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Seoul Outdoor Library in Seoul Plaza

Healing place in grass square in the city
The open plaza, which connects the Seoul Library and Seoul Plaza, is an oasis-like space in the city where families, friends, couples, and people enjoy books, culture, and rest alone. You can enjoy 11 colorful bookshelf filled with about 5,000 domestic and international themed books, various book talks, opera, magic, and other cultural and artistic performances.

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2023 Operating Information

Hours Information (April 23 ~ June 25, September 1 ~ November 12)

    Every Thursday~Sunday
  • Thursday to Friday: 11:00 to 17:00
  • Saturday to Sunday: 10:00 to 17:00
  • The operation schedule may be adjusted depending on weather conditions or other events.
    Schedule can be checked on the Seoul Library website.

Hours Information (July and August)

    Every Friday~Sunday
  • Thursday to Friday: 16:00 to 21:00
  • The operation schedule may be adjusted depending on weather conditions or other events.
    Schedule can be checked on the Seoul Library website.
2023 Operating Information
Thu
(11:00-17:00) 		Fri
(11:00-17:00) 		Sat
(10:00-17:00) 		Sun
(10:00-17:00)
04  APR


27-O


28-O		 08-X
15-X
22-X
29-X(Inclement Weather) 		09-X
16-X
23-O(Opening Ceremony)
30-O
05  MAY
 04-O
11-O
18-O
25-O 		05-X(Inclement Weather)
12-O
19-O
26-O 		06-O(Children's Day Event)
13-O
20-O
27-X 		07-O(Children's Day Event)
14-O
21-O
28-X
06  JUN 01-O
08-O
15-O
22-O
29-O 		02-O
09-O
16-O
23-O
30-O 		03-O
10-O
17-O
24-O
  		04-O
11-O(Cine Book Concert)
18-O
25-O
 
07  JUL X O(Night Operation)
(16:00~21:00)
08  AUG X O(Night Operation)
(16:00~21:00)
09  SEP
07-O
14-O
21-O
28-O
08-O
15-O
22-O
29-O 		02-O(Opening Ceremony)
09-O
16-O
23-O
30-O 		03-O(Opening Ceremony)
10-O
17-O
24-O
 
10  OCT
05-O
12-O
19-O
26-O
06-O
13-O
20-O
27-O
07-O
14-O
21-O
28-O 		01-O
08-O
15-O
22-O
29-O
11  NOV 02-O
09-O
 03-O
10-O(Closing Ceremony) 		04-O
11-O(Closing Ceremony) 		05-O
12-O(Closing Ceremony)-END

Facilities

  • Bookshelf Zone
    Overview of Resources(January. 1. 2023)
    No bookshelf
    1 Read Love Family, parenting, dating
    2 Read Future Self-development, science and technology, economic management
    3 Read Culture Hobbies, art, humanities, history
    4 Read Empathy Literature and essays
    5 Read Health Health, exercise, food
    6 Read Whatever New books, picture books, travel
    7 Read Mania Movies, animated art books, comic books
    8 Read Recommendation Citizen's recommended books
    9 Read World Foreign Books, Korea Collections
    10 Read Children Children, fairy tales, picture books
    11 Read Travel Domestic travel, overseas travel, travel essay
  • Reading Zone: A place to enjoy reading books on beanbags, mats, parasols, etc.
  • Event Zone: A space where citizens can gather to hold discussions or various programs.

Usage Information

  • Anyone can freely read the books provided.
  • Please use the book cleanly and put it in the original bookshelf after you see it.
  • Eating simple drinks and snacks is prohibited.
  • Pets are not allowed in.
  • Be sure to take back the trash.
  • Please do not interfere with other people's use.
  • Please use the grass, facilities, and equipment of the square carefully.