Gyeonggi Province Runs 'Children's 1,000-Book Reading' Program at 20 Public Libraries in 15 Cities and Counties

Gyeonggi Province is receiving a positive response for its “Children’s 1,000-Book Reading” program, which is being run at 20 public libraries in 15 cities and counties across the province to help children enjoy reading and develop lasting reading habits.

“Children’s 1,000-Book Reading” is a program that helps children discover the joy of reading by exploring a variety of books. Participating libraries lend out recommended book bundles selected to suit children’s ages and stages of development, and support regular reading through activities such as reading logs and level-by-level certification.

Dongbaek Library in Yongin helps children reach their reading goals by reading book bundles of age-appropriate recommendations and collecting stamps through its “1,000-Book Road (ROAD)” program. Munwon Library in Gwacheon gives children who complete its “1,000-Book Reading Challenge” program certificates to recognize their sense of achievement in reading.

Gyeonggi Province's Children's 1,000-Book Reading Support Program

The other participating libraries are Bongdam Wow, Songsan, and Seoyeon Eumteo in Hwaseong; Suju in Bucheon; Baedari in Pyeongtaek; Keunsaem Children’s Library in Anyang; Jungang and Soraebit in Siheung; Janggi in Gimpo; Okjeonghosu and Deokgye in Yangju; Children’s Library in Gunpo; Gyomun Bang Jeong-hwan in Guri; Myeonam Jungang and Soheul in Pocheon; Global in Uiwang; Oreubit in Dongducheon; and Han Seok-bong Library in Gapyeong County. In total, 20 libraries are participating. Details about each program and how to take part are available on the public library websites of the respective cities and counties.

“More important than the number 1,000 is the joy and sense of achievement children feel as they read each book,” said Yoon Myeonghee, director of Gyeonggi Library. “We will expand opportunities for children to read in various ways with public libraries across the cities and counties, so they can grow alongside books and build lifelong reading habits.”

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