This guide summarizes official announcements and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Sat, Oct 17, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 18
- Hours
- 10:00~17:00 (evening 'Book Journey under the Stars' on the 17th, 18:00~20:00)
- Venue
- Yongji Culture Park area (용지문화공원 일원)13 Jungang-daero 186beon-gil, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam (Yongji Park · Yongji Culture Park) area
- Performers
- 김겨울 · 김민섭 · 유동호 · 장수미 가무악
- Organizer
- Changwon Special City (Library Office)
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
October 2026
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
Korea Meteorological Administration · 10/15, 5 AM issued · forecasts can change
📌 What's on each day
- 10/17Sat★ Kim Gyeoul talk · Star book night · OpeningToday
- 10/18Sun★ Golden Bell · Kim Minseop talk · Magic showToday
🔁 Daily · Outdoor library · photo zone · flea market 10:00~17:00 · reading crafts
2026 Changwon Book Festa Schedule, Reading Golden Bell, Author Talks – Before Visiting Yongji Culture Park with Kids
In reading-friendly autumn,
an outdoor library opens at Yongji Culture Park in Changwon 📚
The 2026 Changwon Book Festa (창원 북 페스타)
runs October 17 (Sat) to 18 (Sun)
for two days around Yongji Culture Park in Seongsan-gu.
I’ve summarized Changwon City’s press release (September 29),
its attached program sheet,
and the Library Office notices.
🎪 About the Festival
Over 40 reading-related organizations,
including public libraries, small libraries,
local bookstores, and literature museums, take part.
It is Changwon’s largest reading festival.
This year’s slogan is “Play, rest, and meet with books.”
Author talks, reading activity booths,
a special exhibition of Changwon’s Book of the Year,
and a reading golden bell quiz are prepared.
📅 What’s On Saturday the 17th?
Here is the first-day timetable from the program sheet.
It runs from 10:00 to 17:00 during the day,
and an evening program follows from 18:00.
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 13:20~14:00 | Pre-opening show (promo video, Musica Felice (뮤지카펠리체), Gyeongnam Provincial Arts Troupe) |
| 14:00~15:00 | Opening ceremony (speeches, awards, site tour) |
| 15:30~17:00 | Author talk: Kim Gyeoul (김겨울) “Getting Ready for Adventure: What It Means to Read Books” |
| 18:00~20:00 | Book Journey under the Stars (night reading & rest zones, band music) |
At the opening awards,
winners of the “2026 Changwon Book of the Year National Book Report Contest”
and the top reading relay teams receive prizes.
The Book Journey under the Stars is
a new autumn evening program this year.
It was introduced as time to focus on books with live music.
📅 What’s On Sunday the 18th?
Here is the second-day timetable.
In the morning, a reading golden bell quiz for elementary kids;
in the afternoon, performances and an author talk.
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 10:00~11:30 | Challenge! Reading Golden Bell (reading quiz for elementary students) |
| 13:00~14:00 | Music & magic show (busking band Return, magician Yu Dongho) |
| 14:30~16:00 | Author talk: Kim Minseop (김민섭) “We Can Be a Little Kinder” |
| 17:00~18:00 | Music performance (Jang Sumi Gamuak, 장수미 가무악) |
The program sheet lists day-two hours as ending at 17:00,
but the last music performance is listed as 17:00~18:00.
If you plan to stay late, check the on-site notice again.
🔔 Do You Need to Sign Up for the Golden Bell or Author Talks?
Based on the Library Office notices and the class sign-up page.
| Program | How to sign up |
|---|---|
| Reading Golden Bell (18th, main stage) | 50 elementary students in grades 1~6; the 40 online spots are closed, 10 on-site spots |
| Author talks (main stage) | Online class sign-up on the Changwon Central Library website, 100 citizens per talk, free |
| Author talk sign-up | From October 1, 09:00 until October 15, 17:00 (first come, first served) |
The golden bell has 50 questions
from 4 children’s books chosen as “2026 Changwon Book of the Year”:
『4x4의 세계』 (The 4x4 World), 『너라면 가게』 (If It Were You Shop),
『무심코 단 댓글도 죄가 되나요?』 (Is a Careless Comment a Crime?), and 『어린 변호사』 (The Young Lawyer).
The final three receive gifts,
and every participant gets a souvenir, according to the notice.
The notice does not say when or how on-site registration works.
🎨 Activities and Places to Rest
Changwon’s 13 public libraries, small libraries,
the lifelong learning center, and local bookstores
run the activities together.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Open all day (10:00~17:00) | Outdoor library zone, reading zone, rest zone, photo zone, flea market |
| Exhibition | Changwon Book of the Year & book-report drawing award winners |
| Reading craft activities | Character image making, reading mood lamp & wish capsule, leather book cover, character candle making, and more |
| Side events (press release) | Cornhole & woodworking playground |
The program sheet also lists
a Changwon book quote fan, book quote button badge, sea-glass phone grip,
denim doll, and Hangul keyring making.
Times and fees for each activity are not in the official information.
🚗 Getting There & Parking
Yongji Culture Park is in Seongsan-gu, Changwon.
Its NAVER Place address is
13 Jungang-daero 186beon-gil (Yongji Park).
Festival parking, shuttles, and public transit guidance
are not in the official information.
👨👩👧 If You’re Visiting with Kids
For elementary schoolers, try the Reading Golden Bell on the morning of the 18th;
for kids who love making things, the reading craft booths are a good fit.
On the 17th, the Book Journey under the Stars
continues from 18:00 in the evening.
Only 10 on-site spots remain
Author talk sign-up closes on the 15th at 17:00
⏳ Not Yet Announced
□ Hours and fees for each activity
□ Time and method of Golden Bell on-site registration
□ Festival parking & shuttles
□ Rain plan
These are not yet in the official information.
If you have questions, contact the press release contact,
Seongsan Library Division, at 055-225-7353.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families with elementary schoolers who love books
✔ Families who want to try many craft activities
✔ Families who want books and music in the park on an autumn night
Another book festival is held the same weekend in Yangsan
→ 2026 Yangsan Reading Festival
From crafts, the golden bell, and author talks by day
to the Book Journey under the Stars on the night of the 17th,
it’s a weekend festival for playing with books in one park.
This article is based on official information, organized before visiting in person. The character illustrations are GPT-generated.
🔄 Updates
- First write-up
📎 Sources
- 창원시 최대 독서문화축제, '2026 창원 독서 축제(북 페스타)' 개최 창원특례시 · 2026.9.29 · 관공서
- 2026 창원 북 페스타 작가특강(김겨울 10.17. 15:30 / 김민섭 10.18. 14:30) 창원시 도서관사업소 · 2026.9.28 · 관공서
- 온라인 수강신청 — 2026 창원 북 페스타 작가 특강 창원시 도서관사업소(창원중앙도서관) · 관공서
- 2026 창원 북 페스타_독서골든벨[마감] 창원시 도서관사업소 · 2026.10.1 · 관공서
This is a guide based on official announcements, not a visit review. Schedules, programs and fees can change, so please re-check the official notice before you go.
AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-10. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)