Gwangju Buk-gu Public Library Operates Cooperative Programs with Small Libraries

On the 14th, Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced that it will operate the 'Public Library and Small Library Linked Cooperation Program' to establish a foundation for the mutual development of small libraries.

This cooperation project aims to build a network between small libraries located within the respective areas of Jungheung, Ilgok, Unam, Yangsan, and Sinyong libraries and public libraries, supporting the planning of programs for small libraries to revitalize library culture.

To promote this project, Buk-gu conducted a preliminary demand survey for small libraries in June and encouraged the participation of five small libraries willing to cooperate, matching one small library per public library to prepare a variety of programs that have high user satisfaction among small library users.

The programs will begin on the 25th with 'Resin Art Craft' at Yangsan-dong Small Library supported by Sinyong Library. On the 6th of next month, 'Wooden Accessories Made by My Hands' will start in collaboration with Ilgok Library and Dongnim-dong Small Library, and 'Macrame Pouch Making' will be operated with Unam Library and Unam 3-dong Small Library.

Additionally, from the 7th of next month, 'Wise Zero Waste Living' will be held at Duam 3-dong Small Library in cooperation with Jungheung Library, and from the 13th, 'Emotional Accessories I Made' will be conducted at Jinggeomdari Small Library matched with Yangsan Library.

These programs are open to all Buk-gu residents and will be offered up to four times over the next three months at the respective small libraries, with 10 to 12 participants per session.

Applications for participation will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis starting three weeks before each program begins at each small library. For more details, please contact the Buk-gu Office Library Division.

A Buk-gu official stated, "Small libraries are spaces where neighbors can communicate through books and play a central role in forming community bonds." He added, "We will use this cooperation project as a stepping stone to further invigorate small libraries."

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