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Core Insights - The new library in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, is set to open on December 31, 2025, with a focus on "cultural heritage and technological innovation" [1] - The library will cover an area of nearly 8,000 square meters, with a planned collection of approximately 300,000 books and an expected daily visitor capacity of over 3,000 people [1][3] Technology Integration - The library will incorporate smart bookshelves and spatial awareness reading tables to enable precise book location, self-service borrowing and returning, and seat reservations [3][5] - The core of the library's design is centered around smart technology, integrating self-service, AI interaction, and digital reading spaces to enhance service efficiency [3] Cultural Experience - The new library aims to merge reading experiences with the essence of Lingnan garden design and modern architectural simplicity, creating a cultural concept of "the moon over the sea rising with the tide" [3] - It will serve as a public cultural space that combines "smart reading, cultural exchange, knowledge sharing, and innovation empowerment" [3] Visitor Engagement - Over the past five years, the Haizhu District Library has received a total of 7.8682 million visitors, with 5.4562 million book loans and 6,433 reader activities involving 2.1897 million participants [5] - The library has expanded its services by adding 18 new branches and service points, as well as 29 new school-library cooperative branches [5]