In the context of the urban renewal of the Ariane district, the Léonard da Vinci Library was inaugurated yesterday by the Deputy Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, who emphasized equity among all districts by choosing to dedicate as much effort to the rehabilitation and beautification of peripheral neighborhoods as to those in the city center.
On the grounds of the former Saint-Pierre buildings, this neighborhood facility spans an area of 640m². This cultural establishment is perfectly in line with the city’s policy in the fight against illiteracy.
The Léonard de Vinci Library was built on the grounds of the old St. Pierre buildings that were demolished in 2010. During a vote, residents were invited to choose its name, and it was decided last July.
This high-performance energy building takes advantage of the landscaped setting in which it is situated. The total cost of the operation amounts to €2,054,857.98 including tax.
The residents of Ariane will find in this local facility, which covers an area of 640m², books of course, for adults and children (novels, poetry, tales, practical works… but also mangas and comic books); audiobooks, language methods, large print books, and magazines. Additionally, there is a free Internet access area and computer initiation and training workshops, DVDs, and a game area. Moreover, intergenerational activities will be organized in addition to those intended for children and adults.
This new library is the 14th within the municipal library network. The municipal libraries of Nice, with its 1,200,000 documents available, succeed due to the great diversity of its collection and the free services, thus attracting more than a million visitors each year.
