Gangbuk-gu Libraries Fighting COVID-19 Through Communication and Support

Two Online Meetings with the Author Held Twice... Joined the 'Thanks Challenge' on the 10th to Support Medical Staff and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Gyeom-su) Gangbuk Cultural Information Library has carried out various activities to support those struggling due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The Gangbuk Cultural Information Library operated an online reading culture program twice through its Instagram account. The program was created to alleviate the inconvenience of residents who could not participate in events held at the library due to closures caused by COVID-19.

On June 7, an online meeting was held with illustrator Lee Hyun-joo (pen name Sobok-i), author of "That Guy, Worry." The artist shared stories about worries and concerns around us while going through each illustration.

On June 20, a second author meeting was held with writer Yoon Yeo-rim of "The Land Where Words Live." The event was broadcast via video conference with the author residing in the United States. Yoon explained her fairy tale book and also gave feedback on reading activity sheets created by children.

Additionally, on June 10, the library participated in the "Thanks to You Challenge" relay campaign supporting Korean medical staff and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. The library expressed gratitude to the medical personnel who are doing their utmost to overcome COVID-19 by quoting a line from poet Nam Jeong-rim’s poem "Moonlight Thanks."

Recommended by Ssangmun Chaeum Library, Gangbuk Cultural Information Library, which joined the campaign, nominated Seocho-gu Banpo Library, Songpa Geulmaru Library, Gimpo City Library, and Jungbong Library as the next participants.

Furthermore, due to restrictions on library visits and group activities caused by COVID-19, the library offers reading programs for families to enjoy together at home. It operates a family reading club called "Reading House," helping parents directly guide their children’s reading activities, and has created the "One Book for the Whole Family" program, which provides books and reading activity sheets to foster communication culture among families.

Park Gyeom-su, Mayor of Gangbuk-gu, said, “I hope the various activities carried out at the library become a small hope for residents struggling with COVID-19,” and added, “We will continue to strive to provide residents with high-quality reading cultural experiences.”

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