国际英语资讯:Feature: Abandoned factory transformed into unique library in Turkey_时事

国际英语资讯:Feature: Abandoned factory transformed into unique library in Turkey

"Now our library is open to the public everyone can come and borrow books for free here. We also offer them coffee and tea free," said Urtekin, adding that the aim of the project is to "transform an unused building and offer it to the service of the local community."

After that the library has been made famous by fascinated visitors that posted pictures online, people began to make donations to the library, which has now more than 4,000 books.

FROM FICTION TO LITERATURE

The bookkeeper Eray Yilmaz is 20 years old, and is also a municipal staff. He conserves and sorts out books according to their content in this unique space.

"Like in any library, we have different shelf space for different books: fiction, drama, history, travel, thrillers, literature or religion," he said.

Murat Yilmaz is enjoying a game of solitaire chess with the library's peaceful and relaxing atmosphere between his work shifts.

"I like very much coming here when I have time," he said with a smile on his face as he was clearing the chess table after a modest game. "Not many workers in Ankara or Turkey as a matter of fact can enjoy such a place in their spare time," he added before leaving the library to resume work on a sunny winter day.

According to Eray Yilmaz, who holds a meticulous registry, since its creation seven months ago, more than a hundred workers have borrowed a book or more.

"Educated people do not throw book in the trash, they generally put them in a plastic bag so it's not affected by weather conditions or other elements, and it's easier for us to collect them," he added.