The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will relaunch its “Book for Book” swap activity this month across different neighbourhoods, aiming to promote reading habits and resource sharing among residents, according to a statement by IC yesterday.
First introduced in 2024, the exchange activity has received “strong” public support, the statement said, noting that this year’s edition, which is part of the “Where culture flourishes, happiness happens” initiative, will continue to provide a platform for residents to exchange books and encourage wider access to reading materials.
The first round of activities will be held this coming Sunday and Monday in Praça dos Lótus in Ilha Verde district, followed by sessions on June 13 and 14 in Rotunda de Carlos da Maia (colloquially known as the “Three Lamps” roundabout – 三盞燈), operating on both days from noon to 6 p.m., the statement added.
Additional sessions are scheduled between October and December, the statement said, underlining that the activity adopts a “one book for one book” format.
Participants can bring eligible books to exchange for the same number of titles, with a limit of 20 books per person per session, aiming to increase circulation opportunities, the statement said, adding that in order to ensure quality, certain materials are not accepted, including magazines, textbooks, outdated technical or travel books, pirated copies, damaged items and publications containing inappropriate content.
A community exhibition introducing resources and services of the Macau Public Library will also be held alongside the event, the statement noted, adding that both initiatives are part of the “Reading Month 2026” campaign, aimed at fostering a stronger reading culture in the community.
The bureau encourages residents to bring their unwanted books to join the exchange and share the joy of reading, the statement said, adding that more information is available via (www.library.gov.mo) or the “My Library” mobile application.
This poster released by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) yesterday promotes its “Book for Book” swap activity to be held this coming Sunday and Monday.
