List of Targets for the Yamauchi Library in 2024

1. We collect books that help children solve their problems. In this fiscal year, we will work to collect information in the fields of industry. (25 books)
2. This year, we will work to improve the reading corner especially for lower grades so that a reading environment that fosters rich imagination and emotions can be prepared. (50 books)

We will continue to operate security camera. We make frequent patrols on the elementary school studenｔ floor so that even one person can spend time with peace of mind.
We hold regular talk sessions where children can participate alone. (10 times)

We hold a talk party that parents and children can enjoy every month (20 times).
We will actively incorporate children's songs that can be touched and played, and create a place where you can enjoy storytelling such as picture books.

1. "Science Lectures" will be held for elementary school students in early August of summer vacation. (once)
2. In late July summer vacation, we will recruit "one-day librarians" for elementary school students to create opportunities to experience library work. (Twice)

Every month, a talk session will be held on Sunday at the "Oppinsu" corner (10 times).
Adults and children can easily stop and listen to users of various ages by doing it in an open "Oppusu" instead of a room.

1. We will hold "Ohanashi Play 012" where baby/infant and their parents can participate. (12 times)
2. After the parent-child talk meeting, we will open a "story room" to create a place where parents and children can spend their time slowly.

In addition to regular talks and parent-child talks every month, we will devise ways to have a talk session that can be enjoyed widely from infants to elementary school students, such as English talks and talks combined with crafts. (3 times)

Every month, we will display picture book books (12 times) and knowledge books (12 times) according to seasons and events so that children's interests can be brought out and supported for reading.

We provide "child care services" to support the time parents can spend time in the library slowly. (20 times)

We will hold a "local picture-story show storytelling party" that can foster interest in local history and stories, and that both adults and children can enjoy together. . (Twice)

Every month at Aoba Ward's 1-year-old and 6-month-old children's health checkups, we hold a business trip meeting at Aoba Health and Welfare Center to stimulate interest in the library and create a place where people can enjoy stories and children's songs. (10 times)

In cooperation with school librarians and other faculty and staff, we provide consultation on library collections at school libraries and consultation on environmental improvement.
We will provide materials that are useful for classes and meet your needs.

1. We will enhance the "apple shelves" that collect materials that anyone can enjoy reading, such as Braille materials and LL books. (10 books)
2. Increase the number of titles for large print books for readers who have difficulty reading small prints. (10 books)

1. We will enhance the reference materials throughout the year, but this year we will collect materials in general, social sciences, and technical engineering.
2. We will promote the replacement and collection of Japanese language learning materials for foreigners who are on the rise. (40 books)

1. We will hold research courses to improve information literacy and search skills. (once)
2. As a place to know the area, we will exhibit in cooperation with facilities and groups in the city. (7 times)

1. Enhance "apple shelves" to realize inclusive reading. (10 books)
2. Organize guidance signs and traffic lines, aiming for a library that is easy for anyone to understand and use.

1. Lectures, workshops, exhibitions, etc. will be held on various themes and time zones.
2. We will hold events (10 times) utilizing the space in front of the entrance and the "Opinsu Pasu" in the hall to create an environment where it is easy to participate.

Events that are not limited to books and reading, such as "Library de Marche" (9 times) and "Hamatre Experience Session" (20 times) utilizing the space in front of the entrance, will be held throughout the year to stimulate visits.

People who want to spend quietly and those who want to enjoy the event will divide their personality by area so that each person can spend their time according to their purpose.

We hold hands-on courses such as workshops (four times) and science classes (one time) to provide an opportunity to gain deeper learning.

Prepare a recycling-oriented learning place where you can utilize the knowledge you have gained in social activities and life, such as courses for library volunteers (4 times), training courses for dementia supporters (1 time), and adult club activities (7 times). I will do it.

1. We will provide equipment that supports reading, such as reading glasses, enlarged reading devices, and reading trackers.
2. We provide paid childcare services (20 times) and support reading activities and information gathering for the child-rearing generation.

We will develop from "reading books" to "writing" and "making", and hold courses to expand the creativity of participants, such as adult club activities (7 times) and short-short courses (1 time).

1. A collection of books by Hiroyuki Agawa, who is related to Aoba Ward, is introduced as a local writer.
2. Enhance the D-Books Corner, which collects materials related to dementia (10 books). We collect materials with the latest medical information in mind.
3. We will update the Japanese language learning materials for foreigners whose population is increasing in Aoba Ward. (40 books)

1. We strive to collect and preserve local materials from Aoba Ward.
2. We will hold a special exhibition with local issues and books in cooperation with the ward office and facilities in the ward. (7 times)

1. We support child-rearing in the community in cooperation with the NPO Narrative Association "Ohanashi Gokko 012". (12 times)
2. We hold "Hamatre" in cooperation with community care plaza and display books related to health promotion. (20 times)

1. We will send the latest information on the library using the Yamauchi Library homepage and SNS.
2. We will send information such as courses in cooperation with FM Salce. (6 times)

A collection of books by Hiroyuki Agawa, who is related to Aoba Ward, is introduced as a local writer.

The Aoba Ward Landscape Database on the Yamauchi Library website will be released and updated.

We invite local historians as instructors to walk around nearby historic sites. (4 times)

We hold ward office and reading activity promotion secretariat meeting. (12 times)

"Library de Marche" will be held in cooperation with the mobile sales car "Mandaya" that handles local products. (9 times)

1. We collect materials based on social conditions and trends and support the resolution of issues for residents of the city.
2. In consideration of the characteristics of Aoba Ward, which has a foreign population of more than 5,000, we will update Japanese language learning materials. (40 books)
3. Every month, we hold a theme exhibition at the general public and elementary school studenｔ corner to propose encounters with new books. (12 times)

We will make some online reservations for books that are not held in City Library (mutual loan reservations). (until March)

We will introduce books recommended by staff for teens on the library blog to create opportunities for young people to meet books. (12 times)

1. We will continue book agency at seven facilities in the city.
2. We will strive to quickly confirm and discover problems and fullness of book return box installed at three stations in Aoba Ward to provide stable services. When the use of station posts increases in summer, we will collect them twice to improve user convenience.

We strive to disseminate a wide range of information (12 times) using websites, SNS, public relations papers in the city, etc., which will lead to the creation of opportunities for visiting the museum.

We go to a 1-year-old and 6-month-old child medical checkup at the ward office to read aloud, and create opportunities for children and parents to meet books and libraries. (10 times)

We will mutually disseminate information with facilities and organizations that cooperate in each business and deliver information to those who do not use the library.

We hold cooperation business with various partners including Yokohama Triennale Organizing Committee and community care plaza, district center, local mobile sale, citizen volunteer group. (10 times)

In cooperation with civic groups, we will hold lectures and exhibitions on the theme of dementia and local issues associated with aging. (4 times)

In various courses for users in the hall, we will improve our planning skills, select attractive instructors (22 times), and enhance the staff's abilities so that they can request them.

In order to improve the skills of the staff, in addition to conducting training in the hall (6 times), we will actively participate in external training (20 times).
After that, we will share the training contents in the museum.

We will strive to collect information and expand the staff's perspective, and if there are any issues, take them up at the staff meeting (50 times) so that we can respond flexibly.

We will continue to operate the seat reservation management system. We will promote the publicity of the web seat reservation system introduced in FY2023.

We will promote the use of LEDs in the museum. Exchange of unreplaced parts will be carried out systematically on closed days (three times in April, June and August).

We will operate while reviewing the product lineup of the mini-mini shop "Yamauchi-do" in the hall.
We will continue to install vending machines for beverages installed in the front yard.