Busan Metropolitan Haeundae Library is a public library operated by the Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education, with a specialized English-language collection for children that reflects the area’s high proportion of foreign residents. The library offers a wide range of English picture books and resources for infants and children, and supports self-motivated English reading through programs led by native speakers.
In addition, it provides a variety of reading and cultural programs and lifelong learning opportunities to support learning and growth in the community. Together with its U-dong Branch, which offers specialized services in travel and tourism, the library delivers reading and cultural programs that reflect local needs and characteristics.
Library Overview
- Library Name: Busan Metropolitan Haeundae Library
- Address: 183, Yangun-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Facilities: Site Area 4,970.4㎡, Gross Floor Area 8,555.4㎡ (B1–4F)
Floor | Spaces |
4F | Reading Room |
3F | Digital Commons, Teen Independent Study Room, Online Group Study Room, Offices, Meeting Room, Processing Room, Server Room |
2F | General Collection, Periodicals Room |
1F | Children’s Room, Early Childhood & Children’s English Collection |
B1 | Lecture Rooms (1–4), Audiovisual Room, Closed Stacks, Cafeteria, Parking, Facilities Room |
- Parking: 115 spaces (25 above ground, 90 underground; 5 accessible)
- Staff: 27 (including 19 librarians) ※ U-dong Branch: 5 (including 4 librarians)
- Opened: April 2, 2010
Main Features
- Specialized services in children’s English and travel & tourism (U-dong Branch)
- Operates a dedicated youth study space ”Teen Independent Study Room” for self-directed learning
- A library harmonizing with the natural surroundings of Daecheon Park and Chuncheon Stream
Nearby Attractions: Cultural Venues, Parks, Temples, and Local Dining
- Jangsan Mountain, Cheongsapo Port, Mipo Railroad
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Busan National Science Museum, Songjeong Beach
- Haeundae Beach, Dongbaekseom Island, Marine City
- Busan Museum of Art, Busan Cinema Center
- The Bay 101(dining and bar)