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You can participate in various educational activities at the library. During the activities, you will get to know the Anykščiai region and have the opportunity to touch nature.
through sensory education, to develop creative and logical skills, and to get acquainted with the history of writers important to the Anykščiai region.
All library educational programs, except for Culture Passport education, are free.
Trainings are conducted at pre-arranged times:
- Children and Youth Education and Youth Department Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- The History Manor is open Monday-Friday 10 am-5 pm, Saturday 10 am-3 pm.
We invite groups of students, camps, and families to register for the education sessions:
- Children and Youth Education and Youth Department by e-mail vaikai@anyksciuvb.lt or by phone. +370 381 51 850;
- In the Manor of Stories by email istoriju.dvarelis@anyksciuvb.lt or by phone. +370
381 58 107.
„"Crossword Master"”
„"Crossword Master"”
What have you heard about crosswords?
Maybe you're a true fan of theirs, solving puzzle books one after another?
During this education, we will briefly get acquainted with the history of the emergence of crossword puzzles and interesting facts about the most popular word games. We will learn what types of crossword puzzles there are and what their benefits are for everyday life and the development of thinking.
During the education, students will be introduced to crossword puzzles - a creative and logical thinking tool. They will have the opportunity not only to solve, but also to independently create crossword puzzles. During the activity, children will develop the ability to formulate questions, develop creativity and cooperation skills.
Education "Bee and Me"„
Education "Bee and Me"„
An educational tale based on Alison Jay's book "The Bee and Me." The educational center features a beehive that hides a story about a child and a bee in a polluted city.
During the activity, we talk with children about the importance of bees on earth, about nature, we touch dried plants, seeds. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in the natural world and experience its importance in creating stories, using various sensory tools.
The snow is waking up.
The snow is waking up.
Feel, smell, hear the heat... During the session, we read Antanas Baranauskas' work "The Heat Awakens" in the sensory space.
Using additional tools to create the impression of reading, children are involved in the work by smelling the scents of plants, hearing the sounds, and touching soft toys - animals.
Participants are introduced to forest flora, fauna, and birds through a work of poetry by A. Baranauskas.
Discover the timeline of Anykščiai history
Discover the timeline of Anykščiai history
Learn the most interesting facts about the history of Anykščiai! The history of Anykščiai is briefly told from ancient times to the present, relying on illustrations marking the event on the timeline, interspersing them with stories and interesting historical facts. A fun and short verbal test will help you consolidate your new knowledge.
The second part of the education talks about the concepts of a family history timeline and a family tree. The famous Anykštėnai literary family of Liudvika and Stanislovas Didžiuliai is introduced. At the end of the session, we create a tree of our family or group's birthdays using prepared stencils.
Sensory readings based on the book "Elephants Went to Visit" by Evelina Daciūtė„
Sensory readings based on the book "Elephants Went to Visit" by Evelina Daciūtė„
What happens when one by one... elephants start coming to visit? One elephant is nothing, but when there are ten of them, it's all a commotion! This fun, rhythmic story with numbers allows little ones to not only listen, but also move, count, and sing.
Sensory readings based on Evelina Daciūtė's book "Elephants Went to Visit" are a fun, dynamic experience in which literature is intertwined with movement, sounds, and play. The book contains not only a cheerful story about unexpected guests, but also an opportunity to learn numbers, rhythm, and friendly behavior.
Sensory readings based on Sam McBratney's book "Do You Know How Much I Love You?"„
Sensory readings based on Sam McBratney's book "Do You Know How Much I Love You?"„
How to show love when words are still lacking? How to understand it when we are just beginning to learn about the world? Young children learn feelings not through definitions, but through experience – through a gentle touch, a loving look or a hug. These sensory readings are a special opportunity to feel what love is, using not only their ears or eyes, but also their whole body.
Using Sam McBratney's gentle and sensitive story "Do You Know How Much I Love You?", together with Little and Big Red, we will look for ways to say "I love you" without words - through movement, touch, gesture. And maybe we can measure love? What is its length, height, or even the distance of a jump?
