'4-in-1' cafe attracts young people in Ho Chi Minh City.

Read Station in Ho Chi Minh City combines a cafe, library, bookstore, and workspace with over 10,000 books, attracting young people who come to study and use the space for extended periods.

Read Station in Nguyen Thai Binh ward (Ho Chi Minh City) is one of the branches of the Read Station ecosystem, a model combining a cafe, library, bookstore, and workspace under Alpha Books.

The cafe is equipped with numerous power outlets, large tables, and fixed chairs. It has been observed that many customers sit there studying or working for extended periods, especially in the mornings and early afternoons.

The library area houses over 10,000 books covering various fields such as literature, business, and technology. The books are categorized by subject and placed on open shelves.

As Quynh (a student at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City) said, this was her first time visiting Read Station after seeing it on social media. “When I went inside, I was quite surprised because the space was larger than I imagined, there were many books, and they were clearly divided into different sections,” Quynh said. She added that after touring around, she chose to sit down and read and do her homework.

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In addition to reading on-site, customers can register for a library card to borrow books to take home. Monthly or long-term packages are available, starting from a few hundred thousand dong, and come with discounts on services at the cafe.

The drinks menu includes coffee, tea, and juices, with prices generally around 50,000 VND. The cafe also serves some light snacks for customers staying for an extended period.

According to Mr. Nguyen Canh Binh, Chairman of Alpha Books, the "4-in-1" model was built to create a space that combines reading, working, and community connection in one location. "We want to bring a rich experience to the community. Our goal is not only to provide books and knowledge but also to create free intellectual spaces where people can learn, work, and connect with each other," he shared during the early days of operating this branch.

Mr. Nguyen Canh Binh added that bringing the Read Station model from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City is a trial step aimed at expanding access to knowledge at a reasonable cost, especially for students and young people.

Representatives from the institution also mentioned plans to integrate more digital resources and connect with international libraries in the future.

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Besides reading and working, this space is also used to host events such as book launches or thematic discussions. Amidst the increasing demand for outdoor learning and working spaces, "4-in-1" models like Read Station are becoming more common in major cities.

Source: https://znews.vn/quan-ca-phe-4-trong-1-hut-gioi-tre-tphcm-post1643865.html