Libraries Become Summer Escape... Jeonnam Gwangju Offers Abundant 'Book-cation' Programs

A Diversity of Lectures, Exhibitions, and Hands-on Events in August
From Literacy and Webtoons to Environment and Braille Education
Five Libraries Including Mudeung, Sansu, and Hanam Participate

A 'book-cation in the city,' where you can enjoy books and art without traveling far to escape the heat, will be held. On July 26, the Gwangju Library of the Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City announced that it will offer lectures, exhibitions, and hands-on experiences throughout August to mark the summer vacation and holiday season.

Mudeung, Sansu, Hanam, Digital Information, and Municipal Braille Libraries have prepared reading programs, humanities lectures, and cultural experiences for everyone from children to seniors. The programs are also designed so that families enjoying the summer break can participate.

On the morning of March 12, citizens were spending time reading books or studying in the comprehensive reference room on the third floor of Hanam City Library in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju. Photo by Bohyun Song

Mudeung Library: Literacy Special Lectures and Global Culture Experiences

Mudeung Library will host a special vacation class for children, "Boosting Our Children's Literacy Skills," as well as a summer reading class and a book discussion club for children. For seniors, the library is recruiting participants for the "Senior Book Start" program, which combines picture book reading with artistic activities.

The Multicultural Resources Room will feature hands-on events and exhibitions introducing Uzbek culture. The American Corner will offer a screening of the film "Dead Poets Society," hands-on English cultural experiences, and a seminar on studying abroad in the United States. The main reference and children's sections will also hold themed exhibitions featuring photographs and books.

Sansu and Hanam Libraries: Reading Education and Environmental Exhibitions

Sansu Library will provide parental education focused on reading education in the era of artificial intelligence and run book exhibitions that introduce contemporary Korean literature and various careers. The Sansu Gallery will also present a pen drawing exhibition by artist Lee Hodong.

Hanam Library will host reading programs for knowledge and information disadvantaged groups and seniors, while also organizing exhibitions on topics such as environment, climate, and carbon neutrality to encourage reflection on the climate crisis.

Digital Information and Braille Libraries: From Webtoons to Disability Awareness

The braille book "May, Walking Through a Boy's Memory" exhibited at the Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City Municipal Braille Library. The Municipal Braille Library operates a humanities program where people with and without disabilities participate together through braille book exhibitions and braille education in August. Provided by Jeonnam Gwangju Integrated Special City

The Digital Information Library will offer "Webtoon First Steps," a program where elementary school students can learn to create webtoons. It will also present film screenings themed around world travel and a mysterious webtoon exhibition.

The Municipal Braille Library will produce and exhibit a braille book version of "May, Walking Through the Memories of a Boy," recruit participants for disability awareness education, and offer braille classes for non-disabled individuals.

Program schedules and registration details can be found on the Gwangju Library website.

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