Any residents interested in participating in the “Book Exchange” activity can bring their book collection to the Bureau’s libraries and receive the “Stamped Scorecard”. During the activity’s promotional period on 21 and 22 April, residents can exchange books of equivalent value to the value accrued on their scorecard.

Any residents interested in participating in the “Book Exchange” activity can bring their book collection to the Bureau’s libraries and receive the “Stamped Scorecard”. During the activity’s promotional period on 21 and 22 April, residents can exchange books of equivalent value to the value accrued on their scorecard.

The Youth Centre of Bairro do Hipódromo will join hands with the Centre of Experimentation for the Youth, the Youth Activities Centre of ‘Exterior Port’, the Youth Activities Centre of Areia Preta,  the Centre of Educational Activities of Taipa and the Lakeside Multi-Purpose Activity Centre respectively to launch Library Collection Exchange from April to July, in order to boost the youngsters' motivation to read.

The Youth Centre of Bairro do Hipódromo will join hands with the Centre of Experimentation for the Youth, the Youth Activities Centre of ‘Exterior Port’, the Youth Activities Centre of Areia Preta,  the Centre of Educational Activities of Taipa and the Lakeside Multi-Purpose Activity Centre respectively to launch Library Collection Exchange from April to July, in order to boost the youngsters' motivation to read.

The Youth Centre of Bairro do Hipódromo will join hands with the Centre of Experimentation for the Youth, the Youth Activities Centre of ‘Exterior Port’, the Youth Activities Centre of Areia Preta,  the Centre of Educational Activities of Taipa and the Lakeside Multi-Purpose Activity Centre respectively to launch Library Collection Exchange from April to July, in order to boost the youngsters' motivation to read.

The Youth Centre of Bairro do Hipódromo will join hands with the Centre of Experimentation for the Youth, the Youth Activities Centre of ‘Exterior Port’, the Youth Activities Centre of Areia Preta,  the Centre of Educational Activities of Taipa and the Lakeside Multi-Purpose Activity Centre respectively to launch Library Collection Exchange from April to July, in order to boost the youngsters' motivation to read.

Through the appreciation of different types of English picture books, this class gradually lead children going through the process of reading, narrating, designing and making picture books, which will stimulate children to read picture books spontaneously and help them develop their own capability of understanding pictures and identifying texts. Children will be given an opportunity to draw their unique picture books with all their favourite characters and scenes.

This is a preparatory workshop held for the registered teams of the Quiz Competition to strengthen and enrich their library-related knowledge.

This exciting quiz competition will, increase participants’ interests in libraries and impart extensive knowledge of library services to them, which is not only helpful to their work, but also enhances their sense of belonging to the library.

Feng Zikai was an artist who is excelled at painting, calligraphy, literature, education, music and architecture. He created cartoons with the fusion of Chinese and Western painting techniques, depicting the interest of life and showing love for all things.

Humorous and warm-hearted, Qin Wenjun’s novels capture the hearts of many student readers. Her works have won numerous literary awards, such as the Mondello International Literary Prize, and have been nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Awards.

Cao Wenxuan, winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Awards, advocates exposing children to hardship in literature.

In celebration of the Macao Library Week, the competition is held to foster children's interest in reading and encourage a better use of Macao's libraries.

Exchange scorecard for your favourite books of equivalent value at the 'Book Exchange' venue in Old Court Building.

Macao Public Library will be selling back periodicals dated 2017 for charity to make the most of public resources and help people. Each person may purchase a maximum of 20 periodicals. All proceeds will be used to purchase books and reading equipment to be donated to non-profit organisations in Macao.

Game booths are specially designed for the promotion of reading and can be used as a model for such promotion in school libraries.

In collaboration with Goethe-Institut Hongkong, books honoured ‘The Best German Book Design’ in 2017 to be showcased and introduced.

In collaboration with Goethe-Institut Hongkong, books honoured ‘The Best German Book Design’ in 2017 to be showcased and introduced.

In collaboration with Goethe-Institut Hongkong, books honoured ‘The Best German Book Design’ in 2017 to be showcased and introduced.

In collaboration with Goethe-Institut Hongkong, books honoured ‘The Best German Book Design’ in 2017 to be showcased and introduced.

To kick off the Macao Library Week 2018.

A notebook is always a helpful tool for taking notes from reading. With the tie-dyed cover, the users can scarcely part with it.

A painting instructor, who has abundant experience in giving children painting inspiration, will read stories and guide the little painters to draw graffiti on the wall, based on the story content.

Through reading wisdom literature  and the engagement with the five senses—sight, sound, smell, taste and touch, participants can embark on a spiritual and physical journey among books, nature and food thereby learning about  the natural environment of Macao from different perspectives, and looking into the important topic of the co-existence of mankind and nature.

Learn about different types of animals by creating them in light clay.

Every time you buy a book you may wish to add a personal touch. A DIY book ownership stamp can perfectly satisfy such a wish by embellishing your books with your own personal touch.

