4-day QC book fair opens at City Hall

MANILA, Philippines–The Quezon City government is inviting bookworms to a four-day book fair at City Hall starting Monday.

The fair, one of the events marking the city’s 75th founding anniversary, will also give students a chance to browse through the collection of books of the Quezon City Library and Information Center and the National Book Development Board.

The open library will run until Thursday at the city hall lobby and pathway. Local government officials, including Mayor Herbert Bautista, Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte and several councilors, will lead storytelling sessions for daycare students throughout the four-day event.

The book fair will also feature a mascot parade, a film showing and a chance for locals to go on board the city’s mobile library.