‘September Reading Month’ Diverse Events at 9 Dongjak-gu Public Libraries

From the 9th, 67 Events Including Book Concerts and Author Lectures... Expectation for the Spread of Reading Culture

Dongjak-gu (Mayor Park Il-ha) will hold 67 reading culture events at 9 public libraries to provide residents with the joy of reading in celebration of September as Reading Month.

‘Reading Month’ is designated every September to promote the reading culture among the public. Dongjak-gu and the Dongjak Cultural Foundation have prepared this event to spread the reading culture.

First, on the 9th, Kim Young-sam Library will host a 'Book Concert' featuring author Kim Ae-ran, who wrote "Run, Abi" and "Outside is Summer." Along with a book talk, there will be performances by jazz and vocalists.

In common areas such as the lobby and reference room, visitors can enjoy various exhibitions related to books and reading, including local author book curation and introductions to local bookstores.

On the 17th, Camangdol Library will hold an author lecture with poet Park Jun under the theme "Reading May Not Change Anything."

Participants can join experiential events such as making upcycled reading notebooks, using conversational artificial intelligence, local artist exhibitions, and transcription events.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Sadang Solbat Library will operate an 'Adult Picture Book Making' class by artist Kim Bo-geun, active in the Korean painting field, on the 23rd.

Additionally, on the 10th, there will be a 'Picture Book Theater' program where the author reads directly to children, and on the 17th, a lecture by author Moon Chae-bin, who wrote "Cloud Juice," will be held.

Moreover, events involving residents such as book curation, augmented reality (AR) book card experiences, musical instrument workshops, and book lending events will be held at Dongjak Saemteo Library, Guksabong Forest Small Library, and others.

For more details about the reading culture events, information can be obtained through the Dongjak Cultural Foundation or the integrated library website.

Park Il-ha, Mayor of Dongjak-gu, said, “Through this event, I hope residents will invigorate their lives through reading and that Dongjak-gu will become a reading-friendly city where people enjoy cultural life at libraries.”

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