Abundant Cultural Events for the September Month of Reading: 1,473 Programs at Gyeonggi Public Libraries

In celebration of September, “the Month of Reading,” Gyeonggi Province is holding 1,473 reading culture events—including lectures, performances, exhibitions, and meetings with authors—at the Gyeonggi Provincial Library as well as 31 public libraries across the province.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Government announced on September 7 that it has prepared a wide variety of hands-on programs throughout the month of September so that residents can become more familiar with books and enjoy reading as part of their everyday lives. This year’s slogan for the Month of Reading is "Just Because I Love Books."

A highlight of the events is a special lecture by picture book author Lee Eokbae, which will be held at Anseong Central Library on September 12. Lee Eokbae received the Special Grand Prize in the “Fables & Fairy Tales” category at this year’s prestigious Bologna Ragazzi Awards for his picture book “The Tale of Siblings.”

On the same day, the 3rd Library Festival will be held at Hwaseong Dongtan Central Library, where participants can enjoy activities such as the Reading Golden Bell quiz, a book concert, and a local bookstore flea market. At Anyang Hogye Library, on September 19, there will be a staged reading performance based on "Blue Lion Wanini."

Panoramic View of Gyeonggi Provincial Library

Gyeonggi Provincial Library will also host a range of humanities and reading programs. On September 8, there will be a discussion event featuring a distinguished humanities scholar (Gyeonggi Humanities Salon: "Brilliant Extinction"), and on September 29, a special lecture will be held for isolated and reclusive youths. In addition, until September 17, a "Library Tour" program, in which local commentators introduce the Gyeonggi Provincial Library, will take place.

Notable events at local public libraries include: ▲A lecture by author Kim Aeran, who wrote “Said Goodbye,” at Pyeongtaek Baedari Library (September 10), ▲A meeting with a translator to discuss Anton Chekhov in translation at Goyang Sinwon Library (September 16), ▲A library-themed expo at Paju Gyoha Library (September 19), ▲A picture book mindfulness meditation session at Yangju Deokgye Library (September 22), and ▲A meeting with author Jung Daegun of “Rapid Current” at Uijeongbu Information Library (September 30).

Event schedules and participation details can be found on the "Gyeonggi Reading Culture Promotion" bulletin board on the Gyeonggi Provincial Library website (library.kr).

Yun Myunghee, Director of Gyeonggi Provincial Library, commented, “I hope that through the various programs prepared for the Month of Reading, residents will become closer to books and discover the joy of reading. We will continue to promote reading programs that enable diverse cultural experiences through books.”

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