"Enjoy Together as a Family"... Rich Cultural Events at Dongjak-gu Library

In Celebration of Family Month, Four Public Libraries Host Flea Markets, Author Lectures, and Art Performances -

Dongjak-gu (Mayor Park Il-ha) will hold a variety of cultural events that the whole family can enjoy together starting from the 11th of May in celebration of Family Month.

This event was jointly planned by the district and the Dongjak Cultural Foundation to approach residents not only as places for reading but also as complex spaces where culture can be enjoyed, centered around the four Dongjak-gu public libraries.

First, on the 11th, the Nanuri Market will be held at Daebang Children's Library (55 Daebangdong-gil), and on the 12th at Sindaebang Nuri Library (19 Sindaebang 1-da-gil).

The events will take place from 2 PM to 4 PM and will feature a flea market, various experience booths, and busking performances.

In particular, at the flea market zone, family sellers who applied in advance will sell various items such as stationery, toys, books, and clothing, and the proceeds will be donated through connections with local childcare centers, allowing participants to share the joy of giving.

Additionally, Kim Young-sam Library (1 Maebong-ro) will hold the ‘Our Family Happy May’ event from the 18th to the 26th.

On the 18th, there will be the ‘Mom and Dad Happiness Project’ for parents and children to participate together, and on the 24th, the ‘Five Senses Development Komjirak Book Playground’ for infants and toddlers, with two book play programs in total.

On the 25th, a customized parenting lecture by Jeong Ga-eun, CEO of Mom & Mom Coaching Center, will be held, and on the 26th, the ‘Reading Magician’ magic show, which all children including hearing-impaired children from Samsung Sorisaem Welfare Center can enjoy without barriers, will take place at the outdoor book yard on the second floor.

Dongjak English Maru Library (98 Jangseungbaegi-ro 16-gil), the first English library in Dongjak-gu, will promote various performances and events under the theme of 'Disney Stories.'

On the 18th, there will be mission completion events themed ‘Find Cinderella’s Shoes’ and ‘Grant Aladdin’s Wish,’ along with ▲a science lecture by an AI and robot expert ▲Disney movie screenings ▲and a science balloon show, providing children with fun memories.

On the 19th and 26th, time will be set aside for families visiting the library to create photo albums of parents and children enjoying their outing together.

For more details on how to participate in the reading culture events, please check the Dongjak-gu Integrated Library website or contact the respective libraries.

Park Il-ha, Mayor of Dongjak-gu, said, “We have prepared a rich reading culture event so that families can create precious memories together during Family Month,” and added, “We will continue to implement various policies to expand opportunities for residents to enjoy culture and the arts.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.