Groundbreaking of Children's and Youth Library in Samseon-dong, Seongbuk-gu

Samseon-dong Children and Youth Library, located at 231-4 Samseon-dong 2-ga, with 1 basement and 4 above-ground floors, investment of approximately 8 billion KRW

Scheduled for completion in February 2024... Each floor will have separate rooms for infants, elementary, and youth materials, providing books and programs tailored to life cycles

...Specialized spaces such as living labs and makerspaces will be created to support youth self-development and career decision-making

Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Samseon-dong Children and Youth Library (tentative name) on the 7th, officially beginning the construction of the facility.

The ceremony was attended by about 100 people, including Lee Seung-ro, Mayor of Seongbuk-gu, National Assembly member Kim Young-bae, city and district council members, Lee Chang-won, President of Hansung University, nearby school principals, and residents of Samseon-dong. The event proceeded with a pre-ceremony performance by the Seongbuk Youth Orchestra, followed by a project progress report, commemorative speeches, groundbreaking, and commemorative photos.

The Children and Youth Library will be built on a 478.1㎡ site at 231-4 Samseon-dong 2-ga, with a total floor area of 989.13㎡, consisting of 1 basement and 4 above-ground floors. The total project cost is approximately 8 billion KRW, with a target completion date of February 2024.

Perspective view

Each floor will have dedicated rooms for infants, elementary, and youth materials, offering a variety of books and cultural programs tailored to different life stages. Additionally, the third floor will feature specialized spaces such as living labs and makerspaces to assist youth in self-development and career decision-making, contributing to the cultivation of future competencies.

Due to its geographical proximity to Samseon Elementary School, Hansung Girls’ Middle and High School, and Hansung University, various activities linked with these schools are planned for the future. The library is expected to serve as an open library that communicates with the local community through books.

Mayor Lee Seung-ro stated, “I hope children and youth will accumulate diverse experiences through reading and play a role in connecting numerous points between their own future and the future of our society.” He added, “We will work diligently and carefully to complete the construction safely and open the facility to residents without hesitation in effort and support.”

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