Bucheon-si Library to Resume Operations from the 5th... Usage Limited to 30% Capacity

Sangdong Library Exterior [Photo by Bucheon City]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Thirty-four libraries in Bucheon City, Gyeonggi Province, which had been closed due to social distancing measures related to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), will resume operations starting from the 5th.

This is because the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters allowed the operation of indoor national and public facilities while strictly adhering to quarantine rules, according to the comprehensive plan for the special quarantine period during the Chuseok holiday announced on the 25th of last month.

Considering the current situation of sporadic infections, Bucheon City libraries plan to limit the number of users to a maximum of 30% of the capacity. A safe seating system will be introduced in the reference rooms and reading rooms, allowing only 30% of the seats to be used.

The opening hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. On weekends, the reference rooms will operate until 5 p.m., and the reading rooms until 6 p.m.

Libraries that have a regular closing day on the 5th (Wonmi, Simgok, Bukbu, Kkumbit, Chaekmaru, Dodang, Donghwa, and Yeokgok Libraries) will open normally from the following day, the 6th.

Additionally, six libraries including Sangdong, Wonmi, Kkumbit, Hanulbit, Ojeong, and Songnae Libraries have decided to operate until 8 p.m. on weekdays to accommodate citizens who find it difficult to use the library during daytime hours. However, extended hours will not apply on regular closing days.

For more detailed information regarding the reopening of libraries, please visit the municipal library website (www.bcl.go.kr).

Lee Jaehee, director of Sangdong Library, urged, "Since the decision to resume operations was made during social distancing level 2, users must strictly follow personal hygiene rules such as wearing masks, maintaining distance, and washing hands."

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