The Gyeonggi-do Library, which opened last month, is drawing attention by offering a wide range of artificial intelligence (AI)-based services in areas such as video, document, and image production, as well as reading and learning programs.


First, through its flagship space, the 'AI Studio,' the Gyeonggi-do Library provides more than 20 paid AI tools free of charge to members aged 18 and older. After visiting the library and reserving a seat, users can create digital content using the latest AI models such as ChatGPT 5, Gemini 2.5 Flash, Imagen 4, and Runway Gen-4 Turbo. The AI Studio is located on the first basement floor, and the usage time is one hour for standard seats and two hours for focused workspaces. If there are no waiting users, the session can be extended by up to one additional hour.


The 'AI Mind Drawing × Book' program for children is a reading therapy-based service where AI analyzes a child's drawing and recommends books that match the result. This service is available for children aged 5 to 12, and can be accessed on the fifth floor at the AI Book Therapy area when accompanied by a guardian.


'AI Book Discussion' is a new reading experience service for those who wish to further share their thoughts or experience expanded thinking after reading a book, with the help of AI.


In the AI Book Discussion, after reading a book that the AI has been trained on, users participate in a discussion under the guidance of a reading instructor, referencing the suggestions and analyses provided by the AI. When teams are formed for and against a topic, the AI generates relevant questions and analyzes participants' statements to facilitate the discussion. The AI Book Discussion is held twice a month, with participants recruited on a first-come, first-served basis through the Gyeonggi-do Library website, and takes place on the first basement floor of the library.


AI Studio inside Gyeonggi Provincial Library

AI Studio inside Gyeonggi Provincial Library

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The Gyeonggi-do Library also offers the 'AI Book Quiz' at the World Friends Book Village on the second floor. The AI Book Quiz provides quizzes focused on classic works whose copyrights have expired. Users can select the classic book they have read and the quiz difficulty level on the quiz robot's screen and then solve the questions.


In addition, to enhance AI literacy among residents, the library operates the 'AI School' educational program. On November 29, the Gyeonggi-do Library will host an AI insight lecture featuring Professor Choi Jaeboong from Sungkyunkwan University.


Yoon Myunghee, Director of the Gyeonggi-do Library, stated, "Gyeonggi-do Library will become not just a place to borrow books, but a creative hub where anyone can easily experience and learn about AI," adding, "We will strive to help people actively adapt to the rapidly changing digital era and seek new opportunities."



The Gyeonggi-do Library will be operated on a trial basis without closing days until the end of this year. From Monday to Friday, borrowing, returning, and using materials are available from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. However, creative experience services such as the AI Studio are not available on Mondays and can be used from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.


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

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