Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

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Namsan Library (서울특별시교육청 남산도서관)

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.

Introduction Information
Scale
Land area 13,316 ㎡
Building area 9,329.37 ㎡  
Capacity
1,397 seats  
Opening 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.  
Fee
Free  
Holiday
1st and 3rd Monday of every month
National Holidays (except on Sundays)
Temporary holidays (designated by the library)  
Parking
Available  
Inquiry/Information
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-754-7338  
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.)
Seoul Yongsan-gu Weather Rating
2024-11-23 Good
Suitable for outdoor tourism
2024-11-24 Fair
Caution advised
2024-11-25 Good
Suitable for outdoor tourism
2024-11-26 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-27 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-28 Fair
Caution advised
2024-11-29 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
Initial Registration Date
2003-01-14 19:23
Last Updated
2021-07-07 22:15
Inquiry
+82-2-754-7338
Homepage
nslib.sen.go.kr
Address
[04340] 109, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul