Gyeonggi Province to Host 1,228 Reading and Cultural Events at Public Libraries in 31 Cities and Counties

In celebration of September as Reading Month, Gyeonggi Province will host a total of 1,228 vibrant reading and cultural events at public libraries in 31 cities and counties throughout the province. The events will include lectures, book talks, performances, hands-on activities, exhibitions, and discussions.

One of the main events is the "Mini Book Festival," which will be held sequentially at three public libraries in Yangju City: Okjeong Lake Library on September 14, Yangju Hope Library on September 20, and Dream Tree Library on September 21.

Each library will invite this year's featured authors-Lee Hyowon ("Read the Constitution at Least Once in Your Life"), Woo Shinyoung ("Always Kind Porridge Shop"), and Han Rakyung ("Insect Hotel")-to give lectures. In addition, a variety of programs such as a drawing magic show, bookstore concert, and classical and jazz performances will be offered.

Gyeonggi Provincial Library is preparing a variety of events to celebrate September as Reading Month. Photo by Gyeonggi Province

At Modam Library in Gimpo City, a pansori performance themed "Pansori Humanities" will take place on September 6. Gwacheon Information Science Library will host a pop-up book exhibition under the theme "Library on the Street" on September 28.

The detailed schedule and venues for events held in all 31 cities and counties throughout September can be found on the Gyeonggi Cyber Library website (library.kr/cyber).

Park Hyeran, head of the Reading Culture Promotion Team at Gyeonggi Provincial Library, said, "We hope that, in celebration of September as Reading Month, residents will enjoy a special time experiencing books and cultural arts together at their neighborhood libraries."