Sensory readings based on the book "The Amazing Map of the Moon" by Teresa Heapy and David Litchfield (file not work)
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Sensory readings based on the book "Everyone Has Something" by Violeta Palčinskaitė„
Sensory readings based on the book "Everyone Has Something" by Violeta Palčinskaitė„
We invite you to travel with the heroes of Violeta Palčinskaitė's book "Everyone Has Something" - the clever fox, the little hedgehog, the hardworking squirrel and other forest dwellers. Through our senses, we will discover what they have and why it is important. Or maybe you have something too - something very special?
Cultural passport education
Cultural Passport Program Education at Anykščiai L. and S. Didžiuliai Public Library:
Writers' Attic (grades 4–6)
Writers' Attic
Antanas Baranauskas, Juozas Tumas – Vaižgantas, Bronė Buivydaitė, Jonas Biliūnas, Petras Biržys, Petras Tarasenka, Antanas Vienuolis. What connects these writers? What are their favorite activities? What did they do in life?
The educational focus is on the Writers' Loft of the History Manor and the writers' chairs located there. The educator introduces the participants to these writers, their writing styles and works, and introduces them to each writer's favorite activities and pursuits.
After the presentation, participants are invited to a fun way to consolidate their knowledge - to create a creative game.
Writers' Loft (temporarily closed)
Writers' Attic (distance education)
Antanas Baranauskas, Juozas Tumas – Vaižgantas, Bronė Buivydaitė, Jonas Biliūnas, Petras Biržys, Petras Tarasenka, Antanas Vienuolis. What connects these writers? What are their favorite activities? What did they do in life?
The educational focus is on the Writers' Loft of the History Manor and the writers' chairs located there. The educator introduces the participants to these writers, their writing styles and works, and introduces them to each writer's favorite activities and pursuits.
After the presentation, participants are invited to a fun way to consolidate their knowledge - to create a creative game.
Book of Legends (for children aged 4–10)
Book of Legends
The natural secrets of Anykščiai Forest (grades 4–6)
The natural secrets of Anykščiai Forest
The mountains are stumped, the hills are bare! Who believes in your ancient beauty?
The author of the work, priest Antanas Baranauskas, began writing his famous poem "Anykščiai šilelis" almost 200 years ago, in which he describes not only the forest vegetation, but also the forest animals living there, and the behavior of people visiting the forest.
Is the heathland the same today as it was almost 200 years ago? Forester and forestry teacher Raimundas Ereminas, who is immersed in forest matters with all his thoughts and deeds, will help us find out.
He will introduce the participants of the education not only to A. Baranauskas' famous poem, but will also examine the current flora and fauna of the Anykščiai heath.
At the end of the education, illustrator Vilija Kvieskaitė will encourage participants to be eco-friendly and recycle paper.
Secrets of the nature of Anykščiai grove (temporarily suspended)
Natural secrets of Anykščiai grove (distance education)
The mountains are stumped, the hills are bare! Who believes in your ancient beauty?
The author of the work, priest Antanas Baranauskas, began writing his famous poem "Anykščiai šilelis" almost 200 years ago, in which he describes not only the forest vegetation, but also the forest animals living there, and the behavior of people visiting the forest.
Is the heathland the same today as it was almost 200 years ago? Forester and forestry teacher Raimundas Ereminas, who is immersed in forest matters with all his thoughts and deeds, will help us find out.
He will introduce the participants of the education not only to A. Baranauskas' famous poem, but will also examine the current flora and fauna of the Anykščiai heath.
At the end of the education, illustrator Vilija Kvieskaitė will encourage participants to be eco-friendly and recycle paper.
History of stamps (grades 3–6)
History of stamps
The education presents the history of Lithuanian, European and world stamps.
It introduces various documents in which we can see seals: letters, diplomas, contracts and documents, and which professions use this distinctive sign that confirms and protects information.
The focus of the education is on the rebel seal used in 1863. Visual material (in video format) is used. At the end of the education, modern ways of using seals are presented, and participants create their own unique seals.
Interactive educational excursion "Treasure of Anykščiai Stories" (grades 5–8)
Interactive educational tour "Treasure of Anykščiai Stories"„
The goal of the education is to engage participants in discovering known historical facts, and to highlight lesser-known details about the history of the city of Anykščiai and its surroundings from ancient times to the present day. We will invite them to explore the history of the Anykščiai region, legends, the period of the manor's existence, the most famous writers of this region and their works through play.
