Gyoha Library

Gyoha Library, a story-filled outing with your kids

Gyoha Library at a glance

• Location: 256 Supsoknoeul-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
• Opened: September 2008
• Size: 1 basement level, 3 above-ground floors, total floor area about 8,546 square meters
• Seats: 494
• Parking: Underground parking for 72 vehicles (free for 1 hour, paid afterward)
• Hours:
  • Monday: 09:00 to 18:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00 to 18:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 to 18:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 to 18:00
  • Friday: Regularly closed
  • Saturday: 09:00 to 18:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 to 18:00

Why it is great to visit with your kids

1. Spacious and pleasant children's reading rooms

   • There are separate children's reading rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors, so your kids can enjoy books and spaces designed at their level.
   • A wide variety of books, including picture books, storybooks, and learning comics, are available.

2. A wide range of cultural programs

   • Different programs for children are offered every month through the library website.
   • You can also easily sign up for lectures, performances, and hands-on activities in partnership with local bookstores, offering cultural experiences beyond books.

3. Spaces for relaxing and exploring

   • The 3rd floor also has the "Espoir Cafe," making it a nice spot for parents to enjoy coffee while the kids have a snack.
   • At Gyoha Art Center, you can also enjoy exhibitions of various artworks, which is great for nurturing your child's imagination and sensitivity.

4. Convenient facilities for the whole family

   • Nursing room, diaper changing station, and parking support.
   • Comfortable facilities such as an elevator, a bright interior filled with natural light through glass, and a spiral staircase are also a plus.

Good to know before your visit

• The parking lot can get crowded, so public transportation is recommended.
• The library is closed every Friday, on government holidays, and on collection inspection days, so be sure to check the closure schedule before visiting.
• Program registration is available through the library website or at the information desk.

A nice way to spend the day at Gyoha Library

1. Pick out a book in each hand and chat together in the children's reading room
2. Take off your shoes and read in the floor-seating area
3. Join an exhibition or hands-on program currently being held to spark creativity
4. Do not miss performances and lectures held in the cultural lecture room or small theater

What makes Gyoha Library special

• As one of Paju's representative cultural spaces, it offers not only reading but also a blend of art, hands-on experiences, rest, and connection.
• In partnership with several neighborhood bookstores in the area, it continuously offers a variety of programs that help connect families to the world beyond books.
• Its biggest charm is that it is an open space where both children and adults can enjoy time together.