Whole Family Book Festival

The Whole Family Book Festival is a representative reading culture festival of the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, held every autumn at Jeongdok Public Library since 2013. It provides a space where families and neighbors can come together and communicate through books, and is designed to allow people to experience the joy and value of reading in their daily lives through various hands-on activities, performances, and exhibitions. In particular, it has developed into a collaborative festival by having various institutions such as libraries, lifelong learning centers, local bookstores, and school reading clubs join forces to operate programs in which citizens and students directly participate. A variety of programs are prepared, including an award ceremony for reading families, cultural performances, creative activities linked to books, and eco-friendly and traditional culture experiences, making it enjoyable for people of all ages. It is a meaningful event that provides an opportunity to feel the joy of life and the value of community beyond simply reading.