Yongin City Offers CSAT-Takers a Breather... "Recharge at the Library" Programs

Craft Activities, Personal Color Analysis and Author Talks
Programs at Five Libraries in November and December

Yongin Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Sang-il) said on Oct. 26 that it will run special programs at Suji, Jukjeon, Sanghyeon, Seongbok and Dongcheon Libraries in November and December for students taking the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test and their families.

A poster promoting a healing program for exam-takers in Yongin Special City. Provided by Yongin City.

The city has prepared a total of six programs, including craft activities, personal color analysis, talks by invited authors and book exhibitions. The programs are intended to help students unwind after the fatigue of preparing for the exam and get ready for a new beginning.

Jukjeon Library will hold an exhibition from Nov. 1 to 30 featuring books that may be helpful to students about to embark on a new beginning. Dongcheon Library will offer a class titled “Style for Your Twenties, Starting with Your Own Colors” from 1 to 3 p.m. on Nov. 28. The class will introduce ways to find colors that suit participants and use them in choosing outfits and styling.

Seongbok Library will host an author talk on Nov. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the topic “How to Finish a Marathon at Your Own Pace.” The event will offer students and their families an opportunity to reflect on what it means to move toward their goals at their own pace.

Suji Library will hold a hands-on activity combining books and fragrance, where participants can make perfume, from 10 a.m. to noon on Dec. 5. That same day, from 2 to 4 p.m., participants can make keychains by recycling bottle caps and sea glass.

Sanghyeon Library will offer a class titled “Before Becoming a College Student: An Image Warm-Up for a Better You” from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 5, helping participants find colors and an image that suit them.

Details of the schedules and how to apply are available on each library’s website. Applications can also be submitted through the respective websites.

A Yongin City official said, “We hope this will be a chance for students who have devoted themselves to preparing for the CSAT to set aside the pressure of the exam, enjoy a range of cultural activities and recharge.” The official added, “We will continue to offer a variety of programs so residents can enjoy books and culture at the library and find more leisure in their daily lives.”

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