Daegu Metropolitan Western Library

A book playground where your child can grow their dreams, Daegu Metropolitan Seobu Library

Key Features and Programs

• This is a leading local public cultural space with reading rooms for a wide range of ages, including a children's room, general reading room, and digital reading room.
• It holds more than 240,000 books, so children, teens, and adults can all easily find the books they want.
• To promote lifelong learning and reading culture, it offers programs such as the following.
  • Programs for children and families to enjoy together, such as children's reading classes and family book bundles
  • Teen Dream Volunteer Group mentoring, including reading multilingual picture books aloud
  • Various reading clubs, such as Kkumdoongi, Kkumjaengi, and Seobu Humanities Reading Group
  • School support programs such as career exploration and creative experiential activities
  • Various cultural events such as Reading Week, Reading Month events, and reading quizzes

Visitor Information and Hours

• Children's Reading Room
  • Weekdays: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Weekends: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• General Reading Room
  • Weekdays: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Weekends: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Digital Reading Room
  • Weekdays: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Weekends: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• General Study Room
  • Weekdays and weekends: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Closed Days
  • The second and fourth Monday of each month, and national holidays except Sundays

Spaces and Facilities

• 2nd floor: General Reading Room, Local Literature Hall, Digital Reading Room, Computer Room, Lounge
• 3rd floor: Lecture Room, Reading Culture Department, Lounge
• 5th floor: Lecture Room, Club Room

Why It Is Great for Visiting with Kids

• There are plenty of programs designed with children in mind, including a wide selection of picture books, child-friendly reading spaces, and creative experiential activities.
• There are many family participation programs that help children build reading habits and connect with others through books together with their parents.
• In the bright and pleasant library environment, learning, play, and rest come together naturally.

Additional Information

• Address: 12 Gukchaebosang-ro 49-gil, Seo-gu, Daegu
• Phone: 053-231-2400
• For parking and transportation details, please refer to the library's official website.

"If you are out with your child, this is definitely a place worth visiting at least once. Come enjoy many opportunities to connect with the world through books and help your child grow their dreams!"