Reading the Everyday Life of Daegu Suseong-gu from a Glass Building on Dalgubeol-daero

From the start of construction in 2008 to the opening on July 29, 2013, the reason it was established in Beomeo-dong

Suseong District Beomeo Library began construction on November 3, 2008, completed the building on March 29, 2013, and opened on July 29 of the same year. Its location on the main road at 2451 Dalgubeol-daero, across from Suseong-gu Office, can be seen as a choice tailored to its role as a representative library accessible by public transportation, rather than a small neighborhood archive.

The building consists of one basement level and five floors above ground, with a total area of 6,904㎡. The project cost at the time of opening was known to be 28.8 billion KRW, and green, blue, and brown tones were used for the U-glass curtain wall exterior. In 2023, it ranked first nationwide among public libraries joined to the 'Book-i-eum' service with 4.78 million books loaned and first nationwide with 118,000 members, and on October 22, 2025, it received a Prime Minister's Commendation in the National Library Operation Evaluation.

A 5-minute route from Beomeo Station Exit 8 and Suseong-gu Office Bus Stop

For the subway, use Exit 8 of Beomeo Station on Daegu Subway Line 2. Although the official library guide does not specify the exact walking minutes from the exit, it is relatively easy to find by following the main road, Dalgubeol-daero. The address is 2451 Dalgubeol-daero, Suseong-gu, Daegu, and the main phone number is 053-668-1600.

For buses, you can use the stop in front of Suseong-gu Office or across from Suseong-gu Office as a reference. According to official guides, it takes about 5 minutes from both stops based on wheelchair movement, and buses 232, 232-1, 309, 413, 509, 609, 649, 724, Donggu 1, Donggu 1-1, Suseong 1, Suseong 1-1, 100, 100-1, 990, and 991 are connected. If you need to avoid stairs, it is safer to check the Daegu Bus Information before departure for the operation of low-floor buses and the direction of the stop.

• Beomeo Station: Subway Line 2, Exit 8
• Nearby Stops: In front of Suseong-gu Office, Across from Suseong-gu Office
• Stop movement based on wheelchair: approx. 5 minutes

Three General Resource Rooms open until 10 PM on weekdays and 5 PM on weekends

Admission is free. The Children's Resource Room operates from 09:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. General Resource Rooms 1, 2, and 3 are open from 09:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, while the International Resource Room is open from 09:00 to 20:00 on weekdays and 09:00 to 17:00 on weekends. If your goal is to read books or look up materials late, you should plan based on the weekday hours of the General Resource Rooms.

Closing days are every Monday, national holidays, and government-designated public holidays. The library also closes on days when public holidays and Sundays overlap, so simply avoiding Mondays is not enough. Since schedules may change due to events or resource room circumstances, it is recommended to re-check the announcements and operating hours on the official website on the day of your visit. The official website address is https://library.daegu.go.kr/beomeo.

Dividing 6,904㎡ from the Children's Room in the basement to the Media Studio on the 4th floor

The first basement level (B1) houses the Children's Resource Room with 164 seats, Kim Man-yong and Park Su-nyeon Hall with 140 seats, preservation archives, a nursing room, and an automated book return machine. If you are traveling with young children, checking this floor first will shorten your movement route. The nursing room is located inside the Children's Room on B1, and an electric wheelchair rapid charger is also installed on B1.

The International Resource Room on the 2nd floor has 41 seats and an International Culture Classroom with 50 seats. General Resource Rooms 1 and 2 on the 3rd floor have 167 seats, and General Resource Room 3 on the 4th floor has 90 seats. The 4th floor also features a Culture Classroom with 100 seats and the Beomeo Media Studio, while the 5th floor Creativity & Lecture Hall has 165 seats. Wireless internet is available from B1 to the 5th floor, and a cafe and an automated book return machine at the main entrance are located on the 1st floor.

10 books per person for loans, and why 24-hour returns are possible at the main entrance

Loans are available to residents of Daegu Metropolitan City, Gyeongsan-si, and Chilgok-gun, or students and employees in these regions. Regular members can borrow up to 10 books per library, up to a maximum of 30 books total, for 15 days, and materials cannot be extended. DVDs can be borrowed by middle school students and older, up to 2 items per person, and these DVDs are included in the 10-book loan limit.

Foreigners are eligible for membership if they have an Alien Registration Card (ARC) with more than 3 months of stay remaining. You cannot borrow books just by joining via the website; you must visit the library to be issued a membership card. Materials borrowed from Beomeo Library can be returned 24 hours a day through the automated return machines at the 1st-floor main entrance and the Children's Room entrance. Books that are out on loan can be reserved by up to 2 people per book, and if not borrowed within 3 days from the date of receiving the return notification, the reservation is canceled.

• Regular member loan: 10 books per library, maximum 30 books
• Regular member loan period: 15 days
• Reservation: 2 books per person, up to 2 people per book
• Automated return machine: 1st-floor main entrance, Children's Room entrance, 24 hours

Parking lot open until 22:00 Tue-Fri, free for the first hour and then 500 KRW per 10 minutes

The parking lot for private vehicles operates from 09:00 to 22:00 from Tuesday to Friday, and from 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. It is open for free during library closing days and outside of parking lot operating hours. Parking fees are based on entry and exit records: the first hour is free, followed by 500 KRW per 10 minutes, with a daily maximum of 10,000 KRW.

Payment can be made at the pre-payment machine in front of the automatic doors on the 2nd floor; only credit cards are accepted, and cash is not taken. Official guidance suggests making a U-turn near Suseong-gu Office Station and traveling about 500m along Dalgubeol-daero. Long-term parking should be avoided; a notice will be attached to vehicles left for more than 72 hours, and mandatory disposal procedures may proceed after one month.

The character of Beomeo created by the International Resource Room, IB Corner, and 'Library Beyond Library'

Beomeo Library is not just composed of reading rooms. In May 2018, an IB Corner was opened in the International Resource Room, and in December 2019, the Daegu-style maker space 'Creative Factory Beomeo' was opened. In July 2022, an audiobook digital experience space was created. Users looking for English/international materials and creative activities should visit the 2nd and 4th floors.

Local educational and cultural functions have expanded to 'Library Beyond Library', 'Suseong Humanities @Suseong', the Suseong Humanities Festival, global programs, and Suseong Book Therapy. Notably, since 2020, a 24-hour automated small library utilizing an unused phone booth has been operated at the bus stop in front of Beomeo Library. Since application conditions and locations for regular classes, performances, and venue rentals may vary by schedule, you should check the dates and application status on the official cultural event board before visiting.