Benicàssim Launches First Traveling Libraries to Promote Reading

The initiative, coinciding with International Book Day, aims to bring reading closer to public spaces in the town.

Generic image of a wooden book exchange box in a public park.
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Generic image of a wooden book exchange box in a public park.

The town of Benicàssim has inaugurated its first two Traveling Libraries in Europa Park and País Valencià Square, coinciding with International Book Day, to promote book exchange and reading in public spaces.

These wooden booths function as free book exchange points, allowing anyone to deposit a book they have already read or pick up another that interests them. The main objective is to foster the habit of reading among residents and visitors to the town.

"Through different exchange points distributed throughout the municipality, residents and visitors can take a book, read it and return it later, or leave another one so that it continues its journey and finds new readers."

the Culture Councilor
The initiative, also known as bookcrossing or free libraries, facilitates free access to literature for all audiences. The city council seeks for these libraries to spark curiosity and offer a new way to enjoy public space.
The booths were manufactured by municipal brigade personnel using recycled materials. This action underscores the council's commitment to sustainability and responsible resource utilization, integrating circular economy criteria into the development of cultural and community-use initiatives.