VISIT JEONJU

Ajung Lake Library, Embracing Scenery Beyond the Lake

131, Ajunghosu-gil, Deokjin-gu
09:00–19:00 (Closed on Mondays)

This is a sensorial reading space where nature, books, and music come together. Through the wide glass windows overlooking the calm lake, turning each page feels like reading the scenery reflected on the water. As a “music-specialized library,” visitors can enjoy a wide selection of vinyl records. Place an LP on the turntable, open a book, and you’ll find yourself immersed in a slow, tranquil Jeonju afternoon where both time and sound flow gently.

Seohak Arts Village Library, An Old House Reborn as Art

12-1, Seohak-ro, Wansan-gu
09:00–18:00 (Closed on Mondays)

Located of an alley in Seohak-dong, this library is a remodeled building once used as a clinic, café, or gallery. Designed and decorated by local artists, the interior and garden filled with picture books and art-related collections make it feel more like an art museum than a library. In this old house breathing anew, enjoy a quiet moment where books meet art.

Larchiveum Chaekmaru, A space to read intangible heritage

95 Seohak-ro, Wansan-gu
10:00–17:00 (Closed from 12:00 to 13:00)

Located inside the National Intangible Heritage Center, “Larchiveum Chaekmaru” literally means “a courtyard of books.” It offers specialized collections on traditional culture and intangible heritage, along with a wide range of general reading materials, making it an ideal place to explore traditional arts in depth. The spacious reading hall, open archives, and modern yet Korean-inspired design allow visitors to enjoy a calm, contemplative time. Meeting intangible heritage through books becomes a unique journey possible only in Jeonju.

Ipapnamu Picture Book Library, A cozy library in Palbok Art Factory

46, Gurettdeul 1-gil, Deokjin-gu
10:00–17:30 (Closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Inside Palbok Art Factory, a former industrial site transformed into an arts complex, is a picture book library for both children and adults. Like the soft white blossoms of the ipap tree, this warm and cozy space offers low bookshelves and reading corners designed for children, along with occasional reading programs for families. If you’re traveling in Jeonju with kids, this is a must-visit spot for emotional reading moments.

Yongmeori Old Tale Library, A place where legends meet books

13-1, Yugijeon 2-gil, Wansan-gu
09:00–18:00 (Break time 12:00–13:00 / Closed on weekends)

This small library in Yongmeori Village, whose name means “the place where a dragon rests,” is a storytelling playground where children’s imaginations grow and local memories live on. As Korea’s only “old tale–specialized library,” it is filled with classic folktales, traditional stories, and legends. For adults, it brings back forgotten childhood memories; for children, it becomes a warm place where imagination and creativity begin.

Cheotmajoong-gil Travelers Library, A long pause at the start of your Jeonju trip

807, Baekjedae-ro, Deokjin-gu
09:00–18:00 (Closed on Mondays)

Across from Jeonju Station, this small red library on Cheotmajoong-gil is a cozy shelter for travelers. It features books about Jeonju, postcards, cultural maps, and local authors’ works, making it the perfect stop during your journey. Place your luggage down, open a book for a moment, and ffeel the city’s atmosphere settle around you. The shelves embrace Jeonju’s tourist sites, daily life, and history, guiding visitors into a “reading journey” through the city.

Daga Travelers Library, Adding color to your Jeonju journey

28, Jeollagamyeong 2-gil, Wansan-gu,
09:00–18:00 (Closed on Mondays)

Located in the alleys of Daga-dong near the popular Weridangil area, this library is designed around the theme of travel. Its collection of travel books and cultural curation stands out, and the multi-floor layout—from basement to rooftop—offers different reading spaces that evoke the feeling of embarking on a small journey. Like a pause in your travels, this is a place to stay awhile and rediscover Jeonju through the pages of a book.

Hanok Village Library, A quiet reading shelter in Jeonju Hanok Village

68-3, Hanjigil, Wansan-gu
09:00–18:00 (Closed on Mondays)

Walking through the quiet alleys of Jeonju Hanok Village, you will find a special place where tradition and modernity blend naturally—the Hanok Village Library. This remodeled hanok resembles a small sarangbang, where visitors can enter freely and spend time in calm reflection. Instead of bustling noise, the sound of turning pages and the sunlight passing through wooden lattice windows fill the space. Dropping in during a stroll, one unexpected book can lead to an unexpected moment of contemplation.

Dongmun Old Book Library, A quiet reading refuge in an old alley

51, Dongmun-gil, Wansan-gu
09:00–18:00 (Closed on Mondays)

Tucked inside the calm alleys of Dongmun-gil, this library was created by preserving the charm of an old building. Living up to its name, “a house embracing books,” it functions as both a library and an independent bookstore. Visitors do more than borrow books—they read slowly, pause, and share stories. For travelers, it becomes an unexpected resting place; for locals, it serves as an intellectual sanctuary in daily life. In this peaceful atmosphere, books, people, and time flow naturally together.

Yeonhwajeong Library — Where the scent of books lingers more than lotus blossoms

390-1, Gwonsamdeuk-ro, Deokjin-gu
10:00–19:00 (Closed on Mondays)

Located beside Yeonhwajeong, this library blends the charm of books with the serene atmosphere of the pond. Housed inside a hanok, the view through the glass windows—overlooking the water—offers a beauty that makes you pause mid-page. Stop by as if taking a short walk, choose a book, and enjoy a quiet moment of reading. In autumn, fallen leaves replace lotus flowers, adding seasonal emotion to the windowscape.

Haksan Forest Poetry Library, Where Poetic Sensibility Naturally Sprouts

36-46, Pyeonghwa 5-gil, Wansan-gu
09:00–17:00 (Closed on Mondays)

Nestled at the end of a forest path where Mannaeje and Mt. Haksan meet, this library specializes exclusively in poetry. The combination of wood, glass, and natural light creates a space truly worthy of the description “a place dyed with poetry.”The scenery outside the hilltop window perfectly matches the poetic phrase “a view beyond the hill.”Open a book quietly and gaze into the forest—time feels as if it momentarily pauses.

Geonjisan Small Forest Library, A Hidden Small Library on the Cypress Forest Path

40, Geonjisan-ro, Deokjin-gu
09:00–18:00 (Closed on Mondays)

Walking along the cypress forest of Geonjisan, you will spot this storybook-like small library nestled in nature. True to its name, it is a “small library in the forest,” offering a unique reading experience surrounded by the scent of wood and earth. After spending time inside, you can step directly onto the walking trail that begins right outside, leaving both mind and body refreshed.

Jeonju City Library Kkotshim, A joyful reading playground for all

306, Baekjedae-ro, Wansan-gu
Weekdays 09:00–22:00 (Closed on Mondays) / Weekends 09:00–18:00

Symbolizing “the blossoming power of books in the heart of the city,” Kkotshim connects spaces for all ages—from infants to adults—into one organic network. It functions as a community hub where reading extends to cultural sharing and meaningful encounters. As a “happy book playground” linking generations and welcoming people to stay, it represents the philosophy of Jeonju’s “life of reading.” Spend a leisurely afternoon turning pages here, and slowly read the city itself.

Book-Pillar Library, A splendid transformation inside City Hall

10, Nosong Square-ro, Wansan-gu
Weekdays 09:00–18:00 / Weekends 10:00–18:00

In the first-floor lobby of Jeonju City Hall, a unique reading space opens up in the midst of daily busyness. Book-lined pillars and open glass structures create an inviting atmosphere where anyone can freely pick up a book. As a reading shelter inside the administrative center, it is a perfect place to pause during travel. Encounter a book by chance on your way, and feel the spirit of the city through its pages.