Gwangmyeong 'Symphony Iyeon Small Library' Reopens After Remodeling

Expanded from 33 to 66 Square Meters

Gwangmyeong City in Gyeonggi Province announced on May 8 that the 'Symphony Iyeon Small Library' in Gwangmyeong-dong has reopened after completing remodeling work.

Symphony Iyeon Small Library in Gwangmyeong City, reopened after remodeling to double its area. Provided by Gwangmyeong City

This library was formerly operated as the private 'Haemoro Iyeon Small Library' since 2013, but it changed its name and location. Recently, it underwent remodeling with support from a reading environment improvement project promoted by HDC Hyundai Development Company.

Through the remodeling, the library was established on the first basement floor of the Haemoro Iyeon Apartment commercial building, with a total floor area of 66 square meters. This is double the previous size of 33 square meters.

The library offers 16 reading seats and a collection of 6,000 books. It is open to everyone free of charge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. It is closed on weekends.

Park Seungwon, Mayor of Gwangmyeong City, stated, "We will continue to support small libraries so they can become community-oriented cultural spaces that are closely connected to residents' daily lives."

Currently, Gwangmyeong City operates a total of 47 small libraries, including 4 public and 43 private ones.