Jongno-gu Reopens Two Small Libraries After Remodeling

<기사>Cheongun Hyoja-dong Book Cafe and Ewha Village Small Library Renovated to Suit Local Characteristics

Ewha Village Small Library

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) has renovated the Cheongunhyoja-dong Book Cafe and Ihwa Village Small Library into complex cultural spaces for residents, reopening them on the 13th of last month and currently operating them.

Last year, the district participated in the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s ‘2019 Living SOC Small Library Creation Support Project’ and received funding to carry out facility renovations for two aging small libraries.

Breaking away from the previously uniform atmosphere, the design was planned to suit local characteristics, including ▲creating program rooms and reading rooms ▲manufacturing and installing bookshelves ▲replacing blinds and LED lighting.

The Cheongunhyoja-dong Book Cafe (92 Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu) applied traditional Hanok elements such as windows, stone walls, and wooden verandas in a modern way, while the Ihwa Village Small Library (33 Ihwajang-gil, Jongno-gu) was decorated with plants to create a natural, pleasant, and cozy space.

Additionally, separate children’s rooms and program rooms were established within the libraries so residents can comfortably use the facilities and participate in various reading culture programs.

District Mayor Kim Young-jong said, “We will create a pleasant reading environment to make these spaces comfortable and accessible to all residents at any time,” adding, “We will strive to revitalize libraries so that public libraries and small libraries are close by and reading becomes a daily habit, making Jongno a ‘book-friendly’ district.”

Jongno-gu operates 14 small libraries including ▲Cheongunhyoja-dong Book Cafe ▲Ihwa Village Small Library ▲Dodam Dodam Hanok Library ▲Dreaming Pyeongchang-dong Small Library, as well as 17 public libraries such as ▲Cheongun Literature Library ▲Samcheong Park Forest Library ▲Uri Sori Library, creating community-based libraries within a 10-minute walking distance.

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