Reading Club and French Film Screening at Book Shelter, Yangcheon-gu Park Complex Cultural Space

Yangcheon, Paris, Neomeundeul, Yongwangsan, Omok Park 5 Book Rest Areas Operated with Unique Monthly Themes
Diverse Programs Including Terrariums, French Movie Screenings, Various Crafts, and Forest Reading Clubs

Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Lee Gi-jae) announced that it will operate an annual specialized cultural and artistic program where residents can enjoy diverse leisure activities throughout the four seasons at five Book Rest Areas, which are complex cultural spaces within parks.

The district has created and operated a total of five Book Rest Areas starting with Yangcheon Park in 2020, followed by Pari, Neomeundeul, Yongwangsan, and Omok Parks, allowing residents to enjoy reading, relaxation, and cultural activities surrounded by nature. These monthly themed programs provide new enjoyment every month by differentiating from traditional libraries while reflecting the unique characteristics of each park. Last year, a total of 143 Book Rest Area programs, including book therapy and terrariums, were held with about 1,400 residents participating.

This year’s annual themes for the Book Rest Areas are ▲April (Spring) ▲May (Family) ▲June (Environment) ▲July (Culture) ▲August (Summer) ▲September (Holidays) ▲October (Autumn) ▲November (Healing the Mind) ▲December (Winter), designed to reflect the vitality of the four seasons and to energize residents’ daily lives with unique programs. All themes will be applied across the five Book Rest Areas, with biweekly small-group programs for children and adults on designated days and quarterly large-scale special programs, aiming to continuously attract visitors and raise awareness of the Book Rest Areas.

Status of the 5 Book Rest Areas in Yangcheon-gu Parks

Yangcheon Park Book Rest Area ? Every 3rd and 5th Tuesday of the month

This year at the Yangcheon Park Book Rest Area, craft classes such as preserved flower (preserved) frames and magnetic clay mood lamps will be offered. Additionally, in October, when the leaves turn red, a special program combining books, nature, and play will be held to celebrate the 4th anniversary of the opening of Yangcheon-gu’s first Book Rest Area.

Pari Park Book Rest Area ? Every 3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month

At Pari Park Book Rest Area, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Korea-France diplomatic relations, programs such as French film screenings and mini flowerpot making will be operated in collaboration with the French Cultural Center. In particular, in July, special cultural programs to beat the heat and activities using the park’s famous ground fountain will support residents in enjoying a cool summer.

Neomeundeul Park Book Rest Area ? Every 2nd Thursday and 4th Saturday of the month

The Neomeundeul Park Book Rest Area, which has a cozy forest lodge atmosphere with a gable roof, offers programs such as creating your own small garden terrariums and family napkin crafts. In August, a specialized program incorporating art experiences will be provided for students on vacation.

Yongwangsan Small Book Rest Area ? Every 2nd and 3rd Saturday of the month

Located in the forest and frequently visited by families with children along with the nearby Children’s Forest Experience Center, the Yongwangsan Small Book Rest Area will fill residents’ weekends with healing through programs like colored sand terrariums and forest reading clubs. In the upcoming May, a family-oriented program that all generations can enjoy together will be introduced.

Omok Park Book Rest Area ? Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month

At Omok Park Book Rest Area, which features a central corridor surrounded by a forest garden and an art museum, art-specialized programs such as DIY masterpiece painting and jewelry crafts will be offered.

The Yangcheon-gu park Book Rest Area programs are open to all residents, and online applications on a first-come, first-served basis are available from this month through the ‘Seoul Public Service Reservation’ website.

Lee Gi-jae, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, said, “I hope residents enjoy the seasonal atmosphere and spend happy times with their families at the ‘people-centered’ complex cultural spaces of Yangcheon-gu Book Rest Areas in urban parks,” adding, “We will continue to discover and operate high-quality programs so that the Book Rest Areas can establish themselves as community spaces combining culture, rest, and play.”