🐦⬛12.1 Luxelakes: Building Chengdu’s First Bird(Nature)Themed Library
To raise awareness of bird conservation, book access is essential.
Originally planned to collaborate with Xunlu Bookstore, one of Chengdu’s top four bookstores. The idea was to place bird and nature books for neighborhood borrowing at their store. However, since their books are for sale, my plan for a free lending model caused conflict with their revenue system. Collaboration was not feasible.
Instead, I established a library inside the Luxelakes Development Foundation office. In Chengdu—and arguably China—libraries focused solely on birds and nature are rare. This project fills that gap.
Library Policy
Each member may borrow up to 2 books at a time.
Maximum borrowing period: 2 weeks.
Most active borrower by February 20 receives 5 bonus points.
Writing a review of 120+ words after borrowing earns 1 bonus point.
Points are redeemable for merchandise.
Late Return Policy
Late returns can be extended by 2 days without charge.
After 2 days: 5 RMB/day late fee.
After 5 days: 10 RMB/day late fee.
Special situations: contact manager in advance for free extension.
Severely damaged books must be compensated at full original price.
Borrowing Procedure
Fill out the borrowing form. Tag @Zhou Hetong (manager).
Manager will notify the Foundation team of the request.
After approval, pick up books Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM at Luxelakes Foundation, Room 803-4 (above Luyou Fish Market).
If location unclear, tag @Luyiyi, @Yuke, or @ChenChen (foundation staff).
Return the book on or before the due date.
Note: If you want a friend to borrow, add them to the group before they apply.