The interactively equipped exposition of the History Manor introduces and encourages you to discover known historical facts from an unexpected angle, and to highlight lesser-known details: In the Anykščiai Hall, you will find the history of the city and its surroundings from ancient times to the present day. In the Manor Hall, you will learn about life here since the middle of the 19th century.
Shadow theater (for children under 10 years old)
Shadow theater
Email history (temporarily unavailable)
Email history (remote)
Curiosities of World Books (temporarily suspended)
Curiosities of World Books (distance education)
Every book is a kind of key to the heart of the world, to people's thoughts and desires. As people are, so are books, because they are a reflection of their life and being. Many want to create and write, but few know how to put all this into the clothes of a book, choose a good shirt for it, package it and present it to the reader.
Tomas Petreikis, Associate Professor of Communication and Information Sciences at Vilnius University, will introduce the participants to the interesting facts about books, but will also review the emergence of signs and writing, writing materials, book binding and factory bookbinding, and will talk about the invention of printing.
At the end of the education, illustrator Vilija Kvieskaitė will teach participants how to make a booklet and illustrate it.
Education "Sirvydas's Word Code" (grades 5–8)
Sirvydas's word code
Can a dictionary be an adventure? Yes – if it is the first Lithuanian dictionary and team missions! During the education, teams will travel through 6 stops of the Baroque era, complete tasks, get to know Konstantinas Sirvydas – the first author of the Lithuanian dictionary, educator, and language promoter. Using interactive methods, teams will solve various tasks and team challenges, students will not only learn about the history of the Lithuanian language, but also practically experience what it means to create words, solve linguistic puzzles and feel the power of words. They will creatively explore Sirvydas’ trilingual dictionary, understand how language shapes our identity, and discover the connection between language, culture and history. The goal of the education: to introduce students to the history of the Lithuanian language and the features of language development through the personality of Konstantinas Sirvydas and his legacy, to develop an understanding of the word creation process, encouraging linguistic creativity during interactive activities. Participants will gain knowledge about the development of the Lithuanian language and Sirvydas' trilingual dictionary. They will develop critical thinking, creativity, and team cooperation. They will understand how words create the world - both our internal and cultural world.
Education "Book Bearers' Roads" (grades 5–8)
„"Booksellers' Roads"“
„Booksellers“ Game„ is an interactive educational program designed to introduce students to an important part of Lithuanian history – the period of the press ban and the activities of booksellers. This program allows children not only to hear stories from textbooks, but also to experience them in practice – through team role-playing games, orientation tasks and the use of digital technologies. During the game, participants become booksellers or gendarmes, hiding and searching for “banned„ books in a real city environment. In this way, not only historical knowledge skills are developed, but also important practical skills: organizing teamwork, strategic thinking, orientation in the environment and decision-making. The program is carried out both outdoors and in library spaces, and at the end of the game, students participate in a Kahoot brainstorming session, which helps consolidate the knowledge gained. Using modern tools, such as the Actionbound app, participants learn to use digital technologies effectively. The Booksellers' Game not only provides knowledge about Lithuania's cultural heritage, but also encourages creativity, collaboration, and active engagement in the learning process. It is an activity that is attractive to students of all ages and helps to deepen national self-awareness and cultural awareness.
Experiential literary education "White Shroud" (grades 9–12)
„"White Shroud"”
The education "White Shroud" invites students to get to know one of the most important works of Lithuanian literature through creative and experiential activities. Students will explore the life and work of A. Škėma, examine the themes of human identity, creativity and freedom in the context of the exodus. This is an experiential journey where everyone becomes a researcher, creator and discoverer, seeking an answer to the question: who am I in today's world? During the activity, students will embody the characters, create their own "identity shroud" and discuss in discussions what it means to remain themselves in a foreign world. Creative tasks and reflections will help them understand the meaning of "White Shroud" not only in literature, but also in their own lives.
Experiential Literary Education "Forest of the Gods" (Grades 9–12)
„"Forest of the Gods"”
This education invites students to get to know the writer Balis Sruoga and his work "Forest of Gods". Through symbolic experiences and experiences, students explore the meaning of human dignity, freedom and inner strength. During the activity, participants become part of the experience - they briefly empathize with the roles of prisoners, guards or authorities and feel what it means to lose their identity, feel powerless or have power. During discussions and creative tasks, students examine dilemmas of values and behavior, looking for answers that help to remain human even in the most difficult circumstances. Education helps develop emotional awareness, empathy, critical thinking and creativity, combining literature with personal experience into a meaningful and engaging cultural experience.
