Gwangju Buk-gu Sinyong Library Holds Commemorative Event for 1st Anniversary of Opening

Gwangju Metropolitan City Buk-gu announced on the 24th that it will hold a 1st anniversary event for the opening of Sinyong Library at 4 p.m. on the 25th.

This commemorative event was planned to share the various achievements of Sinyong Library over the past year and to repay the interest and love shown by the residents.

At the ceremony, the event will begin with a ukulele performance by children from the Daham Care Center Sinyong and a poetry recital by poet Park Ae-jung, followed by viewing a commemorative video and awarding the district mayor’s commendation. The top three most borrowed books loved by residents over the past year will be revealed to encourage participants' enthusiasm for reading.

Additionally, until the 31st, various exhibitions and experiential side events such as mini terrarium making, resin grip talk making, AI lectures, and photo zones will be held for residents to enjoy together.

Since its opening one year ago, Sinyong Library has expanded its collection to about 30,000 volumes, currently has about 6,900 members, and the average daily users are approaching 950, fulfilling its role as a knowledge hub in the region. In particular, specialized programs in advanced science reflecting the geographical characteristics of the high-tech district are being operated, receiving great responses from elementary school students and parents.

A Buk-gu official said, "It is a meaningful moment as Sinyong Library, one of the living cultural infrastructures built with an investment of about 140 billion won, marks its first anniversary." He added, "We will continue to do our best to expand the collection and develop programs so that Sinyong Library can establish itself as a representative public library in the region where advanced knowledge and culture harmonize."

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