{"id":8702,"date":"2017-02-07T10:43:56","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T10:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/en\/?p=8702"},"modified":"2017-09-18T16:49:26","modified_gmt":"2017-09-18T12:19:26","slug":"the-child-centered-library-in-salakh-qeshm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/en\/2017\/content\/the-child-centered-library-in-salakh-qeshm\/","title":{"rendered":"The Child-centered Library in Salakh, Qeshm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">The child-centered library\u00a0of Salakh started its work after renovation with a new design and atmosphere.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">On December 2015 and November 2016 the <strong>Read with Me<\/strong> program held workshops in a library in <\/span>Salakh<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">, Qeshm. The continuous Reading Aloud sessions and the brilliant performance of this library in implementing the <strong>RWM<\/strong> project encouraged the <em>Institute for Research on the History of Children\u2019s Literature <\/em>to equip this library by the financial support of Ms. Sedigheh Mahdavi, the founder of Mahdavi School in Tehran and turn it into a child-centered\u00a0library. Therefore, on 3-4 February 2017 a group of <strong>RWM<\/strong> experts traveled to Qeshm and with the help of local students, they equipped this library and gave it a makeover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">In the spring of 2012, this library was established by the efforts of <em>Children\u2019s Book Council <\/em>with 1000 book titles. In December 2015, the <strong>RWM <\/strong>workshops were held in this library for a group of 17 volunteers by the request of the head of the library, Ms. Golestan Poureh and on March 2016, 250 books were sent to this library by <em>IRHCL. <\/em>The second round of workshops was held in November 2016. Despite regular Reading Aloud sessions and activities in this library, the overall space was not suitable for children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Photos of the library before reconstruction:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-1-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8727 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The library before reconstruction - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-2-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8728 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The library before reconstruction - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-3-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8729 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-3-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The library before reconstruction - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-4-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8730 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"The library before reconstruction - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Renovation of the building and painting the walls was the first step taken by the library authorities in order to start this makeover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Photos of the library on 3 February, after reconstruction, when the RWM group started their work:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-5-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8731 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"How the library was when RWM group started its work - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-6-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8732 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-6-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"How the library was when RWM group started its work - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-7-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8733 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-7-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"How the library was when RWM group started its work - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8734 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-8-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"How the library was when RWM group started its work - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">The new design of this library is based on the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Considering the standards for children\u2019s libraries<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Designing an economical library<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Using recyclable materials for environmental purposes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">Encouraging local people and students to cooperate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">The cooperation of children in the process of work is worth mentioning. The students who study in the nearby Elementary School joined the <strong>RWM <\/strong>group in their spare time and not only created an active and cheerful atmosphere but also helped speeding up the progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>Photos of the work in progress:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-9-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8735\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-9-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Children help in works - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-10-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8736\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-10-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Children help in works - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-11-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8737\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-11-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Children help in works - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-12-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8738\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-12-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Children help in works - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-13-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8739\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-13-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Children help in works - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-14-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8740\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-14-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Children help in works - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">In this round, 1200 quality books were sent to the library. By equipping and renovating the library, this center will continue its activities and by encouraging people to read, it will promote this program in other villages of Qeshm as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>The final result:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8741\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-15-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8741\" class=\"wp-image-8741 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-15-1030x773.jpg\" alt=\"Cloth and Wood Wall Libraries - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8741\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Libraries made out of wood and cloth which showcase the books right in front of children\u2019s eyes<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-16-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8742 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-16-1030x772.jpg\" alt=\"Interactive Map and Calendar - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"1030\" height=\"772\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Interactive map and calendar for introducing time and geographical concepts to children<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-19-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8745 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-19-1030x773.jpg\" alt=\"The room for reading with Babies and toddlers - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-17-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8743 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-17-1030x773.jpg\" alt=\"The room for reading with Babies and toddlers - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8744\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-18-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8744\" class=\"wp-image-8744 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-18-1030x773.jpg\" alt=\"The room for reading with Babies and toddlers - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8744\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reading Aloud room for preschool children with designs from \u201cWhat &amp; What &amp; What, An Infant\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8746\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8746\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8746\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-20-1030x773.jpg\" alt=\"The room for reading with children and adolescents - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8746\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reading Aloud room for older children with designs from \u201cPalm Tree and Goat Legend\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8748\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-22.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8748\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8748\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-22-1030x773-12.jpg\" alt=\"Chairs made by recycled tires - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8748\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chairs made with recyclable tires<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8747\" style=\"width: 1040px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8747\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8747\" src=\"https:\/\/readwithme.ir\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Read-with-Me-in-Qeshm-February-2017-21-1030x773-12.jpg\" alt=\"Chairs made by recycled bottles - Read with Me in Qeshm - February 2017\" width=\"1030\" height=\"773\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8747\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chairs made with recyclable water bottles<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">With special thanks to Ms. Fatemeh Gourani and Ms.\u00a0 Khadidje Poureh, the staff of Ma\u2019refat Elementary School and Mr. Mohammad Daryaee, the principal of Shahid Mofatteh Elementary school who helped a lot in the process of this project.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The child-centered library\u00a0of Salakh started its work after renovation with a new design and atmosphere. On December 2015 and November 2016 the Read with Me program held workshops in a library in Salakh, Qeshm. 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