Gwangyang Jungang Library Selected for Reading Culture Contest Project for Youth

Operation of Out-of-School Youth Reading Culture Program Starting in May

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Jeonnam Gwangyang Central Library announced on the 3rd that it has been selected as an operating institution for the ‘2021 Out-of-School Youth Reading Culture Program’ organized and sponsored by the National Library for Children and Young Adults.

The ‘2021 Out-of-School Youth Reading Culture Program’ is a policy designed to provide opportunities for youth outside the school fence to become familiar with libraries and books, to foster emotional stability and social adaptability through books, and to help youth set their career directions.

The selection process for the project was based on the thoroughness and effectiveness of the project plan and operation, budget appropriateness, and specificity of the promotion plan. Out of fierce competition nationwide, a total of 10 libraries were selected, with Gwangyang Central Library being the only one from Jeollanam-do.

The Central Library will receive 3.2 million KRW in national funding for purchasing books for youth, instructor fees, and cultural experience activity expenses, and will add city funds to carry out various programs such as ▲Reading Books Together for Youth ▲Post-Reading Activities ▲Meetings with Career Mentors ▲Cultural Experience Activities.

The program will be conducted in connection with the Gwangyang City Out-of-School Youth Support Center and will be systematically operated over 16 sessions targeting about 10 middle and high school students registered at the center for two months starting in May.

Gwangyang City Library signed a business agreement with the Gwangyang City Out-of-School Youth Support Center last April to support the true growth of youth, and the two institutions will collaborate closely to achieve results beyond expectations in this public contest project as well.

Ko Geun-seong, Director of Library Operations, said, “We thank the Gwangyang City Out-of-School Youth Support Center for sharing the intention to operate the youth reading culture program,” and added, “We will create and operate various programs so that the youth, who are the future of Gwangyang City, can develop further together with the library.”

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