Gwangyang Hope Library's 'Reading Books Together with the Library' Receives Positive Reviews

Various Reading Programs for Children at Local Community Child Centers

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Jeonnam Gwangyang Hope Library announced on the 6th that it successfully completed the ‘Reading Books with the Library’ program conducted from May to September this year for children at local children's centers.

Hope Library was selected as an executing institution for the ‘2021 Reading Books with the Library’ contest project hosted by the National Library for Children and Young Adults, and since May, it has received favorable reviews for supporting various reading culture programs in cooperation with local children's centers.

The program was operated in various forms over a total of 15 sessions targeting 1st to 3rd graders at Yeongung Local Children's Center, with participation from the library librarian, reading instructors, and picture book authors.

The program with the librarian included a tour of Hope Library, library usage education, a picture book bus tour, and picture book reading sessions, providing children with opportunities to become familiar with the library and access various types of books.

Professional reading instructors visited the children's center once a week to read themed books with the children and conducted various experiential activities such as creating characters from the books, writing letters, and learning fairy tale magic, giving children a time to enjoy reading.

‘Meeting with Picture Book Authors,’ held twice via YouTube, featured authors Mi-u and Gwak Min-su, who performed one-person picture book plays and crafting experiences, offering children a special experience with the authors.

Children who participated in the program expressed satisfaction with comments such as “I improved my dictation by reading many books,” “I had a fun time with my friends,” and “The teacher read the book so vividly that it was fun.”

Kim Hyun-sook, team leader of Hope Library, said, “I am glad that this project provided an opportunity to learn about proper reading and grow during the critical period for forming reading habits,” adding, “We will continue to strive to expand children's use of libraries and bridge the information gap.”

Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik hss79@asiae.co.kr

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