曾回應“市民投訴拾荒者看書”，杭州圖書館再次火了

近日，一張拾荒者在圖書館席地而坐看書的照片，在網絡引發關注。

A recent photo of a collector of recyclables sitting on the floor in Hangzhou Library, completely absorbed in a book, has touched many people across China, reviving memories of a story that has come to symbolize the inclusiveness of this library.

據都市現場消息，故事要從2008年說起。2008年9月，杭州圖書館新館對所有人免費開放，平時也會有一些乞丐、拾荒者進門看書。對于他們，圖書館唯一的要求是先把手洗干凈。

The story dates back to September 2008, when Hangzhou Library in Zhejiang province opened its doors to everyone, including beggars and people who collect recyclables for money. The only rule: wash your hands before reading.

為此，有人曾找到時任圖書館館長的褚樹青投訴，稱讓乞丐和拾荒者進館是對其他讀者的“不尊重”。褚樹青回答：“我無權拒絕他們入內讀書，但您有權利選擇離開。”

When a visitor complained to then-library director Chu Shuqing that allowing collectors of recyclables inside was "disrespectful" to other readers, Chu famously replied: "I have no right to refuse them entry. But you have the right to leave."

最近，有記者實地探訪杭州圖書新館發現，圖書館二樓有一尊半身銅雕：一位老人捧著一本書，正在聚精會神地閱讀。

銅雕下方文字介紹：“他是一位‘拾荒老人’，但他常常走進圖書館，每次看書前都認真洗手，對書本愛惜之至。他是一名教師，多年來一直默默捐助寒門學子。他也是一位父親，但直到他離開之后，女兒才發現父親的故事。他叫韋思浩，2015年末，這位老人感動了一座城……市民眾籌，為他打造了一個紀念雕像……感謝愿意銘記平凡感動的每一個人。”

Today, visitors to the library can still see a bronze bust on the second floor depicting an elderly man reading intently. His name was Wei Sihao. In late 2015, his story touched an entire city, prompting residents to crowdfund the memorial in his honor.

據人民日報此前報道，韋思浩是拾荒老人，也是退休教師。他愛書成癡，每次進圖書館前，都要把手洗得特別干凈。

Wei made a living as a collector of recyclables after retiring as a teacher. A devoted reader, he always washed his hands carefully before entering the library.

韋思浩每月退休工資有五千多元，但他省吃儉用，把大部分收入用于捐資助學。

2015年，77歲的韋思浩老人因車禍去世。

Although he received a monthly pension of more than 5,000 yuan, he lived frugally and donated most of his income to support students in need.

Wei died in a traffic accident in 2015 at the age of 77.

韋思浩離世后，其女兒稱：“這些都是我父親捐資助學的東西，都是匿名的，我們收拾遺物時才發現。”

While sorting through his belongings, his daughter discovered multiple donation records, all made under a pseudonym, revealing a lifetime of quiet generosity.

此外，韋思浩還簽了遺體捐贈志愿表，身后愿意捐贈遺體和所有的可用器官。

來源：中國青年報綜合都市現場、人民日報、1818黃金眼等

跟著China Daily

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