With a history spanning over 120 years, Busan Metropolitan Simin Library is the first public library in Korea, contributing to the development of reading culture in the region through its extensive collection of approximately 900,000 items and a wide range of distinctive reading programs.
The library has led the “One Book, One Busan” reading campaign since 2004, promoting a culture of reading among citizens. As a specialized library for rare books and historical materials, it holds approximately 26,000 items, including culturally significant materials registered as Busan Metropolitan City Cultural Heritage.
Since 2020, as a library under the Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education, it has also implemented outreach programs such as “Library to Schools,” offering lifelong learning programs that support learning and personal development.
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)