library. → I went there for the first time in mid-October 2021. After the declaration was over, I was already seated and reading better. I went there around noon on weekdays, but a good old man was sitting at the desk and reading quietly. No one miraculously comes to read only the newspaper. Wonderful. Is it only now? I pray that this condition will continue forever. I left this day immediately due to circumstances, but I will definitely come on a weekday at a later date. → I went after that. There were only two old people reading books quietly, and I was able to read slowly. However, after that, a thin old man with an Apollo cap came to the glasses and started reading the newspaper. It is this person who is always noisy. Is it a human problem? But it's quieter than before so I'll go again!

The staff feels good. I had some books picked up. It's a nice library.

Browsing inside the building has been resumed since October 1, when the state of emergency was lifted. However, on weekdays, the museum will continue to open until 19:00. Holidays are closed at 17:00 as usual. Seats are limited and reduced. The ventilation function has stopped due to air conditioning work until the end of December 2021. The windows are open, but the air is stagnant and you can't spend your time comfortably. We recommend that you use another library as much as possible for a short period of time. Be sure to wear a mask properly when entering the museum.