Experiential literary education: J. Biliūnas' works (grades 9–12)
The work of J. Biliūnas
The goal of the education is to help students discover the relevance of Jonas Biliūnas's work today, to introduce them to the writer's main values - justice, compassion, responsibility and human freedom - and to encourage them to think about what they mean in modern life. The education will include discussions, creative and playful activities. Students will get acquainted with the writer's works and talk about moral and value dilemmas. The education combines literature, creativity and modern technologies, making learning engaging, lively and meaningful.
Experiential Literary Education „Orwell.1984″ (Grades 9–12)
„"Orwell.1984"
Experiential literary education based on J. Orwell's novel "1984" invites students in grades 9-12 to explore the themes of propaganda, surveillance, information control, privacy, and human freedom through role-playing, discussions, and creative tasks. Students analyze slogans, create dictionaries of "newspeak" and freethinking, and discuss how fear, language, and information can influence human choices. The education helps to better understand the ideas of the novel, develops critical thinking, media literacy, civic awareness, and the courage to form an independent opinion.
Birthdays
Birthdays and family celebrations at the History Manor
If you want to not only have fun, but also learn or learn something new - the History Manor team is determined to create an unforgettable celebration. We invite little ones and their parents to celebrate birthdays or other family celebrations at the History Manor. The walls of this manor hide many secrets. The most memorable birthdays, family celebrations, kindergartens, school parties. What will YOU choose?
- Unravel the secrets of the timeline, hear and create your own legend.
- The most creative birthday: become a real writer and write your first book! Or maybe you want to feel like a real manor owner and learn everything about manor life?
- Mysterious Birthday: Become a detective and solve the most mysterious riddle of the Story Manor. Or maybe you will become a real naturalist and immerse yourself in the mysterious world of nature?
We can adapt each educational program to the age and needs of the participants.
Age: For children 6–12 years old
Group: up to 25 participants
Duration: 2.5 hours (with the possibility of extending the birthday time for an additional fee)
Price: 4 EUR per person
Location: Historical Manor, Paupio St. 10, Anykščiai
Registration: tel. +370 633 44506, e-mail: istoriju.dvarelis@anyksciuvb.lt
Registration is accepted no later than two working days before the holiday date.
The History Manor Hall can be rented* without educational programs.:
- 1 hour on weekdays 20 Eur* (With Anykštėnas card 15 Eur)
- 1 hour on weekends and holidays 40 Eur* (With Anykštėnas card 30 Eur)
- For the whole day (8 hours) 80 Eur* (With Anykštėnas card 70 Eur)
- For the whole day on weekends and holidays* (8 hours) 160 Eur (With Anykštėnas card 140 Eur)
Excursions
Educational tour "What does a librarian do?"„
Educational tour "What does a librarian do?"„
We invite young visitors to a journey through the Anykščiai Library! This is not just an introduction to books - it is an excursion full of discoveries, where you will learn what the library is all about and what its employees do.
During the tour, you will hear the most important facts about the library's history, get acquainted with the mysterious ancient oven, discover the library's most interesting spaces, departments, the newest and most fun books, try the interactive virtual game "Secret Bookkeeper's Laboratory" and learn how to become a true friend of the library!
Excursion "Treasure of Anykščiai Stories"„
Excursion "Treasure of Anykščiai Stories"„
We invite young visitors to a journey through the Manor of History! The neoclassical palace, built at the beginning of the 19th century and long called the "Okuličiūtė Manor", has been reconstructed in a modern way and has come to life again.
This educational space is intended for everyone - children and non-children who love stories and mysteries, those returning to Anykščiai or those just discovering it.
The exposition of the History Manor is divided into 5 thematic spaces: Anykščiai History Space, Manor History Hall, Okuličiūtė Cellar, Anykščiai Grove Sensory Space, and Writers' Attic.
Theme clubs
Youth Book Club
Youth Book Club
A book club is not a lesson, but a free and friendly conversation about what we read and how it changes us.
