Reopening of Geumcheon District Doksan Library After Remodeling

Transformed into a User-Centered Space Through Resident Feedback... Opening of Senior Cafe 'Hamkke Green Cafe 4th Branch' in Doksan Library

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yoo Seong-hoon) unveiled the newly transformed Geumcheon-gu Doksan Library, the district's representative library celebrating its 20th anniversary, to residents on July 31.

On this day, the district held an opening ceremony attended by about 30 guests, including Mayor Yoo Seong-hoon, National Assembly member Choi Ki-sang, city and district council members, the chairman of the Geumcheon Cultural Foundation, and the head of the Residents' Autonomy Committee.

Built in 1999, the Geumcheon-gu Doksan Library had aging facilities, but on its 20th anniversary, it underwent a major remodeling to transform into a user-centered public library.

To this end, the district actively reflected residents' opinions by holding two resident workshops and briefing sessions in March and June of last year. The renovations included a ‘Outdoor Reading Room’ in the outdoor bamboo forest where visitors can enjoy nature while reading, a book caf? ‘Reading Lounge’ with low bookshelves for a comfortable reading environment, and an ‘Open Table Reading Room’ for studying in an open space. Universal design was applied so that all residents can use the facilities comfortably and pleasantly.

On the same day, the ‘Together Green Cafe 4th Branch’ was also opened in the lobby of the Geumcheon-gu Doksan Library.

‘Together Green Cafe’ is a senior employment project promoted by the district to address employment issues caused by aging and to support seniors' stable and active later life.

Starting with the ‘Together Green Cafe 1st Branch’ located at Exit 7 of Gasan Digital Complex Station in April last year, the district opened the 2nd Branch at Gasan Life Culture Center in September, the 3rd Branch in front of Geumbit Fitness Center in Siheung 1-dong in May this year, and the 5th Branch at Geumnarae Culture and Sports Center in June.

Mayor Yoo Seong-hoon said, “I am pleased to present the newly transformed Doksan Library, centered on users, and the ‘Together Green Cafe,’ which leads the creation of senior jobs in the district, to the residents on the 20th anniversary of the opening.” He added, “We will continue to listen to residents' voices so that living facilities tailored to social classes and regional characteristics can be established.”

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