“The ROOTS BOOKS is a ‘participatory bookshelf’
with a paid shelf owner system.
As a reading space open to the community,
anyone can browse or borrow books during opening hours.
(Registration is required for borrowing.)”
Those who wish to become shelf owners can do so for a fee. Each individual or group is assigned one shelf, where they can create a bookshelf with books that represent their roots.(Separate application required. If you wish to become a shelf owner, please visit the INFORMATION.) Through these books, you can learn about the values and backgrounds of the individuals or groups. As a shelf owner, you can also participate in events with other shelf owners. If the number of applicants exceeds the available slots, a lottery will be held.
Books as Mirrors of Character.
This program is to share the personalities of the owners with the community through their books, and to create opportunities for interaction.
For those who wish to register as a shelf owner
Please come to INFORMATION corner. After the explanation of shelf owner registration, we will guide you to the registration form and ask you to register the system.
This system is used to register as a member at ComoNe, pay the membership fee, and apply for use of the facility.
Please select the shelf you wish to use from the available shelves and decide on a “shelf name”. Shelf name: ????? BOOKS (Please decide on the ????? part) Please write the name of the shelf on the card to be posted on the shelf.
We will give you a slip (with information about the book and the name of the shelf) and an impression card to be inserted in the books you plan to install. Please let our staff know the number of books you plan to install.
Please place the slips and impression cards with the necessary information in the books.
Please install the book with the slip/impression card inserted on the shelf by the shelf owner him/herself.
For those who wish to borrow books
Please come to INFORMATION corner. After the explanation of the loan registration, we will guide you to the registration form and ask you to register the system. ※Please use Facebook or LINE account to complete the registration process.
駅から図書館までを繋ぐ通り。屋台型の展示が立ち並びます。展示を眺めながらひと休みできるソファや大階段もあります。
This is a passageway connecting the subway station to the library.
The PASSAGE will be lined with stall-type exhibits.
There are also sofas and a grand staircase where visitors can take a break while viewing the exhibits.
様々な人々が混ざり合う“ローム”と名付けられたホール。講演などに利用できる約120席のホール。大階段まで合わせて利用することもできます。
LOAM HALL is a hall named “loam” where various people mix.
It seats about 120 people and can be used for lectures and live performances.
When the number of people is large, the hall can be used together with the grand staircase.
大きな本棚とゆったりとしたソファがあるエリア。棚主として、自分のルーツとなる本を並べる本棚を作ることもできます。本を介したつながりがここから生まれます。
ROOTS BOOKS has a large bookshelf and comfortable sofas.
As a shelf owner, you can also create your own bookshelf to display your own roots books. This place allows people to interact with each other through books.
靴を脱いで過ごせるスペース。
円になって座って話してみたり、床に紙をおいてみんなで書き込んでみたり。いつもと違うスタイルが新しい想像力を引き出します。
KOAGARI is a space where you can take off your shoes.
You can sit in a circle and talk there. You also can place a piece of paper on the floor and discuss with others.
The unusual style brings out new imagination.
活動の合間に、一息つけるような軽飲食を取り扱います。
Light food and beverages will be handled so that you can take a break between activities.
60席ほどのレクチャールーム。自由に形を変えるサンド（砂）のように、さまざまな形式で開催される講座や講演に、こちらでご参加いただけます。座席は、1階に接続される階段の上に配置されています。
SAND THEATER is a lecture room with about 60 seats.
Here, visitors can participate in lectures and talks held in a variety of formats, just like sand, which changes its shape freely.
Seats are located at the top of the stairs connected to the first floor.
会員限定のコワーキングスペース。グループ活動や貸切イベント、日々の交流の場としてお使いいただけます。
Wi-Fi完備。
LOUNGE is a members-only coworking space.
It can be used for group activities, private events, and daily socializing.
Wi-Fi is available.
3Dプリンターや刺しゅうミシンなど工作機器が揃います。発表や発信をしやすくする、撮影用のブースも利用できます。
FAB SPACEの機器のうち使用方法の講習が必要な機器は、初回利用の前に講習を受ける必要があります。
FAB space is equipped with 3D printers, embroidery machines, and other crafting equipment.
A booth for filming is also available for preparing presentations and disseminating information on activities.
東海エリアにゆかりのあるアーティストと、東海国立大学機構の研究領域・技術との連携による領域横断のSTEAM作品を3点制作し、展示します。アーティストと研究者の協働により、様々な視点から未来への問いかけを可視化し、作品にして届けます。
In the GALLERY space, three interdisciplinary STEAM works will be created and exhibited in collaboration with artists associated with the Tokai area and the research areas and researchers of the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System.
もの作りを始めとした作業や複数人での会議など、個人でもグループでも利用できる空間
"ROOM" is a space that can be used by individuals or groups for work, including manufacturing, or for meetings with multiple people.
吹き抜けになっている１階から地下の様子を見渡せます。廊下のカウンター席では、個人作業をすることもできます。
The basement can be seen from the first floor, which is an atrium. Individuals can work at the counter in the hallway.
7箇所の個室はすべてガラス張りになっており、活動の様子をアピールすることができます。
BRANCH has seven private rooms.
These rooms are glass-walled, so you can show off your activities.
