Gwangju Nam-gu, Free Book Packages Distributed on a First-Come, First-Served Basis to Local Residents

Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, is distributing Bookstart book packages for free to local residents at three public libraries to help children from infancy to preschool develop reading habits through natural encounters with books and nature.

Nam-gu announced on the 7th that the Bookstart packages will be distributed at the Cultural Information Library, Pureungil Library, and Youth Library until the packages run out.

The Bookstart packages consist of two picture books tailored to each age group: 0-18 months, 19-35 months, and 36 months to preschool age children.

The number of Bookstart packages allocated to the three public libraries is 130 each for the Cultural Information Library and Youth Library, and 80 for the Pureungil Library.

Residents who wish to receive a Bookstart package must bring a resident registration certificate to verify their address, visit the nearest public library, and submit an application form to receive the book package on site.

To prevent duplicate receipt of book packages, Nam-gu plans to verify the information on the Nam-gu Integrated Library website before distributing the related books.

An official from Nam-gu said, "The Bookstart package distribution project was previously conducted only at the Pureungil Library, but due to many requests from local residents, this project has now been expanded to three public libraries in the district. Since it is very popular, we encourage residents to apply quickly."

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