Suseong District Yonghak Library, 이어지는 from Exit 1 of Yongji Station, 594 m to the Poem (Si) Rachivium

The Beommul-dong Hub where the 'Yong' of Yongjibong and the 'Hak' of Muhaksan Meet

Yonghak Library is a Suseong-gu public library located at 36 Jibeom-ro 41-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu (Beommul-dong), consisting of one basement floor and five floors above ground. Its name is derived from 'Yong' (Dragon) of Yongjibong and 'Hak' (Crane) of Muhaksan, peaks frequented by Suseong-gu residents.

Situated in Jisan and Beommul-dong, this library serves as a hub for western Suseong-gu, managing three branches: Padong Library, Muhaksup Library, and Suseongmot Picture Book Library. The exterior of the building is shaped like an open book, and there is a sky garden on the 5th floor.

Floors 3, 4, and 5 Open Until 22:00 Tue-Fri, Closed on Mondays

The Children's Resource Room at Yonghak Library operates from 09:00 to 18:00 (Tue-Fri) and 09:00 to 17:00 (Sat-Sun). The General Resource Room on the 3rd floor, Saenggak-nanum-teo on the 4th floor, and Sotong-ieum-teo on the 5th floor are open from 09:00 to 22:00 (Tue-Fri) and 09:00 to 17:00 (Sat-Sun).

The library is closed every Monday, national holidays, and government-designated public holidays; if a public holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be closed. For safety, it is recommended to check for same-day closure notices at the main number 053-668-1700 or the official website https://library.daegu.go.kr/yonghak before visiting.

• Admission: Free
• Main Phone: 053-668-1700
• Integrated Desk: 1st Floor, 053-668-1701
• Fax: 053-668-1739

594m from Yongji Station Exit 1, or in Front of Beommul Heights via Bus 449

From Exit 1 of Yongji Station on Daegu Metro Line 3, it is 594m to the library, which takes about 5 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by wheelchair according to official guidelines. Visitors starting from the station who have companions with slow walking speeds or if there is an incline should allow for more than 10 minutes.

By bus, the Beommul Heights stop is the closest at 472m, a 7-minute walk. Bus numbers 449, Suseong 1, Suseong 1-1, Suseong 4, Circular 3, and Circular 3-1 stop here. The Beommul Cheonggu Town stop is 507m away (8-minute walk), where you can use buses 204, 401, 403, 564, 814, and Express 3.

• In front of Beommul 1-dong Administrative Welfare Center: 621m, 10-minute walk
• In front of Jisan Town: 669m, 11-minute walk
• In front of Dong-a Department Store Suseong Branch: 802m, 12-minute walk
• The address is listed as '36 Jibeom-ro 41-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu (Beommul-dong, Yonghak Library)'.

Four Children's Spaces on the 2nd Floor, Shoe Lockers, and Family Visit Flow

The 2nd floor houses the Children's Resource Room, Children's Foreign Language Resource Room, Infant Resource Room, and Book Playground. These facilities are all available from 09:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and 09:00 to 17:00 on weekends.

The Children's Resource Room provides children's materials on all topics, and visitors must place their shoes in the lockers at the entrance before entering. The Children's Foreign Language Resource Room has materials in languages such as English, Japanese, and Chinese, while the Book Playground hosts digital book viewing, storytelling, and cultural classes for children.

Specialized Poetry Resources at the 3rd Floor Poetry Larchiveum

The 3rd floor General Resource Room provides general books, braille books, reference books, periodicals, and non-book materials. Reference books and periodicals can only be viewed within the room, but DVDs and music CDs are available for both in-library and external loan.

The Poetry Larchiveum on the same floor, whose name combines Poetry, Library, Archive, and Museum, is Yonghak Library's specialized space for poetry. It operates exhibitions for the poet of the month and a collection of materials donated by poets; general poetry books can be borrowed for both in-library and external use.

• General Resource Room Operations: Tue-Fri 09:00~22:00, Sat-Sun 09:00~17:00
• Poetry Larchiveum Operations: Tue-Fri 09:00~22:00, Sat-Sun 09:00~17:00
• If your goal is solely individual study, you can also use Saenggak-nanum-teo on the 4th floor or Sotong-ieum-teo on the 5th floor during the same hours.

Media Content Lab on the 4th Floor: Wed and Fri only, Requires Website Approval

The 4th floor contains Saenggak-nanum-teo, Cultural Lecture Rooms, a Digital Lecture Room, and the Media Content Lab. The Cultural Lecture Rooms consist of a Creative Experience Room (30 seats), Lecture Room 1 (40 seats), and Lecture Room 2 (18 seats); lecture schedules and recruitment should be checked in library announcements.

The Media Content Lab operates on Wednesdays from 09:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, and on Fridays from 14:00 to 17:00. To use the studio facilities, you must first apply on the website, receive library approval, and fill out an application and consent form on the day of use.

• Saenggak-nanum-teo: Tue-Fri 09:00~22:00, Sat-Sun 09:00~17:00
• Media Content Lab Application Path: Website Open Space → Media Content Lab → Calendar at the bottom
• Audio-Visual Room: Basement 1st Floor, 124 seats total, Inquiry 053-668-1723

5th Floor Digital Resource Room PCs for Middle Schoolers+, Printing is 100 Won

The 5th floor Digital Resource Room operates from 09:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and 09:00 to 17:00 on weekends, offering internet search, document editing, DVDs, and original text DB access. It is available for members who are middle school students or older, and PC seats must be reserved through the seat reservation system.

PCs can be used for 2 hours per day, with one 1-hour extension allowed during use. Reservations are automatically canceled if you do not log in within 15 minutes, and the maximum number of reservations per day is three. A4 color and black-and-white printing costs 100 won per page and only card payments are accepted.

• Sotong-ieum-teo: 5th Floor, Tue-Fri 09:00~22:00, Sat-Sun 09:00~17:00
• Use is restricted after two PC reservation violations; the restriction is lifted the following day.
• Laptop or stroller users can inquire about facility locations at the 1st-floor integrated desk first, considering the elevator routes.

Loan Policy: 10 Books for 15 Days and Using the Automated Return Box

General members can borrow up to 10 books per library, and up to 30 books total across participating Chaek-ieum service libraries. The loan period for general members is 15 days including the day of checkout, while it is 30 days for senior members aged 65 or older and registered members with disabilities.

DVDs can be borrowed by middle school students or older (up to 2 items per person) and must be checked out using one's own card. Outside of operating hours, the automated book return box to the right of the 1st-floor main entrance can be used; however, materials from other libraries, supplementary materials like CDs/Tapes, and DVDs cannot be placed there. Materials from other libraries must be returned to the 1st-floor integrated desk during operating hours.

• Loan extensions are not possible.
• Re-borrowing the same book is only possible 2 days after the return date.
• Books currently on loan can be reserved (up to 2 per person per library) and will be held for 3 days from the date the return notification is received.

Free On-site Parking Available, but Weekend Visits May Require Alternatives

In a visit review shared in June 2024, it was mentioned that while there is a free on-site parking lot, the number of spaces is insufficient on both weekdays and weekends. Since parking availability and congestion levels can vary on event days or weekends, it is best to call 053-668-1700 to ask about the situation before visiting by car.

For first-time travelers, walking from Exit 1 of Yongji Station or using the bus stop in front of Beommul Heights allows for arrival without parking variables. To explore the 2nd-floor children's space, the 3rd-floor Poetry Larchiveum, and the 4th and 5th-floor reading areas, a visit of 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours is recommended.