Here, young people learn to listen to each other, express their opinions, develop critical thinking and creativity, and most importantly, experience that reading can be an exciting adventure. Each meeting is like a new world that we explore together through the pages of a book.
English club„
English club„
Robotics
Robotics
„"Breathe life into your car" with Lego Education.
Here, everyone can feel like a creator - assemble a working robot (machine) from more than 500 LEGO parts and learn how to control it.
This is a great opportunity to unleash their imagination, develop manual dexterity, and learn the basics of programming through play and construction. Children build their own robots, program them, and then test them.
Camps
Day camps during school holidays
During the school holidays, the library offers a rich and meaningful program designed to encourage children's creativity, communication, physical activity and connection with nature. The camps invite children to create, experience, play and learn to be part of a team.
The camp program develops important social skills: communication, decision-making, collaboration, and expressing one's opinion. Creative activities include storytelling, creating a wordless book, and more.
Active time is also an important part of the program. Children participate in sports, movement, breathing, and attention management exercises that take place in the form of games. Camp participants go on nature hikes and participate in fun quizzes that encourage communication and interest in the world.
Registration is currently open for the day camp taking place November 3-6. „"Become a character in a book!". More information here
Games
Friends' library
The educational program consists of five educational sessions that introduce participants to the heroes of the interactive game "Draugoteka". By getting to know the heroes and completing interactive creative tasks, participants analyze their emotions and learn to build social relationships with their environment.
The educational program consists of the following educational sessions:
- „The sun and unexpected reflections in books“". The educational activity introduces literature that tells the story of disabled and other book heroes. During the activity, participants use interactive methods to analyze situations in books that book heroes find themselves in, examine the portraits and characters of game and book heroes, and learn to recognize reflections of their own life situations in literature.
- „Claudia and the search for comfort in books“". The activity introduces literature that tells the story of people who have lost their homes or been forced to change their place of residence. The creative tasks performed in the educational activity teach you to use the acquired cultural experience in a discussion about people from other cultures, to identify the features of your close cultural environment, and to name your cultural and personal values.
- „"Elijus and magical adventures in the pages of books"“. During the educational session, participants perform engaging tasks, analyze and interpret book excerpts in relation to the broader cultural and social context. They create digital content, a story about the character of Elias, and actively participate in creative activities as creators, evaluators, active observers, and interpreters.
- „"Jonas and the ways to solve problems in books"“. The activity introduces students to literature that tells about their peers who are troubled by worries. The creative tasks performed teach participants to use their acquired cultural experience in a discussion about their own and other people's emotional state, worries, and to recognize a person who is troubled.
- „Luna and the extraordinary qualities of book heroes“". Participants become familiar with literature that talks about positive and negative characters, while performing creative tasks, they analyze descriptions of characters from books and the game "Draugoteka", look for positive and negative qualities in various life situations, compare the features of their immediate environment with the environment described in books, and begin to better understand their value system by imagining how they would act in one or another situation.
Age/grade of participants Students in grades 5–8
Group 7–25 participants
Duration 45–90 min. (The request of the educator who brought the participants to the education is taken into account.)
Location: Children's and Youth Literature and Education Department, Anykščiai District Municipality L. and S. Didžiuliai Public Library, Vyskupo skv.1, Anykščiai
Registration: tel. +370 3 815 1850, e-mail: egle.kaladyte@anyksciuvb.lt
Board games
Did you know that the library is not only home to books, magazines, and historical publications? You will also find a collection of board games here! This is not only an opportunity to spend a meaningful evening with friends or loved ones, but also to try out a new game before planning to purchase it. The collection includes games for all age groups – „Jenga“, „DiXit“, „Monopoly“, „Tik…Tak… Bum!“, „Scrable“, „A Game of Thrones“ and others.
Visit the Children's and Youth Literature and Education Department and immerse yourself in the world of games!
LEGO wall
A LEGO wall is not only a fun activity, but also an opportunity to develop spatial thinking, creativity, diligence and cooperation. Here, everyone can build anything they want - from fantasy cities to words or drawings from bricks.
Come alone, with a group of friends or a class - the LEGO wall is waiting for all your ideas and unexpected solutions!
Who can play? Children and youth from 6 years old.
