Taipei City Government

To encourage the habit of reading among children during summer vacation, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will organize a used book swapping and giveaway at the first floor lobby of city hall on July 30 and 31.
 
The “Midsummer Yanhui Book Warehouse” event invites students to bring their student ID and other identification document to receive free books. Members of the public can also bring unwanted books from their homes to swap for books from the warehouse, as well as bring used batteries to the event for book exchange.
 
At the event, there will be a reading area along with public art pieces for visitors to take picture with, as well as interactive game booths for youngsters.
 
In addition, there will be a main stage at the event with scheduled performances, including magic shows, music concert by physically-challenged individuals, and lessons on how to reutilize paper vessels.
 
According to the organizer, the first 200 visitors to check-in on Facebook at the activity will receive a special check-in gift. Furthermore, to reward early bird book lovers, the first 100 guests to arrive at the venue will also receive free gifts.