Spontaneous and Self-Directed, Reading Fills the City -- "4.23 Citywide Reading" is Now Recruiting Reading Points
April 23rd every year is "World Book Day." To continue promoting a culture of reading in society and cultivate reading habits, the 2021 "4.23 Citywide Reading" event, jointly organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Education and Youth Development Bureau of Macao, and co-organized by the University of Macau Library and the Macao Library and Information Management Association, will be held on April 23rd this year. The organizers are now actively recruiting "Reading Points." Interested organizations and individuals are welcome to sign up and participate!
Key Information
- Recruitment Period: From now until April 16
- Event Date: April 23, 2021 (time is flexible)
- Event Format: Host reading-related activities on World Book Day. The format is flexible, and activities can be held outdoors, in public spaces, or other venues as needed.
How to Participate as a "Reading Point"
- Participating organizations must submit a completed application form to the Macao Public Library during the recruitment period.
- After the event, submit 3 to 5 activity photos and the actual number of participants to the organizers via email.
Submission Methods
- In-Person Submission: Submit during the recruitment period to the following libraries:
- Macao Central Library
- Ho Yin Garden Library
- Sir Robert Ho Tung Library
- Hap Hoi Library
- Patane Library
- Ilha Verde Library
- Wong Ieng Kuan Library in Hac Sa Van Park
- Taipa Library
- Seac Pai Van Library
- Opening Hours: Monday 14:00–20:00, Tuesday to Sunday 08:00–20:00 (Closed on public holidays)
- Email Submission: Send the application form to [email protected] during the recruitment period.
Health and Safety
Participants are required to actively cooperate with the relevant guidelines issued by the health authorities, wear masks, maintain appropriate social distancing, and implement epidemic prevention measures.
More Information
For details on the "Reading Point" recruitment, please visit the Macao Public Library website: www.library.gov.mo.