Where? In the Children's and Youth Literature and Education Department.
When? During library hours, Monday - Friday 8 am - 6 pm, Saturday 9 am - 4 pm.
„"Bookbearer's Game"“
We invite you to an interactive educational activity "Book Bearer Game", during which history turns into a living adventure!
During the game, the participants, divided into teams of booksellers and gendarmes, find themselves in the midst of the events of the press ban period. The booksellers' mission is to hide books in various places in Anykščiai, while the gendarmes' mission is to find them.
Age/grade of participants For students in grades 5–12
Group 10–30 participants
Duration 90 minutes.
Location: The game starts at the Children's and Youth Literature and Education Department, Anykščiai L. and S. Didžiuliai Public Library, Vyskupo skv.1, Anykščiai. During the session, participants travel to important cultural points of the city of Anykščiai.
Registration: tel. +370 3 815 1850, e-mail: egle.kaladyte@anyksciuvb.lt
MIRKT detectives in fairy tales
Did you know that crimes abound even in fairy tales? We invite you to become media and information literacy experts by investigating crimes recorded in fairy tales, the motives, circumstances and consequences of their commission, identifying suspects and victims. During the investigation process, you will learn more about disinformation, misinformation (misleading), malinformation (malicious), propaganda, and identity theft. Together, we will look for solutions on how to prevent this. Come and become real MIRKT detectives!
Age/grade of participants Students in grades 5–12
Group: 10–30 participants
Duration: 90 minutes.
Location: : Children's and Youth Literature and Education Department, Anykščiai L. and S. Didžiuliai Public Library, Vyskupo skv.1, Anykščiai
Registration: tel. +370 3 815 1850, e-mail: egle.kaladyte@anyksciuvb.lt
Volunteering
Volunteering at the library
Anykščiai L. and S. Didžiuliai Public Library is an accredited volunteer-receiving organization. We invite you to join our volunteer team!
Are you creative, proactive, open to communication and want to contribute to the well-being of the Anykščiai region community?
The library is not just about books, but also a vibrant community space that encourages reading, cultural growth, and social engagement. It hosts various events, education, and creative workshops for children, youth, and adults.
What do library volunteers do?
Participates in educational activities for children and youth.
Helps organize events, exhibitions and creative workshops.
Contributes to the administration and promotion of social networks.
Participates in projects to digitize local history materials.
Helps deliver books to homes of people with disabilities.
Creates a friendly, engaging library environment for all visitors.
Who are we inviting to volunteer?
Young people aged 14-29.
Minimum volunteer involvement – 2 hours per week, up to 240 hours within 6 months.
An individual schedule of activities and regular meetings are coordinated with the curator and mentor.
For more information about volunteering at the library: tel. +370 381 51850, e-mail: egle.kaladyte@anyksciuvb.lt
More information about volunteering: Organization | jrd.lt
Sensory space "Šilas awakens"„
The program "Silas wakes up"„ – this An engaging story in which literature and the senses of nature combine into a new form of children's experience. In Anykščiai, at the Historical Manor, taking place atThe activities are based on three sequential stages: story reading and sensory engagement, practical creativity, and shared discussions and games that help children express their thoughts more boldly, to collaborate and get to know each other.
Four educational programs have been prepared: "Šilas awakens", "Šileli's verses", "Me and Šilas" and "Šilas's detective"., you can find them here.
History Manor
History Manor
Ideas LAB
„"Idea Lab" space
„The "Idea LAB" space is an open space for creativity, self-expression, and technological experiments, located in the basement of the library.
Here you can implement both personal projects and school or community ideas.
„In the "Idea LAB" space you will find
- Recording studio,
- Graphic design tablets,
- Virtual reality (VR) glasses,
- Photo equipment and photo walls with flashes.
„Students under the age of 18 can use the "Idea Lab" studio for free, and for people over the age of 18 the price is 1 Eur/hour.
Advance reservation is required.
Registration: tel. +370 3 815 1850, e-mail: egle.kaladyte@anyksciuvb.lt
or by visiting the Children's and Youth Literature and Education Department.
Working hours:
On weekdays 8 am–5 pm.
Youth information and counseling
Youth information and counseling
A youth information and counseling point is open in the open youth space "Library Youth Corner"!
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