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Yangjae Library, nestled alongside Yangjaecheon stream, presents "A Picture Book Journey Along the Waterway." · 2026 · Historical listing
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- Dates
- Oct 10, 2026 — Nov 8, 2026
- Place
- Yangjae Osul Forest Library, located in front of Seochogu Yangjae Public Library, is at 33 Yangjaecheon-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Yangjae-dong).
- Admission at the time
- Free
- Published hours at the time
- (Saturday) 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Facts last checked
- 2026-11-08
- First preserved here
- 2026-10-13
Published programme
The outdoor library "Yangjae Library Embracing Yangjaecheon: A Picture Book Journey Along the Waterway" in Seocho-gu is an outdoor reading and cultural festival designed to provide an opportunity to experience books and the arts in the natural urban space of Yangjaecheon. The event will be held every Saturday and Sunday from October 10th to November 8th, 2026, a total of 10 times, in the Osul Forest area in front of Yangjae Library and along the Yangjaecheon stream. Each week, the festival will feature a variety of picture books based on themes such as "relationships, emotions, dreams and growth, healing, and nature." In addition to an outdoor reading space where visitors can freely read books in nature, the festival will also offer picture book exhibitions, experience programs, performances, and family-friendly activities. The event utilizes the unique characteristics of each location, including forest paths, grassy areas, the Yangjaecheon walking path, and stairways, to create a diverse range of reading and cultural arts programs. A key feature is the expansion of the traditional indoor library experience into a natural environment. The festival is open to everyone, including families with children and citizens who use Yangjaecheon, and offers a variety of programs that connect books, nature, and the arts, allowing participants to experience reading in their everyday lives.
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Yangjae Library, nestled alongside Yangjaecheon stream, presents "A Picture Book Journey Along the Waterway."
Korea Tourism Organization · Type3