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Tripoli, 13 February 2013:
A Used Book Festival, which it is claimed will be to be the largest cultural event in Libya, . . .[restrict]is to be held between 27 February and 5 March in Martyrs’ Square in Tripoli. Thousands of old and secondhand books will be available for sale, exchange or even free for a whole week.
The organisers are calling on Tripolitans to donate books for sale or to become salesmen selling their old books.
According to the organisers, a special committee will sort the books and categorise them according to type. Funds generated from the sale of these books will be used to create a mobile library.
The prices of all secondhand books will be set in advance with prices will range between one to a maximum of LD 5 depending on the type, quality and volume of pages.
Those who want to donate books or wish to participate either as associations or civil society organizations in the fair can find more information by phoning 092 452 5772. [/restrict]
