35th Anniversary Site of Konan Library Opening

In January 2022, the Konan Library celebrated its 35th anniversary.
This page will inform you of the 35th anniversary event at any time.
We will continue to aim for a library that is familiar to citizens.
Please look forward to it!

●We held an event commemorating the 35th anniversary of the opening of the Konan Library and a mascot character name announcement!
●Let's raise it together! A tree of reading
●Books that were often read in 1987 at the time of its opening.
●Lecture "My friend Hisashi Inoue" was held.
●Special exhibition "Hisashi Inoue Exhibition-Enjoying Things-" was held
●Konan History Course
●"We had a vaudeville experience at the library!"　
●Recruitment of mascot character names

We held a premiere of the name of the mascot character, which was recruited to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the opening of the Konan Library, on Friday, January 21!
The name has been decided to be "Konan Sapon"!

With the cooperation of everyone, 103 leaves gathered and grew into a large tree!
Many visitors were able to see the introduction of the book that everyone recommended. .
Thank you very much!
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Let's introduce the book (hon) you want to recommend to anyone (who)!
Write the name of the book (hon), the person who wrote the book (person), and the word on the paper (kami) of the leaf (ha) shape (kami) of the leaf (shape). Please enter the box.
Anyone from children to adults (adults) can participate.
Let's grow the reading tree together!

In 1987, when the Konan Library opened, books that were well read are on display.
Please pick it up.
You can also borrow it.

November 23, 2021 (Tuesday/holiday), the 2021 promotion of Konan Ward reading activities and the 35th anniversary of the opening of the Konan Library.
Lecture "My friend Hisashi Inoue" was held at Konan Ward Office.
Lecturer Soroku Ogawa met Hisashi Inoue as a synchronous student when he was a college student, and has since been a friend of life.

Lectures are humorous, focusing on episodes from school days, and laughter occurs everywhere at the venue.
He spoke beyond the scheduled time of the original lecture.

From the participants of the lecture
"It was interesting that the episode of young Hisashi Inoue was lively and talked about."
"I heard it very interesting. I haven't read Hisashi Inoue's book almost, so I'd like to read it. "
Thank you very much.

In addition, along with the lecture, at the venue next to the lecture hall.
Related books, magazines, chronology, handwritten materials (reproduction) by Mr. Inoue brought by the lecturer, etc.
We exhibited it.
While the time was short, there were many people who picked up books and magazines.

At this lecture, there were three times the number of applicants, indicating the high interest of everyone.
Next year, we will hold a lecture where interest in reading of inhabitants of a ward spreads.
Please look forward to it.

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The scenario of "Hyokkori Gourd Island", the bestseller "Kirikiri Hito", and "Living with Father" performed overseas.
Hisashi Inoue (1934-2010), who was active as a writer and playwright.
Soroku Ogawa, who told Inoue that he could be called a "heart friend" in other words.
You will talk about various episodes from college days to life, and approach the real face.
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Date and time: November 23, 2021 (Tuesday/holiday)
　　　　From 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Venue: Meeting room 601/602 on the 6th floor of Konan Ward Office
Lecturer: Mr. Soroku Ogawa
(Representative of KS Brain, author of "Hisashi Inoue of Shinyu no Real Face" (Worksha))

Reading lecture handbill (PDF: 1,946KB)

Along with the lecture, Mr. Inoue's work and related materials will be exhibited at Konan Library.
Hisashi Inoue (1934-2010), who sent novels, plays, essays, and many works to the world with outstanding linguistic sense and light humor.
In this exhibition, in addition to copyrighted works and chronology, handwritten notebooks of "Hyokkori Gourd Island" and "Kirikiri Hito" are handwritten.
A part of the manuscript (both copies) will be exhibited.
The detailed materials that became the foundation of the work are full of highlights.
In addition, dolls used in the puppet show of "Hyokkori Gourd Island" and their introduction panels will be exhibited.
Why don't you take this opportunity to experience the charm of Hisashi Inoue's work?
We look forward to your visit.

At the entrance of the exhibition hall, Don Gabacho and tiger beards are welcoming you.

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Date and time: From November 3 (Wednesday / holiday) to Tuesday, December 7 (free)
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
From 9:30 to 18:30 on Friday, November 26 and Friday, December 3.
Venue: Conference Room on the 2nd floor of Konan Library

★★★ The exhibition has ended. ★★★
Thank you very much for your visit!

Let's have fun learning about the history of our town Konan.
(Collaboration with the NPO Konan Historical Council)

Konan History Lecture "Stone Buddhas in Konan, My Town-How to View and Enjoy Stone Buddha-"
Since February, which was originally scheduled to be held, was a period of priority measures such as prevention of spread, it was postponed to March and April.
There were 15 participants in March and 11 participants in April.
From the participants
"The explanation of the instructor's teacher was well organized and it was very easy to understand."
"I can think not only about the stone Buddha, but also about the lifestyles of the old people, and I feel that my horizons are wide."
"I heard the fun of the stone Buddha that I couldn't understand just by reading a book."

Thank you to everyone who participated and the Konan History Council.

Saturday, September 18, 2021
Konan History Lecture "After Hino's Stone Nightlight-The Road of Oyama Faith and Oyama Kodo-" was held. .
Due to the declaration of a state of emergency, the event was held with less capacity than usual and shorter time.
The aftermath of the typhoon remained on the day, but all the participants gathered early.
The lecture was started earlier.
Thank you to everyone who participated and the Konan History Council.

Monday, January 10, 2022
The 35th anniversary event of the opening of the Konan Library, "The Library of Everyone's Town is transformed into a vaudeville and welcome to the Theatre Library!"
Dr. Miyaji Katsura, a rakugo artist, was invited.
After enjoying lectures and small stories on the basic rules of rakugo, we watched the performance "Zoo".
Thank you very much to all of you who participated and Mr. Miyaji.

The first laugh in 2022 with rakugo!
There are also rakugo lectures and workshops for beginners by Makoto Rakugo artists.
It is a program that can be enjoyed by children and adults.
(Organizer: designated manager of Kakaku Hall)
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Date and time: January 10, 2022 (Mon./holiday)
　　5:20 pm to 6:15 pm (Open: 5:00 pm)
Venue: In front of the counter on the 1st floor of Konan Library
Capacity: 40 people (lottery if there are many applications)
Target: Elementary school students and above

To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the opening of the Konan Library, we are looking for mascot characters.
A character born after the zodiac sign "Rabbit" of the year it opened.
I'm often asked, "What's your name?"
We are looking for a name at the milestone of the 35th anniversary.
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Application period ：From Friday, October 1 to Sunday, November 28
★I'm so excited★
Thank you very much for your application!
It will be announced at a commemorative event on Friday, January 21, 2022.
Please look forward to seeing what kind of name it will be!