Gyeonggi Province hosts 1,473 cultural events for Reading Month

Gyeonggi Province is hosting a wide array of cultural events to celebrate September as the Month of Reading. Public libraries across 31 cities and counties in the province are organizing a total of 1,473 programs, including lectures, performances, exhibitions, and meetings with authors.

Key highlights include a special lecture by award-winning picture book author Lee Eok-bae in Anseong, a library festival in Hwaseong, and various reading plays and humanities salons. The provincial library is also offering specialized programs such as library tours and lectures focused on social issues like youth isolation.

In Seongnam, the Sujeong Library is operating the ‘Dugeun Dugeun! Culture Playground’ throughout September. This initiative features 19 citizen-participation programs centered on reading, culture, art, and environmental sustainability. Activities include eco-friendly initiatives like an eco-bag donation drive, expanded book loan limits, author meet-and-greets, and family-oriented workshops such as magic performances and craft making.