The Hsu Liang-Yu Library in Dongshi Taichung, opens with love to care for students in the mountain town

The Hsu Liang-Yu Library in Dongshi, a place that embodies love and carries blessings, was warmly opened today (26th) at the end of the year. (Photo by Zhang Yahen)

 

(Reporter Zhang Yahen/Taichung Report) The Hsu Liang-Yu Library in Dongshi, a place that embodies love and carries blessings, was warmly opened today (26th) at the end of the year, becoming a "gift of love" for Dongshi and all the citizens of Taichung. Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen, who attended the opening ceremony, said that this is a library of love, extending upwards and downwards to take care of all students in the mountain city. This not only symbolizes the completion of public construction, but also a concrete manifestation of the city responding to care through reading and transmitting love through culture.

 

 

Lu Hsiu-yen stated that she defines the Hsu Liang-yu Library as a "library of love." When Hsu's parents decided to donate this library, they were transforming their love for Hsu Liang-yu personally into a broader love for society, and then passing that love on to where it is most needed. Of the 29 administrative districts in Taichung City, there are 50 libraries that have been completed or are under construction; some are newly built, and some are renovations of existing ones. The Dongshi area already had a library, but due to its age, it was no longer adequate. Therefore, when Hsu's parents proposed building a library in Dongshi, we felt Hsu Liang-yu's longing and care for his hometown. It seems that this library was destined to be built in Dongshi, allowing this love to extend to remote areas.

 

Lu Xiuyan stated that she defines the Xu Liangyu Library as a "library of love." (Photo by Zhang Yahen)

 

Lu Hsiu-yen explained that this library embodies a profound love. It extends upwards and downwards, caring for all students in the mountain town. She hopes every child can excel like Hsu Liang-yu, contributing to society and giving back to society. This love also extends to the entire mountain town and all citizens of Taichung, because this library is not just for children, but for everyone. The library's layout includes areas for children, teenagers, and adults, providing comprehensive care.

 

The Taiko drum team of Yushan High School performs. (Photo by Zhang Yahen)

 

Lu Hsiu-yen further stated that although Hsu Liang-yu's life has passed away, he still lives on in everyone's hearts. Just as Hsu's parents said, "Liang-yu is still alive." His spirit lives on, continuing to give back to society, serve everyone, and protect all. The architect's design places Hsu Liang-yu's name high on the library, like a lighthouse in the mountain city, a lighthouse of love, protecting and illuminating everyone. His brilliance and love will forever remain.

 

The Dongxin Elementary School choir performs. (Photo by Zhang Yahen)

 

Legislative Yuan Vice President Chiang Chi-chen stated that although the weather was cold today, the atmosphere here was warm, showcasing the most beautiful scenery in Taiwan. He was honored to witness the opening of the Hsu Liang-yu Library, which will continue Hsu Liang-yu's spirit of diligent learning and giving back, caring for students in the mountain city, and joining the existing 50 libraries in Taichung to continuously enhance reading awareness. This library, full of love, will connect with libraries such as the Green Beauty Library, uniting the city's love and competitiveness. Thank you to all partners for allowing the mountain city to combine culture, education, and tourism, showcasing a brand new look.

 

The Hsu Liang-Yu Library features a three-story, open and airy space. (Photo by Zhang Yahen)

 

The Taichung City Government Cultural Affairs Bureau stated that the Hsu Liang-yu Library originated from a family's most sincere emotions and deepest hopes. To commemorate Mr. Hsu Liang-yu, an entrepreneur who loved reading and cared for society throughout his life, Mr. Hsu Ching-Tang and Mrs. Li Pi-Hung, upholding their son's belief of "giving back to society what they have taken from it," generously donated NT$120 million. The city government also allocated over NT$73 million for renovations and parking. With Long-Pao Construction undertaking this precious entrustment, and in conjunction with several charitable companies donating building materials totaling over NT$37 million, the public and private sectors have collaborated to transform their remembrance and blessings for their son into a public asset shared by all citizens.

 

Hsu Jing-Tang and Li Bi-Hong, the couple who donated to the Hsu Liangyu Library. (Photo by Zhang Yahen)

 

Transforming their longing into boundless love, Mr. and Mrs. Hsu Ching-tang and Ms. Li Pi-hung, to carry on the spirit of Hsu Liang-yu, have specially planned the "Hsu Liang-yu Library Special Exhibition" on the second floor of the library, showcasing Hsu Liang-yu's seal engraving works, paintings, and favorite books. Mr. and Mrs. Hsu hope that this library, named after Liang-yu, will become a safe and joyful place for children to read and learn, and a warm corner that accompanies citizens throughout their lives, allowing love to be passed down from generation to generation with the turning of the pages.

 

The Hsu Liang-Yu Library special exhibition features Hsu Liang-Yu's seal engraving works, paintings, and favorite books. (Photo by Zhang Yahen)

 

The Cultural Affairs Bureau pointed out that the complete presentation of this "gift of love" comes from the collective goodwill of everyone. president Chang LilY of Treasure Dragon Construction, upholding the original intention of "building together for good," combined the ESG circularity concept with architect Tai Yu-tse, Director Liu Yi-hsin of Yuan-Jing Design, and many other partners, focusing on "people" as the core from space planning to construction details, taking into account safety, friendliness, and smart energy conservation. Citizens are welcome to visit the library and experience this gift of love.

 

A view of the Dongshi scenery from the open-shelf reading area of ​​the Hsu Liang-Yu Library. (Photo by Zhang Yahen)

 

According to the Taichung City Library, the newly completed Hsu Liang-Yu Library is a three-story building designed with age and demographic considerations in mind, providing dedicated reading spaces for different reading groups. In addition to the Hsu Liang-Yu special exhibition area, there are children's reading areas, parent-child reading areas, periodical and newspaper areas, youth reading areas, and open-shelf reading areas. The library also features a library-wide mobile borrowing service and the city's first drive-through book return system integrated with parking, making reading a natural part of daily life.

 

To celebrate the opening of the Hsu Liang-Yu Library, the Cultural Affairs Bureau has invited the Paper Windmill Theatre Troupe to perform their popular play "Wu Ding's World Tour" at Dongshi Elementary School on the evening of the 26th at 7 pm as part of the "2025 Taichung Family Arts Activities". This will allow families to easily get close to the performing arts on campus, experience the integration of art and life, and make cultural aesthetics more integrated into the lives of citizens.