Why is there a snail in front of Ningbo Library?

There is a snail as an artistic decoration in front of Ningbo Library. The snail in front of Ningbo Library is a sculpture, which is one of the landmarks of Ningbo. This sculpture named "Letter from Snail" was created by Chen Xiaoyang, a famous sculptor in China. Snails symbolize the slow and lasting process of knowledge accumulation and reading. The moral of this sculpture is to encourage people to grow and progress through reading and learning. At the same time, it has become a symbol of Ningbo Library, attracting many tourists to visit and take photos as a souvenir.