Highlight Event

Two years ago Gorsi Si passed by Macau Holy House of Mercy Albergue and found many bookstores inside: it was the time of the ‘Book Exchange’ activity, a major event of the Library Week. What is ‘Book Exchange’? The following explains how Si participated in this event.

First of all, Si had to prepare a book for donation. Si had both old and newly purchased books at his home. He brought these books to the library, where librarians calculated the book prices based on a grading criteria and confirmed his donation.

After making his donation, Si could obtain books of the same value. He studied architecture and hence secured works by the esteemed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma’s. He also acquired The World Is Flat and The Chrysanthemum and the Sword.

The activity therefore allows you to trade in books no longer wanted at home and make an exchange. Just like Si – perhaps you can also find your heart’s desire here.

‘2016 Macao Library Week’ will also present the ‘Back Periodicals Charity Sale’activity. All proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase books or reading material that will be donated to non–profit organizations. Past beneficiaries included Caritas Library, the Rehabilitation Centre for the Blind under the Macau Holy House of Mercy and Macao Deaf Association, etc.

Enquiry hotlines:

Sir Robert Ho Tung Library: 2893 0077

Macao Central Library: 2855 8049

Taipa Library: 2884 3105

1. Residents may bring their books to a specific public library, where librarians will stamp on the ‘Book Exchange Scorecard’. Please note: From 10:00am to 7:00pm on 23rd and 24th April, residents can exchange books of equivalent value at the Old Court Building located in Av. da Praia Grande.

2. Books without price tag will be counted as MOP10.

3. All books sent for book exchange must be in good condition.

4. Books that cannot be exchanged: Textbooks; exercise books; magazines; indecent publications; books related to religion; comics; IT books published more than one year ago; travel books published before 2014; audio–visual materials; promotional materials; pirate books (which violate copyright laws); amaged and soiled books; incomplete collections and books with markings on inside pages.

// Si enjoys treasure hunting at the ‘Book Exchange’.

1. The activity will be held at the Old Court Building located in Av. da Praia Grande from
10:00am to 7:00pm, 23rd to 24th April.

2. Primarily involves selling back periodicals of the prior year.

3. In order to prevent resale, the cover of each back periodical will be labelled: ‘IC’s Goods for Charity Sale. No Resale or Commercial Use.’

4. Each individual can purchase up to 20 items