Yongin’s First Central Library Reborn as an Eco-Friendly Cultural Complex After 33 Years

Yongin Central Library Reopens After Remodeling

10.3 Billion Won Invested for Renovation... Grand Opening on March 26

Expanded Cultural Spaces for Citizens, Including Book Cafe and Youth Zone

Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Sangil) announced that the Yongin Central Library will reopen to the public on March 26 after completing its remodeling.

Exterior view of Yongin Central Library. Provided by Yongin City

According to Yongin City on March 19, a reopening ceremony will be held at 3:00 p.m. on March 26 in the audiovisual room on the second floor of the Children's Library at the Central Library.

Since its opening in 1993 as the city’s first public library, Yongin Central Library has served as the city’s main library for 33 years.

In 2023, the library was selected for the ‘Green Remodeling Contest Project’ and received a total of approximately 10.3 billion won in funding, including about 6.1 billion won from national and provincial sources and about 4.2 billion won from the city budget. Renovations began in March of last year.

The remodeling not only reinforced the library’s structure but also improved the building’s insulation and replaced outdated equipment to increase energy efficiency.

The revamped library also features new cultural spaces where citizens can stay and enjoy, such as the ‘Chaeknaeum’ book cafe, an indoor garden called ‘Garden of the Library,’ as well as a ‘Youth Zone’ and ‘Digital Zone.’

Yongin City has prepared a variety of programs for citizens attending the reopening ceremony, including a classical music performance by Ensemble Kota and a magic show by the Magic Troupe.

Yongin Central Library Reopening Poster. Provided by Yongin City

Visitors who collect a library stamp and bring it to the information desk on the first floor will receive commemorative gifts, such as a Yongin Central Library reopening bookmark, on a first-come, first-served basis.

A Yongin City official said, “There will be a variety of events, including a free four-cut photo booth, a Central Library loyal customer certification event, an SNS frame photo zone, and coloring postcard giveaways, so we hope for your interest and participation. Book borrowing, returns, and facility use will be available from 9:00 a.m. on March 27.”

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