Book Exchange for Sant Jordi's Day

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Bring in a book that you would like to trade so that someone else can discover it and, on Sant Jordi's Day, adopt another one!

Give a Book

First, drop off a book (or three)! From April 15th to the 22nd, you can bring up to three books that you want to exchange to the reception desk of the Centre Cívic Vil·la Urània. For each book you will receive a point that you can exchange for another book on the day of the exchange.

Get a Book!

The exchange will take place on April 23rd, from 17:00 to 19:00 in Plaça Mañé i Flaquer. There will be an exchange stand there, and you just need to bring your points to choose among all the books that have been collected!

Conditions

• All books must be in good condition and published after the year 2000. Books with torn pages, damaged bindings or other serious damage will not be accepted.
• Only narrative, poetry and theater books will be accepted (textbooks, encyclopedias, etc. are excluded).
• A maximum of three books per person will be accepted.
• Each book is equivalent to one exchange point and each point allows you to take one book on the day of the exchange.
• Drop off days at the Civic Center counter are April 15th to 22nd: Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, Saturday from 10:30 to 13:30 and from 16:30 to 19:30.
• Exchange day: Thursday April 23rd, from 17:00 to 19:00, at Plaça Mañé i Flaquer. There will be a specific stall set up for the exchange.

There are a number of book exchanges being held in civic centers across the city. Check out this link to find one near you. 

For more events check our online events calendar.

What to Do for Sant Jordi’s Day

There are so many ways to celebrate Sant Jordi's Day! Once you’ve had your fill of books and roses along the the literary superblock you can catch a film at the BCN Film Fest, check out the Sant Jordi Musica at Antiga Fàbrica Damm, browse unique creations at the Artists’ Book & Small Publishers Fair at Plaça Sant Just, see the traditional sardana dance at Plaça Sant Jaume or enjoy free entry to a number of museums and historical buildings. Check out our article What to Do for Sant Jordi’s Day for a list of places throwing open their doors for free this year!