Gwangjeok Library

A Warm and Welcoming Visit to Gwangjeok Library with Your Child

Location and Accessibility

• Located at 5, Gwangjeok-ro 42beon-gil, Gwangjeok-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, it is easy to reach by both public transportation, including buses 2-3, 35, and 133, and by car.
• Parking is available in the piloti parking area or the public parking lot.
• The library is fully equipped with accessible restrooms on both floors, and the elevator makes it convenient for strollers and wheelchairs.

Spaces to Enjoy with Your Child

• 1st floor: You will find a cozy book cafe, a nursing room, and a multipurpose room where various cultural events are held.
• 2nd floor:
  • Children's reading room and toddler reading room are provided separately, and this is a shoes-off area.
  • There are also well-equipped convenience facilities such as the general reading room, integrated desk, catalog search station, and self-service book sanitizer.

Facilities and Services

• Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the library.
• The book cafe on the 1st floor is equipped with a microwave, PC, multifunction printer with copying, printing, and scanning functions and card payment, as well as tables.
• A drink vending machine is installed for convenient beverage purchases.

Special Programs and Events

• Various cultural programs such as reading campaigns and drawing concerts are held regularly, so families can enjoy them together.
• Age-specific programs for children, including reading campaigns, book play, and hands-on activities, are offered on an ongoing basis.

What Makes Gwangjeok Library Special

• Opened in 2016, Gwangjeok Library follows the motto "a warm and friendly book village" and works to support local residents and children in building reading habits, lifelong learning, and reducing information gaps.
• With about 19,000 books, a spacious and pleasant reading area, and a warm book cafe, the whole family can stay and enjoy the joy of reading together.
• Its design thoughtfully considers both visitors with disabilities and families with infants and young children, offering excellent accessibility and convenience.

Tips for Your Visit

• There is a children's playground at the library entrance, and right in front of the library, the Garaebi five-day market is held on the 4th and 9th of every month, making it a great place to visit together after the library.
• Try reading quietly with your child or joining a special program that matches the event schedule.
• At the book cafe, you can enjoy a light snack or drink while taking a break.
• Near the library, you will also find local spots such as the Gwangjeok-myeon Administrative Welfare Center and Garaebi Market, making it easy to combine visits.