Gwangyang City Library Expands Support for Reading Activities of Local Small Businesses

Book Delivery Service for 'Book-Reading Stores' and 'Book-Reading Companies'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Gwangyang City Library announced on the 15th that it will expand and operate a book delivery service to ‘Book-Reading Stores’ and ‘Book-Reading Companies’ to promote the spread of reading culture.

‘Book-Reading Stores’ is a service where the city library directly delivers books to small stores with two or fewer operators and customers visiting the stores. It has been steadily implemented since 2016 and has received positive responses from citizens.

Last year, a total of 1,330 books were delivered to 41 stores in Gwangyang-eup and Jungma-dong areas, mainly providing books to hair salons and cafes frequently used by citizens, which received high praise from small business owners and customers.

Currently, Gwangyang-eup is recruiting small business stores wishing to receive book delivery from the Central Library, and Jungma-dong from the Jungma Library this year.

Meanwhile, the Central Library is also promoting ‘Book-Reading Companies,’ which supports reading activities for employees of small and medium-sized enterprises with 50 or more employees in the region.

Last year, POSCO Chemical, Seonggwang Enterprise, and Four Ace participated, and this year the target will be expanded to 10 companies.

Companies wishing to participate can apply to the Central Library, which will select ‘Book-Reading Companies’ after an on-site inspection.

Participating companies will receive monthly book deliveries to designated shelves, and will also have opportunities to participate in various events such as author lectures and Gwangyang City’s Book of the Year reading program.

Ko Geun-seong, Director of Library Operations, said, “This service was prepared to help the reading activities of small business owners who do not have time to visit the library,” and added, “We hope for active participation from local stores and companies.”

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