Gyeonggi Peace Plaza Book Cafe

A playground of knowledge and culture to enjoy with your child, Gyeonggi Peace Plaza Book Cafe

Key features of Gyeonggi Peace Plaza Book Cafe

• This is a multi-purpose cultural space located at Basement Level 1, Northern Gyeonggi Provincial Government Office, 1 Cheongsa-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do.
• With an area of about 850 square meters, you can enjoy books and culture in a spacious and pleasant setting.
• It offers more than 15,000 books and 100 reading seats.
• The space is used efficiently with a distinctive book display in the form of a book wall.
• At the front, finished with transparent glass walls, you can read and relax while looking out over Peace Plaza.

Spaces for children and families

• Kids Zone: Children's books, comics, and colorful sofas are available, so kids can read freely and comfortably.
• Various seating options: Sofas, large tables, and seats with power outlets make it easy for families to spend time comfortably together.
• Small stage: Inside, there is a main stage for small book concerts, performances, and cultural experience events.
• Cultural programs: A variety of programs such as book concerts, exhibitions, film festivals, and cultural arts performances are offered regularly.
• Board games: You can also borrow 1 board game together with books.

Book use and borrowing information

• Anyone is free to read on-site, and book borrowing is available for Gyeonggi-do residents.
• Each person may borrow up to 10 books at a time, or 1 book during some periods, and they must be returned within 14 days.
• You can also request desired books, so feel free to apply if there is a title you want.

Hours and visitor information

• Hours: 09:00 to 18:00 on weekdays, 09:00 to 17:00 on weekends
• Closed: The first Sunday of every month and public holidays

Why we recommend it for a family outing

• Connected to a large lawn plaza, it is a great place to enjoy both outdoor activities and reading with your child.
• A variety of cultural programs and exhibitions are available both indoors and outdoors, making it a perfect place to create special memories.
• With its cafe-like and relaxing atmosphere, it is a nice spot to read with your child or simply take a break.
• Cultural experiences, exhibitions, and film festivals are held regularly, so each visit can bring something new.

MomMom recommended points

• In this multi-purpose cultural space that the whole family can enjoy, you can help build your child's reading habits while also making precious family memories.
• If you are a Gyeonggi-do resident, you can borrow books easily and enjoy a wide range of books and cultural content in one convenient place.
• Thanks to the comfortable indoor environment and the view combined with Gyeonggi Peace Plaza, it is an easy and relaxing place to visit with your child anytime.

Helpful tips for visitors

• The parking lot and entry are free to use, and if you are visiting the book cafe, it is more convenient to park behind the government office rather than on the left side.
• You can enter through either the main plaza gate or the rear gate.
• Since it is a book cafe rather than a library, you may find it a bit more comfortable to use with your child.
• There is a floor seating area in the center where kids can read comfortably, and window seats come with sofas and tables.
• On Level 1 of the book cafe, there is also the Child Love Playground, so it is nice to reserve and use both together.
• You can complete membership registration on the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Library website.