Gokseong-gun's "Sunshine-filled Outdoor Library" on the Lawn Receives Enthusiastic Response

Enjoyable Reading Experience with Family
Continuous Programs to Foster a Reading Culture Among Residents

The reading festival held by Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do to celebrate 'Library Day' concluded successfully, receiving an enthusiastic response from families enjoying the warm spring weather.

On April 20, Gokseong-gun announced that the '2026 Library Day Commemorative Event,' which took place at the Gokseong Children's Library on April 18, ended on a high note with strong support from local residents.

Gokseong County, Jeonnam, held the "2026 Library Day Commemoration Event" at the Gokseong Children's Library in Gokseong County on the 18th. Provided by Gokseong County, Jeonnam

Under the slogan, "It's good to be here! The library is great! It's wonderful to be together!", the event was organized to promote the library as a familiar cultural space and to offer children a joyful reading experience.

The "Sunshine-filled Outdoor Library," held on the lawn in front of the library, was bustling with families out on spring outings. The reading experience program, combined with picture book readings, proved so popular that advance registration closed early. In addition, an award ceremony honoring outstanding readers and a reading campaign further added meaning to the event.

In particular, the live drawing performance featuring picture book author Kim Joongseok and the classical ensemble Petit Cochon captivated the audience. The on-the-spot illustration by the artist, set to lively classical melodies, received a great round of applause from those in attendance.

The promotional and experience booths, joined by local small libraries and independent bookstores, were also praised for strengthening the regional reading network and promoting mutual exchange.

An official from Gokseong-gun said, "We hope this event will help the library become a cultural haven that naturally blends into the daily lives of our residents. We will continue to operate various programs to encourage a culture of reading among the community."

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