About

The Seo-gu Book Festival is the representative reading festival of Seo-gu, Daejeon, where the joy of books and reading is shared with local residents. Held every autumn, it connects books, people, culture, and the community through a wide variety of reading culture programs that the whole family can enjoy together. The festival presents a rich program of stage events including author meet-and-greets, performances, and concerts, as well as exhibitions that blend books and art through book curation and original picture book artwork displays. Special events such as a recycled book drive and an outdoor library are also held, along with diverse reading experiences including storytelling and book-themed craft activities. Through partnerships with local universities, bookstores, and arts organizations, it aims to be a festival built together by the whole community. Participatory programs such as stamp tours offer fun for all ages, expanding opportunities for the joy of reading and cultural arts experiences. The Seo-gu Book Festival is a leading reading culture festival that broadens intergenerational communication through books and enhances the spread of reading culture and the cultural value of libraries in the community.