lrwon Raon English Library
The city's first English library featuring 18,000 English textbooks and 800 movie DVDs organized by level from infants to adults.
Introduction
The first municipal English library in the area. The Ilwon Laon English Library, located on the first basement level of the Ilwon Sports Culture Center, has over 18,000 English books, including picture books, pop-up books, and chapter books, that can be read at all levels from infants to adults, and over 800 movie DVDs. There are also various English-related events and clubs where you can learn about native English teachers and Christmas culture, so if you are interested, be sure to participate with your children. Next to the library, there is also a children's indoor playground where children under the age of 6 can play, so you can spend time here with your children after reading a book. Recommended to visit after making a reservation.
Curation Details
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Gangnam-gu's First District-Run English Library | Gangnam-gu's first district-run English library, located in basement level 1 of the Irwon Sports & Culture Center. |
| 18,000 English-Language Books | Holds around 18,000 English-language originals, from picture books, pop-up books, and chapter books across all age levels, infants to adults. |
| 800+ Movie DVDs | Also stocks more than 800 movie DVDs for English learning, enabling audiovisual study. |
| Native Speaker Programs | Runs English-themed events and clubs — including Christmas culture sessions — with native-speaker teachers. |
| Children's Indoor Playground Adjacent | An indoor playground for children age 6 and under sits next to the library. |
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Subway Line 2 Samseong Station or Line 9 Bongeunsa Station. Address: Basement 1, 22 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Operating hours: Weekdays 09:00-18:00, Weekends 09:00-11:00 (Monday, Public holidays Closed).
Yes, children are welcome. Facilities for families are available.
It usually takes 1-2 hours. Duration may vary depending on the program.
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