The Samho Library in Yeongam, South Jeolla Province, will offer a range of fall reading and cultural programs for children and local residents starting in September. On August 27, the Yeongam County government announced that the library will run six programs aimed at children and community members.
The children's programs include two courses: 'Reading Education for Our Children Using Textbook Materials' and 'Shining Our History.' The 'Reading Education for Our Children Using Textbook Materials' course utilizes books included in school curriculums to help children naturally develop reading, writing, and vocabulary skills. This program goes beyond simple reading lessons to include various hands-on activities such as crafting, play, and cooking.
'Shining Our History' presents key historical stories tailored to children's understanding, making it easier and more enjoyable for them to grasp the flow of Korean history.
For adults and local residents, four programs are available: a Level 2 Organization and Storage Expert course, rattan craft, traditional Korean painting (minhwa), and author-specific picture book curation.
The Level 2 Organization and Storage Expert course teaches systematic organization methods based on the characteristics of spaces and items, with an option for participants to pursue certification at their own expense.
Additionally, courses for leisure activities are offered. In the rattan craft course, participants will create baskets, trays, and bags, while the traditional painting course focuses on learning to paint folk art using traditional Korean pigments.
The 'Author-Specific Picture Book Curation' course goes beyond simply reading picture books; it teaches participants how to select books based on authors and themes and connect them to exhibitions and cultural activities. Participants will also learn how to plan picture book exhibitions that can be utilized in libraries or lifestyle cultural spaces.
Through these programs, Yeongam County aims to expand the library's role from a space for reading and resource use to a lifestyle cultural space where residents can share learning, hobbies, and cultural activities.
Choi Jin-seok, head of the Yeongam County Talent Development and Sports Division, stated, “The library is a space for reading, as well as a lifestyle cultural space where residents can learn new things and share their interests. I hope both children and adults find suitable learning and hobbies at Samho Library and enjoy a fulfilling fall.”
Meanwhile, Yeongam County is operating Samho Library not just as a simple space for borrowing and reading books, but as a lifestyle cultural space where children and local residents can enjoy reading, learning, and cultural activities together. The county plans to continue offering a variety of reading and cultural programs that reflect different ages and interests to enhance cultural opportunities for local residents.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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