Sinjang Library in Hanam City Launches Interactive Programs and Outdoor Library for Library Week

"Spring Outing at the Library"
Sinjang Library Picnic Set Rental Service

Sinjang Library in Hanam City, Gyeonggi Province, is expanding its interactive programs in celebration of Library Day (April 12) and Library Week (April 11–April 18), enabling citizens to directly experience culture in their daily lives through art book exhibitions, book picnics, film screenings, and more.

Shinjang Library in Hanam City Expands Experience Programs. Provided by Hanam City

This year's programs are designed to go beyond simply providing a space to read; they aim to offer experiences where citizens can relax and enjoy themselves, allowing them to naturally feel at ease within the library.

The special art book exhibition consists of photo books and art books, allowing visitors to enjoy flipping through the pages as if they were appreciating artwork. The exhibition is curated to be intuitively enjoyable without additional explanations, and it will run from April 9 to April 28 on the first floor of Sinjang Library. Anyone can freely view the exhibition during operating hours without prior registration.

The "Book Picnic," an outdoor library-themed event, has been arranged so that citizens can enjoy reading surrounded by nature even within the city. This program runs from April 11 to May 23, utilizing both the library’s interior and the open-air terrace on the first floor as open reading spaces.

In the children's section, reading tents have been set up to provide a comfortable atmosphere for kids to enjoy books, while the outdoor terrace has been furnished with a camping-inspired area so that anyone can relax and read at their leisure.

In particular, the "Picnic Set Rental Service" is a program designed to enhance the experience for citizens. Visitors can apply on-site to rent a set that includes a rattan bag, picnic mat, folding table, umbrella, and more. The rental period is from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and items must be returned by 5:00 PM on the same day.

Shinjang Library in Hanam City Expands Experiential Programs. Provided by Hanam City

After borrowing books from the library, citizens can use the picnic set to enjoy a leisurely reading session in nearby parks under the spring sunshine, turning library visits into a relaxing everyday experience.

The "Dodam Dodam Cinema" is also available for families. Without prior registration, visitors can access the basement auditorium of Sinjang Library at 3:30 PM every Saturday and on Library Day (April 12) to watch animated films. The scheduled movies—"Coco" (April 11), "Soul" (April 12), "Inside Out" (April 18), and "Zootopia" (April 23)—have been selected so families can enjoy them together.

A representative from Sinjang Library stated, "We hope that citizens will not only read books at the library, but also have opportunities to relax and enjoy themselves," adding, "We will continue to expand cultural programs that citizens can tangibly experience in their daily lives."

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