Name: [Seoul Library] 2026 Seoul Outdoor Library (Reading Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Book Yard, Reading Clear Stream)
Start: 2026-04-23
End: 2026-11-01
Location: Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Plaza, Cheonggyecheon area

[Seoul Library] 2026 Seoul Outdoor Library (Reading Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Book Yard, Reading Clear Stream)

Dates	Until 1 November 2026
Venue	Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Plaza, Cheonggyecheon area
Area	Seoul · Jung-gu
Type	Ongoing programme
Admission	Free
Price	Free
Times	Every Fri-Sun, (Daytime) 11:00~18:00 (Nighttime) 16:00~22:00 (Nighttime operation starts in May; closed in July and August)
Ages	Anyone
Organiser	Seoul Library
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Official page	https://culture.seoul.go.kr/culture/culture/cultureEvent/view.do?cultcode=156879&menuNo=200010

Creation and operation of urban outdoor libraries where anyone can enjoy reading at Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Plaza, and Cheonggyecheon (Mojeongyo Bridge to Gwangtonggyo Bridge).

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[Seoul Library] 2026 Seoul Outdoor Library (Reading Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Book Yard, Reading Clear Stream)

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