Through simple application procedures, interested off-campus students and teaching staff can now apply to access the University of Macau Library.

Through the making of old-time toys, and introducing the little-known stories behind them, parents are able to revisit their childhood memories, while sharing with their little ones the fun and joy of playing with toys.

Through the making of old-time toys, and introducing the little-known stories behind them, parents are able to revisit their childhood memories, while sharing with their little ones the fun and joy of playing with toys.

You usually borrow books when visiting a library. DIY canvas bags are good-looking, practical and environmentally friendly.

With a series of frequently-used theatre techniques, such as making simple body movements, playing games and exercising role-play, parents and children are able to enjoy the pleasure of acting-related activities, and strengthen the bond between each other while working closely together.

With a series of frequently-used theatre techniques, such as making simple body movements, playing games and exercising role-play, parents and children are able to enjoy the pleasure of acting-related activities, and strengthen the bond between each other while working closely together.

Topic : Tea Utensils at Famen Temple and Tea Culture in the Tang

To welcome the Library Week, practitioners of the cultural industries will gather together to share artistic views and engage in co-creation of Chinese calligraphy and painting.

Learn about different types of plants by creating them in light clay.

Through experimenting with different musical instruments, and playing rhythm games, children can relax and grow in the realms of music. The experience of the real-life instruments will help children to connect their theoretical knowledge with folk music,  or music from all over the world.

Through experimenting with different musical instruments, and playing rhythm games, children can relax and grow in the realms of music. The experience of the real-life instruments will help children to connect their theoretical knowledge with folk music,  or music from all over the world.

Learn about rare animals in China by creating them in light clay, and learn to care for our motherland.

Residents can bring home books and periodicals for free or pass them on to friends so that every single one of them can be fully used.
* Reserved for schools on 23 April
* Open to public on 24 April (Free access) 

Residents can bring home periodicals for free or pass them on to friends so that every single one of them can be fully used.

This lecture, through studying a selection of success stories of several Hong Kong school libraries and presenting the overall potential benefits of school library projects and enquiry-based learning, introduces to the Macau Academic Library Alliance the development, nature, history and pedagogical potential of school libraries and other libraries nowadays, as well as to give the Alliance an insight into the importance of promoting a reading culture.

A well-designed school library plan has a positive effect on enhancing students’ academic achievements. However, most principals, teachers and parents do not have a clear understanding of the potential benefits of school library projects and enquiry-based learning. This lecture, through studying a selection of success stories of several Hong Kong school libraries, aims to examine the development, nature, history and pedagogical potential of school libraries and other libraries nowadays, in order to improve public awareness of the job and contribution of library staff. It also encourages Macao library staff to improve the current situation of local school libraries by understanding the importance of promoting reading.

Awards of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao 4.23 World Book Day Creative Competition (Macao) will be presented. Awarded works will be displayed in the Old Court Building on the same day as well as in local libraries and schools on tour during May and October this year.

Absent-minded grandpa has left his grandchildren’s picture books in different corners of the park. Parents and children can be the detectives to help grandpa find those books who will have to overcome a number of challenges in order to retrieve the books and return them to the library.

Absent-minded grandpa has left his grandchildren’s picture books in different corners of the park. Parents and children can be the detectives to help grandpa find those books who will have to overcome a number of challenges in order to retrieve the books and return them to the library.

Librarians share with you their philosophy of managing libraries.

In response to the Library Week, the Reading Education Seminar and School Staff Meeting will be held during this period. This opportunity provided by the Library Week allows the staff from different schools to exchange their views and experience in promoting reading education.

By sharing the success stories of Mainland school libraries, this talk aims to give Macao library staff an insight into the current development and pedagogical potential of school libraries and other libraries. It encourages Macao library staff to improve the current situation of local school libraries by understanding the importance of promoting reading.

In the talk, the writer will cover several aspects: his personal experience in reading, writing and engaging in the literary sector of Macao; an analysis of the current situation and development of  the literary industry in Macao, and the different publishing possibilities apart from the traditional method, based on his observation of the environment, for creative work and the publishing market of Macao; guided reading of several literary works to illustrate the different strategies, and directions on Macao-related writing; introduction of representative Macao writers and their works, including novels, modern poetry and prose (one writer for each genre).

Hong Kong authors and university lecturers Poon Kam Ying and Poon Ming Chu will share with lovers and teachers of children’s literature their experience of participating in Chinese picture book forums, as well as activities of and exchanges related to the Feng Zikai Chinese Children’s Picture Book Award. Amid the recent booming development of Chinese picture books, the Feng Zikai Chinese Children’s Picture Book Award has contributed significantly in terms of nurturing and encouraging the creation and publication of picture books in Chinese. By starting the lecture from how to read and appreciate the award-winning picture books such as About Where Does Rice Come from, Where Is the Hero and Grandma Lin’s Peach Tree, the Poon sisters will give the participants a deeper understanding on the characteristics of Chinese picture books and enlighten them about the appreciation thereof, along with their guide to the application of and creating tips for such books.