The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced additional sessions for its “Book for Book” swap, following an enthusiastic public response to the initiative, according to a Wednesday statement from the bureau.
The statement noted that the activity aims to promote the city’s reading culture and provide a platform for the community to share and circulate books. The new sessions will be held on weekends from this month through next month to allow more residents to participate.
The statement listed the following locations and dates: Praça de Luís de Camões this weekend, November 8 and 9; the open space adjacent to Flower City in Taipa on November 22 and 23; and Pátio do Lilau on December 27 and 28. All sessions will run from 12 noon to 6 p.m.
Participants can exchange books on a one-for-one basis after on-site verification by staff. The statement noted that certain types of publications are excluded from the swap to ensure quality. These include textbooks, magazines, damaged books, and outdated science or travel guides. A limit of 20 books per participant will be in effect.
Exhibition panels from the Macao Public Library will also be on site at the events to inform the public about library resources and services.
This poster provided by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) on Wednesday promotes its ongoing “Book for Book” swap campaign and the dates of the additional sessions between this month and the end of the year.
