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Busan Public Libraries to Host a Wide Range of Events for “2026 Library Day & Library Week”

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Busan Metropolitan City, led by Mayor Park Heong-joon, announced that throughout April, public libraries across Busan will host a variety of cultural programs in celebration of “Library Day (April 12) and Library Week (April 12–18),” providing citizens with opportunities to rediscover the value of libraries and enjoy reading culture.

Library Day, observed on April 12, was designated in 2021 to promote library use and is now in its fourth year. Library Week runs from April 12 to April 18 and is a nationwide reading culture campaign held every April since 1964, marking its 62nd anniversary this year.

This year’s theme, “A Small Opening in the Library, A Great Opening to the World,” signifies that the simple act of opening a single book can lead to a greater opening that connects human knowledge, technology, and people. Libraries across the country, including the National Library of Korea, will hold events simultaneously under this theme.

Public libraries in Busan will operate approximately 720 programs across 51 libraries, including author invitations, family performances, hands-on experiences, special lectures, and various events.

Visitors can enjoy programs such as the “Pop-up Library: Library within a Library (Busan Library),” where reading and cultural experiences come together; the performance “Magic Show: Secret Library (Yeonje Cartoon Library)” using media art and video; and “Bubble Experience Opened by Books (Haeundae Library),” offering a playful and immersive cultural experience centered on books.

Additionally, visitors can participate in interactive sessions with authors, including the “One Book One Busan Harmony Festival (Citizens Library)” featuring the announcement of the Book of the Year and author talks; a meeting with author Kim Ri-ri of “Manbok’s Rice Cake Shop (Anrak Nuri Library)”; and a book-themed activity with author Cho Kyung-hee of “Friend Vending Machine (Deullak Nallak at City Hall).”

Furthermore, a wide range of programs will be available, including invited lectures by various authors, humanities courses, family performances that stimulate children’s imagination, hands-on activities, and unique exhibitions and events distinctive to each library.

Detailed information on the events and participation can be found on the Busan Library portal at https://library.busan.go.kr/portal and on the websites of individual public libraries.

Mayor Park Heong-joon stated, “Public libraries are striving to help more citizens feel closer to libraries and experience a pleasant sense of excitement through diverse reading culture programs,” adding, “I hope this Library Day and Library Week will become a festival in everyday life for our citizens, and that their experiences at libraries will remain as special memories.”