The exterior view of the Xiong'an Library in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Xiong'an Library, the first city-level public cultural service institution in Xiong'an New Area, Hebei province, officially opened on Saturday, marking a significant step in providing cultural services for residents in the new area.

The opening is expected to boost the cultural soft power of Xiong'an and attract young talent, authorities said.