[Seoul] Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)
Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)’.
💡 Overview
Namsan Library opened as Kyeongseong Prefectural Library in 1922 as a public library in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The library was moved to the current site in 1964 with a newly built building and its name changed to Namsan Library in 1965. This concrete building was built in 1964 and was designed by architect Lee Haeseong. It was designated as Seoul Future Heritage in 2013, credited for its preservation value.
It is comprised of 19 rooms and educational areas including the Humanity and Social Science Hall, Nature Science Hall, Language and Literature Hall, Electronic Information Room and more. Since opening, the library has collected nearly 500,000 books, 16,000 non-book materials, 700 continuing resources, and other special materials like old books, oriental books (including Japanese books), and more. Namsan Library also operates a reading treatment program unique to this library that began in 2005. The program includes remodeling of reading consultation room, training for people in charge of reading treatment, workshops, programs for individuals and groups. Also, various exhibitions, lectures, shows, cultural classes and other events are available all year long to enhance lifelong education.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 109, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 04340) |
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| 📞 Phone | +82-2-754-7338 |
| 🌐 Website | nslib.sen.go.kr |
| Operating Hours | [General Library] March-October: Weekdays 07:00-23:00 / Weekends 07:00-22:00 November-February: Weekdays 08:00-23:00 / Weekends 08:00-22:00 * Please visit the official website for more details. |
| Day Off | 1st and 3rd Monday of every month National Holidays (except on Sundays) Temporary holidays (designated by the library) |
| Usage Fee | Free |
| Parking | Available |
| Scale | Land area 13,316 ㎡ Building area 9,329.37 ㎡ |
| Capacity | 1,397 seats |
| Inquiries and Information | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-754-7338 |
📝 Additional Information
[Collections Status]
As of April 30, 2017:
* Books: 501,968 total
(Philosophy, religion, social sciences, natural sciences, technology, science, art, language, literature, history)
* Periodical publications: 739 total (Newspapers, magazines)
* Miscellaneous: 16,052 total (Cassette tapes, video tapes, CDs, DVDs, etc.)
📍 Nearby Attractions
Beauty Play (뷰티플레이)Distance: 1.4km | 73 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall (북한인권전시실) 🔗Distance: 2.0km | 393 Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Euljiro Nogari Alley (을지로 노가리골목) 🔗Distance: 1.8km | Eulji-ro 129, Jung-gu, Seoul
HILLS & EUROPA (힐즈앤유로파)Distance: 1.3km | 35 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드) 🔗Distance: 1.8km | 40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Seoullo 7017 (서울로 7017) 🔗Distance: 1.0km | 405, Hangang-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
N Seoul Tower (남산서울타워) 🔗Distance: 536m | 105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Korea House (한국의집) 🔗Distance: 1.4km | 10, Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Grand Hyatt Seoul (그랜드 하얏트 서울)Distance: 2.0km | 322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Culture Station Seoul 284 (문화역 서울 284) 🔗Distance: 1.0km | 1 Tongil-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Source: Korea Tourism Organization
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