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Last year, the central library saw a staggering 1.25 million visitors, a whopping double compared to the previous location, city records show. With 5,734 guests on December 27th, it was the busiest day in the library's history.
The neighborhood libraries welcomed over half a million people and, combined with the city library, served 1.75 million folks. Roughly 14,000 new members joined the library, and over 1,500 events, tours, and exhibitions took place in the central library itself, with 19 marriages being solemnized there. In 2023, the neighborhood libraries put on over 400 events.
Popular novels in the library included "Parents' Evening" by Sebastian Fitzek, "Between Worlds" by Juli Zeh, and "A Question of Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. The top audiobooks were "Atlas - The Story of Pa Salt" by Lucinda Riley and Harry Whittaker, "It's Always So Unnaturally Quiet with You" by Alena Schröder, and "My Four Lives" by Herbert Rubinstein.
Interest in non-fiction books leaned towards "The Supermarket Compass: Informed Shopping, What We Eat" by Thilo Bode, "Who We Are: How We Perceive, Feel, and Love. Everything You Need to Know About Psychology" by Stefanie Stahl, and "Reserve" by Prince Harry. Among children's and young adult books, "The School of Magical Animals" by Margit Auer and "The Three Investigators Kids" by Ulf Blanck were widely read, while the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series by Jeff Kinney remained popular.
Other popular loans included "Frozen II - Olaf Thaws Out" for Tonies, "Khora" among adult board games, "Monopoly" in various versions among children's board games, "Hogwarts Legacy" among video games, and the "The Dark Eye" rulebook among role-playing games.
In the "onleihe," "Kingsbridge - The Morning of a New Time" by Ken Follett was a hit for eBook novels, and "The Kangaroo Chronicles" by Marc-Uwe Kling was popular among eAudios.
Dr. Norbert Kamp, director of the city libraries, shared, "Our team has accomplished a lot recently and was honored with numerous awards in 2023. These accolades are not just a celebration of our work but a catalyst for pushing boundaries, evolving, reinventing, and progressing the city libraries."
The central library in KAP1 clinched the prestigious "Library of the Year 2023" award, which came with a 20,000-euro endowed national library prize presented in October. The library also received the Auggie Award in the "Best Consumer App" category for the "Düsseldorf City Libraries App" in June 2023, as part of the large state-funded project "Zentralbibliothek KAP1 - the new library. More central library through digital self-services."
While specific stats regarding visitor numbers, events, popular books, and awards for the central library in KAP1 in 2023 might not be available in extensive search results, you can expect an eclectic mix of activities, events, and popular titles in this bustling library hub. For the most precise statistics or details about specific events or awards from 2023, it's best to contact the library directly or check their official social media channels or website for updates. Library trends often suggest that they host a variety of events that attract visitors, and the popularity of books can vary based on local interest and cultural events.
- The central library in KAP1, the Library of the Year 2023, offers a wide range of activities and resources for both physical and digital visitors, including books from various genres such as 'Parents' Evening' and 'The School of Magical Animals', home-and-garden titles, lifestyle books, books on education-and-self-development, entertainment, and more.
- In addition to books, the central library in KAP1 is noted for its extensive collection of board games, video games, and role-playing games, providing a fun and engaging experience for individuals of all ages.
- Apart from books and games, the central library in KAP1 also hosts a variety of events, such as tours, exhibitions, and even marriages, catering to the diverse interests of its visitors, making it a hub for learning, entertainment, and lifestyle education in the city.
