Geumcheon-type Elementary Care Center 'Chaekmaeul' Operation Begins

Geumcheon-style Elementary Care Center Utilizing Small Library Spaces... Providing Substantial Reading Culture Programs Beyond Simple Time Care

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yoo Seong-hoon) announced that it will operate the Geumcheon-style Elementary Care Center ‘Chaekmaeul’.

‘Chaekmaeul’ refers to the Geumcheon-style Elementary Care Center meaning ‘a village embracing books’ that raises children with books. Utilizing easily accessible small library spaces, it provides substantial reading culture programs rather than simple time care.

Chaekmaeul began operation on July 26 at the 1st branch Cheonggaeguri Small Library (3rd floor of Doksan 3-dong Community Center) and the 2nd branch Kkumssi Children’s Small Library (2nd floor of Doksan 4-dong Community Center). Additionally, from August 10, the 3rd branch Kkumkkuneun Small Library (2nd floor of Neighborhood Village Connection Center in Siheung 3-dong) will be added.

During school vacations, it operates on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the semester, it operates from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, with closures every Sunday and Monday.

Elementary students and parents wishing to apply can visit Chaekmaeul or apply via email.

Yoo Seong-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, stated, “I hope this helps children receive care services more easily and conveniently,” adding, “We will build an elementary care center with Geumcheon-gu’s unique characteristics to minimize care gaps.”

For more details, inquiries can be made to the Geumcheon-gu Education Support Division.

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